Podcast: Lies from a Council

Crowdfunding to HELP US FIGHT! https://www.givesendgo.com/SaveHopwoo... To order my book DOWNTON SHABBY: http://www.HopwoodXIV.com After being locked out of Hopwood Hall Estate for nearly ten months, we are left with no choice but to sue Rochdale Council in the High Court of Justice! The community and I have poured in years and years of rescue work along with our team of heritage experts to unexpectedly be suddenly kicked to the curb by Rochdale Council and Hopwood Hall College corporation. Months later, after us trying to come to an amicable resolution, were shocked to be sent some photos of the current condition of our former award-winning gardens which had fallen back into rack and ruin. We are eternally thankful for our Patrons and financial supporters who are helping us fight! If you would like to join the battle as our legal team charges forward, here is the link: https://www.givesendgo.com/SaveHopwoo... Thank you for your help! Want to see exclusive videos & help support our content?   / hopwoodxiv   To order my book DOWNTON SHABBY: http://www.HopwoodXIV.com For more info on the project: http://www.HopwoodXIV.com Facebook:   / hopwoodxiv   Twitter:   / hopwoodxiv   Instagram:   / hopwoodxiv   WELCOME to Hopwood Hall Estate (AKA "Downton Shabby") in Middleton, England. This channel follows the unexpected adventures of American Hopwood DePree who, whilst living in Los Angeles, traced his family tree online, and discovered his abandoned 60-room ancestral home "Hopwood Hall Estate" that dates back to 1426! Hopwood was informed that if he didn't do something very soon to save the Hall, it would be lost forever. So he packed his bags and left LA to take on the madcap challenge of his life with a passionate team of supporters and community volunteers, in England. We share the ups & downs, failures & triumphs of this group effort DIY rescue emergency: learning new skills, discovering house & garden secrets and seeking the inspirations that will be needed to get this Estate back onto her feet once again! Thank you to all our Patreons, Friends and Supporters who have decided to come along on the ride with us as we transform this irreplaceable British treasure back to her original grandeur! It may take us some time, but we embrace it, as the fun is in the process!! We hope you agree and that you will gain as much from watching the journey as we are experiencing it - and do feel free to contact us via the comments section below. If you would like to become a Patreon of this channel and receive exclusive perks and content, we'll be delighted - please click here:   / hopwoodxiv