Campaigners have now been camped out for a year in a bold bid to save a Chorlton beauty spot. Ryebank Fields have been at the forefront of a laborious battle that has been ongoing for more than 25 years to stop development.
While those who set up the camp had no idea what to expect of the fight for Ryebank Fields, a year on and the fight to save the save the fields is still in limbo.
However, what started off as tents and a watch tower has grown into an entire eco-house, complete with a bike shed, solar panels, and now, a kitchen garden.