Hundreds gathered at the Gibfield Preservation Group’s stall during the recent Howfen Wakes event in Westhoughton, raising concerns about proposals to build industrial and warehouse units near homes. Amanda Coleman and Debi Yates of the Gibfield Park Preservation Group (Image: Dan Dougherty)Amanda Coleman, chair of the Gibfield Preservation Group, said: "We were overwhelmed by the support shown by local residents at Howfen Wakes. "Hundreds of people came to speak to us throughout the day, and it was clear that there is significant concern about the future of Gibfield. Bee orchid in the fields (Image: Gibfield Park Preservation Group)Ms Coleman said: "Today's event demonstrated just how much local people value Gibfield and the surrounding green space. The group had a stall at Saturday's Westhoughton Carnival (Image: Newsquest)The Gibfield Preservation Group is urging residents to submit formal objections before the consultation on the masterplan closes on September 1.