Dear Sir,
As a local resident of some years, I wonder if anyone would be interested in forming a “Friends of West Park Group”. If so I would be pleased to hear from you.
This wonderful park had a prestigious life as a boating lake area, but recently became a little jaded with graffiti on the walls of the local shop becoming the focal point which nobody wants.
From my involvement with various local groups I am aware of many projects and ideas being suggested to rejuvenate this fantastic and beautiful park with flowerbeds, benches and restoration of the boating facility, which many of us loved as youngsters; to the provision of a small community centre and housing on the old Elmfield School site.
We live in a very different world of government cuts where our councils are under immense pressure to keep a lid on spending. Nevertheless our community have many skills which can be harnessed for the benefit of Newton Aycliffe and there is a lot of funding out there for voluntary groups to improve the environment where they live.
I believe with the support of our Town and County Councillors we could create something we could all be proud of and leave as a legacy to following generations.
Ken Robson. Tel 321471
Ken_robson@lineone.net