Peskies Park Clean-up day
The transformation of Peskies Park began on 14 th May when between 40 and 50 people turned out to help.
There was a wonderful atmosphere of community spirit as people worked to clear rubbish, paint the play equipment and to tame the encroaching undergrowth.
This was an opportunity for everybody to work together and to get to know one another. Students and locals, young and old took part and enjoyed themselves in the process of improving this little park.
The City Council provided support through the Community Development team and by providing all necessary advice and equipment, and a photographer. Paint was supplied by a community paint recycling project, ensuring that we minimised our impact on the environment. Details can be found at www.communityrepaint.org.uk .
Many thanks are due to Stephen Light of King's Church who is the main driving force behind the project to improve the park.
By 2 o'clock 85 blue rubbish sacks had been filled, together with lengths of insulation and cables dumped by railway workers, various old chairs and clothes, and a mattress.
So it was a hard days work, but enjoyable and productive. It certainly helped to build our sense of community in Crossgate Village, and we hope to hold similar events in the future.