(posted 7891 days ago)Lambeth
Date: 16.09.2002
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Press contact: Andrea Lake
Tel: 020 7926 2739
Email: alake@lambeth.gov.ukPress Release
Come and have your say at Archbishop Park fun day
The Friends of Archbishop Park have a plan, and that plan includes you, the users of the park. The group, set up two years ago have been working on a survey and management plan to protect and preserve the park. The first draft will be unveiled at their annual open day, which will run from 10am to 5pm on Saturday September 21.The 80 strong team which comprises the 'Friends' organisation have been pursuing a mission to encourage people to use the facilities and to develop a plan for the area that will reflect the needs and desires of the local and park communities. They have, through their various fundraising efforts raised £35,000 to finance this strategy.
A day of fun and games is planned for the Open Day including a football tournament for six to 16 year olds, organised by Fulham Football in the Community. There will also be a bouncy castle, home-made cakes, and nature, history and arts to enjoy.
The event is also intended to provide visitors with the opportunity to have their say about the draft plans that will be on view throughout the day.
"If you haven't been to Archbishops Park before, now is the time to take a look," comments Sarah O'Connell chair of the Friends of Archbishop Park. It is one of Lambeth's prettiest green spaces.
"The open day is your chance to make a valuable contribution to the future of the park by viewing and commenting on the draft plans. Let's make sure that our children continue to have this wonderful space to play in," concludes Sarah.
Peter Truesdale, ward councillor and Lambeth Council leader comments; "Archbishop Park is such a great place, Lambeth needs to work with the Friends to make it better still."
Councillor Clare Whelan, executive member for environment says; "The Friends of Archbishops' Park have put a great deal of effort into this project. I do hope park users and local people will come along and not only comment on the plans but also enjoy themselves at the fun day."