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The proposal to develop a Community Park for the Shirehampton community on the Daisy Field site alongside the Portway got off to a great start with the creation of 300 metres of new hedgerow to help create a wildlife-friendly boundary to the area. Over two days in February and March a total of 36 adults and children joined in fun and friendly sessions to plant a total of 680 young trees. "The sun shone for us and a great start was made to improving this area of open space for the community" said Park Development Worker Richard, "many thanks to all those who took part and worked so hard to make this such a successful project". During the March event bird boxes made by pupils at St Bernard's School were also put up in the trees on the site.
The wider community consultation for the park proposal has been moving forward with over 180 adults and children expressing an opinion on what they would like to see improved on the site. However, more ideas and comments are very welcome and further opportunities to "have a say" are being planned.
If you would like to put forward ideas and/or concerns or get involved in the Park proposal please contact Richard Fletcher, Community Park Project Development Worker for SCAF at Shirehampton Public Hall, 0117 982 9963.