Though the rain poured, there was a good turn-out of people in the Osborne Road car park, for the official opening of the Country Park by Charles Hendry MP with six year old Bradley Irvine who was a delight. Barry Kemp was there with a lovely dispaly of photographs, and tanks containing a grass snake, baby and adult slow worms as well as a number of newts, to give us an indication of what could be found in the Park.
Rev. Alan Weaver gave us a short prayer, the ribbon was cut, photographs taken, and despite the rain, a good number of the party took the opportunity to take the circular walk over the new bridge, up the hill to the 2nd new bridge, past the pond and back down to the car park.
For those walking round the park for the first time, they would find the experience delightful and peaceful. Clearly there is more work to be done, but these are early days. The pathway that was put down by Coppards was welcome for sturdy footing in the rain. Work is due to be carried out over a period of time, including clearing the pond at a time convenient for the least disturbance to the wildlife.
There will be a Public Meeting on 4th June at 7.30pm at All Saints Old Church Hall, with Barry Kemp giving a presentation and an opportunity to become a "Friend" of the Park, further details under Country Park on Home Page.