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Last chance to share ideas about Broxtowe’s parks
Last chance tp have your say on Parks and Open Spaces
Don't miss this opportunity to help shape your local parks and make sure they achieve high standards.
Some of the sites we are asking about this year include:
* Hall Om Wong Open Space in Kimberley
* Alexandrina Plantation/Sandy Lane in Bramcote
* Inham Nook Recreation Ground in Chilwell
* Banks Road Open Space in Toton
The selection of parks in the survey is determined through a regular cycle which ensures all of the Council’s sites are surveyed over the course of three years.
*The survey closes on 30 August 2024.*
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Bring your family to enjoy Bramcote Hills Park’s exciting new play area!
The Mayor of Broxtowe, Councillor Sue Paterson with Councillor Helen Skinner, the Environment Team and children at Bramcote Hills Park
The play area was opened by the Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe and has been designed for children of all ages using resident feedback from the survey we ran last summer.
We were encouraged by the 73% of respondents who told us they would use the play area if it was improved. The specific improvements were also informed by the strong support for equipment serving a mixture of ages within the fenced area and dynamic items outside the fenced area, which we have now provided.
We also heard the 80% of respondents who said additional seating and picnic tables were needed and added this as well.
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*Community orchard maintenance at Cator Lane Recreation Ground, Chilwell*
Members of Incredible Edible Beeston at the orchard at Cator Lane Recreation Ground
This community orchard at Cator Lane Recreation Ground was planted in February but due to the wet and warm weather we have experienced, the site was in need of some well deserved maintenance.
To help the fruit trees continue to thrive, Councillor Shaun Dannheimer worked alongside members of local community group ‘Incredible Edible’ to remove unwanted vegetation. Thank you all for your hard work and support.
The free apples, pears, plums and cherries that will grow in the orchard will provide a helpful resource through the challenging cost-of-living crisis as it provides a locally grown source of food for the community.
As they grow, the trees will also supply shade and habitat for animals and help store carbon dioxide, providing cleaner air quality, all whilst helping to mitigate against climate change.
If you would like to join a group to make friends and help care for the local environment, please contact a member of the Council’s Parks team at environment@broxtowe.gov.uk or reach out to Incredible Edible.
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*Find free activities for your family at our Green Festival*
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Find entertainment at our Green Festival on Saturday 21 September, 12pm-3pm at Coronation Park, Eastwood.
There are plenty of activities like our dog show and you can look forward to hearing from stalls like:
* Mary Broddle embroidery
* The Woodland Trust
* Lesley’s Vegan Bakes
* The Butterfly Conservation
* NG16 Help for Hedgehogs
* The Green Doctor
And many more!
Our teams and community will be there to help you make small changes for a big difference.
#SmallChangeBigDifference
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Where's Watson?
Watson the dog sat on a tree trunk
We hope you guessed it - last month Watson was at Hetley Pearson Recreation Ground, Beeston! But where is he now?
Watson met up with his friend Rosie at this local park, it has a play area, an area with goal posts, near the tramline and has an area where fruit trees are growing. If you're still not quite sure, it's name is somewhere in this bulletin.
Do you think you know where he is this time? Make sure to check back for the answer in the next Parks and Open Spaces bulletin.
If you like to visit local parks like Watson does, make sure to log the action on Green Rewards on desktop or through the app. You'll get a chance to win a £20 gift voucher from a selection of retailers in this month's draw!
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Don't forget - During the August bank holiday your bin collections will be collected a day later than usual.
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