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'Ironman's' strength launches project!

Monday, October 5th, 2009
Worl Recod Breaker Manjit Singh

World Record Breaker Manjit Singh

Friends Of Evington Park and Village Green and Leicester City Council Parks and Green Space Services have successfully secured over £25,000 from Community Spaces to install an Outdoor Exercise Area in Evington Park. The project is due to be launched later this month by Leciester’s own ‘Ironman’ – Manjit Singh.

The project incorporates 10 pieces of equipment, which will provide a full body workout, new seating and a landscaped picnic area. This will provide free access to Exercise equipment for all members of the Community to enjoy in the tranquil setting of Evington Park. Members of the local Community have been involved with planting the new trees and shrubs.

Local Ward Councillors have supported the project and Michael Johnson said “In this day and age many people are in need of exercise, this is a fantastic opportunity and once again Evington leads the way”.

The project will opened on 26 October 2009 by Leicester’s Ironman & Guinness Book of World Records holder, Manjit ‘Ironman’ Singh. http://www.manjitironman.com/ironman2.htm

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Bennion Pools launch in Leicester

Monday, July 6th, 2009

The Community Spaces team turned up to join The Friends of Bennion Pools at their launch event this Saturday. The project transformed the former sewer farm into a natural wildlife haven.

Thomas Skidmore presents John Greasley with Community Spaces plaque to mark the completion of the nature project.

Thomas Skidmore presents John Greasley with Community Spaces plaque to mark the completion of the nature project.

Special thanks go to the Community Support Officers – Carol, Anna and Mike for their help and support, and also to Dr Paul Archer from the Heatherbrook Surgery for continually supporting the group.

Pictured with Chairman of the group, John Greasley, is Groundwork UK Grants Officer, Thomas Skidmore, who said: “This project is a great example of how a site can be completely transformed with Community Spaces funding and strong community involvement.

“The Pools look fantastic and there are lots of different elements that inspire you to walk around. The group also has several plans for future development which are very encouraging.”

Well done to everyone involved!

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And the winner is…

Monday, May 11th, 2009
Congratulations to Community Spaces grant recipients, Friends of Bennion Pools. They have been voted Category Winner in Leicester’s Green Life Awards 2009, for the best contribution to helping nature in Leicester city.

leicester-green-life-awards-logoThe Friends of Bennion Pools were presented with the award at the Leicester Environment Partnership Awards on May 7th.

This year was Leicester City Council’s 5th annual Green Life Awards event. Competition entries included carbon reduction initiatives in the workplace, conservation work on green spaces, waste reduction initiatives, energy efficient buildings, and curriculum linked environmental projects in schools.

 For information on previous winners click here.

 

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Sharing the views…

Monday, April 6th, 2009
Local MP Patricia Hewitt helps plant a tree on commencement day. Thanks to Bennion Pools for the photograph.

Local MP Patricia Hewitt helps plant a tree on commencement day. Thanks to Bennion Pools for the photograph.

The Friends of Bennion Pools are the first Community Spaces funded project to start sharing photographs of their project via Flickr.

The group, that are based in Beaumont Leys Leicester, have secured just under £50k to re-develop a former sewer farm into a natural parkland.

The group have been one of the first to join the ‘Community Spaces Fund’ Flickr group. We hope other successful projects will be inspired by Bennion Pools and start sharing their progress snaps too!  

To find out more about Bennion Pools you can read their story here, to visit their photo stream on Flickr click here .

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