For the
third time this year South Petherwin Parish
Council organised the NCDC Skatepark event at
South Petherwin Community School. On Sat 18th
Oct between 10 am and 1 pm children of all
ages, 4-15 yrs, pedalled and skated their way
around the Skatepark. The Skatepark arrived at
9.00pm on the back of a long trailer . Two NCDC
recreation officers unpacked it and layed out the
various ramps, half pipes, grind rails, bikes and
skateboards. An array of safety gear from helmets to
knee, elbow and hand pads are all part of the
standard skatepark equipment. Everything was
ready to go by 10.00am, with or without music, all
the park needs is young people.
Young people came from Tregadillett, Launceston,
Coads Green, North Hill and from South Petherwin
and they all had something to say about the
event. Callum Masters and Jack Quinn from South
Petherwin said it was, “good fun, come back soon,”
Morwenna Masters and Lilly Warden said, “really
good, come again. “ Matt Harrison and Joseph
Tibbetts from Tregadillett gave it 10 out of 10 and
said it was “wicked , cool” . Jake
and Louis
Madelin from North Hill , “enjoyed every minute of
it.” The parents commented, “well organised and
supervised event, boys really enjoyed it, brill
idea, really worth coming for, roll on the next one,
kids loved it ”
Phil Parsons, Parish Council Chairman and organiser, commented, “ This was once again a very successful event with over fifty young people having a go on their bikes or BMX’s and Skatebaords. It was a very simple event to arrange with all the health and safety issues, equipment and training covered by the NCDC recreation officers. They are excellent with the young people and great fun to work with. As a Parish Council we hope to run future events like this next year on a regular timetable. Neighbouring parishes have expressed an interest in hosting the Skatepark, possibly rotating the venue. I would like to thank South Petherwin School for hosting the event, NCDC officers for running it and all the young people and parents for supporting a , “really fun day “. “