parks
Jenny Lind project delayed
Why local children may have to wait until the summer for new park… Read More…
Band supports Grapes Hill Community Garden
A 50s style swing band will perform this weekend to raise funds for a local community garden project. Last month, Grapes Hill Community Garden won an EcoAward for their work on the derelict site. Read More…
Eaton Park’s past revealed
Learn how Eaton Park came to be built using hundreds of local men, after the First World war. Read More…
Free firework spectacular
What’s believed to be Norwich’s biggest ever firework display will be staged in Earlham Park this May. The free event is part of the 16-day Norfolk and Norwich Festival. A French pyrotechnic company has choreographed the show to music, using twice as many fireworks as last year. Read More…
Pressure on car parking sparks review
The growth of the UEA is putting a strain on car parking on nearby streets and in Eaton and Earlham parks. Residents have complained they find it difficult to park outside their homes. Charges could be introduced in the parks to tackle the problem of all-day parking.
Concerns have also been raised that no extra spaces have been planned to cater for visitors to Eaton Park’s new 300 thousand pound Skate Park, due to open in the summer. Norwich City Council wants to hear what residents think by 26th March 2010.
Eaton skatepark ready by summer
Work begins on a large skating facility in Eaton Park on Monday. Costing 300,000 pounds and spanning 1000 sqm, the park is designed for skateboarders, BMX bikers and rollerblades. It ‘ll have the capacity to host national events.
A group formed from the skating community helped design the park. Founder member, Chris Sturgess, says: “It’s been a long haul – I have been involved in working towards this for seven years.” “I’m delighted that work is about to start on the park and even more pleased that it’s likely to be open for use in the summer.” Read More…
Giant game of “it” in Chapelfield Gardens
Hundreds of people, young and old, could turn up to play a huge game of “it” in Chapelfield Gardens this Saturday. Over five thousand people have joined the organiser’s Facebook group. The only stipulations: wear a blue top, a hat and bring a pound or more for Cancer Research. Read More…
Earlham Road’s hidden amphitheatre
Local people have won thousands of pounds to transform an area of wooded land next to the Black Horse Pub on Earlham Road. Among the ideas – turning the dell into a performance arena.
Dragon’s Hall used to use the woodland for medieval re-enactments. With it’s naturally steep sides, the project organisers are considering turning it into an amphitheatre with seating along the banks. Read More…
Urban garden vision for Grapes Hill
A design has been drawn up for a strip of urban wasteland. The group behind Grapes Hill Community Garden are canvassing local opinion to unlock the next pot of lottery funding.
Jenny Lind make over
Work to transform a “bleak and unattractive park” on Vauxhall Street is finally underway and should be finished by Spring 2010.
The new Jenny Lind park reflects what residents said they wanted; a safe, open place everyone could enjoy. In a densely populated area that’s attracted anti-social behaviour in the past, many wanted to reclaim the park for local people.
