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News: Latest - distributed around Yorkshire August 12, 2016 12:25:05 PM
Wilthorpe Park is set to receive funding to further develop its facilities after Barnsley Norse has been named as its official sponsor.
The organisation is the first to sign up to the council’s Park Partners scheme which encourages local businesses to support the future development of Barnsley’s parks. As part of the partnership, Barnsley Norse has contributed £2,000 which will go directly to the Friends of Wilthorpe Park to help them maintain and improve the space for residents to enjoy.
The group plan to use the funding to improve the entrance to the park, purchase plants, flowers and an information board which lists the park’s wildlife. The board will be used to encourage schools to visit the park to learn more about the outdoors, local wildlife and habitats.
Cllr Jenny Platts, Cabinet Spokesperson for Communities, said: "We're delighted that Barnsley Norse is supporting one of our local parks. Wilthorpe Park is an important local space that brings the community together. In supporting the park, Barnsley Norse is recognising the value of the borough’s green spaces and the excellent work of the volunteers who help to maintain them."
Pat Braithwaite, Friends of Wilthorpe Park volunteer, said: “We’re so pleased to be part of this partnership. We’ve some really exciting things planned for the park and are looking forward to working with Barnsley Norse to keep improving it for local people.”
Jo Taylor, Operations Director at Barnsley Norse, said: “We’re pleased to be working in partnership with Barnsley Council and the Friends of Wilthorpe Park. As a business we’re committed to contributing to sustainable development by delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for those living and working in Barnsley.
“The park is a great community resource enjoyed by many and we’re thrilled to be in a position to support the volunteers who do such an amazing job in maintaining and improving this beautiful open space.”
Wilthorpe Park
Greenfoot Lane, Wilthorpe, Barnsley S75 2QW
Wilthorpe Park is on the A635 about one mile from Barnsley town centre.
The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Park facilities
Children's play area up to age 11
Mini football pitch
Junior cycle track
Extensive shrub/ flower beds
Friends group
The park doesn’t have its own car park.
Getting to the park
If you’re travelling by car, you can park on nearby streets.
Buses 94,95, 95a 96, and 96A pass near the park.
For bus times, call the South Yorkshire Traveline on (01709) 515151 or visit the Travel South Yorkshire website.
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