Page 16 - Thrapston Life September 2024

COMMUNITY
ENDEAVOUR
BLOSSOMS
Thrapston Nene Valley Park
Volunteers have completed the first phase
in building a new nature park in Thrapston, opening up the area for more people to enjoy.
Thanks to a lot of old-fashioned elbow grease, the old gravel pits (which adjoin Middle Nene Sailing Club) is being diligently transformed into Thrapston Nene Valley Park, a place for families and friends to meet, nature to
but there’s plenty more to do. In our next phase we’d like to build and install points of interest to draw in visitors. Some of these projects will have naming rights. It’s really exciting.”
Grants and donations are being sought to build a woodland bridge over the River Nene overflow, create a wildflower meadow, install
thrive and adventure to begin!
In just two years, the volunteer team
in partnership with Thrapston Town Council has created and maintained pathways, resurfaced the Meadow
Lane carpark, purchased and installed benches, planted native trees, created daffodil and wildflower areas, installed way-finder signs and built an impressive set of woodland steps and a woodland walk. They’ve also installed an entrance sign to officially welcome visitors.
We’re keen to talk to local businesses and individuals who would like to leave a lasting legacy to the town
interpretation signs showcasing nature and local history, and build an adventure trail.
“Everything we’ve done so far
has been supported by grants, kind donations and volunteers. We’re keen to talk to local businesses and individuals who would like to leave a lasting legacy to the town by investing in our park for current and future generations to enjoy. And we’d like to continue building our army of local people to volunteer a few
Their work scooped a prestigious Town Award this year and consistently earns high praise from local people.
Craig Wilcox, Chair of the Thrapston Nene Valley Park Project, said: “We’re so lucky to have such a beautiful area on our doorstep. We’ve already transformed large parts of the park,
hours each month to build and maintain our park.”
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For further information email
thrapstonnvparkproject@gmail.com
or join the Thrapston Nene Valley Park Project Facebook group.