JOIN US or die...

This is a call to everyone in Notts who is serious about making things happen.

The City Council have told me that they have not included the skatepark in the bid to the Heritage Lottery, so cheers, stoked on that one. They also said that if we wanted to see anything provided for skating / riding then we would have to find the money ourselves...!!! That's fine but when you're talking about £300k - 500k then that's a different matter.

So, please get in touch if you want to join the committee and fight for what you believe in. This is an opportunity to leave a legacy for years in Notts.

We're not asking for a lot of time, just a commitment from you to help with anything from speaking to/emailing people, gathering info to help with funding bids, raising awareness of the cause or doing some fundraising e.g. putting on a gig, video premiere, car washing, whatever to make some money. All proceeds go to the park...!

PLEASE get in touch if you're interested in doing anything...! wewantaskatepark@gmail.com or pop into Non Stop, St. James's St, Notts and leave your details.

Cheers.

Southglade - Build week 3 or 4 (can't remember)

No concrete on site yet which is a shame but there are some lovely breezeblocks to get you excited...! It's kinda taking shape, i suppose small steps but well keen to go skate it...! It's like waiting for Xmas when you're a kid.

Hook this lad up someone...! He's on borrowed wood.

Manno Plaza

The Mansfield Skate Plaza is also nearing the final visual. We'll post it once we have a copy to get you all hyped on another amazing park in spitting distance of Notts. Completion date is planned for the end of july all being well.

Word.

Where's it at...?

Southglade Leisure Centre, Southglade Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 5GU‎ .

Basically in the middle of Bestwood estate. Take ya mom and go at 6am on a Sunday morning...!


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Southglade - Build Week 2

It's a bit hard to see what's going on but use your imagination and also check out the older 3d visual further down the page... looking good but apparently yoots have been getting into the site every night to write Chaz loves Shaz...!!!

Check back for more updates soon.

Southglade and Clifton...whoowhhooooop

Sorry for the lack (slackness) of blogging but hey, it was summer, we were all skating and then it was winter so we hibernate...!

But since the last time we spoke there have been some developments with the future of skate/bike provision in Nottingham. The Council, in their infinite wisdom, has decided to invest in 2 projects that should be completed by Summer 2009.

Southglade - which is situated in the middle of the Bestwood estate (lovely) is the first to happen. They began construction on the 2nd March 2009 and from the notice on the fence it should take approx. 10 weeks. But - PLEASE DO NOT enter the site prior to opening as the concrete needs to cure properly. If you enter and skate/ride, you could ruin the park for yourself and everyone else in Notts. Just hold tight...! Here's a pic of the proposed design:
Looks pretty sick hey...!!! Can't wait to skate this.

Clifton - not sure what is happening there but from what i know the same company (Maverick) have the contract so i'm sure that they will release some kind of design very soon. Watch this space but i think it's supposed to be more street orientated.

The endless task of talking to the Council about a facility somewhere within the CITY CENTRE is ongoing. But you're more than welcome to send them messages to tell them how much you would like a decent sized park within the city centre somewhere.

That's all for now... Spring is coming.