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We are four local residents who support the idea, possibly using the Parish Plan, of making the park a true, family, community space: Kriss Coombes is a retired nursing sister and has lived in the village for over 24 years. A mother and grandmother, she works as a volunteer for the local hospital and is an enthusiastic member of the Historical Society amongst other things. Contact Kriss: kriss.coombes@yahoo.co.uk Jessica Churchill was born in Sweden, is an interpreter and has lived in the village for almost twelve years. She is the mother of two young children who attend the local school and is involved in various village groups.Contact Jessica: jessica@churchill-solutions.co.uk Susan Holland has lived in the village and local area for nearly 35 years, is self employed, a mother and grandmother and works in a voluntary capacity with the Youth Offending team locally. Contact Susan: studentlivinguk@aol.com Mike Dudley-Jones has also lived in the village for several years, is self employed, a father and grandfather. He is involved in various village activities and has researched the idea of a cafe in the park through his observations in Petersfield, Hampshire.Contact Mike: MDudleyJones@aol.com Our Other Special Friends: Lisa and Martin Reeves have been extremely supportive by updating news about the park and cafe on their website, alderleyedge.com. Lisa and Martin are an enthusiastic, inspirational young couple who live in the village with their two little girls. Their website is an excellent source of local information and news and also provides a valuable forum for contributors to express their views on topics of local interest. Other News: April, 2009: Our Group met a reporter and photographer from the MEN/Express Newspaper to talk about our plans for the cafe in the park.David Hill (Project Manager) from Birse, the company building the bypass, was also there to offer his support and has already given an undertaking to help with the necessary infrastructure required. We hope such publicity will bring our idea to the attention of local people and business and encourage their support as well. Read the article: http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/1107340 tea in the park pavilion may be icing on the cake June, 2009 The organisers of Alderley Edge Fete surprised The Friends by kindly donating monies raised at the Fete; over £1,000.00 and a very kind and encouraging gesture! Our sincere thanks go to Emma and Sarah from the Lavender Tree, John Berry and Lesley Smith from Alderley Edge Cricket Club, Travel by Design and Alderley Edge School. June, 2009 The Friends were joined in the park by George Osborne, local MP and father or two young children. He continues to be very supportive of the cafe; mentioning it in his constituency letter and questionnaire. July, 2009. The Friends adopted their Constitution and are now able to fund raise and work more closely with Officers from Cheshire East as well as Local and Parish Councillors. It was decided that the cafe would be named 'The Cafe in the Park'. August, 2009. The Friends met Officers from Cheshire East. It was agreed that the costs of planning would be carried by the Council and also that a cafe could be considered an 'amenity' for the village. At this meeting it was also proposed that the public loos in the park should be opened on a regular basis and as soon as possible. September, 2009. Local businesses/individuals have been invited to make 'initial expressions of interest' in the cafe.Ideas or special requirements can then be built in at the outline planning stage. See alderleyedge.com A Parish Plan meeting will take place on the 22nd September, 2009. The Friends are hopeful that their plans will be incorporated in this. See local press for further details | ||||
| Membership numbers: Now that we are a properly constituted organisation, we can have more say in how the park is run and monies spent. We also have the ability to fund raise and achieve 'Green Flag' status. If you would like to be part of this, please help us by encouraging your family, friends and neighbours to join us - we only need names and contact details.Thank you. | ||||
| Susan Holland 9 Carlisle Street Alderley Edge Cheshire SK9 7EZ Tel:07710 777515 Email:studentlivinguk@aol.com Copyright © Susan Holland 2010 | ||||
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