## **Chairman’s Report  2023** 

## **The Park, Kilnwick** 

## Charity N[o] 1168729 

The Park, Kilnwick started off as a project about 8 years ago when the land unexpectedly came up for sale.  The idea of a park to create a communal green space had been floated many Hmes previously: the opportunity afforded by this neglected field galvanised the village into the largest community effort anyone could remember, and The Park was successfully opened in 2017. 

Today, the 6.5 acre site comprises a central playing field surrounded on three sides by maturing woodland, a play area for children with swings etc., an orchard, a wild life pond, a dog exercise area and much more.  It is the focal point for outdoor local events and the Parklings youth club and also provides a diverse range of habitats for wild life. 

With excitement building in the village around the coronaHon of King Charles, a weekend of celebraHon was planned for the village hall and The Park.  The marquee was erected and people came with picnics and enjoyed an aQernoon with a communal barbecue, games, sports day, tug o war (popular with all age groups) and a colour run. 

The Parklings youth club conHnues to be very acHve and a £2000 PosiHve AcHviHes Grant was awarded by East Riding Council.  AcHviHes have included nature ramble, boat race in the local beck, sports day, Easter craQs, wreath making, Lab rascals science experiments, animal handling, Hallowen party, giant bubbles, He dye clothing, and fossil hunHng on a local beach. 

The play equipment inspecHons and maintenance is an ongoing acHvity carried out by trustees to ensure that a visit to The Park is safe and enjoyable.  A recent ROSPA inspecHon was carried out with no significant adverse findings. Financially, The Park remains in a sound posiHon. 

At the recent AGM, I stepped down as Chairman, having held this posiHon since the charity was created, and a new chairman was elected to the board of trustees. All of the other trustees agreed to stay on for another year and thus a broad range of ages and young families remains represented. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the trustees and volunteers, past and present, for their conHnuing dedicaHon and support, without which The Park couldn’t operate. 

Tim Bristow,    former Chairman of The Park, Kilnwick charity,    December 2023. 



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