Saturday 11th December was the fundraiser for the Skate Park, hosted at the Trellis Cafe on Hubbards Main Street.Recreation Park on Highway #3 in Queensland. City Councellor, Peter Lund came and spoke to the group about the kind of support that HRM is prepared to give to this kind of a project and how the kids themselves, “sold him” on this idea back in February when the committee for this project was first formed.
Saturday’s event was well attended by community minded residents, business people and families. Most of the skateboarding volunteers had never waited on tables before but quickly found their skills handling trays and plates filled with food.
Singer/songwriter, Michael Redden, came from Halifax with 3 other musicians and entertained the crowd throughout dinner. A local youth and skater, Taran Guest, played his first set of his own songs to an encouraging audience. The event raised over $1500.00 and plans for future fundraising have begun.
Trellis Café owner, Wilma Raaymakers, says; “Supporting this kind of a project is so important in our community. Creating spaces that increase and promote outdoor physical activity is essential to the health of our youth: to all of us. This kind of a park promotes personal challenge and cooperation. I love to watch the kids at the Chester Skate Park. Why wouldn’t I wish for that same kind of active center in my own community. Skate Parks are here to stay!”