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At present the site includes a park, playing field and playground and
is also the location for Lowfield Primary School. Thanks to a recent successful bid to the Big Lottery, plans are afoot to
transform this whole site. The proposed developments aim to provide the building of a world class youth facility providing positive
activities for young people, environmental improvements to the park, including a brand new state of the art sports pitch,
new facilities for play, as well refurbishments to the school. We have been talking to a range of people about Lowfield and plans have been changed and adjusted in line with what
has been said, including the need for a greater emphasis on cricket and other sports, the need to ensure a range of activities
for girls, innovative play opportunities, a community garden, a family-friendly environment and many more ideas.
These plans and proposals are our attempt to achieve the best outcome for all concerned. Now we
want to broaden the discussion and ensure that Lowfield is used and enjoyed by as many people as possible. Read on to find out
about some of the proposed plans and how you can get involved and have your say…..
The Peoples’ Place
The Peoples’ Place, named by some of the young people involved in the
consultation, is the working title for the exciting state of the art building which is set to deliver lots of fantastic opportunities
and activities for young people across the Area. The Peoples’ Place is being developed and designed with young people at the
heart of the consultation. The facility will offer a wide range of sports, arts, music activities and will also be a centre
for several youth support services. The details of what will be on offer has not yet been decided but some ideas put forward
include space for dance and fitness, a teenage gym space, a chill out zone and café, as well as a computer suite and
performance arts space and more…. The building will aim to give young people the opportunity to develop new skills and interests, whatever their background
and give young people a chance to experience a wide range of positive activities.
Lowfield Green Space
The park and green space will also see the
creation of an outdoor multi-use sports pitch, along with improvements to the green areas including innovative play provision
from the central government funding ‘playbuilder’ initiative. Through creative design we will make a feature of
the open green space to encourage a range of informal activities to take place.
Lowfield School
Developments to Lowfield School are also set to take place as part of the bigger project, which could mean a newly
refurbished hall, dining room and kitchen to be used by pupils at the school and hopefully the wider community.
Getting Involved...
We’re holding a series of walkabouts and focus groups
that will showcase proposed plans and exhibitions and provide opportunities for discussion to answer these questions:
What would attract you to the site and its facilities?
What would discourage you from using the site?
How can local people make the most of Lowfield Open
Space?
If you would like to get involved, have suggestions and ideas for these questions,
or just want to know more, phone Ruth Passey. Sharrow Partnership on 0114 2584103 or email ruth@sharrowcf.org.uk or come along to one our events. Or access Sharrow Communtiy Forum's Lowfield blog at :www.lowfieldmyplace.blogspot.com
Lowfield space walkabout:
Wednesday 4th November 1pm
- 2.45 pm. Meeting
at Asline Road notice board, followed with refreshments at St Wilfrids.
Lowfield discussion
group meetings:
Medina
Mosque – Wolseley Road, Tuesday 10th November 12.30pm. - 2.45pm with refreshments (An Urdu interpreter will be available)
The
Earl Pub – Queens Road, Tuesday 10th November 5.30pm – 7.45pm with refreshments
Our display
Board will also be exhibited at community venues across Sharrow. See below for details:
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