Town Park Update

A group known as The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) have been working hard at the Town Park. TCV was established in 1959 when its’ first volunteers gathered together to protect the environment, and is a group that “works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone”. They do this “by connecting people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both”.

At the time of writing TCV have visited the Town Park three times, to work on the pathway at a very muddy section near to the Greenway and the Batch. They certainly know what they’re doing! The progress has been incredible in such muddy conditions, as can be seen in the photographs. The Conservation Volunteers have been helping to construct a footpath in the Town Park, as part of the ongoing project to open up access to the area.

The work done to link the path down the hill in the Town Park between the Greenway and the Wild Meadow is also being carried out with the aim of attracting a regular parkrun event in Midsomer Norton. Parkruns are free, weekly, community events that take place all around the world. They take place on a Saturday morning in parks and open spaces up and down the country, and are open to everyone. There is no time limit on completing the course, and it doesn’t matter whether you run, jog or walk. Get out into the countryside and enjoy yourself and the area!

Visit their website here https://www.tcv.org.uk