A group is being established to take care of Fortune Green. The Friends of Fortune Green will aim to involve local people who have ideas about how the park could be improved and who want to take part in looking after it.
This is not the first time citizens have been called to action to defend the green. In 1893, the Fortune Green Preservation Society campaigned with the rallying cry "All persons who value open spaces are earnestly invited to help." The Friends of Fortune Green are renewing that appeal today.
The group was seeking some initial members at the recent Jester Festival on the green. This is from their leaflet:
The green is pleasant enough to look at but could be so much better. There is money around, but we have to have a plan. And then ask for the money.
Simple things that could make Fortune Green more enjoyable:
1. A dose of modern design for the flowerbeds.
2. Repaint the railings.
3. Create a mini-recycling centre.
4. Up-date the playground.
5. As always, remove the graffiti.
6. What is your suggestion?
More than 20 people have already signed up. They're planning to hold an open meeting in September.
If you want to get involved, you can email fortunegreen@googlemail.com or call or text 07726 185175.
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