Happy Birthday Foxy

[Adam Hogg]

Better late then never Foxy, Happy Birthday.

Hope you enjoyed your birthday bash at Attlee Park

[Malcolm Robinson]

Belated birthday wishes Foxy.

[Maggie/915]

Happy Birthday for yesterday.

[keith lockey]

Happy birthday, Foxy. Sorry it's late - new job has got me all over.

[Vic Patterson]

A belated Happy Birthday Foxy,  

[Eileen]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOXY X

[Canny lass]

... and from me too!

[John Fox (foxy)]

Well Thank you all for the kind wishes,

                  

 

   I'm now fifty five plus V.A.T. and the Party at Atlee Park was a real surprise Didn't think I was that popular!!  

 

Seriously, here's a pic of the Big Event, I'm sure Vic, Canny Lass and co who don't get the chance to see the Town as often as us locals  like to have a peep now and again.

[Vic Patterson]

Thank you Foxy, I certainly do enjoy looking at pictures of people and events from "back home†it's been 14 years since our last trip.

Nice seeing complete families enjoying "your birthday!†toddlers to grannies.

[mercuryg]

Good heavens, Foxy, they all turned out for you? I'm around there somewhere, I'm sure!

[John Fox (foxy)]

Good heavens, Foxy, they all turned out for you? I'm around there somewhere, I'm sure!

Yes I got a pic of you as well Merc,...............Never to be outdone!!

 

[Canny lass]

Nice pics Foxy. Thanks for thinking of us. Is that a new bandstand at Atlee Park?

[Brett]

It's just been refurbished with funding from Sita Trust I do believe.

Check out leading link's website for the details on it.

 

http://leadinglink.co.uk/index.php/news/216-former-miners-picnic-venue-big-reveal

[Canny lass]

Thanks Brett! It's looking Lovely. It's a place with a lot of possibilities. I particularly like the 'mural'. A few of Malcolms park benches would look great alongside.

[John Fox (foxy)]

Thanks Brett! It's looking Lovely. It's a place with a lot of possibilities. I particularly like the 'mural'. A few of Malcolms park benches would look great alongside.

The Bandstand

 

[Canny lass]

I'll bet they thought they were superstars on such a nice stage.

[Malcolm Robinson]

Actually Canny lass…

I have been working on getting a new footpath down into Attlee Park because the pedestrian access at the moment is not only stupid but downright dangerous! Having to step out into the roadway to get around the houses at the top of the bank..???? Flipping heck!

Anyway the Town Council have backed the idea financially but we have just applied for grant funding to cover the cost to save ratepayers if possible.

Whatever happens there will soon be a new footpath down into Attlee Park so pedestrians can access it safely.

As you walk down this new path which will be cut into the bank at the side of and behind the old toilet block there will be 3 'Terrier Seats' spaced to offer respite to anyone walking up or down and the views will be fantastic too!

We got the bandstand done now we just need to get people there safely then we can really start to push that area as an outside performing venue.

(Especially if we can pull off a permanent electrical supply!)

[keith lockey]

Any chance of a stair or ski lift, Malcolm!!!!

[Malcolm Robinson]

The path will be something like 250M long with a gentle gradient so push chairs etc can use it Keith.

And if I get my way with the next addition...........

[mercuryg]

That's excellent news Malcolm. Must admit this was the first time I've seen the refurbished bandstand up close, was impressed, especially like the way the ground has been built up level to it. Great work and a truly usable venue.

[Brett]

Needs some ampitheatre seating with a projector so can have drive-thru/walk-thru cinema

[Canny lass]

Sounds like a good Idea, Malcolm and I'm sure the terrier seats will be put to good use, at least on the up hill walk, and good luck with the electricity. It's a great venue for all sorts of things.

[John Fox (foxy)]

Here's a little snip for the expats

 

Not sure if they'll make the Pop Charts

 

[Vic Patterson]

Thanks Foxy, good to see all that energy from the kids, and the band! 

The Bandstand looks great, my wife spent some time looking for any familiar faces!

[Malcolm Robinson]

Well done Foxy.......right one too!