Derek Deedman

Despite the weather looking ominous yesterday it held out for the whole session (10-3pm) at the Memorial Field, and the event was yet another success for the Local Action Team.This follows on the success of the mobile skate park events in Upper Beeding last month. A big ‘thank you’ must go to the Neighbourhood Wardens and Horsham’s Mobile Skate Park supervisor for the organisation at the event.

The younger children came in the morning as planned and really enjoyed it and quite a few parents came to watch on and off as well.  Unfortunately there was an injury (broken arm!) but it comes with the territory and could have happened walking across the street.  Horsham’s Mobile Skate Park supervisor dealt with it perfectly and an ambulance was called.

The afternoon went well too with some of the older kids coming along.  Again the behavior was great, noise minimal and they helped pack up and clean up at the end.  A number of residents walked by and everyone was very supportive.

The Local Action Team will be reviewing the mobile skate park events which have taken place over the summer to see what can be done to build on their success.