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I've lived in the area for nearly 40 years and apart from the Arbury Carnival I don't think I've set foot on the Arbury Town Park, not even as a child. A really similar place would be the recreation ground in Cottenham (which has a community centre, parking, nursery school, playing fields and a playground). Arbury Town Park is dead apart from the occasional dog walker whereas Cottenham recreation ground is busy with people hiring the community centre, playing cricket, using the playground, having a kick around, getting an ice cream or drink from the kiosk, etc. It's similar for the recreation ground in Histon (sports hall, sports pitches, parking, playground). If we think of Kings Hedges more as a village we should have a park that's properly at the heart of the community rather than just a green for a single event a year.

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Profile of Sian Loveday
Posted by:Sian Loveday
3 years ago
I like the idea of having something like a coffee seller or ice cream kiosk in one of the North Cambridge parks. Very supportive of having more things to do outside of working hours in the local area. Currently have to travel to Histon or Central Cambridge for this.
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Profile of Chloe Thomas
Posted by:Chloe Thomas
3 years ago
It’s very hard to get people to volunteer even for the Carnival, once a year. I think the Carnival is hugely important for the community and deserves more financial support.
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Profile of Jenna RobsonJenna Robson on 6 August 2023

Current status

proposed

Tags

Culture, sports and events

Location

Arbury Community Centre, Cambridge, UK