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Written by Dave Carlin
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Sunday, 13 April 2008 |
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It would be a wasted opportunity if at least some of this £80m was not spent on some high quality skatepark provision across London...contact your council and ask them to build a quality concrete skatepark with some of the money Press Release Every London borough to benefit from £79 million youth funding
5-12-2007 Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone and Minister for Children, Young People and Families, Beverley Hughes MP, today announced a £79 million funding package for young Londoners and how this investment will benefit each of London’s 33 local authorities. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 13 April 2008 )
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Written by Kevin Parrott
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Thursday, 03 April 2008 |
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For the past 30 years, Harrow Skatepark's unique and timeless design has been enjoyed by thousands
of skaters from all over the world. Also known as ‘Solid Surf’, it has also provided a breeding ground for
generations of World class skateboarders, and a safe spot for riders of all ages and abilities to do their
thing. As well as being something very special to skate, the layout and size of the skatepark allow
several groups of users to session the park at the same time without getting in each others way.
Harrow Council are planning on knocking the skatepark down as well as the Leisure Centre next to it.
The land is to be used to build houses on, bringing in revenue of over 40 million pounds. Thats right,
over £40000000. Yet the Council are only planning on spending £300k on a new skatepark, although
the current (perfectly good) skatepark would cost nearly a million pounds to replace. So Harrows youth
are being robbed of over 600 thousand pounds. And skateboarding is being robbed of an irreplaceable
piece of its history, identity and culture.
Other countries are spending millions on making bigger and better skateparks,yet Harrow council are
planning on knocking this great skatepark down and replacing it with one of a third of its value. How
does this make sense? Especially when councils are supposed to be encouraging more activity for
young people, not less!
So on the 19th April 2008, join us for SAVE HARROW SKATEPARK DAY! It could be the last big
session, theres going to be cash prizes for best tricks in the pool, half pipe etc as well as cash for best
transfer line. There will also be a BBQ, refreshments, product tosses, board signings from various pros,
and a late night (maybe all night) flood lit pool session/party with various live bands playing to keep the
session amped!
We desperately want to save this park. But if we can't, we want to say goodbye with this mega session.
And raise awareness to the fact that if the council are to go ahead with their plans and bulldoze this
skatepark, they are going to have to spend way more of the money gained from building these new
houses than they have currently budgeted if they are to build an any where near comparable
replacement.
Harrow Skatepark is situated behind Harrow Leisure centre, a few minutes walk from Harrow and
Wealdstone station.
‘History is not replaceable or disposable- harrow skatepark is part of British skateboarding’s legacy,
lets make sure it’s still there for generations to come’
Ben Powell, Chief Editor of Sidewalk magazine ‘Harrow skatepark made it possible for me to stay on the straight and narrow, I’m sure its done the
same for many others. It would be a crime to lose it’
Rodga Harvey, Involved in the original build, and skated Harrow skatepark since 1978. ‘An end of an era, but what an era, lets hope whats next inspires future generations as solid surf did.
The H Boyz "sworn to fun loyal to none."
Steve Douglas. Pro skateboarder who grew up skating Harrow and now an international skate
industry mogul.
'I spent most of my childhood at the skatepark, I practically grew up at the place. I made the best
friends I've ever had there, friends I will have for life and I would be heartbroken if other people didn't
have that same opportunity for friendship and fun and skating in the future.'
Dave Hopkins, Harrow skater.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 April 2008 )
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Written by Kevin Parrott
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Thursday, 27 March 2008 |
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Come on down for the session on the 19th April and make some noise to help save Harrow skatepark. |
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Written by Kevin Parrott
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Thursday, 27 March 2008 |
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The skaters of London and beyond need your support in saving the Southbank skateboard area from becoming re-developed into a commercial shopping area! Since the early 70s “The Undercroft” (the sheltered area beneath the Queen Elizabeth Hall on London’s Southbank) has served as the centerpoint of the skateboarding community in the UK. It’s an open public-space that has brought together thousands of young people, from various backgrounds, over the last 35 years to form a harmonious and positive community. But the free and open public area is now under threat and could soon be no more! Please spend the next 20 minutes to checkout a very observant documentary film “Save The Southbank” that has been produced by Winstan Whitter and Toby Shuall to generate an understanding of the area and the important situation at hand. Do your part and sign the online petition to join the fight! |
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Written by Kevin Parrott
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Wednesday, 06 February 2008 |
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This is Local London By Jack Royston
PRO skateboarder Tony Hawk has backed calls to save a local skatepark due to be replaced by Harrow Council.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 06 February 2008 )
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