Press Release

Claudy Country Park Play information session

Monday 22nd October

An information session on the Claudy Country Play Park initiative on Thursday 25 of October will be held in the Diamond Centre, Claudy at 7pm.

John Mitchell GAC in partnership with Derry City Council and RAPID Ltd have secured £225,500 to redevelop the existing play facility in the Walled Garden at Cumber House as part of the wider regeneration of Claudy Country Park.

Speaking ahead of the session, Colin Kennedy, Derry City Council said,

“This is a perfect opportunity for locals to come along and learn more about the Claudy Country Play Park and the contribution it is set to make towards their community. Derry City Council remains committed to working alongside key agencies to promote schemes that positively develop the social environment of our local communities. I would urge all interested parties to attend this information session.”

Vincent McCloskey, Chairman of John Mitchell GAC welcomed the funding announcement,

“I am delighted that the total funding package has now been secured to move this project forward. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all funders, Council and RAPID for their continued support over the years in securing much needed resources for the Claudy Area.”

This project is part financed by the European Union through the (Peace II Programme) managed for the SEUPB by the Northern Ireland Rural Development Council (RDC), and the International Fund for Ireland. The remaining £80,000 has been secured from Derry City Councils Parks Development Budget.

The Claudy Country Play Park information session will take place on Thursday 25 of October 2007 in the Diamond Centre, Claudy at 7pm to launch this initiative which is supported by Groundwork through the Greencare Project. All are welcome.

ENDS

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