Wick King George V Park Football Pitch et al

[Camra]

Folks, i'm trying to gather a few like minded individuals to progress refurbishment of the childrens football pitch in King George v Park ( inbetween Green Rd and Coach Rd ). Various funding grants are available, we just need to pull together some documentation suffice for justification for new posts, nets, flags and pitch lining at this time. There are other issues that need attention too. I know HC should be providing this and i'm pursuing this as a separate issue with our new local Councillors. I,m sure an 'understanding' can be reached. If you wish to help the cause....please email me

[2little2late]

Best hurry before the council sell it off.

[pat]

Why not ask WADF for some of the money they have stashed away - I believe the money was raised for local football - worth a try to this registered charity.

[Neil Howie]

I passed through the park and also noted the old posts, etc. good luck with the refurbishment

[Camra]

Further to initial posting, Highland Council have commissioned a survey of the recreational parks within Wick. Its quite a damning report... with park equipment being condemned due to lack of maintenence. Please contact Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council for current developments and forthcoming discussions with HC to establish how we can resolve this totally unacceptable situation.

We need these parks refurbished for spring 2019...lets explore every avenue to make sure it happens for our kids.

[Camra]

Folks, i'm trying to gather a few like minded individuals to progress refurbishment of the childrens football pitch in King George v Park ( inbetween Green Rd and Coach Rd ). Various funding grants are available, we just need to pull together some documentation suffice for justification for new posts, nets, flags and pitch lining at this time. There are other issues that need attention too. I know HC should be providing this and i'm pursuing this as a separate issue with our new local Councillors. I,m sure an 'understanding' can be reached. If you wish to help the cause....please email me
http://www.fieldsintrust.org/history

[pat]

Have you tried sourcing funds from the various charities of which there are many for sports funding or are you still trying to get a group of folk together to help get funding and oversee the work when you do get enough funding together.
The library would often hold a book with many charities listed and what they will issue money for when asked - that is if you are unable to find them on internet.

[Camra]

Best hurry before the council sell it off.

They cant sell it off...it belongs to the King George V Parks Trust...council are only the caretakers as such.

[Camra]

Why not ask WADF for some of the money they have stashed away - I believe the money was raised for local football - worth a try to this registered charity.

Tried that already....they stated the money WADF raised was for a new 'facility' only...but were prepared advise.......

[Camra]

Have you tried sourcing funds from the various charities of which there are many for sports funding or are you still trying to get a group of folk together to help get funding and oversee the work when you do get enough funding together.
The library would often hold a book with many charities listed and what they will issue money for when asked - that is if you are unable to find them on internet.

We're working with CVG and others to establish which Charities are able to help...SSE BOWL..Dounreay Communities Fund...Bailey Wind Farm etc....

[Shaggy]

good luck on trying to get anything out of WADF! it wouldn't surprise me if all the money has been blown....Back to the post though, have you approached the National Lottery fund?

[Camra]

good luck on trying to get anything out of WADF! it wouldn't surprise me if all the money has been blown....Back to the post though, have you approached the National Lottery fund?
WADF have already refused to provide funds as monies ar to be used to conduct a feasibility study for a new sports complex...( no rocket science required to work out the outcome of that) ....we check their accounts on an annual basis, currently £136,000 accounts are submitted to OSCR. They have offered to provide advice. We're working with HC to establish what their responsibilites are before we approach funders.