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With support from, the local ACSO (Accredited Community Safety O cer) team, ExxonMobil, e O ce of Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (OPCC), New Forest District Council and Hythe and Dibden Parish Council, professional gra ti artists from MBN Arts visited the Skate Park in July to give the site a fresh new look with a new mural. Young people from the local area turned up to join in, learning some new skills and helping make the Skate Park look amazing, ready for the long awaited return of the Skate Park competition to take place. “As a project partner I have loved being part of bringing this to fruition. We all worked with the young people to see what they wanted and what we could do. They have always been really respectful of previous projects areas so we felt it was time to let them make their mark alongside professionals and give them something to have pride in.” Hythe and Dibden ACSO, Charly Richardson. Jamie Burton, NFDC Health and Partnerships Manager comments: “This project was a great example of different organisations coming together to support a local community and empower them to create a thriving space that they can call their own. As a project partner working with the Handy Trust and Hythe & Dibden ACSO Team we have been able to engage local residents to help design and produce a great mural people with access to a unique creative opportunity, giving them the chance to develop new skills and gain a real sense of achievement from contributing to something for their community. As well as regenerating the skate park, we hope the finished mural helps give the space an identity that reflects the young people who use it, creating somewhere they can feel a sense of ownership, belonging and pride.” With the Skate Park looking its best over 100 people from the local community attended the competition, with some serious talent on display. Project Lead So a Richardson, Manager of e Handy Trust comments: “It’s a real honour to lead the project of bringing the skate park competition back after so many years. Having spent much of my childhood living in Netley View, this project has an added sense of pride and feels particularly close to my heart. Following the incredible graffiti project, with huge thanks to MBN Arts, it feels like we’ve giving the park a fresh lease of life and created something positive for the whole community. We’re incredibly grateful for the support from ExxonMobil and OPCC, and to be working alongside such passionate and supportive Councillors. It’s fantastic to see everyone coming together to relaunch the park and give young people a place to showcase their talent, creativity and passion once again.” Cllr Mark Clark, Chairman, Hythe and Dibden Parish Council said: “It was fantastic to see the skate park buzzing with energy again. Events like this show exactly what our community is about — young people supporting each other, having fun, and showing off real talent in a safe, positive environment. The Parish Council was proud to support The Handy Trust in to improve the look and feel of the skate park. A big thank you to all the partners who made this happen.” Mike Nees and Jack Kellthorn, MBN Arts comment: “It has been a pleasure working in partnership with the Handy Trust and other partners to bring the project to life. The project has provided local young Skate Park before The new mural at the Skate Park Showing off skills at the Skate Park competition Local young people joined in the graffiti project bringing this competition back, and we’re already looking forward to next year.”
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