The Cema, Chapel Street Park in Norton Canes was officially opened last week and many groups have supported the project, amongst them Chase Arts for Public Spaces [CHAPS] and Cannock Soroptimists.
CHAPS member Sheila Harding has been working on this project for 12 years – the art work at the three entry points and the path now in place around the perimeter of the park were two of her initiatives. The park also has a children’s playground and an outdoor gym.
Soroptimist involvement began more recently as a link with their Centenary project to plant 100 trees. Members went along to the Cema on a VERY cold day to dig VERY hard ground and help with the tree planting; it was great to see those trees thriving now!
Jackie Prince has been involved wearing two hats – one as member and current President of SI Cannock & District and one as a member of CHAPS. Jackie said: “To see this wonderful area where people can walk, exercise, relax and where children of all abilities can play and have fun safely is marvelous! To have had the opportunity to show support has been really special – our Soroptimist ‘tree team’ has now planted 121 Trees and, at CHAPS, we are so proud of Sheila Harding’s determination to achieve this facility for the Norton Canes community”
For information of CHAPS please visit the group’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ChaseArtsForPublicSpaces, or their website: www.chaseartsforpublicspaces.co.uk
Photos attached: 1. L to r: Sheila Harding, CHAPS; Jackie Prince CHAPS and President, SI Cannock & District; Cllr Adrienne Fitzgerald, Soroptimist; Trish Mellor, CHAPS member & Soroptimist; Soroptimist June Bould.