Most locals will know that someone set the Pavillion in Castle Park on fire and that it was razed to the ground. The council have put a temporary building there to allow the Bowling Club and the cafe to function in the short term.
I think that from this heinous event, there is the possibility to bring the Park back to some of its former glory. Behind the pavillion, there was a paddling pool. Everyone I have spoken to has fond memories of it; adults remember taking children there and going there as children themselves. I personally do. I remember it being a busy, fun place where we could play while our parents looked on. I remember taking my own children there too. Maybe this could be fixed at the same time as the pavillion?
There is a movement bubbling away that is trying to do just this. There are events being organised over the next few months to try to raise money to make a splash pool in the place where the paddling pool lies unused; jets of water could shoot from the ground and children could once again play in the park.
What an idyllic suggestion!
What are the events? There is to be a Car Boot Sale on 27 May at the Rugby Club. There is a midnight sponsored walk on 1st June and there is a Fun Day, in Castle Park on 10th June.
Can you help? Eden is an amazing community, which rises to challenges in its path - so lets do it!
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