K2 TARAMapplewell & Staincross Greenspace & Recreation Group
Mapplewell and Staincross Greenspace and Recreation Group consists of a mix of local professional people, businessmen and retired volunteers with a wide range of skills who wish to maintain, improve and create areas of greenspace and recreational areas within the village.
The birth of the group some 4 years ago saw the local park unused, with outdated and vandalised facilities resulting in a lack of use. The vision we had was that if the facilities were improved then ownership would follow, kids would move from the streets and become fitter and healthier and vandalism would be reduced. It was hoped the introduction of play areas would lead to youngsters at the lower age group burning energy in the park on their way home from the local schools and as a by product new friendships would be made between children and parents to the benefit of the community.
Over the past 3 years the group has worked with specialist members of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and local councillors who regularly attend our meetings. In response to our visions and concerns funding has been secured and we have had a significant input into the design and costs of several projects.
Group tasks have varied from arranging and carrying out litter picks and graffiti removal to major projects costing £100,000.
Successful projects include:-
George Street
- Creating off street parking
Mapplewell Park
- Reinstatement of changing rooms now used by Mapplewell Mavericks & Kexborough Chiefs girls and boys football teams.
- Installation of Street lighting alongside the main footpath.
- Following consultation with local schools the design and installation of a children's play area for the under 10's.
- The design and installation of a Multi Use Games Area (M.U.G.A.) aimed at teenagers.
- Continuation of the avenue of trees by planting more trees along the main thoroughfare.
- The planting of bulbs and young sapling trees throughout the park.
Future projects include:-
Ibberson Park
- Creating new walkways within the green area, replanting beds and generally opening up the park to children and locals.
Mapplewell Park
- A further programme of tree planting in the northern area of the park.
- Resurfacing and fencing of the tennis courts including a new entrance.
- The design and building of a new entrance to the park, utilising the existing stonework.
- Working alongside bowling club members to update the facilities.
The Former site of North Gawber Mine
- To examine the recent planning proposals and ensure that if any future development takes place that it is of benefit to the community.
Contact Us
If you think you can help:-
Meetings are held at Mapplewell Village Hall on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30pm or E mail us at mapp.greenspace@yahoo.co.uk