Young people help clear land near Norden Bowling Club

Young people help clear land near Norden Bowling

Young people from across the borough have been taking part in National Citizenship Service (NCS) and one of the projects has been clearing land at Norden Bowling Club on Trinity Street.

In the past the land at the far side of the bowling green was used as allotments, but over time they fell into decline and neglect.

The bowling club wanted to return the area to its former glory, and create a growing area and possible new seating area for the benefit of the members.

The young people cleared the site, cutting down trees, shrubs and removing rubbish.

Evergreen Landscapes and Special Branch Tree Surgery brought their machinery and expertise and made short work of some of the more difficult trees and shrubs.

Roy Down, from the bowling, club said: "Thanks to Paul Ellison and Chris Ashton from Evergreen and Special Branch, it was a real bonus to have them helping out.’’

There is still a long way to go to completely clear the site, but progress has been made and plans are being drawn up for the next stage of the project.

Club stewardess Caroline Yates added: "The groups of young people were a joy to work with, they were so enthusiastic about the task. They have worked so hard, and made a massive start to the project.

"The plot of land has been an overgrown area for as long as I can remember, and it will be lovely to eventually see it being used.”

The National Citizenship Service scheme is aimed at 15 to 17-year-olds and lasts for two to four weeks over the school holiday period.