Formed in 2022 and fully constituted, we are a group of volunteers who survey the core path network in Eglinton Country Park and identify problem areas affecting user accessibility. We primarily improve paths where there is flooding and cut back branches, bushes and overgrowth along borders to help make paths accessible for all park users.
Project Description
Our voluntary group aims to promote social inclusion, improved mental health and wellbeing, physical activity and community service. We promote these aims within the group and, through our activities, to improve accessibility to Eglinton Park's core pathways for all users.
Our work is in addition to, going above and beyond the routine maintenance and repairs of the park as provided by Streetscene and North Ayrshire Ranger Service.
Our project is ongoing, the aim is to continue to improve our offering around the core pathways of Eglinton Park and also to continue to grow the membership of our group. To be able to do this we need to replace and upgrade our existing toolset to improve our offering and to further assist the local community and all users of Eglinton Park.
Please have a look at our Facebook page to see the work that we do.
We are applying for funding of £1000 to help us to promote the aims of the group as outlined.
Items that will improve our offering, with approximate costings:-
Battery operated cordless power tools - £500
Manual hand tools - £250
Personal protective equipment - £250
Location: Eglinton Country Park is one of the jewels in the crown of North Ayrshire. It is a major visitor attraction hosting a number of community groups and activities that benefit the mental and physical health of all users.
Proposed on behalf of: Eglinton Park Path Stewards
The Path Stewardship group has been doing fantastic work around Eglinton Country Park for a while now, often heavy work where it's badly needed to help maintain the core path network for everyone, the feedback they get is great and they're extremely committed to what they do but they can't continue to make improvements without the right support and funding.
The Path Stewardship group has been doing fantastic work around Eglinton Country Park for a while now, often heavy work where it's badly needed to help maintain the core path network for everyone, the feedback they get is great and they're extremely committed to what they do but they can't continue to make improvements without the right support and funding.