Postman's Walk Pocket Park Project Begins When you mention Postman’s Walk, most people initially reply with “Where’s that in Keighley?” As you explain it is the section of North Beck, next to the Postal Sorting Office, on Oakworth Road, most local people usually give a look of amused horror, with the Keighley community recalling its reputation for litter, anti-social behaviour and being a general “Grot Spot”. Given this reputation, Green Recovery Challenge Funding has been awarded to Aire Rivers Trust to carry out habitat improvement work on the site. Using money from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) via the National Lottery Heritage Fund we will be working with the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council and The River Worth Friends and other local community groups, aiming to enhance the area both as a leisure amenity and wildlife haven. Indeed, we are looking to work with as many local organisations as possible throughout the project, hoping to co-ordinate their activities with River Worth Friends, which the Aire Rivers Trust works in long term partnership with. The intention being to bring real long term improvements to the the North Beck and Postman’s Walk area. If you or your organisation are interested in becoming involved with the site, please contact the project officer: Sam Riley-Gunn sam.riley-gunn@airriverstrust.org.uk Tel. 01274 061902
If you know of a local community group which would like to be involved with this excellent and worthwhile project please contact Sam Riley-Gunn on 01274 061902 or email sam.riley-gunn@airriverstrust.org.uk
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