News
Lanchester Village Green
Celebration Event
A celebration event was held on Thursday 9 June 2011 to officially launch the new facilities on the village green.
The Village Green is at the heart of Lanchester village and the project has been developed following consultation with the community.
The project includes the introduction of a recreational path along the side of the burn. The sinuous path approximately 330m long, links the existing unused seats on the green and connects to paths at the top and bottom creating a circular path around the village. Further developments include surface improvements to an area beside the church, the installation of a Parish Council information board and circular tree seat on the main green to encourage people to sit and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
The project was completed at the end of May 2011.
The launch event was attended by children from the local promary schools who were the first to officially walk the circular path. In addition, children from Lanchester EP Primary School gave a fabulous demonstration of Maypole dancing. Many members of the community attended the event and enjoyed the dancing and refreshments on offer.
The Parish Council have led on the project and provided funds for the development. In addition a grant of £15,200 has been funded by County Durham Environment Trust from funds received ubder the Governments Landfill Communities Fund, from the Premier Waste Management Company. A 10% contribution of £1500 was made available from local business Lanchester Dairies.
