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Bolly Latest - Cash In, Tenders Out

2011-12-02T12:58:00.000-08:00

The lottery changing spaces awards has granted Bolly skatepark the final £40k for the project. So barring any major catastrophies the project will 100% go ahead! Other news is that the tenders for the builders is out and a company should be awarded the contract in the early new year! So build in the first half of 2012. We understand that the project group will have some open meetings with users in the new year. Watch this space for more news.

Adlington road - planning granted!

2011-10-14T02:24:00.000-07:00

After almost 6 months waiting, Cheshire east panning department recently granted planning approval to replace the scratchy skate park at Adlington road with a 200m2 spray concrete facility! The next step for the group leading the project is to tender for design/build companies, so expect some public consultations on designs soon. Watch this space....

Congleton Road Jumps - RIP

2011-04-25T12:21:00.001-07:00

Huge bad news. We're gutted for everyone who put in the time building and tending these jumps. We'll try and find out why and by who this decision was taken and post it up here.

Bollington - Planning application in!

2011-04-03T03:09:00.000-07:00

To cut a long story short, the regeneration project for Bollington Skate Park at Adlington Road had a little difficulty at the start of the year, with the council planning department deeming that planning approval for the project would be needed after all. So after some frantic hasseling of some of the design companies, the project team last week submitted the most suitable design for planning approval. The decision should take a couple of months. The pics above are the design that was submitted, inspired by Jago's drainage ditch idea. Its 206m2, basically the same size as the tarmaced area that is there at the moment, its bund by a grass bank all the way round and should be good for 1-2 riders at a time. Perfect!

Weston - Final design

2011-03-23T01:40:00.000-07:00

A little bit of last minute tinkering has seen the grind bars removed and a wave and pump bump take their places. Looking good. We'll let you know when the build is scheduled. Well done to all involved!

Weston - check out the design!

2011-03-14T07:46:00.001-07:00

Any comments? - then get to the meeting with Wheelscape!

Weston- See the design and speak to the builders!

2011-03-11T05:34:00.000-08:00

Message from Groundwork....

Jeremy from Wheelscape will be at the Calvary Church next Tues (15th) 6pm-7pm to exhibit and discuss the final designs for the skate/BMX facility which is to be built on the Recreation Field in May/June. This event is open to all. The 2 previous design consultation sessions (9th and 15th Feb) have informed the design and this is a chance for residents and agencies to view the plans and ask questions of the architect.

Bollington Latest

2011-02-06T07:33:00.000-08:00

Following the boost given to the project by the £30k support from Wren its been full steam ahead. A recent topographical survey has scoped out the lay of the land and we shall soon see some early designs from some of the design and build companies. Here's a pic of the recent site visit by Gravity skateparks with Jago, Gav and Ken Edwards.

Western - Flyer

2011-01-19T08:29:00.001-08:00

Weston latest - consultation dates

2011-01-19T05:08:00.000-08:00

Message from wheelscape:

Good Afternoon Everyone! Wheelscape Skateparks are excited to get involved with with this project. We're commited to a successful community consultation process and encouraging the wider community to embrace the project as this is key to the long-term success of the facility.

Our portfolio of work available on our website's 'skatepark gallery', http://www.wheelscape.co.uk/skatepark-galleries.php

Key dates:-
9th February at 6pm, Residential Consultaion.
15th February at 6pm, Core Users Design Workshop.
15th March at 6pm, Presentaion of Final Design to Users and Residents.

Locations to be confirmed.
Wheelscape
Kind Regards Maximilian FyfeWheelscape Skateparks

Whaley bridge - new park

2011-01-08T06:12:00.000-08:00

Great news for the Whaley bridge scene. A application for £50k has got through the first stage of funding.. We dont have many details but we'll try and bring you more info when we get it.

Bollington - wins £30k!!!

2011-01-08T06:05:00.000-08:00

Amazing news! The scheme to redevelop the Adlington road skate area received a massive boost at Xmas with Wren awarding finding to the project! More good news came with the additional news that the scheme had moved through to the next round of lottery community spaces for an additional £35k!!! The next steps are to get some designs together and make sure that the application wins the additional funding! More info soon!!

Weston skate park

2011-01-08T06:00:00.000-08:00

Latest news is that Wheelscape (the team that brought you Southpark and Poynton) have won the tender for the Weston. Word is that they are working bmx friendly designs at the moment. Look out for consultation opportunities probably around the fermain youth center over the next few weeks.

Weston design picks...

2010-10-13T12:21:00.000-07:00

we couldnt resist and keep you hanging....

tell us what you think.

Weston Latest

2010-10-13T12:01:00.001-07:00

After much waiting, anticipating, the tenders are out for Weston Rec skate park. The park will be a £100k concrete park and we here at Macc-Skate have already been shown some of the early designs from one of the companies. We cant show you anything yet, but we can say that what we have seen looks very fruity with a open sided bowl, spine, box and more curves than the cat and fiddle. If you are interested in taking part in the design feedback then get in touch.

South Park Skate Jam

2010-03-23T03:39:00.001-07:00

Wednesday 7th April 12-3pm.

Music, Competition, Prizes, Thills and Spills -Usual shenanigans brought to you by MSPG - plus other stuff brough to you by the good people of Cheshire East. Garish poster below....

MSPG meeting minutes online

2010-03-02T14:02:00.000-08:00

Latest meeting held at the Porters, meeting minutes can be found here:

Details include....
Skate jam in South Park, Wednesday, 7 April 12-3pm
Update on Bollington
possible indoor skate park on Bank st.

Vid: South and West Park

2009-12-08T12:24:00.001-08:00

Mellowness....

Old boys Vid: Southy

2009-12-08T12:19:00.000-08:00

Skating round VERY slowly.... in sepia

Macclesfield new bowl from ian c on Vimeo.

New West Park Vid

2009-12-08T12:02:00.000-08:00

General summer awesomeness from the SUB50 crew and locals.....

SUB:50 - Macclesfield - West Park from PhilH on Vimeo.

More press

2009-10-30T13:19:00.000-07:00

Ralph with a dodgy tash and a 10year old Matt Grant in Cheshire East News....
....and Leo with his trademark head grind in the Cheshire Independent...

Top Macc skaters in DHS vid

2009-10-27T14:09:00.001-07:00

Here's a long video featuring some great skating by a variety of locals... Enjoy

DHS Skate Vid from Ben Perks on Vimeo.

Weston - wheeled sports top priority!

2009-10-27T14:03:00.000-07:00

MSPG got to take a look at the results of the consultation for the Weston Rec. The full doc is here. Wheeled sports have recieved a top priority, design meetings will be the next step. So get thinking about what you'd like to see... park or plaza, ramps or flow, big or small... you decide

Southy Vid: Something special !

2009-10-12T13:04:00.000-07:00

Awesome stuff..... Enjoy!

Southy opening : In Macc Express

2009-10-12T12:47:00.001-07:00

Southy: Opening vid

2009-10-03T12:52:00.000-07:00

Southy: opening pics

2009-10-03T12:44:00.000-07:00

The "broken hip" photo op.....Keiran grinding.....
Chaos in the wet.....

South Park: Grand Opening

2009-10-03T12:24:00.000-07:00

After a bit of a stuttering start with technical problems and a lack of petrol for generators we eventually got the opening jam underway. We had the deputy mayor and a host of councillors show for the official ribbon cutting, and the mayor was even persuaded to get on a skateboard for the photos.

Around 100 riders took part during the day, with a good contingent of in-liners from Manc, and some great sponsored riders venturing from Bristol. The park looked great and was riding fab. The comps got underway then unfortunately the rain set in about 2pm and threw the jam in to disarray. It was looking a bit of a washout and a load of riders left, but it began to dry.

Meanwhile 'H' and old skool flat land BMXer showed and amazed the young guns with some sweet chilled flat tricks, including some sick backward nose manuals. A quick brushing helped the park dry and by 4 we were all on again. The BMXers sessed the bowl with the skaters and inliners on the street. H judged the bikes and called the three winners who received prizes from wheelscape. The skaters couldnt get there arses together to call the winners in the skate comp, but after some chaos the visiting sponsored riders began to get the feel for the park and they started to show what the park is capable of. They were starting to sweetly grind the central block and the bank to kerb. Then the sun came out and we were treated to a great 2 hour session of quality riding on the street and the bowl. The visiting riders all really rated the park, with sections for every one.

Big thanks to wheelscape for building the thing, and the prizes, plus thanks to Sam and Gav for tunes all day. Also thanks Leo for comparing and also Josh and the bikers who showed before the rain. Also thanks to all the local riders who are really starting to rip the place to shreds. Good on yer. And finally biggest thanks to Marianne H from Cheshire East, who without, none of this would have ever happended.

South Park: Opening Jam

2009-09-29T11:46:00.000-07:00

Well if the weather stays dry it should be a wicked afternoon in Southy this weekend! Things kick off a little earlier than planned at around 12ish with the mayor "officially opening" the park with some scissors and a ribbon at 1pm. After that there will be demos from TOP UK skaters Dan Wileman, Korahn Gayle, Dave Snaddon, Rob Smith, Flynn Trotman and Nicky Howells, not to mention the local riders and Manchester riders who will be there. Leo will be on hand with a group to showcase inline and there is a rumour of a very special BMX guest rider. There will be tuneage all afternoon, and comps running from 1pm onwards. Loads of prizes and a prody throw at the end. Quality!

South Park: latest pics

2009-09-29T11:36:00.000-07:00

Sweet.....

Flock 2: Death race footage

2009-09-14T12:29:00.001-07:00

Some footage of the death race in amongst this....

South park: Grand Opening

2009-09-14T12:14:00.000-07:00

South Park: latest pics

2009-09-06T11:13:00.001-07:00

It's all looking pretty complete now. Here is the main skate area....

Here's the cheeky wall ride with the start of the even cheekier bank
to kerb... Lets get it waxed, sccracck!

Here's the hubba and stair set. All the crete is in place. The whole
park needs cleaning and sealing and the landscaping/fencing finishing.
All set for the official opening on sat 3rd Oct. Get ready for skate,
bmx and inline comps, more details to follow.....

Flock Ewe: Where are ewe?

2009-09-04T14:03:00.000-07:00

Heres the infamous flock ewe..... She made it over the humps, once or twice, and down the hill at top speed, maybe next year someone will drop in on her?

Flock 2: Art

2009-09-04T13:52:00.001-07:00

Big big big thanks to Krek and Mers for coming along and spending there sunday showing us all how to put together a mural. The wall ride looks sick! Thanks guys.

Flock 2: Vid from Manc guys

2009-08-31T13:09:00.000-07:00

Nice one guys!....

Flock 2 : Videos

2009-08-31T12:11:00.000-07:00

Flock 2: Pics

2009-08-31T11:35:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Gary Benson for these great shots, more on his photostream here

Flock 2: Goes off!

2009-08-31T11:14:00.000-07:00

Flock 2, Macclesfield's very own skate jam, was held on Sunday and we had a great turnout of around 80skaters and a similar number of folk watching the comps. Luckily the weather just about held out, with only a short interruption due to drizzle in the seniors ramp qualification rounds.

The U16 ramp comp was less busy this year with only 10 entrants, and in a 25 min final, Elliot took top honours and a NOTE deck closely followed by Harry. Both were riding very smoothly, and indeed there were some great younger riders who will be contenders in the years to come. Well done all.

The Seniors saw 13 riders enter with the hope of picking up a cash prize. In the first qualifier, John Bell, Keiran Hughes, and Matt Grant went through to the final and were joined by Dave Monaghan, Riess (the only U16 brave enough to go with the Seniors - so well done him!) and Mouse. The final did not disappoint. With the ramp extension on to liven things up a bit, all the guys were throwing themselves at it, Kieran managed a nose pick, Matt G a rock fakie and a series of one foots, but John Bell upstaged them both with a 5 O pivot, a feeble stall and a front rock. On the tranny, Matt G pulled a blunt flip and John Bell some frontside flips. After 30mins the judges called it, with John Bell taking the top spot and £50 despite riding with what looked like a broken wrist, followed by locals Kieran Hughes in second and Matt Grant in third. Awesome riding so thanks to all who entered.

John Bell also won the high jump, getting over the flock ewe and 6.5 boards.

Final event of the day was the ever popular, no rules, "death" race, round a taped off track over the humps round the suicide track. A series of heats saw thrills and spills galore with the top corner becoming ever more sketchy as a variety of liquids, wax, bananas, bottles and boards started to litter the track. Gav Barber won the final despite a sketchy semi when he took the tape and most of the cones with him.

The mascot, "Flock Ewe" came to grief in the end, loosing a leg after being pulled down the hill by bike, vids of the best bits to follow...

Thanks to everyone that came, especially the guys from NOTE and the Manchester crew who made a great effort to come down. We hoped you all enjoyed it. Lots of pics to follow....

FLOCK 2!

2009-08-28T09:56:00.000-07:00

All the preparations are coming along just nicely thank you very much. Latest weather forecast is for "white cloud" whatever that is, but at least it looks DRY, so the jam is ON! Registration opens at 1pm sharp, comps shortly after. The blog will be updated during the day with results and stuff. See you here or better still there!

West Park - Wally bar muppetry

2009-08-18T15:15:00.001-07:00

Apparently some muppet in a road sweeper has managed to crash in to not one but both newly installed bars, and worse still the crash to the wally bar punctured the fuel tank covering the tarmac with red disel, which is now eating its way through the new tarmac - leaving great big holes. Nice work guys! ever heard of a brush?

West Park - Wall ride

2009-08-18T15:11:00.000-07:00

Good work by Ralph and Pat building the wall ride on the ramp. Should be ready for spraying up at the jam by some top graf artists.

Southpark latest pics

2009-08-18T15:05:00.001-07:00

'sall comming along nicely, although lets hope the nightly BMXican invaders dont damage the crete before its cured....

FLOCK 2 - MC F-RAZOR Confirmed!

2009-08-18T07:38:00.000-07:00

Thats right, latest news is that MC F-RAZOR will be back from London Town especially for the Jam! And watch him go in the high jump!

Southpark - Update

2009-08-01T14:11:00.001-07:00

Steady as she goes....., work progreesing nicely, some spray work done on the bowl, banked area starting to take shape with coping up. Looking interesting! Although looks like some muppets have been onto the site to peer under the sheeting.

Windmill park BMX: Used by team GB!

2009-07-26T05:24:00.001-07:00

Rumour has it that team GB BMX have started using the windmill park track for training sessions! Anyone who can confirm this with a picture of them in action wins a punk CD! Email it to us. Congratulations to everyone involved in this project - justification about the quality!

Southpark - bowlage

2009-07-24T12:42:00.000-07:00

Work is progressing steadily in SP. The main bowl shape has been excavated out, the coping is in and its looking pretty sick. Also nice escalator with what looks like an over vert section in the far corner. Also top side grind box support wood is in place..... More pics next week

SUMMER SKATE JAM! - POSTER

2009-07-21T01:52:00.001-07:00

At last! Southpark starts!

2009-07-13T11:56:00.001-07:00

Well, it's taken a little time for all the pieces to fall in to place,
but it looks like work on the skate park has finally started. Should
be ready in 3.5 months, so end October!

Latest meeting - Minutes online now

2009-07-07T15:31:00.000-07:00

Find the latest minutes from 7/7/09 here. Includes early details of August West Park Jam. Please give us your comments below...

West Park - Pics

2009-07-07T02:25:00.000-07:00

First pics of local riders ripping on the expanded West Park Ramp. Thanks JP....

New West Park Ramp

2009-06-30T23:48:00.000-07:00

Huge!!!! At long last the work to extend the exsting ramp in west park is underway and it looks huge!. The wood and coping is in, just looks like we're waiting for the metal sheeting, backboards and paint. - which shouldnt take too long. This work was part funded to the tune of £15,000 by WREN the waste recycling envronment ltd and the old Macc Borough Council - RIP.

Weston Rec - Have your say on the plans!

2009-06-19T05:07:00.001-07:00

At last, the long awaited plan for the Weston rec is up for public consultation. The good news is it could has some provision for wheeled sports, so maybe a BMX or jump track? a bowl or half pipe? its all open and up for debate!

If this is your local ride, take a good look, have a think about what youd like to see and then take the time to give some feedback to the project managers survey here. This will help both make sure that you get what you want and help in fundraising. So please take the time to fill it in.

There are also two open consultation events being held:
One on 27th June at Broken Cross Primary School Fete- from 10.30am, the second 26th July at the Fermain Youth Centre, on Beswick Road off Oxford Road - from 11am

Also give your comments in the comments section below.....

Poynton Videos!

2009-06-17T11:38:00.000-07:00

First videos of the new park. These guys are really ripping...

Poynton Skatepark Edit from PhilH on Vimeo.

..and even the old boys are getting in on the act....

Poynton Bowl (Northern Hospitality) from ian c on Vimeo.

Windmill Park Opening jam

2009-06-17T11:35:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all involved with the opening jam last Saturday. Some great riding done by all ages, and an excellent way to celebrate the new park.

Windmill park flyer

2009-06-10T12:14:00.000-07:00

Windmill Park - Opening Jam Sat 13th June 1-4pm

2009-06-05T04:06:00.000-07:00

Windmill Park opening jam will be going off on Saturday 13th June from 1 till 4pm.

There will be loads going on including:
Ghost riders BMX team will be on site, showing what the track can do, going sick. Plus DJ's and free bike security stamping and loads more.

So come along and show us what you can do....

Poynton bowl - tips

2009-05-14T12:38:00.000-07:00

So are you finding the lines a little hard to find? or is it troubling you that its not a street park? Well our friend here has some great advice on how to ride it....

West Park - tarmacing done!

2009-05-09T12:58:00.001-07:00

First pictures of the expanded and upgraded West Park. Riders descibed it as flowy and awesome, basically lots of new lines and LOTS more space. There must have been 40 riders on it today and it still seemed like there was space. Expanded ramp and a couple of grind rails to come soon. Big Thanks to WREN for £15K funding and also big thanks to MBC for the rest. Great stuff.

Have you ridden it? then why not review it? add you comments below...

Windmill riders - ripping

2009-05-09T12:43:00.000-07:00

The track is now fully open and some riders are already getting to grips with the jumps, these lads were ripping this afternoon....

Windmill Park - latest pics

2009-05-08T03:40:00.001-07:00

The BMX track in Windmill Park is almost complete and its looking good. It will be the first brick paved track in the country an inovation the builders, Clark and Kent, picked up from the Netherlands. Let us know what you think and also look out the opening jam at half term.

More photos available here

Deva jam - photos available

2009-05-06T11:56:00.001-07:00

Here are some fantastic photos of the Deva opening jam taken by Paul of photoadventure last Saturday. If you are interested in higher resolution images contact him at: mail@photoadventure.co.uk

Leo and his trademark backside head grind....

Believe me or not, this lads arms ARE actually like this in real life...

Who moved the coping?

This young lad was really ripping..

Big drop in for a little un...

Hayley rocks...

Kieran looks a long way from the coping....

Old school....

Lots more on Pauls photostream here. Thanks man!!

Deva opening jam goes off!!

2009-05-04T08:14:00.001-07:00

Great jam today at Deva. A couple of hundred people turned out to watch and ride. Some top riders put on a great show with Leo nailing the inline and Gav and Kieran on fire on the boards. Even local MP Sir Nick Winterton was impressed with the skills on show.

Well done to Leo for putting on a great jam at Deva. Very short notice but a great turn out.

And well done to Wheelscape and the parish group for making such a top bowl.

Enjoy! And more pics to follow....

Poynton latest - Jam on Monday and reviews

2009-05-01T01:56:00.000-07:00

Remember Monday, Opening jam at Deva 12.30- 4pm.

Also take a look at what the old boys are saying about the bowl on middle age shred here. Looks like they like it and are recommending people seek it out. So expect some tourists....

Poynton latest.... Bowl pics

2009-04-26T01:39:00.000-07:00

Here's a pic of the bowl... Something for everyone on that one. Don't
miss the grand opening jam on May Bank holiday Monday. 12.30 - 4.

Poynton latest.... Looking good

2009-04-26T01:32:00.000-07:00

Most of the works look pretty much finished at Deva now. The grass
needs to bed in and grow but the concreting looks all finished. Here's
the "skate" path....

Windmill park BMX latest...

2009-04-25T09:15:00.001-07:00

Well construction looks like it is well and truely underway. Nice
start ramp, and plenty of humps. Let's hope it rides and jumps like a
first class track....

Windmill more pics

2009-04-25T09:12:00.001-07:00

Macc Forest Downhill

2009-04-23T01:29:00.000-07:00

For those of you out there with big bikes and big balls take a look at the Macc forest downhill. These guys have rebuilt the DH track in Macc forest with the blessing of the forest rangers. They are organising through facebook and the link is here. Looks like they organise dig days and DH days. The route is locked most of the time, but keyholders open it up fairly regulally by the looks. You'll need a full facey and probably pads. Enjoy...

Poynton Latest - Fire set!

2009-04-23T01:17:00.001-07:00

Police have reported that a small fire was set on tuesday night on the bowl at Poynton!

A fire is perhaps the one thing that can damage the concrete, as it will crack then pit, making it unridable, so if you see anyone even thinking about it, set them straight asap.

AGM

2009-04-20T14:20:00.000-07:00

18 riders and a number of others turned out for the MSPG AGM.

The meeting took about an hour and a half and covered all the sites and spots that are being developed around Macc. Mark gave a brief review of the year including the stunning fact that this year and last over 1/4 million pounds has or will be spent on skate and BMX sites around the town. An amazing achievement for a group that is little over 18 months old. A new executive was elected with Gav and Hayley becoming the new chairs, Mark and Matt the new secretaries, and Ralph and Dan continuing as Treasurers.

Dates were announced for forthcoming Jams including:

Deva Fields opening Jam. May bank Holiday 12.30 -4pm.

West Park Sunday 30th August

Full minuets can be found here. Please get in touch if you need more info.

Moss riders - Save your spot!

2009-04-16T08:08:00.001-07:00

Have you been riding the woods off Congleton road, near the playing fields? Do you know those that have? then this is for you....

Just had a call from MBC; local residents have reported some cheeky and extensive ramp building in the woods- they've checked it out, and are mightly impressed! So instead of flattening it, they want to make it bigger!, but they need to work with you guys on the design so that its safe. So you and MBC need to parle asap. - if you dont you'll run the risk of them flattening it instead!

Hows that for cheeky?

Poynton - sprayed up

2009-04-15T04:13:00.000-07:00

Well it looks like Poynton is now fully sprayed up with just the skate path and other ground works to finish. The contractors recon with at least another week or two before that's sorted, then we need to wait for the council to issue the satefy cert. Not long now!

Hopp closed!

2009-04-15T01:48:00.001-07:00

Very sad news emerged last week, that Hopp has closed. We would like to send out our deepest sympathies to Donna and all her staff, who have put so much into the scene over the last few years. Everybody is heartbroken, especially as this news comes at a time where there is so much positive stuff happening elsewhere around town. We'll try and catch up with Donna at the AGM next week and see if there is anything that can be done to ressurect the shop, but for now our thoughts are with Donna and co.

MSPG - Annual General Meeting!

2009-03-31T06:01:00.000-07:00

To be held Monday 20th April at 6.30pm at The Hub, 33 Great Kings street, Macclesfield, SK11 6PN.

Basically we need EVERYONE to come! So that we can

1. Show we have a great support, which helps us lobby for more facilities

2. Get ideas from everyone on what to put where and why

3. Share information about up comming trips, training and jams

We will quickly review all the great things that have gone on this year, and then look forward to all the new developments. These include....

Deva Fields Poynton, Southpark Skatepark, West Park, Windmill street, Weston estate...

Plus other things on the horizon like Bollington skatepark, Waterstreet skatepark, and Sutton improvements.

So spread the word! and see you there!

West Park and Windmill Park - Funding!

2009-03-28T10:25:00.000-07:00

YESSSSSS!!! We've just had news that the two WREN applications for £15K have been succesful!

So West park will get an refurbed ramp that will be twice as wide! some rails and all the tamacing sorting aound the bumps, plus a good deal more area covered with some additional humps and bumps....

.....And Windmill Park will get a brand new purpose built BMX track! So well done to Andrew and the BMXers for sorting Windmill street!

Poynton Latest - new pics

2009-03-28T10:19:00.001-07:00

Thanks to Carolyn M of the Deva working group for sending these pics. Looks like its comming along nicely. Ground works are done and the metalwork has been laid. Not too long before they start spraying the concrete. BUT remember the concrete will take a MONTH to cure! so no cheeky rides!

South park - planning approved!

2009-03-23T06:30:00.000-07:00

The plans for Southpark skatepark came before the borough planning commitee today and we have just had word that the commitee approved the plans! This follows a couple of weeks of nail biting work by MSPG to support the project to help appease local concerns. Also enormous thanks to Cllr Maurine Radford who spoke in support of the project, and who apparently, in her day, was pretty tidy on rollerskates.

Bollington latest - artists impression

2009-03-04T13:14:00.000-08:00

Poynton latest - contractors on site!

2009-02-28T09:49:00.001-08:00

Well it almost nearly never happened, but it looks like construction
has started on the Poynton bowl! Estimate 8 weeks from now to build it
plus a week or two for the council to sign it off as safe.

Bollington: Design Ideas needed

2009-02-27T00:52:00.000-08:00

We have an inital meeting with a designer next week lunchtime - Thursday 5th.... So we need some ideas of what to suggest as a starting point. Do you have any favourite parks? or favourite features you've ridden? if so mail us the images, or details, or use the comments section below.
So far the wish list is good roll in with medium and big jump boxes, perhaps leading in to a tranny to vert for the return. Plus a good miniramp, maybe a small kidney bowl and a street section. But what could make the park are some unique ideas thought up by us local riders, so get you thinking caps on!

Westons gonna get some!

2009-02-25T12:27:00.001-08:00

Great news!, MBC has secured a fair bit of funding to improve many of the play facilities in the area. Details are a bit scetchy at the moment, but we understand that a sizeable chunk of money will be available for a BMX facility somewhere on the Weston estate. More details to follow, so watch this space if you want a say in the design..... oh and hats off to MBC, bless 'em.

Bollington Latest

2009-02-25T12:15:00.000-08:00

After much debate, a general layout for the developements at Adlington Road has been developed (see pic). Next step, get it costed and start the fundrasing! Budding designers and riders watch this space for when we get to that stage - maybe the summer? - and be ready to come forward with ideas. Bowl or street, or big BMX jumps, I just cant decide....

Full Macc Express Article here....

2009-02-19T15:22:00.000-08:00

MSPG in the paper!

2009-02-18T07:21:00.000-08:00

Gav and Mark made it into to page 2 and was that Jago on the front cover???

Full article here

Southpark Design!

2009-02-04T08:58:00.001-08:00

We finally had confirmation from MBC about the winning tender for Southpark. Below are the pictures of the proposed park, which scored top marks when MSPG members graded it at the recent council meeting.

Tell us what you think! Small changes can still be made, so if you want something specific, get it on the comments section below, or make a note on the wall in Hopp.

Enjoy!

Bollington meeting - minutes online

2009-01-30T03:41:00.000-08:00

Minutes of last nights meeting can be found here.

Thanks Mike for doing them so speedily!

Bollington project - underway!

2009-01-29T14:58:00.001-08:00

There was a great turn out for the first Bollington Skate Park Meeting. Thanks to all for comming! All agreed that the current facilities are too small and dangerous, and all wanted to see something bigger and better. MSPG outlined a plan to move it forward. And all were asked to think of what was needed. So far essentials are a good miniramp, roll in and jump box for BMXers and a nice easy area for beginners. Any ideas send to us or add as a comment below. Anyhow, it should fit nicely with Poynton and Macc. Watch this space....

West Park - Funding!

2009-01-28T04:04:00.001-08:00

We have just had word from the council, we have secured a good part of the funding needed for the west park project!

The first phase will be repair of the bumps and tarmacking the grassed areas inside the suicide track. Should start soon. Second phase will depend on our WREN funding bid. - and this is for more furniture and maybe even a wider ramp. We'll hear about that in March.

So a big thanks is due to Carole and Marianne at MBC for working so hard to secure this.

Southpark Latest - Tenders in

2009-01-27T06:53:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was a momentous day for Macc Skaters, as for 3 hours in the afternoon, members of MSPG graded the tendered designs for Southpark. At the moment all we can say is that some of the designs were really great, and no matter who wins the contract, Macc skaters will get a great facility.

Features that were common to all designs included knarly looking bowls and nice street areas with some unusual features. We'll find out the winning tender this week, and we'll both post the designs up here and give a copy to Hopp for comments.

Bollington - Open meeting

2009-01-19T03:39:00.001-08:00

There will be an Open meeting at 6.30pm Thursday 29th Janurary at the Bolly Rec. Pavillion on Adlington Road.

We need as many people as we can to attend this meeting to impress on the council the need for better facilities in the town. The more people present, the better our chances,.... SO YOUR PRESENCE COUNTS.

There will be representatives from the town council, and other groups and we will discuss where a new park will go, what will go in it (street or bowl?,) rough size, and we'll get together a list of user names to support our funding applications.

So tell your mates, tell your mates mates, and your mates mates dog.

Credit Crunch - not so bad for us

2008-12-31T08:50:00.000-08:00

Take a read of this

Know any good pools anywhere? Time to get on google earth!

Macc - Jam: top event of 08!

2008-12-23T14:58:00.001-08:00

By Mr Joe Gavin, the man himself. Read his thoughts here

Meeting mins

2008-12-23T14:47:00.000-08:00

Online here

West park refurb

2008-12-23T11:14:00.000-08:00

Take a look what do you think?

Poynton Latest - Decisions decisions!

2008-12-23T06:20:00.000-08:00

After much debate the council has been swayed to plump for a bowl design. Problem is, they needed to make sure they were getting value for money. So more tenders have come in, including this rather tasty morsel.....

The new design should not impact on the construction start day, thank goodness, and all tenders will now include a "skate path" with grind boxes and manual pads leading up to the bowl.

So tell us what you think...

Southpark Tenders are out!

2008-12-18T14:32:00.000-08:00

4 of the UKs best skatepark builders are competing to build the new concrete park in Southpark. They are Maverick, Gravity, Freestyle and Wheelscape. We'll post the designs when they come outand also get them up in Hopp so you can have your say. Hopefully the park will be complete by the summer!

Southpark site meeting

2008-11-14T12:01:00.001-08:00

Members of MSPG met with skatepark designers, friends of Southpark
members and a representative from MBC to check out the most
appropriate site for a park. Looks like Maverick, Freestyle and
Gravity are all going to put in tenders, so if you want to have a
voice on the design keep checking back for more details of any up
comming design meetings.

New! meeting minutes now online!

2008-11-14T02:59:00.000-08:00

For those that are interested, follow this link

West Park - Latest

2008-11-10T08:19:00.000-08:00

Following an accident to a four year old using the bike track a few weeks ago, MBC have started to look at West Park and have earmarked around £5K for repairs. They have also approached us to ask if we can generate more funding. The idea is, the more we can raise, the more that can be done to improve the skate area and track.

So we are currently applying for grants and gifts from potential funders, but we need more!

If you have any good fundraising ideas, or are willing to help out, shake a bucket, or sell some cement!? then please get in touch. Alternatively, why not make a donation straight to to the fund! We can garantee 100% of the money you give will go to the skate park.

Also look out for more details on the design comming in the next few weeks! Or if you have any big (or small) ideas for stuff you would like to be included, think about it and then join the consultation comming soon.