Trim Trail proving a hit at People’s Park

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr Maureen Morrow was joined by the Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim, David McCorkell, councillors and Council Officers as she officially launched it.

Council secured funding from the Fields in Trust independent charity – which has been protecting parks and green spaces across the UK for almost a century – to dedicate a number of its public parks as green spaces for future generations.

The Mayor said: “Since being installed a few months ago, it has been one of the most popular features of the park, and it is great to see so many people enjoying it.The trail has been well used already by people of all ages and abilities, from All Saints’ Men’s Group to adults with learning and physical issues who attend The Base right here in the park, as well as a local gymnastics club. The Trim Trail has been made possible thanks to the funding from Fields in Trust, in partnership with London Marathon Charitable Trust, and the equipment is open for all to use, so I would encourage everyone to get out and try it for themselves!”

Chief Grants Officer for The London Marathon Charitable Trust, Sarah Ridley, said: “Since 1981, The London Marathon Charitable Trust has funded a huge range of projects which have inspired millions of people to get active. We are delighted to fund this important project at People’s Park and to support Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to deliver it.”