Story & photos:Yiwen Zheng
In early May, the construction of Ellesmere Green was finished and people began to enjoy the green straight away.
Lucia Lorente-Arnau, Sheffield City Council's development officer, explained that it had cost half a million pounds to improve Ellesmere Green. The Council will fund the maintenance for 25 years. At the entrance, a new noticeboard is kept up-to-date by Burngreave Tenants’ and Residents’ Association. Inside the park, there are new wooden benches, new paths, colourful flowers, 4 bins, tidy grassland and metal and mosaic decorations made by local children.
Around the park two bus stops have been renewed and pavements installed as well as new parking bays on Ellesmere Road.
Local resident Leanne said,
Ellesmere Green is totally different from last year. Now I feel comfortable sitting here to wait for the bus. Everything is fantastic but I hope there will be more benches.
Muna said,
We often come here because it is safer now. This is a great investment and people are more welcoming!
Another resident said,
I just left Pure Gym to rest here. I like it but I hope other residents can protect it and use the litter bins for their rubbish.'
Ellesmere Green will be cleaned by the Council every day during the week, but they are looking for volunteers at the weekends. Lucia said,
It would also be very helpful if people throw their rubbish in the bin.
There are many pigeons on the grass, and people continue to feed them despite the new signs. Lucia said,
Leaving food outside attracts vermin such as rats and mice. Some people like to feed the pigeons because they think pigeons will die if they don't help. Actually pigeons will find their own food naturally and, if their food supply is reduced, they will just breed less and the flocks will become smaller.
Opening ceremony for Ellesmere Green
11:00am to 5:00pm Sunday 22 June 2014
On 22nd June there will be an opening ceremony for Ellesmere Green.
There will be an International Street Market at 11am – 5pm and earlier from 7am – 11am there will be a car boot sale near the Vestry Hall.
To book stalls or volunteer, contact
burngreavemarket@gmail.com
