Cowley Rec set for multi-sports arena

TWO mums who campaigned for better sports facilities in their nearby park are celebrating a £65,000 multi-sports court which is set to be built.

Emma Driscoll, of Barley Crescent, Cowley is celebrating the grant courtesy of the Chrysalis fund, which is the result of over a year of campaigning.

The multi-sports court will feature a football goal, a basketball hoop and provide a designated area for kids to play.

She said: "The kids are so excited at the news, and that's why we wanted it, it is really needed.

"I can't believe it has actually being built, we're just two mums trying to raise money for the kids and its worked."

Along with fellow mum Mandy Mewmham, she helped organise a fundraiser last year at Cowley Rec, off High Street for which they raised over £1,500 for the facilities.

The fundraiser became notorious after a large banner which was used to promote the event was stolen, and turned up over a mile away at Fassnidge Park, Uxbridge.

This year the fundraiser is back, along with the infamous banner, but following the announcement that the multi-sports court is to be built, the pair have chosen another worthy cause to raise money for.

The money raised at this year's summer event will go to St Lawrence Youth Club, which meets in Cowley.

Mrs Driscoll said: "They do such a good job, but they need new equipment, money can also be used to take kids on trips out."

The fun day will take place on Sunday 19 July at Cowley Rec at 12pm until 4.30pm and will feature a football tournament, fair rides, and several stalls including bring and buy sales.

The mothers are appealing for donations, and for anybody who wishes to set up a stall to get in touch.

Anybody interested should e-mail emma.driscoll07@btinternet.com