I just got back from the opening of the skatepark. My intention to film it turned out to be a non-starter, as we couldn’t get our hands on the camera equipment in time. It is a shame, because it was quite a cool event. The various bigwigs were there, of course, and the place was bustling with chatter, music and the sound of skateboard wheels. Going by what I just saw, I now seriously doubt the reservations a few of the locals have about the park will ever materialise.

I just went onto the park for the first time, just to see how accessible it was in my chair: some parts are okay, but other ramps are simply too steep. In particular, there is a large, curved skate-pit which I didn’t dare going anywhere near, and which I can see becoming quite a nice pond if it rains heavily enough. It’s quite a nice day out there now though, apart from a fairly stiff breeze, so I’ll probably go back out there soon. I may not have been able to get the footage I wanted today, but, from the looks of it, there will be plenty of other opportunities.