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Parkgate Society Interpretation Boards

Funded on Spacehive 18 July 2022 Delivered 15 March 2023

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Parkgate Society Interpretation Boards

Parkgate Society Interpretation Boards

Parkgate Society By Parkgate Society

Installation of interpretation boards and maps promoting heritage of Parkgate, a coastal community with largely unknown historic social, cultural, industrial heritage, and associated country walks.

Parkgate Delivery stage

68
backers
£7,438
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This project was funded on 18 Jul 2022!

To further promote the understanding of the historical and cultural background which produced this unique resort and to encourage visitors and residents alike to enjoy the facilities that Parkgate and the neighbouring countryside has on offer. This will be through the provision of additional Heritage Trail interpretation boards and walking maps in key areas outlining in particular the Parkgate Fishing Industry, Ship Building and Ferries, the Ropewalk Garden and its associated railway history, the Old Baths and village history. The provision of historical boards will provide education and learning opportunities particularly for children, young people, and families. The Heritage Trail provides a linear walk which will promote health and well-being, encouraging people to investigate the area further. The proposed maps will detail the Heritage trail walk along with the footpaths and cycling routes that link in with The Wirral Way, enabling people to explore the surrounding countryside.

What we'll deliver:

  • Design and install 4 pedestal style Interpretation Boards
  • Design and install 2 vertical large display boards incorporating historical data and walking map
  • Provide informal natural seating at the well visited middle slip

Why it's a great idea:

To install fun and informative interpretation boards throughout Parkgate on a linear route where anyone from families and young people can enjoy a free activity based walk from board to board finding out about historic Parkgate and equally what current Parkgate has to offer. An example of an existing interpretation board of the Bat Box is shown below. The objectives are to educate the public on these various industries and other activities which once took place here and shaped the present form of the village and to present the information in a way that will increase the footfall in the village and benefit local business. The information will also be accessible to children and schools as an educational facility. It is hoped that the outcomes will include benefit to the health, well-being and education of those who take advantage of the offer, whether it be through a greater appreciation of Parkgate’s heritage or through use of the many local footpaths or cycle-ways.

Steps to get it done:

  • Design and installation of 4 pedestal interpretation boards
  • Design and installation of 2 vertical display boards
  • Installation of informal natural seat

This is a project to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Parkgate Society created in 1972 and to achieve some of the aims of its "Vision for Parkgate" - more details of which can be found on the Society's website www.parkgatesociety.co.uk. It is a registered Charity Number 503718. A very rough estimate for the provision of suitable boards for this location, together with the cost of artwork, plus a bench, could be in the area of £12,000 but depends largely on installation costs yet to be established. Officers of Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWaC) are assisting with producing the necessary costs and permissions. This project adds to the interpretation boards and seats already installed in partnership with CWaC when the Donkey stand was re-developed, planters (re-planted twice annually by the Society), the boat Hi C at the middle slip, the entry sign to the village and boards at the Ropewalk car park

Location Parkgate

About the space

Essentially various locations along The Parade and Station Road

Council

Cheshire West and Chester

How will the money be spent?Total £7,411

4 off A1 Signs - £2,440 (33%)
2 off notice board - £1,590 (21%)
Installation of 6 signs - £1,140 (15%)
Contingency - £1,000 (13%)
Design by CWaC Team - £599 (8%)
Delivery of 6 signs - £165 (2%)
Other - £477 (6%)

Costs Breakdown

This shows how money raised for the project will be spent. These costs have been confirmed by the project's Delivery Manager and verified.

33%
4 off A1 Signs
£2,440
21%
2 off notice board
£1,590
15%
Installation of 6 signs
£1,140
13%
Contingency
£1,000
8%
Design by CWaC Team
£599
2%
Delivery of 6 signs
£165
6%
Other Read More
£477
  • Spacehive fees
    £351
  • VAT
    £70
  • Transaction fees
    £56

Overfunding

This project is enabled for overfunding. If the project hits its funding goal before the end of the campaign period, any extra funds raised will be spent (in order of priority) on:

  • Further additional interpretation boards for the benefit of visitors to the area.
  • Seating for visitors
  • Information leaflets and publications

Total £7,411

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