Orchid Communications News

Big Gig Enables Big Park!

Published: 13 Jul 2010

The funds generated from the ticket sales for Channel 103fm’s Big Gig in the Park, in aid of Help a Jersey Child and supported by Airtel-Vodafone, will be put towards the development of a woodland project in the Parish of St Helier. This is thanks to a substantial investment from Help a Jersey Child who have donated the ticket proceeds to make the initiative happen and will benefit hundreds of islanders.

Development will begin this autumn to the woodland environment situated directly behind St. Ewolds Residential Home and Avranches Day Nursery. The developments aim to help preserve the area and protect the inhabitants, whilst encouraging a love and understanding of nature amongst islanders.

A specific educational space named ‘The Forest School Area’ will be of particular interest to children and young people. Once transformed, it will be a wonderful educational setting that can be used throughout the year with children being able to learn about the natural world using eco-friendly materials to develop their practical, social and intellectual skills.

Children from nurseries, schools and activity groups will be able to enjoy the area which will lend itself to a host of fun and exciting activities, whilst the development of an adjoining community area will offer rest and picnic areas for all islanders to appreciate the tranquillity of the woodland setting.

It is thanks to islanders, going out and buying tickets for The Big Gig in the Park, which has enabled Help a Jersey Child to raise enough funds for this inspirational project to get off the ground.