As we mentioned in the last Messenger, there are many parts of Clifton Springs that have a lack of footpaths. Although this has been an issue for more than 30 years, during the last few years, as more people need to use footpaths for many forms of transport, footpaths have become even more important.
We would like to form a group of interested people to help us actively advocate for Footpaths for Health. If you would like to be part of such a group, I would like to hear from you. If you would just like to share your story about footpaths, I would like to hear from you. If you have information about footpaths, I would like to hear from you.
Thanks to Sheridan Billings for helping us get this started and here is the start of Sheridan’s story –
For the last nine years I have been so grateful for the privilege of living in this wonderful part of the world. I have had three children Matilda (8 years), Charlie (4 years), and Raven (3 years), in addition to my 16-year-old stepson, Toby. I have taken them to our lovely parks and beaches over the years. However, I have not done this half as much as I have wanted to for one single reason – safety. In our area, particularly my area, there are no footpaths.
Thanks to George Stawicki for photographing some good footpaths and some places where it would be good to have footpaths.
Let’s see what we can do together. We have had success with the Bypass and getting a pool (and hopefully an aquatic centre) – now let’s get some footpaths. Please register your interest.
Anne Brackley local walker.
