As part of the Metropole Park consultation programme, CAUS teamed up with SkateboardNI to offer free skateboarding sessions for local children, giving them the opportunity to get on a board, learn some new skills and have a go at something different.
Unfortunately, Portrush had some particularly challenging weather on the day! Rather than letting the rain put a stop to things, the sessions were moved indoors to St Patrick's Hall, where around 15 enthusiastic young people turned up ready to skate.
The sessions were a great opportunity to introduce more young people to skateboarding and understand what makes a good space for the sport.
Getting young people involved is a big part of shaping the future of Metropole Park. By giving children, the chance to try activities for themselves, we can better understand what facilities, spaces, and opportunities they would like to see in their own community.
A huge thank you to SkateboardNI, CAUS & St Patrick's Hall, for making the sessions happen, and to everyone who came along – especially those who weren't put off by the weather!
