Picnic in the Park 2011

The Leith Walk Primary School Parent Council and the Friends of Montgomery Street Park will be hosting a Picnic in the Park on Saturday, 28th May 2011, from 12-4pm. The event, held in conjunction with Greener Leith, will benefit Leith Walk Primary School, with a portion of proceeds also going to support Friends of Montgomery Street Park.

Highlights will include a barbecue, bouncy castle, five-a-side football, and a variety of games and activities for children. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic supplies and spend a fun afternoon in support of their local community.

Chris Rankin, Chair of the Friends of Montgomery Street Park, said: “We really enjoy holding these types of community-building events that encourage people to make use of the park. A picnic is a great opportunity to enjoy the nice spring weather and to meet our neighbours, all in support of a good cause!”

Catriona Grant, Chair of the Leith Walk Parent Council, said that money raised on the day will help to purchase much-needed play equipment for the school, adding: “Working with the Friends of Montgomery Street Park seemed like a natural fit, as the school is located so near to the park and many of our pupils play there on a daily basis. In fact, some pupils from Leith Walk helped the Friends Group to plant an apple orchard earlier this year, which was a great experience for them. We hope to continue to work together in the future to create positive change in the community!”

You can find out more about this event on the Greener Leith Social. If you have an event you would like to promote to Leithers you can add it for free to the Greener Leith Social here.