A NEW community group has been formed, with the aim of serving residents living around the Great Knolly’s Street and George Street areas.
Called the Victoria Park Community Group, it formalises arrangements started during the 2020 lockdown, following a survey by resident and now chair, Maria Trevis.
She says that they wanted to make the area a better place to live.
Following discussions with ward councillor Karen Rowland, they launched the Community Group
By becoming a constituted charity, it will be able to promote the regeneration of the area and connect with residents, schools, businesses and the council on an official basis.
Its aims include bringing residents together for activities that conserve, protect or improve the character of the area, and activities that reduce isolation and build community spirit.
Victoria Park is a highly populated area with social and economic deprivation, and the hope is that the group will foster community spirit.
The first trustees of the committee are Maria Trevis (chairperson), Quinten Taylor (secretary) and Mara Campbell (treasurer).
The group’s first campaigns include working with Reading Borough Council on the park improvements and organising a Jubilee celebration in Victoria Park.
Residents living the area who want to get involved can email: vicpkcommunity@outlook.com
The group is online at: www.facebook.com/groups/vicpkcommunity/
