Children draw attention for World Heritage
Status
Ayla Roberts (9) from Wainscott and
Shaley James (11) from Chatham both knew exactly what they would
like to see included in the design of a new park - so when they saw
a competition in the summer issue of mhs news the girls both drew
their ‘Perfect Park’. Their drawings were chosen for imaginative
content and they won some exciting prizes presented to them by
Chatham World Heritage Project Manager Joanne Cable.
Ayla won a family attractions pass for
four, and will be taking her lucky twin brother on six visits
to top sites in Medway. He's especially lucky as he was busy
playing computer games while she worked hard on her
drawing! Ayla’s winning design had just about everything
anyone could ever want in a park including swings, a bridge,
grassed areas and flowers, a sandpit and an area to have
picnics.
Shaley’s bright drawing that included
a play area as well as a picnic area and somewhere to safely store
bikes won second prize, will also be taking her brother on a
family trip to the Historic Dockyard.
Experts believe that Chatham is the
best example of a defended dockyard from the age of sail – the time
when ships were powered by the wind. Chatham might was reflected in
the size and magnificence of it’s defences including Upnor Castle,
Fort Amhurst and the Great Lines. World Heritage Site status will
provide this outstanding heritage with recognition. The application
for World Heritage status will include a new future for the Great
Lines, with improved access, exciting new features and restored
heritage attractions.
Chatham World Heritage Project Manager
Joanne Cable said "Ayla and Shaley's pictures were chosen for their
attention to detail. Their pictures have been given to the
team who are designing the Great Lines City Park. We
hope Ayla and Shaley will enjoy visiting the new
park for years to come".
To find out more about plans for the
Great Lines City Park, and Chatham's World Heritage application,
visit http://www.chathamworldheritage.co.uk