The Charles Street Recreation Ground is virtually on my door step in Louth. It comproses of 3 full size tennis courts, a large fishing pond, community gardens, and a bowling green with a pavilion which is now mothballed and falling into disrepair. Sadly, the site has become a magnet for anti-social behavoir, is undrused and is subject to frequent vandalism. However, Charles Street is still loved and cherished by the community, who are desperate to see it restored. A new scheme, the Louth Scouts Community Centre Project, has been establised which will see Louth 2nd and 4th Scouts take over the running of the site in partnership Home-Start Lincs and the the Louth Croquet Club. It will see a new Scout Headquarters for Louth built on the site of the derelict pavilion, and will be run with partners to provide a community hub for people of all ages and interests. The entire site will be run to benefit the physical and mental well-being of the Louth community.

On July 1st I have committed to run the Lincoln 10k to raise money for the project. I am very new to running, but really happy to make the commitment to a local cause I feel very passionate about. I do hope you can support me with sponsorship, large or small. This project can't happen without the cash!