Skatepark appeal is closing in on cash target after missing summer start

Monday 3rd October 2011, 2:29PM BST.

Beau Sejour Barracuda Alex Parfit is no stranger to the leisure centre pool – although he usually leaves his skateboard at home. But he was happy to combine the sports to publicise next weekend’s Swimarathon, which starts on Thursday and will be raising funds for the skatepark appeal as well as other charities. (Picture by Steve Sarre, 11843181)

ALMOST £145,000 has been committed to a campaign raising funds for a permanent skatepark.

The Guernsey Xtreme Sports Association launched the Get on Board campaign last year.

It hopes to raise £200,000 so that the skatepark can be built at Beau Sejour.

‘We are doing very well,’ said association chairman Mike O’Hara.

* The Guernsey Press is the Get on Board Campaign media partner. To donate to the cause, email Xtreme Sports Association committee member PJ De La Mare at pjdelamare@aol.com or call Deputy O’Hara on 236456.