Those of you who know me or at least know of my work in the community will also know that I support young people in the persuit of constructive and creative activities and I consider our young people in Carterton to be as bright, capable and inspiring as all young people.
One of the projects which I have championed over the years is the Extreme Wheels Project which I have taken responsibility for since 2006. I have assisted Skateboarders, rollerbladers and BMXers in staging the event and developing it into the event that it is today, including live music played from a 40ft stage, hot food, inflatable games (including a bungee run) and other attractions. We intend the 2009 event to be bigger and better than all previous years, largely because each year we have had more and more volunteers and interest from local people and businesses to make it happen.
Unfortunately recent criminal activity has meant that our premises license for Extreme Wheels 2009 is in jeopardy. There have been a series of illegal parties/raves in derelict properties and at locations such as the Dell (adjacent to the skate park). This means that when the relevant authorities are asked to comment or object to our premises license application they may consider that recent activity means that live music events at the skate park might add to the problems.
This is obviously a great concern for all those who dedicate their time and effort into planning and delivering the Extreme Wheels Days but we will continue the plans for EW09 and we will tackle any objection through the proper channels.
I would ask that those responsible for staging these illegal parties to which I refer please consider the consequences of their actions. If EW09 is not allowed to take place because of a very small number of people intent on breaking the law it would be a terrible shame!
The next EW09 project meeting will take place in Carterton Town Hall on Wednesday 25th Feb at 7.30pm, members of the public are invited to attend.
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