House builder steps in to ensure friends of Devenport Park event is a success

Tue, Oct 2nd 2007, 17:00

A generous donation from home-builder Redrow meant more than 2,000 visitors to the Friends of Devonport Park event enjoyed a successful day in the sunshine.

Fears that the celebration may have to be cancelled were quashed when Redrow – who are developing the former South Yard in Devonport - made their £2,000 donation towards the day, becoming the event’s main sponsors.

The ‘Community Spirit’ event pulled in almost twice the crowd, compared with the thousand-plus people who attended last year, who all enjoyed a fabulous day of music and entertainment.

Andrea Nippe, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (South West), attended the event along with Redrow’s mascot Buster the Bear, who opened the day’s proceedings.

Andrea said: “It was a great day for everyone there and Redrow were very pleased to be able to provide sponsorship to ensure this important event went ahead.
“More than just a housebuilder, Redrow likes to get involved with and support the communities in which it builds. Nowhere is this truer than at our Vision scheme, which is revitalising the heart of Devonport.

“We were hugely impressed with the efforts and real sense of community displayed by the Friends of Devonport Park, who are all volunteers. We’re delighted that we have been able to support the event and ensure that it goes ahead for the enjoyment of everyone in Devonport and the surrounding area.”

Formed in September 2005, the Friends of Devonport Park is a group of dedicated volunteers, whose main interest is the preservation and restoration of Devonport Park for the use of all people living in the surrounding areas.

Redrow’s sponsorship helped towards the cost of hiring marquees, generators, PA systems, children’s amusements, a variety of music and entertainment for all ages and tastes, and much more.

Priscilla Carroll of Friends of Devonport Park, said: “We had 2,000 people attend from all sides of the park and beyond and the day had something for everyone, young and old.

“I’d like to say thank you to Redrow for sponsoring the day. They showed a real sense of community spirit, which was the theme of the event and it was absolutely lovely to have Redrow’s Buster the Bear there to open the day.”

Vision is an award-winning regeneration project that is changing the face of the former South Yard enclave and bringing new life to Devonport. It will eventually feature around 460 one and two-bedroom apartments, two, three and four-bedroom houses, including a high proportion of affordable housing, plus a range of employment and retail outlets. The first properties are being sold ‘off-plan’ and are expected to be ready for occupation in spring 2008.

Properties currently available are priced from £180,995 for a three-bedroom house up to £217,995 for a beautiful three-storey four-bedroom home.
For sales information log onto www.redrow.co.uk/development/view/160 or call 0845 676 0328.