Shropshire Memories: North Shropshire MP Owen Paterson visits refurbished Ellesmere Boathouse and Mere heritage site

By Whitchurch Herald on Aug 14, 09 01:00 PM in 2000 onwards

MP OWEN Paterson has visited the refurbished Boathouse and Mere heritage site in Ellesmere.

The North Shropshire representative, with members of the Big Lottery Fund and Shropshire Council, enjoyed a guided tour of the beauty spot to see the publicly funded work carried out there.

This included a visit to the newly revamped Boathouse Restaurant and Tourist Information Centre where Mr Paterson viewed the heritage shop and interactive displays, followed by a walk along the newly restored promenade.

With him was Cllr Stephen Charmley, portfolio holder for culture and leisure services, and local councillor Ann Hartley.

Cllr Charmley said: "We were delighted Mr Paterson came along to see the tremendous work that's been done at the Mere Heritage Site.

"May I also take this opportunity to thank our funders, whose support has made this project possible."

Restoration of The Boathouse and Mere side promenade was made possible by £1.3m in funding from the BIG Lottery Fund and the Heritage Lottery Fund under the Parks for People programme, plus match funding from regional partners.

The picture shows Ellesmere heritage community development officer Elaine Reynolds, Outdoor Recreation Service development manager Mark Blount, Ellesmere deputy mayor Pat McLaughlin, John Taylor, head of region in the West Midlands for the Big Lottery Fund, Cllr Ann Hartley, North Shropshire MP Owen Paterson, Cllr Steve Charmley and park manager Tim Breakwell.

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