OSWESTRY'S Cae Glas Park is off to a great start in the vote for the UK's Favourite Parks.
The popular and picturesque attraction has been named a 'fastest starter' by the group behind the vote, Fields in Trust, following the first week of voting.
It was one of 10 sites which have received the most votes in the first seven days.
A spokesperson for Fields in Trust said: "Voting for UK's Favourite Parks opened a week ago and you have already been voting in your thousands for parks across the UK which are close to your hearts. We can now reveal the 10 parks who receive our first weekly recognition, as the 'fastest starters' in the public vote.
"You nominated 364 parks and green spaces across the country for UK's Favourite Parks 2022.
"The nominated parks span all four Home Nations and the stories of why you nominated them reflect just how important our green spaces have been to us all over the last few years. To support our mental health, as places to connect safely with loved ones and spaces to get outdoors and active, parks have been sanctuaries to so many like never before.
"Each of the 364 nominated parks are loved by those who used them regularly. Parks of all types and sizes serving communities of all types and sizes.
"Over 5,000 votes have already been cast in total for UK's Favourite Parks 2022 and these 'fastest starters' are the ten parks who have received the most votes in the first seven days of voting. In recognition, they will have a special badge displayed next to their nomination for the next seven days. They are showcased below in alphabetical order, along with why they are so special according to their nominators." The nine other 'fastest starters' are: Aden Country Park in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire; Botanic Gardens in Southport, Merseyside; Bradgate Park in Charnwood, Leciestershire; Ferry Meadows in Nene Park in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire; Pembrey Country Park in Dyfed, Carmarthenshire; Penrhos Coastal Park in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey; Rimrose Valley Country Park in Sefton, Merseyside; Rowntree Park in York, North Yorkshire; and Zetland Park in Grangemouth, Falkirk.
The spokesperson added: "There are plenty more nominated parks not far behind these 'fastest starters' after just one week of voting, however. With five weeks remaining until votes close there is plenty of time to help your favourite park be named amongst the UK's favourites.
"As well as the overall UK's Favourite Park 2022 and National Favourite in each Home Nation, the 73 parks who finish in the top 20 per cent of the public vote will achieve 'Local Favourite' status recognising the love shown for them by their local communities.
"If you haven't cast your vote yet then it only takes a few moments to do so - simply search the list of nominations for parks near you, chose your favourite and submit your vote. Don't forget to click the link in the email you receive to verify your vote else it won't count towards your park's total!"
To place your vote visit https://www.fieldsintrust.org/favourite-parks/nominations
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