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Bole Hills BMX track<\/a> is a volunteer-led club which is \u201ccontinually evolving\u201d through the support and fundraising of the local residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The track in Bole Hill park was originally built by the council in 1983 and continues to thrive through community support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is currently run by six volunteers who give their time and money to keep it going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dave Camus, President of the club, said: \u201cIt\u2019s continually evolving.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe ethos of the whole place is that everyone gives a little bit and everyone is rewarded for it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The track is seen as a safe space for young people to go to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many teenagers ride on the track but also take pride in contributing to its development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One young rider, who has been going there for the past three years, said: \u201cGetting to ride on what you\u2019ve built is quite satisfying, and it brings something to the community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The club receives no funding from the council, instead raising money by holding events throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last month, they put on a film festival followed the next day by a D&B rave, where all ticket sales went straight into funding the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruth Crawford, girlfriend to the Club President, who is heavily involved in supporting the club, said: \u201cThe fundraising is really important for the track\u2019s upkeep and equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It costs around \u00a31,000 per year to maintain but the local community is keen to keep improving it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riders can come and use it for free, unlike most other BMX tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Camus said: \u201cIt\u2019s not a money-making scheme, it\u2019s a passion project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The young people who go there are grateful for its existence and preservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One young rider said: \u201cIt\u2019s basically my whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not just the community that benefits from the track, people come from all over to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Camus said: \u201cIt\u2019s definitely one of the best places to go and ride in the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donate here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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