This Saturday is a big, big day for the future of the planet.
As world leaders gather in Copenhagen, many of us will be converging on central London for 'The Wave', to show that the damage caused by man-made climate change must be stopped by a tough agreement at that summit this month.
But Katesgrove residents who don't fancy the journey to London can play their part too.
Longbarn Lane Rec - long-neglected by Reading Borough Council - has been the subject of a lot of work by the Parks team, and is undergoing a real facelift. Earlier in the year, an avenue of trees were planted across the Rec. After pressure from me, the hedge is being repaired and new barriers installed to end the menace of mini-motos and quad bikes on the Rec. This has followed years of pressure by Liberal Democrats in Katesgrove and an extensive survey conducted in the area - it's a real success - and there is plenty more to come, including much-needed facilities for young people (far too few of those in South Reading).
From 11am to 12 noon on Saturday Longbarn Lane Rec will be the scene of a world record attempt as part of the BBC's 'Breathing Places' initiative. The Council has donated 1,000 trees for the Rec alone, and local schools are encouraged to take part. I'll be there and hope lots of local people will be too - to do our bit for the local environment and for the planet (before I get the train to The Wave!).
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