SKATEBOARDERS in Beaconsfield can get their fix this summer as a mobile skate park rolls into town.

South Bucks District Council is running its ‘Skate Weekz’ project over the holidays, with the mobile ramps coming to the Beacon Sports Centre for a week from August 26.

This comes after progress on a permanent skate park at Holtspur Way Recreation Ground stalled last month following a disagreement among Beaconsfield town councillors over the best location to build the mooted course.

Councillor Anita Cranmer, SBDC's portfolio holder for community said: “This is a great way to avoid those boredom blues and at the same time keep children physically active during the long summer break.”

The movable skate park comes to Beaconsfield after a two-week stay at Burnham Grammar School, with ramps and jumps for skaters and BMX riders.

‘Skate Weekz’ includes skateboarding competitions, prizes, tuition plus music and time for skaters to enjoy the ramps in their own way.

It is open to children aged 8 to 16 years. Activities run from 10am to 3pm, priced at £4 per day and no prior booking is needed.

Helmets are compulsory and will be provided to all users, with water freely available and a limited number of skateboards can be hired for £2 per day.

Under eights with some experience of using ramps are welcome, but will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their stay.

Beaconsfield Town Council has set up a working group to look at the possibility of a permanent park for the town.

A plan to build it in Holtspur was drafted up, but councillors insisted alternative sites must be investigated before any decision is reached.

For more information please call the Sports Development Officer on 01895 837348 or email culturalandyouth@southbucks.gov.uk