An indoor wooden skatepark is set to open in Chale early next year, on the site of a former derelict farmyard.
Phase one of an exciting new project to create an educational/holiday centre at Corve Farm is almost complete, with the first facility, a 400sqm indoor wooden skate park, almost ready to open to the public.
Canopy Skatepark will run sessions for toddlers, school groups, after school kids, open sessions, silver surfers and for those needing special attention and support.
Phase two will expand the range of activities, including riding a mountain bike track, archery range and bushcraft area. Accommodation and a classroom/common room with cooking facilities will also become available.
The building when the site was first purchased, four years ago.
This project embraces education, tourism, physical activity (including positively impacting mental health), employment creation, and the prosperity and rejuvenation of a local rural community.
Owner, Hamish Fleming, said:
"In any way we can, we want to contribute to protecting the environment for the future generations. We use recycled materials wherever possible in our build programme and we intend to become self-sufficient for energy using solar and wind. Over the last seven years, we have planted several thousand trees — with nearly 1,000 planted on the Camp Corve site alone.
"Central to our philosophy is encouraging self-worth and a positive headspace."
Hamish Fleming was the skate coach ambassador for Penny Skate School UK and has worked with local authorities, police, schools, social services and charities — through which he has taught over 3,000 learners to skate.
His long held dream to create an educational/holiday centre started to be realised when five years ago he bought Corve, a derelict farmyard. Shortly afterwards, the idea of “Camp Corve” was born.
Hamish is the founder of Don’t Rain Limited, which has its own skate team, and he has set up and run skate competitions across the south coast. All of his work reflects his commitment to the growth of skateboarding as an easily accessible sport and lifestyle, and providing access to a supportive and diverse skateboarding community.
"We aim to reach anyone who wants to skate. People will need to become a member and book to enjoy Canopy Skatepark and its facilities because the park will not be open for walk ins. This way, we can maintain a high quality experience for all of our learners and customers."
Hamish has a background in teaching young people who are “hard to reach” and using skateboarding as a core medium to grab the attention of these learners.
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