Generator generosity for Saddleworth communities

Local Liberal Democrat Councillors have helped to fund the purchase of a community generator in a project which was the brainchild of the Mayor of Austerlands Paul Sykes. 

Councillors Garth Harkness and Alicia Marland contributed to the Scouthead and Austerlands community group towards the purchase, which will be made available to other Saddleworth community groups.

Paul said: “It is important for community groups to not work in isolation as we are all working in a similar way to raise vital funds, improve our communities and the lives of those who live in the area.  So I saw that there was an opportunity to do more for each other so I went ahead and bought a generator which other residents groups can use for their fairs or fun days or any other event which they may be holding.

”I contacted each of the Saddleworth Councillors and many have contributed towards this generator and it is now hoped that all Saddleworth groups will benefit.”

Councillor Alicia Marland said: “I have attended many outdoor functions across Saddleworth and I’m certain many residents groups or community associations will benefit from borrowing this generator so I was happy to contribute.”

Parish Councillor Michael Powell added: “it is a practical solution for the Saddleworth parish as it is a mobile generator and can be easily transported in car and then wheeled into place – even in a field or on rough ground. I would encourage other residents groups to contact the Scouthead and Austerlands group if they would like to borrow it. They meet at the Spinners Arms in Springhead on the first Wednesday of each month at 8pm.”