Heritage-type information board using text and photographic images to be erected on Christchurch Green. Application for a Friends of the University of Reading Grant – April 2021 The Friends of Christchurch Green’ are a small group comprising seven local residents who got together just before lockdown, to look at how to improve the area and foster community links. We have collectively set up a website with a 3-year paid up subscription. We intend this to go live and expand our ‘Friends’. This application is for funding for a heritage-type information board using text and photographic images to be erected on Christchurch Green. Angled at knee level, highlighting the history of the Whiteknights Park estate and the residential area around the Green. This is an ideal position where the University and the public are in continuous contact with one another. Even in an age of information, a permanent site offers an introduction to the area, and creates a sense of belonging to new students and new residents alike. I have met with Sarah Gardener and discussed the idea which she thought exciting and a perfect way to link the University of Reading and the Community. Councillor Ashley Pearce is investigating the Reading Borough Council Planning application. The cost quoted by Equal Studio Ltd would be approximately £2,500 + VAT, which would include design and High Density laminate, and insure that it was suitably vandal- proof. Jenny Halstead 85 Christchurch Road, RG2 7BD jennyhalstead@waitrose.co Application to Friends of U of R NB, half the funding (£1500) has been raised so the request to the Friends is for £1500 (the cost plus VAT approx).