I remember the many hours I spent as a child playing down Cannon Hill Park, and up at Donkey's Hollow at the back of the park. The old paddling pool and the river Rea and the Bournbrook was also a much visited venue. Though I have to say that we spent more time in the River Rea in the deepest part a little way up from where the two streams were joined and culvert ed.
The paddling pool with its murky brown water could be dangerous what with all the broken bottles and whatever that used to get throw in there it was never safe to ender without wearing some sort of foot covering.
I was down at Cannon Hill earlier this year, and I see that they are still waiting for the Golden Lion to fall down before they attempt to do anything decisive about it.
We also popped into the cafeteria, and while I agree it was busy we were told (after taking our money) that there would be a 20 minute wait for our sandwiches, but after an hour wait we got up and left. I would have remonstrated with them but my wife who is as timid as a mouse wouldn't hear of it.
But after my little grumble the park itself is looking as wonderful as ever.
Phil
