The core group of the Mudlarks have been raising awareness, support and gathering formal public opinion via online surveys to identify what needs to happen to make this an area we can all be proud of. We manage the regular cleans of the lake. The core Mudlarks manage a lot of the social media, maintain the relationship with North Somerset Council and the questions from passers-by at the Lake itself.
Alongside this, we have been arranging fundraisers and selling merchandise to help fund the following events/actions that have been achieved at the Lake or will be within the next year:
- Two metal frame steps installed around the edge for ease of access (done)
- A hoist for disabled swimmers (to be booked via the Mudlarks website) (bought, training to be undertaken)
- Re painting the edge of the Lake for visibility (will be when the ‘apron’ is repaired)
- Cold water shower and fresh water tap (installed at the Beach end)
- New signage at every entrance to the Lake (done and will be updated again)
- A webcam – aimed at the water – linked to our website (nearly there)
- All stone steps recut and edges painted
- All hand rails replaced (done)
- The whole apron and slipway repaired
- Install a water fountain (funding sourced, on its way)
- Install a defibrillator (on its way)
- Access to the Grotto for storage and power (done)
- Six RLSS Lifeguards trained (funding sourced, to be booked)
- Testing the water throughout the winter
The Mudlarks have applied for the following within the Levelling Up Funding:
- Improve the area, by repairing/rebuilding the lower apron, water access points and walkways;
- Install more toilets; and
- We plan to engage our community so that they become proud of the Lake, by building a History Path story, along the upper walkway.