Vans Checkerboard Day Brings People Together to Rebuild and Revitalize Communities
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How UK skateboarding culture flourished
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skatepark rises from the ashes after two local skaters took on the regeneration project. The place is now fully rideable after 10 months of DIY work by the local community
London hosts many famous skateparks, such as Southbank Skate Space and House of Vans, which can feel intimidating for newcomers. Located in Daubeney Fields, Hackney Bumps is not one of these. “There is a proper community down there,” said Nick Tombs, 33, local skater and co-founder of the regeneration project. Along with a team of local volunteers, Tombs refurbished and resurfaced the skatepark, which is now used by both locals and famous skaters: “We managed to naturally create a friendly and diverse atmosphere. It’s not just hardcore skaters: there are parents and kids on boards, girls skating – that’s great.”