The proposal to rename the Maryport Fairy Path has been officially withdrawn. I appreciate the dedication shown by those who advocated for preserving our local history. We have succeeded in protecting the name that means so much to our community.
May 20, 2021
Final supporters
Hi Everyone!
So after witnessing the amazing work done by the locals to brighten up the Fairy Path, today I found out that a certain councillor has put forward a request to rename the path after HRH Prince Phillip.
Now I have absolutely nothing against the Royal family, I love them BUT to rename the path after the Prince who has nothing to do with it or has ever used it, I personally think is out of order. It has been known as the Fairy Path for generations, families across Maryport and the local area have used it for their walks to the beach, we have admired the magic of it for years and always taught little children to be quiet for the fairies or look out for them.
Lets keep the name as it always has been!
Who's with me?
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021
The local council has received our formal request for a meeting regarding the proposed renaming of the Maryport Fairy Path. Your collective commitment to preserving our history has ensured that our concerns are officially on the record.
Reached 100 supporters
April 19, 2021
April 16, 2021
The campaign is approaching one hundred signatures which represents a significant show of public interest in preserving the history of our path. Please circulate this petition among your neighbors to ensure the local council understands the importance of this name.
212 Comments
I used to live corner market square spent my childhood on brows and walked fairy path, Fairy path makes it magical to all the children think the name should defiantly remain can't wait to walk our grandchildren on the path
The name is lovely I’ve lost count how many families have said there children are excited to walk “the fairy path”. Plenty of paths in Maryport that could carry the sign of Prince Phillip.
Second I have respect for the royals but don't feel this is the correct way to show it, we would just be loosing another part of our heritage. Should maryport people not have been consulted before this was put forward?
I grew up playing, hiding, and making memories on this fairy path. It has always been and always will be know as the fairy path. Local people have gone out of their way, spent their own time and money to carry on theses memories for the next generation it will be a great shame to change it
Why change the name of this magical path that our town loves so much. Create a new trail or path to be named after the Duke or a garden along the prom or develop the old roller skatink rink. Shows how out of touch with local feeling our councillors are.
Why change it
It is a beautiful Fairy Path and it must remain so.
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The proposal to rename the Maryport Fairy Path has been officially withdrawn. I appreciate the dedication shown by those who advocated for preserving our local history. We have succeeded in protecting the name that means so much to our community.
May 20, 2021
Final supporters
Hi Everyone!
So after witnessing the amazing work done by the locals to brighten up the Fairy Path, today I found out that a certain councillor has put forward a request to rename the path after HRH Prince Phillip.
Now I have absolutely nothing against the Royal family, I love them BUT to rename the path after the Prince who has nothing to do with it or has ever used it, I personally think is out of order. It has been known as the Fairy Path for generations, families across Maryport and the local area have used it for their walks to the beach, we have admired the magic of it for years and always taught little children to be quiet for the fairies or look out for them.
Lets keep the name as it always has been!
Who's with me?
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021
The local council has received our formal request for a meeting regarding the proposed renaming of the Maryport Fairy Path. Your collective commitment to preserving our history has ensured that our concerns are officially on the record.
Reached 100 supporters
April 19, 2021
April 16, 2021
The campaign is approaching one hundred signatures which represents a significant show of public interest in preserving the history of our path. Please circulate this petition among your neighbors to ensure the local council understands the importance of this name.
212 Comments
If Maryport is to commemorate HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, then renaming The Fairy Path is a ludicrous idea. Given the town’s naval tradition, a better memorial would be to support the next generation of sailors at Maryport’ Solway Sea Cadet Unit.
I used to live corner market square spent my childhood on brows and walked fairy path, Fairy path makes it magical to all the children think the name should defiantly remain can't wait to walk our grandchildren on the path
The name is lovely I’ve lost count how many families have said there children are excited to walk “the fairy path”. Plenty of paths in Maryport that could carry the sign of Prince Phillip.
Second I have respect for the royals but don't feel this is the correct way to show it, we would just be loosing another part of our heritage. Should maryport people not have been consulted before this was put forward?
I grew up playing, hiding, and making memories on this fairy path. It has always been and always will be know as the fairy path. Local people have gone out of their way, spent their own time and money to carry on theses memories for the next generation it will be a great shame to change it
Why change the name of this magical path that our town loves so much. Create a new trail or path to be named after the Duke or a garden along the prom or develop the old roller skatink rink. Shows how out of touch with local feeling our councillors are.
Why change it
It is a beautiful Fairy Path and it must remain so.
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If Maryport is to commemorate HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, then renaming The Fairy Path is a ludicrous idea. Given the town’s naval tradition, a better memorial would be to support the next generation of sailors at Maryport’ Solway Sea Cadet Unit.