The closure sparks worry in North Wales and Liverpool. Discussions seek to revive a beloved site for youth.
Liverpool and North Wales are strongly connected; many people travel between them often. Colomendy was a popular destination too, and Liverpool kids visited for many years.
World War Two started it all for Colomendy, as evacuee kids stayed there then. Afterward, the site went to Liverpool Council, with the aim it had to benefit Liverpool’s children.
After seventy years, the site closed quickly. Kingswood Colomendy Ltd stopped operating, subsequently appointing administrators because of this.
Liverpool Council leased the site back in 2007, after the administrators gave the lease back. The council will now consider options for the future.
Carolyn Thomas, a Welsh Parliament member, notes that Colomendy is in a special natural area. Therefore, she thinks it can still benefit everyone.
Colomendy is near Loggerheads country park, where families often visit, remembering old times. It helps the local economy.
Thomas wants to keep it for outdoor education, and suggests talking to Liverpool Council so they can to find a way to move forward.
Mark Isherwood, another MS, agrees with her and wants talks to happen soon. Colomendy has helped many young people and broadened their horizons.
Isherwood says this is important for North Wales, as there is a real need to support young people. He encourages authorities to talk to Liverpool.
Huw Williams, a Denbighshire Councillor, thinks the closure is sad. However, economic problems might make it hard to reopen.
Williams values the connection with Liverpool and welcomes talks with the council. However, budgets are tight everywhere right now.
Chris Bithell has been a Mold Councillor for decades and saw many children visit Colomendy, giving them unique experiences. Bithell hopes interested people will look, and maybe they can offer young people opportunities, given Colomendy has always had a strong link.
