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"I sympathise that as a business you wish to expand, and that this would indeed create jobs in the area...but I fail to see why exactly you have chosen this specific spot? It is outstanding in every respect, and draws enough tourism and business on its own merits without the addition of Go Ape. Please please reconsider your application and look elsewhere, I've been walking on Moel Famau since I was tiny and I hope to bring my children to it one day...in the same condition in which is stands.
I could cite numerous examples of businesses which attempt to do what you are doing and fail - for the simple reason that if you don't have local support out of 'tourism season' you don't have a business.
Please Please reconsider another site for your park.
Sarah Ellen"
Posted by Sarah on 03 June 2010
"This is a dreadful idea. Loads of us here on Merseyside like to visit this lovely beautiful area and go walking and enjoy the peace and quiet. If people really want to go whizzing down wires at high speeds (which I admit does look like good fun) then surely they could go to one of the existing places that does it. There are after all plenty of them about. People come to visit the moel Famau range because they like it as it is. Don't let them spoil it!"
Posted by Janice on 26 May 2010
"What a fantastic idea! cant wait to see this being built and going underway, about time someone did something worth while with the area! crack on!!! "
Posted by James on 13 May 2010
"This is a really bad idea and a great way to ruin a wonderful area of masive natural beaty and significance...there are too few aeras left in the UK that match Moel Fammau for its splendour.......why industrialise it with this theme park! What a short sighted idea.as someone earlier in this forum said why not invest in the local kids with meaningful activities and ventures that will be in synergy with the environment...its unbelieveable what the commercial world will inflict on us in the pursuit of profit and wealth................."
Posted by iain on 07 May 2010
"Can;t wait to have a go at zip wild- sure it will feel and look superb from up there. I do think though that the post by Kieran on 22 March 2010 is a really good idea, in return for what you will be making out of this you could do something for the community in return and perhaps give lower prices to those teenagers in the area so they can actually enjoy what your putting there. x
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Posted by mariko on 30 April 2010
"We are unlucky enough to have had the GOApe experience at Rivington for 12 months now. Apparently it has exceeded their expectations, however we have seen little evidence of that. Make no mistake though it is a terrible violation of a once beautiful area of woodland, raped by messers Mayhew and his gang of corporate marauders. They masquerade under the banner of ecology and claim to aim to educate about the environment. It is shambolick ideology driven by the greed of corporate gain. The Rivington experience has happened and it is worth noting and taking heed that the local council involved has since been found guilty by the LGO of six counts of maladministration and two of injustice. Make of that what you will and consider whether or not they were the only guilty party. Build your sites in areas of managed forrest like Delamere and leave protected areas alone, those who oppose you have a greater right than you."
Posted by philip on 26 April 2010
"Zip Wild would be a fantastic experience! Go on, give it a go !! GC 16/4/10"
Posted by GRAHAME on 16 April 2010
"Re my last post its, very interesting to know that a huge percentage of the member of Stop Go Ape at Moel Famau are local kids who would no doubt enjoy the experience but they can see the folly in this plan .Why cant you!"
Posted by ian on 31 March 2010
"check out the Stop Go Ape at Moel Famau page on Facebook for more info, nearly 400 members in less than a month ! Join and help us stop this rediculous plan."
Posted by ian on 31 March 2010
"I AM 14YRS OLD AND LIVE JUST DOWN THE ROAD FROM MOEL FAMAU AND RUTHIN, THERE IS NOTHING FOR US TO DO IN THE AREA APART FROM HANG AROUND TESCOS!!! THEN WE GET TOLD BY THE POLICE WE ARE BEING ANTI-SOCIAL!! SO IF YOU WANT YOU CAN OPPOSE THIS BUT IN RETURN BUOILD A YOUTH CLUB IN THE LOCAL AREA FOR US TO HAND OUT IN AND DO ACTIVITIES TO GET US OFF THE STREET."
Posted by Kieran on 22 March 2010
