VILLAGERS finally got to road test the new Edington skate park at the official opening ceremony on Saturday.

On hand to open the park was Ian Chorley from St Albans who donated £2,000 anony-mously after praising the youngsters' fund-raising efforts in August.

Over £20,000 has been raised in eight months and the skate park was officially opened by George Fraser, chair-man of the parish council.

After a BMX display by villager Matt Hurley youngsters and fund-raisers were treated to a free buffet at The Lamb Inn.

John Bennett, skate park co-ordinator, said: "This is a remarkable village, if you say you want something the village says 'get on it then' and it happens.

"The streets have been a bit quieter since we opened but it is winter time.

"We are looking to get a half pipe costing £10,000 now but the kids will have to put up with what they have got for the time being, but I'm sure the village will pull together again."

Five teen skaters originally presented a proposal for a park in March and donations have come from district and county councils and local businesses.