A RESCUE from a crashed car was one of the events to mark the official opening of the improved and refurbished skate park in Ludlow and south Shropshire.

The event was also a chance to thank organisations that had contributed to the improvement of the skate park in Palmers Meadow.

These included the Severn Waste Management Trust, Shropshire Housing Association, Malvern Hills District Council and Wheels in Motion.

Work on the skate park was completed at the end of last summer. It had been hoped that it would be ready in time for the school holiday but bad weather including heavy rain was blamed for the delay.