Shutford play area project on the Dairyground - 2019
Introduction |
The Shutford Play Area refurbishment project was awarded £10k from The National Lottery Community Fund. |
The village survey that the Parish Council did in the Autumn of 2018, was aimed at asking for villagers’ views of the play area, particularly those using the equipment or living near the Dairyground. The majority of those who completed the survey wanted to replace the ageing swings with new ones, and also install new, more exciting play equipment. This will encourage more families to meet and play in the village rather than driving to other playgrounds.
Feedback received was very positive and there was a lot of support for the project.
A Working Party was set-up, including villagers with young families. The Parish Council was really grateful for the enthusiasm that they have brought to both play area ideas and fundraising.
The total cost of the project was around £30k, most of which was raised locally to top up the £10,000 Lottery funding, allowing the following to be completed:
Phase 1 – Replace the swings. New flat swings and a basket swing (this has proved very popular and accessible) and replacement cradle swings.
Phase 2 – New equipment: Wooden multi-activity play unit featuring a play house, slide climbing wall and balance beams.
Phase 3 – Replace the climbing frame and goalpost, installing a sit on wooden vehicle and adding a couple of picnic tables so families can watch their children play.
Feedback received was very positive and there was a lot of support for the project.
A Working Party was set-up, including villagers with young families. The Parish Council was really grateful for the enthusiasm that they have brought to both play area ideas and fundraising.
The total cost of the project was around £30k, most of which was raised locally to top up the £10,000 Lottery funding, allowing the following to be completed:
Phase 1 – Replace the swings. New flat swings and a basket swing (this has proved very popular and accessible) and replacement cradle swings.
Phase 2 – New equipment: Wooden multi-activity play unit featuring a play house, slide climbing wall and balance beams.
Phase 3 – Replace the climbing frame and goalpost, installing a sit on wooden vehicle and adding a couple of picnic tables so families can watch their children play.
Please note this is a draft plan, not to scale and positioning is approximate!
Shutford playground survey report
Please click here to view the playground survey report.