HUNDREDS SUPPORT PLAY AREA PROJECT
July 3, 2009 by wfr.editor
Filed under Top, Village News
Over 800 children, young people and parents have given their support to the improvement of play facilities on the Village Recreation Ground.
The draft new design for a slightly enlarged play area will be on display for everyone to comment on in the Rec play area between 6.30 and 7.30 on Monday 6 July ( in the pavilion if wet) , at the Rec Outdoor Summer concert on Friday 10 July and at the Feast Market on Saturday 11th July. Information and feedback can be also be provided at www.hisimprec.net
In one of the largest consultation exercises ever undertaken in Histon and Impington village children, young people and adults were invited to complete questionnaires to give their views on the play area at the Recreation Ground and possible improvements. Many took the chance to give their views at the Rec Sports and Fun day on Sunday 7 June.
The results have now been collated, and have confirmed that there is overwhelming support for the present facilities to be improved. A zip way ( aerial ropeway ) was the most requested specific new item of equipment requested together with additional seating and a shelter for all ages. Many also requested the retention of a couple of old equipment favourites the spiral tower slide and tractor.
As project group leader Neil Davies ‘ this support and the information obtained on the favourite activities of village children has enabled us to work with a play area designer produce a design which we will hope will meet the wishes of the community’.
The opportunity to revamp the play area has been facilitated by the Rec Committee being able to apply for grant funding under the Cambridgeshire Play Pathfinder project. The initial grant application has to be completed by late July and a decision expected in the Autumn.
With a potential project cost of £70/80k the success of the project is dependent on grant applications being successful, and local support and fundraising. The Histon Feast and Friends of the Rec have already indicated their enthusiastic support for the project.
Any offers of help and support for the project gratefully appreciated – please contact Neil on 01223 232514 or Andrea 01223 474886.
July 10th, 2009 at 5:35 am
We used to have one of these roundabout thingies then I was small in the local park in my Grandfathers home town and I loved it, used to go around and around so fast that would end up sick as I got off but I will never forget it.
I think that the play area project is very important and the local community need to be behind it. Some of the greatest memories I have are of the times I spent in the community play ground (we had a lake and ducks to feed as well and one bit me) and I still remember this almost 20 years later so the use of such facilities have an impact on your lives for a very long time.
By the way - what is the correct name for the “play item” in the picture, I am not sure that roundabout is the right word, you know like seesaw what is this type of play device called.
Good luck with the project and happy play time for the kids.
Regards
Adirec