Written 31/01/10

The major refitting and expansion of the Recreation Ground playground will require the complete closure of the area. The contractor will begin in early February and work through most of March. This is a major restructuring, including putting some shape into the landscape as well as installing new equipment.

Neil Davies, Recreation Ground Committee Chair, said, "I appreciate that during the winter is often the time that the play area is the only available outdoor play space that is usable but the major grant that we obtained requires the work to be completed by 31st March"

The area will have to be re-seeded and the plan is to manage the opening so the grass becomes fully established and avoids areas becoming muddy in poor weather. Hence, part will open early in April and the rest will remain closed for the grass to grow. Then the rest will be opened and the original open part closed for re-seeding. Neil said, "We ask the residents, and especially the users of the playground to be patient. This is a massive upgrade and we trust their future enjoyment will be worth the wait."

A date for the diary: it is planned to have a celebration opening event on the Recreation Ground on Sunday 13th June. Those who have been to previous Fun Days on the Rec will know the wide range of activities normally available. Fun is the right title. This time it will coincide with a significant Centenary anniversary of the Bowls Club and we have both that and the Playground opening to celebrate. A souvenir programme is planned (have you still got yours for the opening of the new Rec centre?) and there will opportunities for the village businesses to promote their offerings.

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