A long overdue play space has been installed on a piece of Herefordshire Council owned public open space at Crooked Well Meadow, Kington - courtesy of Section 106 money (£32,000) and Playbuilder funding via Herefordshire Council from the Department of Children, Schools and Families (£40,000).
Our Grand Opening on 16 May exceeded all our expectations. The weather was great and this helped to make the event a real success. We were delighted by the fact that more than 300 people (both young and old) supported us. More than £500 was raised and this will go towards the cost of organising future events on the meadow.
Everyone was entertained by Wizard Wonky, a bouncy castle, a 24 foot high climbing wall, a teepee, painting, birds from the Small Breeds Centre, African drumming workshops and face painting. Not to mention the newly installed play equipment! Kington Police and Kington Firefighters also attended, as did Herefordshire Childrens' Centre, Marches Housing Association, Herefordshire Council's Community Protection Team and Marches Access Point. The day culminated in a duck race that was held on the Back Brook. Click here to view some photos of the day.
The play space’s design includes many of the ideas and suggestions that were gathered from consulting local residents and youngsters. The design has also balanced the use of manufactured play equipment with creating a natural environment for play through the use of hard and soft landscaping.
The equipment installed includes a jungle climber, zip wire, climbing tower, nest swing, challenging trail and toddler area - see here for photos. It is hoped that the new play space provides a play experience in harmony with its surroundings and is an exciting attraction for people of all ages to enjoy.
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