The playfield works have started and the formal transfers of land between the Parish Council and Three Daggers pub have been signed. As a result, the playfield and permissive path will be out of use for the next few months whilst play equipment is moved and refurbished.
Duration of the works and the length of closure of the playfield and permissive path are at present uncertain, and will no doubt depend on weather and other construction factors. It is expected to be a few weeks at least before the playfield equipment has been fully relocated, recommissioned and the facility can reopen. We will keep you updated as and when more information becomes available.
The Three Daggers Pub will be funding the move of existing play equipment and any damages that might result from doing so, whilst the Parish Council will be funding the installation of some new equipment and the repair of some other pieces that were broken before the move started. As part of this, the Parish Council would like to remember the donations from Margaret Barker (£5,000) and the May Ball (£2,000), without such generosity we would not be able to afford all of the works and new equipment.
Although we hope to eventually provide more equipment in future, this will rely on donations to assist in funding and so we are actively seeking donations from anyone, or any organisation, that would like to help us deliver a first class facility for our children.
As part of the land-swap deal, the Three Daggers will be building a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) on the new northern element of the playfield and this will provide a much needed facility for older children to use for ball games etc.
We apologise for the inconvenience in the loss of the playfield and permissive path during the new works but we’re excited to look forward to the new equipment and improved facilities that will be in place at the end. This work has been a long time in gestation but we’re delighted that it’s all underway at last.