£130,000 for village play park
Children in Hemswell Cliff are set to get new play equipment while adults are set to get an outdoor gym.
The developments are part of Make Hemswell Cliff Glitter – named by local children – the campaign for a series of community improvements at the former RAF base.
The play equipment has received a £100,000 grant from FCC Communities Foundation, £20,000 from the Community Lottery Fund and £10,750 from West Lindsey District Council. The money will be used to buy and install play park equipment at Capper Avenue and Minden Place.
The campaign has been spearheaded by the parish council, which has also been working to develop an outdoor gym, which it is partly funding, and thanks to the generosity of local businesses, it will be installed around the same time as the play area takes shape – scheduled for the end of June.
Hannah Roberts, Chair of the Play Parks Committee at Hemswell Cliff Parish Council, believes the facilities will make a huge difference to the lives of people living in the area.
“The new equipment will provide exciting opportunities for residents of all ages to enjoy being outdoors and staying active, we are really looking forward to our play parks and outdoor gym taking shape over the coming months.”
Shay Towns, Senior Communities Officer at West Lindsey District Council, added: “After many years of work to bring the play parks into public ownership, it’s truly inspiring to see how this community’s determination has led to this point. With the support of FCC, the National Lottery and West Lindsey District Council, new play park areas will be created and continue the Parish’s journey to make Hemswell Cliff Glitter”.
FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund.
Grant manager Penny Horne said the foundation was always happy to consider applications that improved local communities.
“We’re delighted to be supporting the ‘Make Hemswell Cliff Glitter’ project and pleased our funding will provide such a fantastic facility for children and young families within Hemswell Cliff and the surrounding areas."