Brooksbury Recreation Ground Charity (1081463) is the trustee for what is known locally as Richard Robinson Field or Churchill Road Play Area. Church Stretton Town Council is the sole trustee and manages the site. The old play equipment had to be removed as it was unsafe. An exciting new design which includes adventure, toddler; and play equipment for all abilities has been created to provide play for all. Families will be able to relax and take in the stunning location of this play area where zip wire, basket swings, inclusive roundabout, sensory panels and more can be enjoyed. Phase 1 of the scheme is funded and installation work started on the 22nd of May. We hope to install the remaining equipment (phase 2) before the end of the year, however help with funding is needed. Playgrounds are an essential element to children's growth and wellbeing. Not only do they provide a safe place where friends can play; help develop mental, physical and social skills; but also provide great stress relief. Play is free, and so important when economic times are so hard. Please help us to raise the funds.

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Brooksbury Recreation Ground is a fabulous space set within the beautiful Shropshire Hills in Church Stretton.

The recreation ground hosts a children's play area as well as football pitches, allowing young people to enjoy the outdoors and play. Unfortunately the old play equipment was of wooden construction and didn't weather very well in our own micro-climate. Resulting in the equipment having to be removed for safety reasons.

The Council launched a consultation of the local people to see what they would like to see and the result was a fantastic design of metal play equipment created by Wicksteed Leisure. The design includes play for all ages and all abilities, where no one person will feel excluded. But we need to raise funds!

The total cost of the design is £110,000, split into two phases. Phase 1 costing £55,000, is now complete and young people are having fun, enjoying their new space. However, Phase 2 has no current earmarked funding, and we are trying many different avenues to help us raise these funds.

Grant applications have been applied for, and the outcome is awaited; we have fundraising pots within the Town; we're also offering businesses the opportunity to sponsor equipment; but could you help? No matter what you could give, big or small, will help us in our aim to create an amazing space for everyone. Thank you.

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