New Equipment for Morwenstow Playpark

Morwenstow Parish Council is pleased to announce that Phase 1 of the upgrade to the play equipment at the playpark is now complete.

The old quad swing set has been removed and replaced with a new quad swing set comprising of 2 very popular cradle seat swings and 2 traditional flat seat swings. A new addition to the swing area is a separate birds nest swing.

The old monkey climbing bars and the see-saw have also been removed. They have been replaced with a fantastic junior assault course which comprises of a vaulting gate, assault net, drop rope traverse and galvanised steel swinging steps.

The old surface under the pieces has been removed and a new ground support mesh covered with grass matting and high quality turf has been laid.

The Parish Council's own reserves are very limited and far from sufficient to cover this level of expenditure, despite it clearly being necessary. The playpark is a hub of the community, where children and young families meet and support each other, especially during these challenging times.

Morwenstow Parish Council would like to thank Viridor Credits Environmental Company and The East Youlstone Community Benefit Fund for their generous grants and the local residents that have supported them in any way to make this project such a success. Without the grants and local support this transformation to this popular and well used playpark would not have been possible.

Jonathan Hobbs, Chairman of the Parish Council said 'I am delighted that the Parish Council, with financial help from Viridor, the East Youlstone Community Benefit Fund and local business people, has been able to provide new equipment for the youngsters of the Parish to enjoy. The playpark is such a vital part of our community. Thanks are also due to the Councillors and local residents for their support. This has been the first stage of the refurbishment programme and we hope to be able to go ahead with the next phase of the project very soon'.