Local News
Issue 1144
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17th December 2020
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Hillsborough playground reopens with ssssspectacular new attraction ONE of Sheffield’s most popular parks, Hillsborough Park, has reopened its playground following completion of the first phase of improvements, which have brought a giant snake’s head and a brand new obstacle course to the park. The Parks and Countryside team have been working with the Friends of Hillsborough Park to deliver the £50,000 of improvements with the aim of bringing a unique and exciting attraction to the playground, as well as providing a great space for children to take part in active and imaginative play. Local people contributed to the playground design during a community event held in the Walled Garden where residents and visitors were able to give their ideas and comments on three different options. Phase one included the installation of the new snake’s head and obstacle course, as well as removal and replacement of damaged equipment. These improvements have been made possible from a range of funding including investment from Public Health funding, Section 106, Charitable investments and a donation from Tramlines.
Councillor Bob Johnson, Cabinet Member for Transport and Development and local councillor Hillsborough ward, said: “Hillsborough Park is real local gem, meeting the needs of so many people of all ages. With the first phase of playground improvements now complete, including the great new snake’s head slide, it’s brilliant that we can reopen and welcome families back on to the play equipment. “This was designed in partnership with local people, so we’re really pleased that they can now enjoy the benefits of this investment and look forward to developing phase two with the local community firmly at the heart of it.� Christine Welburn from the Friends of Hillsborough Park (FoHP) said: “The FoHP are excited that the first stage of the playground renovation is complete. The new equipment lifts the whole park and the snakes head is stunning. Local families and children deserve to have such an innovative play area. We look forward to the communities’ support for fundraising towards the next phase of development.� The focus will now move to the second phase of improvements,
that will see the refurbishment of the rest of the playground to include exciting play and musical equipment, a sandpit and new surfacing and markings. It is expected that a further ÂŁ100,000 of investment is needed to complete phase two. Cllr Lea added: “We have been very fortunate with phase one to be able to use some of the Public Health money committed in this final year of investment, as well as a generous donation from Tramlines and other funding projects, which we are extremely grateful for. We can’t wait to get started Bob Johnson and Mary Lea with Christine Welburn from Friends of on plans for phase two which Councillors Hillsborough Park will provide an outstanding play facility for thousands of children across the city.â€?
Two free online Christmas parties
Visitors to Sheffield’s parks are reminded to adhere to the relevant Tier related restrictions currently Tier 3 in Sheffield. Use play equipment responsibly, keep a safe social distance from those outside your household or bubble and practice good hand hygiene. For more information contact the council’s Parks and Countryside service at parksandcountryside@ sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 2 500 500. Follow on social media @ parksheffield on Twitter & Instagram, or @sheffieldparks on FB
ON Saturday December 19, Twelve Trees Care has organised a Christmas party with the amazing Jessica Mary Brett. On Sunday December 20, Soar and People Keeping Well have kindly sponsored a Music Makes Christmas and 160th Birthday Memories for the Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind with brilliant local duo, Stevie Moore and Patricia Lynn. Everyone is more than wel-
come to join these free online Facebook parties. To join the events, which start at 2pm, please ‘like’ the entertainers’ Facebook pages and you will receive a notification when the events start. These events are ideal for all ages. For further information, please contact Kathy Markwick, Freelance Community Consultant, on 0772 952 8844 or kathymarkwick@ gmail.com
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