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The Melbourn Play Parks Project was formed by a group of volunteer residents from Melbourn who have come together with the objective of renovating the Clear Crescent Play Park. We are working in conjunction with the Parish Council and Wicksteed Leisure to raise funds. Over the last 18 months there has been extensive consultation with parents and children to identify what is lacking in the park, and how it could be made a safer and more interesting place to play. The residents of Clear Crescent have also been fully involved. Based on the feedback received we have created a vision of how Clear Crescent could look in the future. It is planned to carry out the renovation process in phases, probably beginning with the replacement of the zipwire and a new slide for the hill. We are currently in the process of applying for a variety of grants. The Parish Council has generously pledged to match-fund any grants we are fortunate enough to receive. We are also trying to raise funds locally to start the first phase. With the help of the Village Fete Committee and fundraising events held so far we have already raised more that £1,500. A big thank you to all who have helped with this. A total of £15,000 is needed to complete the first phase. There may be good opportunities for residents to become personally involved once this project really gets started. Should you have access to natural materials or landscaping interests we would also like to hear from you! If you would like to help or just want to know more please contact Samantha Wainwright at swainwright1@yahoo.co.uk
A vision of how Clear Crescent could look in the future
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