Outdoor fun Leisure
An update on the latest playground makeovers across the Borough.
Lightwater Country Park
Southcote Park
The new playground at Lightwater Country Park opened in November after an £80k makeover.
The Parkside Ward Councillors have used some of their Community Infrastructure Levy funds to install three additional pieces of equipment in Southcote Park play area - an activity net, rope swing and surf rider.
At its new location next to the café, the playground features two multiplay units, pick up sticks climbing frame, activity net, various swings, an agility trail, musical babel drum and a ‘rock ‘n bowl’ roundabout. The winning Wicksteed design was chosen following an extensive consultation held by SHBC last year, followed by a public vote. This playground was refurbished as part of a wider Play Area Improvement Scheme across Surrey Heath, worth £650,000 over three years. Other play areas refurbished so far include Cheylesmore Park, Camberley, Frimley Lodge Park, Briar Avenue, Lightwater and Evergreen Road, Frimley. Old Dean Recreation Ground Following the play area consultation and public vote the winning design by Kompan has been revealed! Check our website and social media channels for more details. Installation work on this fantastic new facility is due to begin later this year.
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Playground plans The next playgrounds on the list for a refurbishment are Watchetts Recreation Ground, Camberley, Chobham Road, Frimley and Loman Road, Mytchett.
Lightwater Country Park
Diabetes Walks The Surrey Heath Diabetes Walks are back at Frimley Lodge Park following a successful pilot. The 12-week programme, coordinated by SHBC in conjunction with Virgin Active, NHS Surrey Heath CCG and Tesco, is designed specifically for people living with Type 2 diabetes and incorporates both guided walks and guest speakers from diabetes experts. The programme of walks will take place every Monday at 10am from 16 March to 15 June. The aim of the programme is to steadily improve health and fitness as well as providing useful and practical information to increase confidence in managing Type 2 diabetes effectively. Spaces on the programme are limited - to book your place please call Craig Alford on 01276 707422 or email craig. alford@surreyheath.gov.uk
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