It's a great weight off our minds to know that we can proceed with Stage 2 as a sub-committee of the Bamford Rec Committee itself. This sounds like a technicality but it has saved us literally dozens of hours of work in setting up a totally new group and obtaining charitable status, bank accounts etc and then trying to sort of the legal position regarding ownership and use of the play area.
Really, you wouldn't think that a few swings climbing frames would be girded by such mighty concepts as constitutions and committees and legal titles....sigh.....
Anyway, before I descend into grumpiness I thought you might like to see some of the comments we received on the questionnaires which were returned to us in the summer. They serve to remind us why we're doing this and how important it is for the whole village.
"I feel local children are missing out on a valuable resource."
"Safety standards are very poor on equipment and the ground surface is inadequate."
"I do not feel it is safe or secure. Gates need fixing to stop dogs entering." [Stop Press: the gates have now been fixed by our Great Leader's husband....thanks Nigel...]
"A few people have time and energy trying to raise awareness and much needed funds for this project and I feel they deserve some help if they are to suceed."
"Bamford really needs a better play area for children. it will increase community spirit and childrens' freedom."
"New equipment has long been needed. The climbing frame is rusty and has holes where children could cut their fingers."
"Our kids would love to go there more. It is a great place to meet up with other families. needs urgent attention!"
So - I think you get the picture. We're trying and help is slowly creeping out of the woodwork too. Watch this space.
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