Park Play Programme Launched in Blondin Park


Free activities for all ages to be offered every Saturday

The people who turn up will decide what the activities will be
The people who turn up will decide what the activities will be

A new series of free activities for residents of all ages are to be provided at Blondin Park.

After the long covid lockdown the aim of ParkPlay is to get people back out into the fresh air, out of isolation and, because all the activities are funded by the National Lottery and Sport England, the cost won't be prohibitive for anyone.

Each Saturday it will be the people that turn up who decide what to do under the guidance of Marty who is a qualified all sports coach.

Linda Massey is settling in Blondin Park ahead of the new pavilion which is scheduled to be open in July. ParkPlay is the first new project off the table. Linda says that, as long as everyone registers in advance it does not matter how old or fit you are.

To take part meet near the children’s play area between 10am and 11am on Saturdays (look out for the flags). You will need to register online first.

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May 14, 2021