Our Delivery Report
Funded on 25 November 2022 | Delivered on 21 June 2023
£29,889
RAISED
50
BACKERS
59
DAYS TO FUND
BIGGEST PLEDGE
£7,000
From Build Back Better Fund Gloucestershire County Council
150
people have visited this project!
01/10/24 - 01/10/24
Bledington Platinum Jubilee Playground Opening Event
donated £2
Cotswold District Council donated £3,050
Bledington Parish Council donated £5,000
£5,100
DONATED
By Cotswold District Council
More about our impact
The environment
The Bledington playing field is a natural space in the village surrounded by trees and fields. It is a lovely space for children from the village and surrounding areas to come and visit. We wanted to choose new play equipment that was natural and environmentally in keeping with the beauty of the area. We have chosen Kompan's organic Robina play equipment for a natural play experience. Robina structures have a gentle and calming look and blend in with the natural environment. The Robina wood is strong and long lasting and virtually maintenance free. The wood comes from responsible sustainable plantations in Europe.
Arts, culture & heritage
We have been looking to rebuild the lasting community spirit that was a strong feature of Bledington village pre Covid. The impacts of Covid have affected many people in the village and we are aware of the negative effects lockdowns and shielding has had on some of the most vulnerable, that being children and the elderly. We have focused on helping the children of Bledington build deeper friendships and give back a sense of fun to their lives through play and intentional playground design.
Activity, health and leisure
Children’s mental and physical health has suffered over the Covid period due to several lockdowns and isolation measures. We wanted to provide a healthy outdoor experience in a green space to promote the physical and mental health and wellbeing for children and their families. Both after school and in the school holidays, it is encouraging youngsters to exercise, play, and simply have fun, alongside the building of friendships amongst parents, grandparents, carers and children in a natural and safe environment. The current playground near Bledington Primary School was designed 16 years ago for 12-13 years plus, and lacked equipment for primary school age children and their toddler siblings. We carried out a village survey to find out what residents wanted in their village playground. All respondents wanted new play equipment for younger children.There were a number of suggestions for improved equipment, including swings and slide, a climbing complex and all supported the initiative.
