Battling the wind and the rain, residents of Ringstead were not deterred to come out in big numbers to help celebrate the grand opening of their new play equipment in Ringstead Peace Park.
It has been a three-year project for Ringstead Community Group to raise the funds needed for the new play equipment. Summer fêtes, a village fun run and various events over the years have helped towards their goal, but it was not until May 2014 when a £50,000 funding by WREN was granted, soon followed by £27,000 from ENC, that the project could fi nally happen! The new Peace Park was opened on Sunday 29th March. Ribbons were cut by Emily Daley, pictured below, and Maisey Baker cut a second ribbon. A competition was run for the best poster design to “keep our park tidy”. Elliot Dunmore was the winner for Ringstead School, but was unable to attend, and Emily was runner up. Maisey was the winner of Ringstead Robins preschool. The event was supported by local councillors Gillian Mercer and Sylvia Hughes who donated £500 towards the project from the empowering councillors and communities scheme.
Family fun and games were the aim of the day with a village Easter Egg Hunt mapped around the village, spring fl ower planting in the park, and races and games followed by BBQ.
Ringstead Community Group was amazed to see the overwhelming attendance from residents to the event and would like to thank everyone who has supported their fundraising events, especially WREN & ENC for their support and funding. If you would like more information, please visit www.ringsteadpc.org.uk.
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