The Adventure reopens

In December Pitsmoor Adventure Playground reopened after being closed by the Council for 2 months.

Thanks to the hard work of local residents, who repaired and removed equipment, and to persistent campaigning by playground user Akeel Khan, the playground was able to reopen in time for the Christmas party. The Council made minor alterations to the building.

On one work day in November 2013, twenty local residents moved ten tons of sand to the top of the playground to improve the surface under the zipwire. Considering how steep the playground site is, it was a massive achievement.

Akeel said,

“Everyone’s hard work has paid off. It’s brilliant to be back, and it’s getting bigger. There were 50 kids here on Saturday, I think they know the effort people have put in. I’m feeling positive about the future. Where would we be without the playground?”

The Christmas party was a great way to celebrate what everyone had achieved. The playground’s own Santa gave out 70 gifts

donated by Hallam FM, there were food and games and everyone enjoyed the newly improved zipwire and their favourite activities. Local residents now have to take on running the playground to prevent the Council from closing it permanently.

They are setting up a new charity and will be employing staff directly from April 2014.

If you are interested in getting involved please email

pitsmooradventure@yahoo.co.uk

Playground jobs coming soon

The playground charity will be recruiting staff to run the playground in February and March 2014

To express an interest please contact the group by email at pitsmooradventure@yahoo.co.uk

Selection will be by application only Application packs will be available in February/March