Fundraising appeal launched in bid to refurbish Alnmouth play park
Alnmouth Parish Council is teaming up with a community group to raise money for a project to refurbish Pease’s Park Playground.
The play area stands on the banks of the Aln Estuary, in a stunning coastal location enjoying beautiful views, but the equipment is getting old and expensive to maintain.
The fundraising team has draft plans which will be displayed at a “drop in” coffee morning on January 31 in the Hindmarsh Hall, which is hoped to raise the profile of the project and the fundraising effort within the village.
The playground started life as the Coronation Commemoration Park to mark the Coronation of King George VI in 1937 so has a long history of providing a safe and secure environment for children to enjoy.
A spokesperson for the fundraising team said: “We hope to raise sufficient funds to replace the ageing equipment with new, challenging and entertaining equipment which is accessible for children of all ages and abilities.
"The play area stands in a lovely spot and has plenty of seats and a permanent BBQ so whole families, not just the children can come and enjoy the park and wonderful views.”
The fundraising effort has just started and will run into the New Year. A crowdfunding page has been established. Anyone wishing to donate can do so via www.crowdfunder.co.uk/alnmouth-playground