Fight to save playground continues

THE team who run Meriden Adventure Playground have said that the threat of closure has brought those who use the facility closer together.
Trustee Ali Wood argued that Solihull Council’s decision to cease funding from this autumn had served to galvanise parents and volunteers, many of whom have thrown themselves into the campaign to keep the site open.
“While it has been a difficult few months in many respects, it has also, conversely, made people realise how much they value this playground,” she said.
Last month, trustees attended the playground’s Annual General Meeting at the Bosworth Community Centre, Chelmsley Wood.
Those who attended were briefed about recent success stories, including the application for charitable status and the receipt of a National Playwork Award.
There were also updates about the ongoing efforts to secure alternative funding, with news that a raft of applications for grants had been submitted to various community funds and charitable bodies. The possibility of applying to parish councils in the local area for funds has also been discussed.