There was no rest for the Playscape team over the summer as work continued on fundraising, pre-planning applications and a pop-up consultation! Copse Project On Saturday 13h August we consulted the village about rejuvenating the copse area (as identified in the draft master plan) to encourage more outside play whilst increasing biodiversity and interest for…
A Playscape Baby! Congratulations to Dave Jones (our website designer) and his wife Carrie who welcomed little Alexa into the world on the 12th April. The team wish you all the best whilst adjusting to the joys of now being a family of 4! It’s thanks to Dave, of Platform Twenty, that we have our…
It’s a Knockout April 23rd 14:00 – 16:30. Join us on Shelford Rec! Please come and support Playscape’s It’s a Knockout! on Saturday 23rd April from 2.00 – 4.30pm. Cheer on our intrepid teams battling it out on larger-than-life challenges including “human demolition, Ski Crazy and Pinball Wizard”! There’ll be cakes, burgers, and a bouncy…
Come and See The Master Plan Ideas! Hooray! It’s time to see some exciting plans! We’ll be holding a public drop-in session in the Scout & Guide HQ on Saturday 5th March, 10am – 3pm. It’s a chance for everyone to see the design concept – please come along and support us by having…
It’a a Knockout! April 23rd 2016 We are very excited to launch one of our big fundraising events – It’s a Knockout! Join us for an action-packed afternoon of inflatables, water, and friendly competition as Shelford’s finest battle it out to lift the It’s a Knockout trophy – and in the process help to…
New Year Plans Great Shelford Playscape may have started out as a project to rejuvenate the lacklustre playground, which it will, but this is much more about creating a legacy of outdoor fun and relaxation for everyone, at the heart of our village. This month Erect Architecture will be presenting their Recreation Ground Master Plan…
The Big Christmas Count Down Has Begun! My kids may be thoroughly exited about the 24 numbers on our chocolate advent calendar, but I’m much more interested in a longer number … 1164326 …to be precise. Yes, thanks to our very own elves (or rather Marion, our treasurer) beavering away behind the scenes, Great Shelford…
We’ve been listening… Since founding Great Shelford Playscape this year we have conducted a dozen focus groups in the community and launched our online questionnaire to find out what people really think about the rec and how they’d like it to be. The response has been so encouraging – everyone we’ve approached has been very willing to…
Exposed to the elements Some of the most innovative playspaces have been brought about through circumstance. Take the natural play area in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, composed entirely of trees, sand and a single water pump, this exploratory zone for kids and adults alike was devised after the great hurricane Irene and Super Storm Sandy hit…
A new month brings a new logo and new Playscape members. Jeremy Fazal, local dad and professional market researcher is putting the finishing touches to our online questionnaire which we will launch with our website soon. Vaila Morrison, an architect and mother, has a very personal interest in inclusive provision as her daughter has additional…
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