Photo courtesy of Stamford Mercury

The Play Project was led by the Friends Group between April 2007  and August 2008. The play areas were in a very poor condition;

• We consulted with 1069 3-10 year olds at five junior schools and five play schools in the town

• We raised £120,000 in less than 12 months

• We prepared a design brief for the new play areas and did lots of research on the best equipment on the market

• We have provided a destination in Stamford for children and their families or carers that is free for everyone to use

• We included a CCTV camera as part of the project that is linked to the Police Station they they can observe what is happening on a screen.  The CCTV is recorded so if an incident occurs evidence is available.

We are very grateful to all the grant bodies, local businesses and individuals for their help in achieving this project – they are all named on the sign in the Play Area.

The play area is now a busy, well-used space in this lovely parkland setting.