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Playground Update November 24

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Exciting news!

Stinchcombe Playground

At last, after nearly four years since we first discussed having a community outdoor space with a playground in Stinchcombe,
we have the green light!

Stinchcombe Playground

A lease has been drawn up and exchanged between the owners of the field, The Parochial Church Council PCC), and the Parish Council (PC), who will take ultimate responsibility for the amenity, including maintenance and insurance. We have also applied for and been granted a Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed use or Development from the planners at Stroud District Council.

The site is to be in the church field where we will be planting trees and a hedge to contain the facilities and equipment. There will be something for all ages from toddlers to grandparents – including a flower bed and play equipment. We have been looking at grants and already have a very generous donation from the Build Back Better fund, courtesy of our district councillor Linda Cohen, as well as cycle racks, picnic tables and benches – all pledged from local charities.

Working on behalf of the Parish Council, a small group of villagers have formed a Playground and Community Space Working Group including members from the PCC and PC and this communication is on their behalf. Approaches are being made to local businesses and other organisations to see what help they can give us by either a donation or by sponsoring a piece of equipment. If you or you know of someone or an organisation that we might approach, please let us know and we will do the rest.

However, we need your help.

We have set up a crowdfunding site in conjunction with Spacehive and Stroud Funding to appeal to villagers, friends and locals. It is very simple; use the QR code below to be taken straight to the crowdfunding site and follow the instructions to make a donation, or alternatively go to

https://www.spacehive.com/stinchcombe-play-and-community-space

QR Code for Spacehive

We need to demonstrate as much community support as possible in order to stand a chance of an extra £10,000 from SDC.

If you prefer to give by another means please contact me: johnpinch46@gmail.com 07779872711 or Court Barn, The Street, Stinchcombe. and I will be more than happy to help you.

Whatever you can afford, your contribution will demonstrate community commitment and be very much appreciated. Thank you very much.

John Pinch

(Site designer and Spacehive Creator)

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