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Playground revamp under way
WORK is underway on a new playground in Clackers Brook off Queensway in Melksham.
The area is designated an Active Play Environment and is being paid for with some BIG Lottery funding that West Wiltshire District Council applied for.
It is designed to encourage children to use fun and unusual play equipment to play actively and will include a three-way seesaw, a nest swing and a wooden climbing frame with nets and a slide.
Work is set to finish by the end of next week and a formal opening ceremony will be held once the grass has grown back.
7:45am Friday 9th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: old jarge, beanacre on 8:22am Fri 9 May 08
How long will it take the teenaged yobs to smash it all?
How long will it take the teenaged yobs to smash it all?
Posted by: Didley Marsh, Dilton on 9:45am Fri 9 May 08
why is it being built in the brook?
why is it being built in the brook?
Posted by: Moaning Minny, west wilts on 10:33am Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]Didley Marsh[/bold] wrote:
why is it being built in the brook?[/quote] Do they supply soap? Perhaps the wash will wake up the kids. The parents might also like to join them.
Didley Marsh wrote:
why is it being built in the brook?
Do they supply soap? Perhaps the wash will wake up the kids. The parents might also like to join them.
Posted by: Moaning Minny, west wilts on 10:33am Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]Didley Marsh[/bold] wrote:
why is it being built in the brook?[/quote] Do they supply soap? Perhaps the wash will wake up the kids. The parents might also like to join them.
Didley Marsh wrote:
why is it being built in the brook?
Do they supply soap? Perhaps the wash will wake up the kids. The parents might also like to join them.
Posted by: babygirl, melksham on 2:12pm Fri 9 May 08
why in the brook?? lol totally agree, also agree with the yobs statement!
correct me if im wrong isnt there a already a perfectly situated park in town which is safer and bigger that this lottery money couldve changed??
why in the brook?? lol totally agree, also agree with the yobs statement!
correct me if im wrong isnt there a already a perfectly situated park in town which is safer and bigger that this lottery money couldve changed??
Posted by: babygirl, melksham on 2:14pm Fri 9 May 08
why in the brook?? lol totally agree, also agree with the yobs statement!
correct me if im wrong isnt there a already a perfectly situated park in town which is safer and bigger that this lottery money couldve changed??
why in the brook?? lol totally agree, also agree with the yobs statement!
correct me if im wrong isnt there a already a perfectly situated park in town which is safer and bigger that this lottery money couldve changed??
Posted by: susie, melksham on 9:12am Sat 10 May 08
Thursday evening at 9.30 there were some little dears(about 10/11 years old) ripping down the fencing around this 'play area'. At this rate it will be destroyed before the opening so no problem with the brook being so near!!
Thursday evening at 9.30 there were some little dears(about 10/11 years old) ripping down the fencing around this 'play area'. At this rate it will be destroyed before the opening so no problem with the brook being so near!!
Posted by: ken land, melksham on 1:24pm Sat 10 May 08
where are the parents of these 10&11 year olds at 9/30 at night,its about time the parents were held responsible for thier childrens actions
where are the parents of these 10&11 year olds at 9/30 at night,its about time the parents were held responsible for thier childrens actions
Posted by: GSXRRRSP, WESTBURY on 11:06pm Sat 10 May 08
[quote][bold]old jarge[/bold] wrote:
How long will it take the teenaged yobs to smash it all?[/quote] such a optimistic outlook!!!
old jarge wrote:
How long will it take the teenaged yobs to smash it all?
such a optimistic outlook!!!
Posted by: Saimi, Warminster on 3:11am Sun 11 May 08
Judging by susie, melksham's comments - not long I guess old jarge!
Judging by susie, melksham's comments - not long I guess old jarge!
Posted by: Yali, UK on 10:46am Sun 11 May 08
Glad I don,t live in that area anymore.
Glad I don,t live in that area anymore.
Posted by: Jaysay, Melksham on 12:07pm Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]susie[/bold] wrote:
Thursday evening at 9.30 there were some little dears(about 10/11 years old) ripping down the fencing around this 'play area'. At this rate it will be destroyed before the opening so no problem with the brook being so near!! [/quote] I certainly agree that the playground won't last long while people watch it being vandalised and don't bother to dial 999. If you have the time to write this, then you have time to call the the police...
susie wrote:
Thursday evening at 9.30 there were some little dears(about 10/11 years old) ripping down the fencing around this 'play area'. At this rate it will be destroyed before the opening so no problem with the brook being so near!!
I certainly agree that the playground won't last long while people watch it being vandalised and don't bother to dial 999. If you have the time to write this, then you have time to call the the police...
Posted by: susie, melksham on 5:39pm Wed 14 May 08
re jaysays comment- what's the point of dialing 999. The police aren't interested in coming out for this. too much paperwork!! and anyway ,I suppose
this stops the little dears from smashing a few bottles, or stealing the odd bicycle or two.
re jaysays comment- what's the point of dialing 999. The police aren't interested in coming out for this. too much paperwork!! and anyway ,I suppose
this stops the little dears from smashing a few bottles, or stealing the odd bicycle or two.
Posted by: MRsmith, London Ex Melksham on 10:09am Fri 16 May 08
[quote][bold]susie[/bold] wrote:
re jaysays comment- what's the point of dialing 999. The police aren't interested in coming out for this. too much paperwork!! and anyway ,I suppose
this stops the little dears from smashing a few bottles, or stealing the odd bicycle or two. [/quote] I moved out of Melksham because of its pessimistic attitude sometimes. When kids do this sort of thing get off your bums and do something about it. Call the POLICE THAT’S WHAT THEIR THERE FOR THATS WHY YOU PAY YOUR TAXES. Comments like "what’s the point" are just proof of people’s laziness to act. Stop moaning and do something. If you complain people will listen eventually believe me I know from experence. We should all be more like Silla Carron if dont know who she is google her she sets an example we should all follow.
susie wrote:
re jaysays comment- what's the point of dialing 999. The police aren't interested in coming out for this. too much paperwork!! and anyway ,I suppose
this stops the little dears from smashing a few bottles, or stealing the odd bicycle or two.
I moved out of Melksham because of its pessimistic attitude sometimes. When kids do this sort of thing get off your bums and do something about it. Call the POLICE THAT’S WHAT THEIR THERE FOR THATS WHY YOU PAY YOUR TAXES. Comments like "what’s the point" are just proof of people’s laziness to act. Stop moaning and do something. If you complain people will listen eventually believe me I know from experence. We should all be more like Silla Carron if dont know who she is google her she sets an example we should all follow.
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