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New petition calls for investment to enhance ‘run-down’ Netherfield playground

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Residents in Netherfield are being urged to sign a petition calling for a revamp of a run-down playground on Jackie Bell’s Playing Fields.

Councillors from Gedling Borough Council have teamed up with locals to form the Friends of Jackie Bell’s Field working group to find the funds for the park renovation.

The group is being led by Gedling Borough Councillors Alison Hunt (Netherfield), Russell Whiting (Colwick) and youth worker Andy Foulds.

They have been carrying out an extensive community consultation over the past few months with local residents and youngsters who use the park. 

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Local children have given the group some great ideas around improving the playground and these include a zip wire, table tennis table, play equipment suitable for wheelchair users and more picnic benches.

The playground and field are the main recreational area in Netherfield for children of all ages consisting of a fenced, multi-use, games area and a skatepark – which the group say will remain if a refurbishment takes place.

PICTURED: The park at Jackie Bell’s Field

But the condition of the existing play equipment is very poor and urgently needs refurbishing 

The group has started the petition in a bid to show that the local community support the project – a requirement to be successful for funding.

Alison Hunt is Netherfield’s ward councillor. She is now calling on the community to back the scheme and calls for funding by signing the group’s petition.

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“The importance of play to children’s development cannot be overstated,” she said.

“Jackie Bell’s Field provides a critical space where kids can make friends, let off steam, gain confidence and learn how to share and wait their turn.

“Play also fosters creative thinking and stimulates the imagination.  There are, of course, also the important associated physical and mental health benefits to our youngsters.

“Our Friends Group urges you to take a moment to make your mark and give our bid the very best chance of success by signing our petition.”

Petitions will be submitted at the end of October.

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You can sign paper petitions at St George’s Community Centre and Trentside Medical Centre and the online petition here:  https://www.change.org/p/refurbish-jackie-bells-park?source_location=search 

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  1. Waste of money. They spent thousands several years ago, big opening ceremony for it. But being Netherfield it was vandalised, grafitti, kids damaged the rides and locals ignored it and turned a blind eye. Why would you, they’l ruin it again.

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