Community Fun Day goes with a swing

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A fun day, organised by Tower Hamlets Homes Community Development Officers and residents, marked the launch of the new play area on the Chicksand Estate. The project has been completed following feedback from residents who said that providing a playground was a priority for the area.

The event, held last Saturday, provided fun for all the family, including face painting, henna artists, balloon modelling and plenty of food and light refreshments for everyone, Global Action Plan and Tower Hamlets Homes Resident Engagement Team all joined in the celebrations, and were on hand to give residents help and advice.

The new play area means that parents and youngsters can relax and play together in a safer, cleaner environment. A new nest swing, climbing frame, slide and outdoor table tennis means youngsters will be kept entertained the whole year round.

The play area has benefited from approximately £60k funding from the Government, secured by Tower Hamlets council, to help improve local communities.