NCB Now: Playgrounds to get 15k makeovers
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Five playgrounds have beaten more than 1,000 entries, to become the winners of Robinsons Fruit Shoot's Parents for Playgrounds campaign.
The campaign, supported by Play England and celebrity mum Patsy Kensit, saw parents from across the UK nominating local playgrounds for a chance to win one of five renovation bursaries of up to £15,000.
Local parents in 20 shortlisted areas spent April canvassing for votes for their playground. The five playgrounds that received the most votes have been announced on the Ready for Ten website. With help from Play England they will now be renovated throughout May, June and July, so they are ready for play at the beginning of the summer holidays.
Play England is delighted to have partnered with Robinsons Fruit Shoot to make sure more children and young people have great places to play. Amy Little, campaigns manager, said: "We hope that Parents for Playgrounds has inspired local parents and wider communities to rally behind the places where their children play, to sustain them into the future."
- To find out more about the winners and renovations visit www.readyforten.com
