Youth Structure and Flying Carpet
The youth structure is a legacy project for fojg.
Unfortunately, the grant that was originally secured for the
construction of the park could not stretch far enough to deliver
the Youth Structure. So we have decided to try to secure
additional funding for this valued project.
The design process by Alison Brown Landscape Architect at South
Glos Council is natural, stimulating and the youth of the area can
be involved in its construction. Alison carried out several
workshops in the community and one even involved using clay to
construct their ideal structure. The design also incorporates
two totem poles that were carved at the 2009 community
festival.
Following our park users survey in 2009 we recorded the
communities demand for extra play equipment. In response to this we
also would like to add a 'Flying Carpet' to the park. This
piece of equipment is designed to facilitate group play, be age
inclusive and stimulating. We feel it will be a popular
addition to the park.
The cost of this project is £55,000.
Fundraising Update
In October 2009 we were unsuccessful in our application to Biffa
to fund this project.
In March 2010 we were also unsuccessful in our application to
Groundwork UK for National Lottery funding for this project.
Both grant providers commented on the strength of the project but
the funding went to organisations with more need than ours.
We will keep looking for grants to raise this money.