Ufford Parish Council Public Meeting 13 th September 2013 Recreational Area- See our Plans
Please sign in- 48 Attendees
Does Ufford Need a recreational area? Do you STRONGLY feel Ufford Needs a recreational/ play area? Definite YES! * 47 Respondents/ 98%
We asked:
Is this a Good Idea? The Football Club has suggested that if they could raise the funds the area be doubled to provide an all weather practice area. (which could be let to other local clubs). Very positive YES! *46 Respondents/96%
We asked:
Is this a Good Idea? We would like to sell the blue container and put that money towards a youth Shelter/ meeting place for all on the edge of the old playzone Definite YES! *48 Respondents/ 100%
What do you want to see in the play area? Wow! What a response 70 ideas! From a swimming pool to toilets! Some ideas more feasible than other Suggestions coming from both adults and children!
Having our say!/ Getting Ideas Supplier catalogues for inspiration!
What would you like to see? Idea No Idea No. Zip wire 13 Cycle path 2 Old fashioned fairground gondola swings 1 Monkey bars 6 Really tall slide 2 Hammock swing 1 Idea Mini Football pitch - like Melton 2 Obstacle course 1 Fitness items 5 Round About 4 Multi spinner 2 high level climbing frame 1 Big Swirling slides 4 Kids climbing frame 1 net swing 1 Tree house walk 3 Picnic benches 1 seesaw 1 Toilets 3 Swimming Pool 1 tyre swing 1 Woodland walk(with carved animals) 3 Basket ball court 1 Trampoline 1 No. Seen! Not screened by hedge 1 Encorporate the wood 3 Swings 1 Seats 2 Spinny things 1 BIG swing 1 70
What would you like to see? Woodland walk Big Swirly Slide 70 Suggestions Monkey Bars Toilets Tree house walk Zip Wire Incorporate the wood Roundabout Fitness Item
Any Great Ideas for fundraising? What a Creative group! 26 Suggestions! In addition to this we had 6 people sign up to help with fundraising Car boot sale to Firework displays All GREAT suggestions Suggestions coming from both adults and children!
Thinking about fundraising
Fundraising Ideas? Ideas For Fundraising Karting races Cross Country sponsored run TeddyBear Picnic & BBQ Grants Raffle (2) Car boot sale (3) organised Firework Display Open bar in Pavillion - once every fornight for a "social Activity" Summer fete Involve Football club with Village event Village Fete in the Play Area/ Woodland Tombola Race Night Sponsored Walk/ Run Music Concert & festivals Car Wash Cake Sale Christmas Fair Village Lottery Summer fete Involve Football club with Village event Village Fete in the Play Area/ Woodland
Please complete our Survey- Concentration required!
Name Suggestions Name Ufford Rec Ufford Village Playground Ufford Play Park Ufford Play and Exercise area Ufford Playground (2 times) The Play Park Name WUFFA Ufford Playarea Ginger Rabbits Ufford Nature Playground Doesnt need a special name Avenue Adventure Playpark Above are suggestions on what the new area should be called
Where do you go now? (since closure of play areas) Out of 23 competed questionnaires - 19 went to other play parks - 1 did not go anywhere - 3 did not answer question Demonstrates a strong need to have an Ufford Play Park
Where do you go now? (since closure of play areas)
How much should the development of the recreational area cost? Based on examples of cost shown- how much should the development of the area cost - 53% thought Less than 75,000-29% thought less than 50,000 17out of 23 respondents answered question (74%) Council looking at 50,000-75,000 band
Equipment Design On viewing 4 different types of design we asked which was their favourite and why? Comments Simplicity of design wider range of uses Grand childrens choice Adventurous lots to do Colourful and Inviting More choice of activities Large with more to do Multi Purpose Most interactive & likely to be used less plastic, more adventure options for young children Colourful & Natural(best of both worlds) but made of wood- easier climbing for younger ones teh chance to use their own imagination when playing More adventurous and challemging looks fun and interesting looks fun and interesting Natural materials fit in better Big and colourful attractive and suits most age groups
Do you THINK the play equipment SHOULD to be: There are a wide range of options for colour and look - 33% liked colourful play areas - Remaining 67% liked more natural or less obvious colours 19 out of 23 respondents answered question (83%) A compromise could be Metal for durability but with wood look and colourful tops to poles
What age groups should the playground be suitable for? Overwhelmingly Respondents believed that ages upto 15 should be catered for in play area 21 out of 23 respondents felt that all 3 age groups 0-15 should be catered for (91%) 7% felt adults should also be catered for All 23 respondents completed this question
What is your age group? There was a balanced response across age groups 41% above 60 mainly taking grandchildren to area 25% 30-50 and are likely to be parents 9% respondents were under 15 many children helped their parents complete the survey 22 respondents out of 23 completed this question (96%)
Attendees of all Ages
Survey Additional Questions Do you live in Ufford? Should Youth Shelter be made of...? 20 10 0 No 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 Yes 0 Wood Metal Neither Should the equipment be...? Would you use fitness equipment? 10 8 6 4 2 0 12 11.5 11 10.5 10 9.5 9 No Yes
Final Question as people left Do you STRONGLY feel Ufford Needs a recreational/ play area? Definite YES! 47Respondents
How long will it take?
Fund Raising Starts now! See progress with out thermometer It will be located outside the pavilion With regular updates in the Punch
Appendix
Refreshments anyone?
Haven t we been busy!
Other Comments Many comments focussed around access The need for a playground following the removal of previous on Disappointment in previous area closure Comments from online petition to closure
Model examples MonsterPlay
Potential Supplier Support
Supplier Vision: Proludic
Supplier Vision: Kompan