{"id":91812,"date":"2025-02-04T15:08:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T15:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=91812"},"modified":"2025-02-04T15:08:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T15:08:50","slug":"help-us-raise-funds-for-more-accessible-play-equipment-in-heath-park-says-community-campaigner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/02\/04\/help-us-raise-funds-for-more-accessible-play-equipment-in-heath-park-says-community-campaigner\/","title":{"rendered":"Help us raise funds for more accessible play equipment in Heath Park, says community campaigner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The aim is to create an inclusive space where all children, including those with disabilities, can play safely together<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A MUM is leading a team of volunteers in asking for your support to raise funds for new accessible play equipment in Heath Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Just Giving campaign was launched by Emma Gammon, 45, a committee member of the Heath Residents Association, who also acts as a parent governor at Birchgrove Primary School and organises monthly play sessions for young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlay areas are a vital part of any childhood, and myself and the other committee members feel strongly that all our children should be able to play together in a safe, accessible and inclusive playground,\u201d Ms Gammon said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow can the playground closest to Wales\u2019s largest hospital not offer this? Children who live locally, and those at the hospital are not able to enjoy all of the playground due to illnesses and disabilities. I think we can \u2013 and should, do better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cImagine if we had an accessible roundabout to play on? Or perhaps a zip line for older children? This would encourage our children to play, be more physically active and help boost their self-esteem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only support available for park improvements is through S106 funding, a financial contribution paid for by developers to reduce the impact of new developments on the local area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With no development plans in place for the Heath area, Emma\u2019s campaign is necessary to help raise additional funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just a stone’s throw away from the play park is the Celebration of Life Garden – developed in 2022 by the Dreams & Wishes charity, it provides a calm and peaceful space where children undergoing treatment can spend time with their families.<\/p>\n\n\n

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