HIGH5’s all round at play park opening ceremony

The Mayor of Christchurch, Cllr David Flagg cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new HIGH5 play park at Highcliffe Recreation Ground.

The new area contains an aerial cableway, an overhead rotator, a climbing zone, a trim trail, a ball court and a shelter.

The work cost £57,000, which was made up from some generous contributions from the Governments Playbuilder Scheme, Youth Opportunities Fund, and Dorset County Council’s Youth Service, with further funding coming from Christchurch Youth Council.

After cutting the ribbon, the Mayor commented, “HIGH5 is the product of strong partnership working within the community and there are many people to thank including Highcliffe Residents Association (CIC), staff and pupils at St. Marks Primary School and Highcliffe School and one pupil in particular, Holly Charlwood, for her passion and dedication.”

He also thanked other contributors to the project including Dorset Youth Service, Dorset County Council, Play England, Dorset Police, Bournemouth Football Club, The Landscape Practice and Sutcliffe Play South West.

The opening ceremony formed part of a fun day to give children the chance to try out the new equipment and take part in a basketball competition on the new basketball court.