Fancy an outing this weekend?

Fancy an outing this weekend?

Normally it would be the Maypole on Iron Acton VIllage Green, but why not think about Woodchester Mansion this year?

For further information go to https://www.facebook.com/WoodchesterMansion/

Like many other not for profit organisations running historic sites, they are finding ways to get virtual visitors - with on line activities and in many cases virtual tours. So you can visit all sorts of interesting places across the world from the comfort of your sitting room!

Think of a place, google for it and you will probably find a virtual experience!

Picnic, Play and Plan for Woodchester Play Area - Sat 15 July, 12pm to 3pm

Dodington Parish Council are inviting local residents to a Community Picnic at Woodchester Play Area to help them plan improvements. At the moment the Parish Council only runs the infants play area, but they are negotiating to take over the larger play equipment and the open space from South Gloucestershire Council.

"We would like local people's ideas on how to make the play area better" said Cllr Paul Hulbert "So we're running a 'Picnic, Play and Plan' session for residents - and their children! - to come along and meet us"

"We would like to hear from people of all ages. We're particularly interested in what of the existing play equipment people think works well, and what doesn't. Maybe people have seen equipment somewhere else that would be good at Woodchester"

"We're also keen to get community views on priorities for where money needs to be spent. For example, should we prioritise modernising the oldest equipment, or perhaps putting a fence round the whole play area to keep dogs out? Or do the teenager facilities like the basketball net and the goal need improving?"

"Light refreshments will be provided – please bring your own picnic. We’ll even have a barbecue going so that you can cook your own food. Councillors will also be happy to discuss any other local issues people have on their minds"

For more information, please phone 01454 866546 or email dodingtonpc@southglos.gov.uk

This will be one of the Picnic and Play events coordinated by Abbotswood Action Group.

All fun and games at Woodchester Park

Work is about to start on a major rebuild of Woodchester Play Area, which after twenty years or so has been looking a bit tired.

After consulting with local residents and particularly with local children, Dodington Parish Council and South Glos are going to instal some very exciting new features, like this "Supernova" rotating ring.

But there will be some old favourites too - this joint project will also keep and renovate the most popular existing pieces of equipment.