Newcastle Emlyn and Adpar / Castell Newydd Emlyn ac Adpar

In under two weeks’ time, Newcastle Emlyn’s King George V Playing Fields will take delivery of the first phase of its much-anticipated new playground equipment, courtesy of the £10,000 Goodyear prize money scooped by the Association committee earlier this year.

The new equipment, which the committee emphasises is just one part of what will be a much more extensive installation, as funds allow, is due to be installed by Playworld Systems before the end of September.

New equipment

With the new installation imminent, the committee is appealing to local residents to keep dogs off the Playing Fields, in accordance with the Playing Fields’ constitution. “Since the old, condemned equipment was removed, some owners have been letting their dogs foul on the Playing Fields, creating an unsafe environment for children,” said Cllr Fiona White, who also holds a pivotal role on the committee as the park manager. “Not only do we need to ensure the grounds are clean before the new equipment can be opened to the public, the town’s junior football team begins practice on the Fields this week, and it’s appalling to see that people have let their dogs use this valuable public facility as a toilet, despite the risk of disease and the signs that state very clearly that dogs are not allowed on the field.”

The problem has also caused much distress to the town’s gardener/handyman, Wyn Davies, who looks after the playing field and cuts the grass, and who painstakingly restored the field following the damage caused by the circus during the wet weather this summer.

* The King George V Playing Fields committee, which continues to work tirelessly to raise ongoing funds for the new equipment, and has just submitted a new round of grant applications, is currently planning the annual November 5th Fireworks Night, to be held as usual in the grounds of the town’s castle, with hot food served from 6.30pm.

* The broader plans for the playground equipment, phase 2 of which will include a fenced-off toddler area, will incorporate feedback provided to the committee at the ideas tent at May’s Fun Day. This includes a new zip-wire, basketball hoop and a new tyre-swing installation (pictured below). A notice board will be erected showing progress, and offering residents regular updates.

Phase 2 of makeover 2009 - dependent on additional funding

Anyone interested in joining the committee is encouraged to contact the committee as follows:

Fiona White, Park Manager, KGV Playing Fields Association Committee: 07970 090343 Email: fionawhite1470@btinternet.com

Sue Tabbitt, Press Officer & Grants Application Manager, KGV Playing Fields Association Committee: Mobile: 07890 661459 Email: sue.tabbitt@gmail.com