Marlborough Playground

BOST and local parents are currently working on a proposal to improve the Marlborough on Union Street with soft surfacing, a garden area, and additional facilities for sports and play. There is more information if you click here.

We are working on a funding bid to achieve this, and held a consultation event on site on Friday, 23rd September, 3.30-6 pm. There was badminton, hula hoops, relay races and enjoy live music, a workshop by the Herb Garret, Jones the Bones and much more at the event.

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Posted on | September 21, 2011



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