ISSUE 14 - April 2013
Coalville Community C ommuniity
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HOP ON BOARD THE MRC BIG BLUE PLAYBUS! If you fancy doing something a little different with your toddlers have you ever considered hopping on board the MRC Big Blue Playbus? A converted double decker bus can be found at various locations during the week in term time. The lower deck provides a child friendly play environment whilst adults can access training on the upper deck. Children under five and adults can play on the bus free of charge, refreshments are available on board as well as access to other services including confidential employment advice and information on the other services MRC Community Action at The Marlene Reid Centre offer. Jo Stephenson, Playbus Development Worker said “We have lots of fun on our Playbus – children, parents, grandparents and childminders come along and let the children play while enjoying a cuppa” Jo added “The bus can be found at several local places including Coalville (Snibston Discovery Centre coach car park), Ashby (Abbey Drive, Westfields) and Raventsone (The Plough car park) as well as Moira and Measham. Everyone is welcome to join us” Jess Baugh regularly visits the bus in Ravenstone with her 9 month old daughter Holly, she said “We love coming on the bus, Jo and Jane always make you so welcome” Jess added “It’s always very informal and we get to have a chat with friends while the children play”. Another regular is Nat Muskin who uses the Playbus with her 18 month old daughter Phoebe. Nat said “The playbus is just so different, it’s not like the other Mother and toddler groups I’ve been to before, everyone’s so friendly and it’s a great opportunity to meet other local Mums” Nat added “I found out about the Playbus when I visited Little Dragon’s Den and I am so glad I did, we have a great time on here and there’s always plenty to keep Phoebe occupied”. To find out more about the Playbus or see where you can find it either visit www.mrc.uk.net to see the timetable or call 01530 510515 to get more information. If you would like a copy of the timetable emailing to you email jstepehenson@mrc.uk.net or jebinger@mrc.uk.net
Greenhill to get BMX track and new Skate Park. Recent proposals to install a new BMX and Skateboard Park on land off Cropston Drive Coalville are to receive further funding. Coalville Special Expenses Working Party at NWLDC recommended the improvements last year. The project will be funded by using money from a housing developer and now a successful bid by Officers at NWLDC has secured a further£10,000. Cllr Nick Clarke, Chair of the Working Party and Greenhill Councillor said; “The BMX track and Skate Park will be an excellent addition to the existing play facilities in the area. Now the extra funding is available the new Skate facility will be much improved from the original proposals. ” Greenhill Councillor Ron Adams stated; “Many young people have been asking for this type of play area, and it’s excellent news that it will now be built. I would like to thank all concerned, particularly Officers at the Council for their efforts.”
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