Yesterday a tenants and residents association in my ward, KAMRA, had a big gala launch of their new children’s play area. Most of the work raising the money and preparing for the park was done before I was a councillor for Leen Valley so the credit goes to the TRA themselves, community development worker Susan Ward Rice, Simon Hunter from the Parks Department and my colleague Cllr Gary Long.

The gala launch yesterday was great fun for kids and grownups alike and was really lucky with the weather.

Cutting ribbons is harder than you think!

The clown kept adults and youngsters alike entertained

Inviting the fire brigade was my idea – the youngsters got to go on the fire engine and have an informal talk about smoke alarms with the fire fighters, who then got into a Kids v Firemen footy match.

No-one wanted the last piece of cake!

I got some lovely photos of youngsters in facepaint, and if any parent wants a copy, do please let me know.

I think Brenda had a go on everything! She also supplied the workers with much needed hot cups of tea, for which much thanks!

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