Our Progress
Jan 2006
Run down and vandalised play equipment and safety surfaces, a very uninspiring, threatening and dangerous place to be, not only for children but also an environmental disaster.
This gives a clear indication as to why the group was formed to completely regenerate the park including children’s play equipment, eco system and green space.
31st October 2006
Our first money raising event was our Halloween party and disco at Charnock Hall School with Barney Baloney the children’s entertainer who gave his services free of charge to help with our fund raising activities, which enhanced our funds by £366.00 on the night.
17th Feb 2007
Tombola and fundraising day at Crystal Peaks,
this event raised £323.80 for the play equipment fund.
14th April 2007
Co founders of Friends of Charnock Recreation Grounds, Tracey Wilson and Lynne Wilcock hold a meeting with councillors Brian Lodge and Denise Fox to discuss aspects of fund raising for play equipment and safety surfaces in the park.
17th April 2007
Participants in our fundraising fashion show and sale at Gleadless Methodist Church Hall, this raised £405.00!
9th June 2007
Our new notice board at the entrance to the recreation grounds, kindly provided by Sheffield City Council to allow us to advertise all our events and progress
12th March 2007
Preparation and installation of our first set of new swings
October 2007
Charnock Hall School children and toddlers from the Sunflower Childrens Centre, along with Sheffield City Council park rangers plant 1000 Daffodils at the entrance to the grounds