Official Opening of New Play Equipment 19 April 2024
Friday 19th April 2024
New Park on Village Green Opened Today, Featuring Charity-Run Tuck Shop
Anticipation mounted this week as the Over community prepared for the grand opening of its newest treasure: the Village Green Park. Nestled in the heart of Over, this vibrant green space promises to be a hub of activity and joy for residents of all ages. This project has been a joint initiative between the Over Parish Council and local working group ‘Over Parks Regeneration Group’.
What: The official opening of the Village Green Park
When: Friday 19th April, 2pm
Where: The Village Green, Over, Cambridgeshire
Attendees were welcomed with open arms to explore the state-of-the-art play equipment. The park openings pièce de résistance, was the inclusion of a charming pop-up tuck shop within the Pavilion, operated by the esteemed Friends of Over Primary School (FOPS) charity. Registered UK charity (Registration 1063686)
Established with the primary school community’s well-being at its core, FOPS delighted park-goers with a selection of home-made delectable treats and refreshments. Every purchase made at the tuck shop not only tantalized taste buds but also contributed to supporting Over Primary School’s educational endeavours.
A huge thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make this day possible and to Local resident ‘Disco Dave’ who provided fun pop music and announcements.
A large crowd joined us in celebrating the inauguration of the Village Green Park, where families and friends can come together to create lasting memories in a space brimming with warmth and community spirit.
Group Photo attached:
From left to right (Councillor Michael Grange and Councillor Geoff Twiss from the Over Parish Council, Charlotte Grange and Hayley Bowles from the ‘Over Parks Regeneration Group’)
For additional photos and media inquiries, please contact:
Hayley Bowles
Co-Chair
07761607399
