* UPDATE * Play equipment at King George V Playing Field, Hunton

We are sorry for the extended closure of the play equipment facility at the Field, whilst repairs are undertaken.

We know that some of you are disappointed with the length of time this is taking and we share your frustration.

At a routine inspection earlier this year, some corrosion was found in the metalwork that forms part of one of the multiplay platforms. It was decided that the whole platform should be replaced and a new component has now been manufactured and awaits installation.

Unfortunately, when the old platform was removed, decay was also found in one or more of the supporting timber posts and we are now trying to get these replaced. Because of the likely cost, we need to get several quotes from specialist suppliers and this is taking longer than expected.

We are doing our very best to get this work done, but the likelihood is that the play equipment area will remain closed for some time.

The Playing Field Committee is made up of volunteers who do this work in their spare time, and funding needs to be secured, so this makes it difficult to fast track repairs.

Once again, we apologise for the extended closure and ask you to bear with us whilst this important work is carried out. I am sure everybody understands that the safety of users is paramount.

Colin Slattery

Chairman, King George V Playing Field Committee