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Let's build a playground together in Newcastle upon Tyne

A community-led a playground at the Acacia community hall that will serve 99 neighbors.

🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom1,057 views
Charles M. Ayala
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Newcastle upon Tyne
For three years the neighborhood has asked for a playground. This year a group of 15 volunteers, including a retired civil engineer, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Acacia community hall, but no funding. We have received donated timber, and the remaining cost is $1,150. It will serve about 99 people, including school children and their families. We'll hold a build day in August and everyone is invited. We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos. Funds are spent only on materials, permits and safety equipment; all labor is volunteered. Where the $1,150 goes: • Permits and inspections: $290 • Tools hire and delivery: $530 • Safety equipment and signage: $330 I hope life is good to you. - Charles

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    “God bless. Thought of Charles all day after reading this. - Quezon City”

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    “Wish I could do more. Shared with friends too. - Durban”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇭 · $10

    “Hope the August deadline works out. - Tarkwa”

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    “Hang in there. Hope the August deadline works out. - Incheon”

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  • Wishing you the best, Charles. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Love from Ciudad de México

    • sending strength, Charles. More neighborhoods should do this. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

        • Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Xalapa so I could bring a meal

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