Bowel cancer charity funds park revamp to encourage people to exercise
Use of the area is free as it aims to enhance public fitness facilities, a charity spokesperson added.Steven Melbourne, inclusion officer for recreational services, said: "This is a perfect opportunity for the whole family to come and use the equipment."
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