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BBC News
22-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Helpers transform Swindon boy's garden in 48 hours
A boy with cerebral palsy can finally enjoy his own garden after organisations pulled together to transform the site within 48 Oscar lives in Swindon and his family said a slope in the garden made it unsuitable for a wheelchair which would roll down. "Poor Oscar has only been up on the deck the last three or four years," his dad Scott said. Charity WellChild and employees from financial advisers Openwork pulled together to create a new flat area that includes play equipment for Oscar. Matt James, chief executive of the charity, said they are looking at doing 30 similar projects across the country this year."We take for granted what it's like to have an outside space but to be able to bring the family together outside has real benefits," he said. "We really hope this is going to be a new space they can enjoy for years to come." Oscar's mum Helen said to see the number of people working on the project had been "overwhelming"."It's just amazing, they've worked so hard," she said, adding Oscar will benefit from the revamped garden. "At the moment, he's still getting used to new surroundings, because he likes things that are very familiar but I think the more we come out here he's going to love it," she said. "He absolutely adores the swings so at least we can get him onto that relatively easily now." Openwork said it had a different team for each of the two Davis from the company said it was exciting for people to come away from their usual jobs to help out."Being able to go outdoors, to interact with the world around you, to feel the rain, feel the sun, it will really add to that child's life," he added.
BBC News
11-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Dam Road park in Barton-upon-Humber reopens after £120k revamp
A park in Barton-upon-Humber has reopened following a £120,000 revamp, North Lincolnshire Council improvements to the park on Dam Road include new play equipment, seating, paths, bins, CCTV and new project was organised by The Friends of Barton Parks with funding from a range of Paul Vickers, chairman of the group, said "This isn't just a facelift, it is an investment in health, wellbeing and our local environment." He added: "The Friends of Barton Parks, along with local supporters, have created a fantastic space for people of all ages to enjoy."Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
