£37k Sovereign Housing investment transforms Preston Close play space

A play space at Preston Close in Ryde has been given a new lease of life after it was redesigned for local residents.

The park on Preston Close has been improved thanks to £37k of funding from Sovereign Housing Association.

Residents drove the change
The project was driven by a local residents, with the whole community coming together to decide which play equipment they would like. With residents driving the change, the park now benefits from a brand new swing, two goal frames, a roundabout, springer and climbing frame plus a slide.

Cartwright: we very much appreciate it
Resident Vicky Cartwright said,

“A massive thank you to Sovereign for making this happen and getting it all done for us, we very much appreciate it.”

Eaglen: A joy to see so many children enjoying the new area
Toby Eaglen, Sovereign’s Community Investment Lead said,

“It was a pleasure to work alongside the community to reinstate brand new park equipment at Preston Close, and a joy to see so many children enjoying the new area.”


News shared by Frances on behalf of Sovereign Housing Association. Ed