Two grants totalling £9,038, awarded in 2022 and 2023
The Playclose is an attractive area of about an acre in the centre of Blewbury village, with a chalk stream running along two sides and two footpaths crossing it. There is no vehicular access - the area is approached by four footpaths to the north, east, south and west. Used by the whole community, The Playclose is an important right of way connecting all sides of the village, is accessible 24 hours a day by footpaths. Being central to the village, an estimated 100 people pass through the Playclose daily as it connects the church, the school, the village hall, the pubs and many other aspects of village life.
Two grants from TOE have funded important enhancements - the boundary hedge has been laid and existing narrow footpaths have been sensitively widened to 1m to increase accessibility especially for wheelchairs and pushchairs, ensuring this special part of the village is in the best condition to provide access and enjoyment now and for generations to come.
