Today i went with a friend of mine to the old Penhill Paddling Pool site.
I am so glad we did go to have a look as it brought back many a memory for both of us.
We walked through the entrance to the flower park and immediately I the memory of playing pitch and putt in that area came flooding back.
We also looked through the gate that entered onto the bowling green, which still looks the same with its well kept pitch.
As we walked along we spotted where the toilet block was, which is still standing. As we entered through the entrance as to was would have been the pool area, we both looked at each other and pointed to where the cafe, paddling pool, shelter and park used to be.
The big Willow tree still stands as it did when my mother used to take me to the Paddling Pool. I always remember it as we always used to try and get there early to sit under the Willow tree for shade.
It was easy to visualise where everything once was. However, I think the new Splash Park and adventure playground will be a fantastic attraction for the people of Penhill and surrounding areas.
I did take some photos and there is a lot of work that needs to be done. There was quite a bit of graffiti on some of the walled areas which will need to be sorted. On a whole though, the area wasn't too bad at all. I also took a few photos of the new play area on Sevenfields.
I look forward to the day when the Splash Park opens.
Penhill Pen
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
7 comments:
Hi Pen
Very Good, well Labour closed the paddling pool down, they also closed 40 odd other play areas, The policy of the Labour Council was to switch things off or close them down instead of maintaining them; if they had satyed in power any longer the whole town would have been mothballed.
There is a couple of women doing something about inclusive play equipment you want to get them involved with you.
Swindon Voter......
Greetings! Very useful advice in this particular post!
It is the little changes which will make the greatest changes.
Many thanks for sharing!
Also visit my weblog Chaussure De Foot
Hello, i think that i saw you visited my website thus i came to “return the favor”.
I'm attempting to find things to enhance my site!I suppose its ok to use a few of your ideas!!
Look into my homepage; Wholesale Jerseys
That is a good tip particularly to those new to
the blogosphere. Short but very precise information… Thank you
for sharing this one. A must read article!
Also visit my page: Click Here
If some one wishes to be updated with most up-to-date technologies afterward he must be visit this website and be up to date every day.
Feel free to surf to my web blog ... Nike Free Sko **
each time i used to read smaller content which as well clear their motive, and
that is also happening with this paragraph which I
am reading now.
Here is my webpage; continue
I am truly thankful to the holder of this web site who has shared this fantastic
paragraph at at this place.
My page :: sac a Main guess
Post a Comment