An East Yorkshire house-building firm has stepped in to help Little Weighton Primary School restore and weatherproof its damaged playground.
As a result, they have now doubled the size of the area the children have to play in.
Swapping building homes for playgrounds, the team at family-run Risby Homes was more than happy to assist the school when it heard the full playground area was unusable due to safety concerns.
Providing expertise, machinery, and labour without charge, the Risby Homes team renovated the play area, making repairs to the play equipment and clearing the area to create twice as much space for the children to play.
The area was made completely weatherproof and safe for the children to play out in every season.
Elliot, age 5, described the sandpit as the best ever. While Connie who is also aged 5 said she liked taking her shoes off and running around on the grass.
Helen Waterhouse from Little Weighton Primary School said:
“Many, many thanks to the team at Risby Homes, we can’t tell you enough how much we appreciate the work that’s been done and what a difference it’s made to the children. They’re so excited to have their playground back.”
Amy Barrett at Risby Homes, said:
“We understand the importance of community and are proud to not only create new communities where families can thrive and grow but as a local employer, we’re keen to support our communities in other ways.”
“We’re really pleased to have been able to help Little Weighton Primary School and make their playground a safe and enjoyable space for the children to play and grow. It’s wonderful to hear the feedback from the children.”
The final phase of Risby Homes’ Beverley development, Shepherd’s Rest, will be released in spring 2022.
To register your interest and be kept updated about when homes become available, email trina@risbyhomes.co.uk