Residents come together to mark one year anniversary of Sophie's Play Space

By The Newsroom
Published 14th Mar 2018, 13:52 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 00:15 BST
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A community came together to celebrate the first anniversary of a popular children's playground,

Sophie’s Play Space at Combe Valley is names in memory of local girl Sophie Spear, who sadly passed away aged five months old.

Members of (BHARA) Bexleigh, Hythe, Abbey Residents Association, who campaigned for the project, celebrated on Sunday February 25 by tying yellow ribbons on the fence surrounding the play space. Yellow is the chosen colour associated with the (BHARA).

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The Play Space was first opened on the 25th February 2017 and was attended by over 150 people. It was built in Partnership with Hastings Borough Council and the Resident’s Association.

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Secretary of the Association Dee Spears said: “Sophie’s Playspace opened after four and a half years of tireless fund-raising and what seemed insurmountable setbacks.

“The facility has proved extremely popular and has been much used since its opening and being completely fenced, provides a reassuringly safe play area for its users.

“Favourable comments are received all the time from grateful parents/carers who bring their children to play from other areas of the town and beyond.