Community fun day aims to raise cash to upgrade rundown Lanarkshire play park

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Friends of Dunedin Park is hosting its first ever family fun day to help raise much-needed funds for the community group.There is lots in store for the little ones, and even the adults, with a bear hunt, races, parachute games, soak a grown up, family fitness sessions and more.The fun day is on Sunday, July 31 from 12noon to 3pm at Dunedin Pitches in Westwood.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The community group formed in 2019 but their grand plans for sprucing up the area were put on hold when the Covid pandemic hit.Now, in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council (SLC), Friends of Dunedin are determined to get their exciting plans for giving the rundown recreation area a much-needed makeover back on track.It is hoped the fundraising event will contribute towards raising £6000 to upgrade the decaying 50-year-old play park and install play equipment for kids with disabilities along with an outdoor gym.Other plans include more seating for elderly residents in the nearby care home to enjoy the park and to improve the paths.On their JustGiving page the Friends wrote: “Dunedin Park in East Kilbride is over 50 years old and has received little funding or attention from local authorities over the years.“If we can raise funds the local authority will match the funds raised and possibly more to support