Community holds family fun day in support of decaying Lanarkshire play park

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A downpour failed to dampen the spirits of the East Kilbride community which turned out in force to support Friends of Dunedin Park’s first family fun day.A whole host of attractions drew the crowds to the event at Dunedin pitches on Sunday which had a real community feel.Kids went on a bear hunt through the fairy wood, soaked a grown up in a game of Splat and even jumped aboard a fire engine with visits from local firefighters and police.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 fun day raised £1300 which will go towards giving the rundown recreation area a much-needed makeover.The group needs £6000 to upgrade the decaying 50-year-old play park and install play equipment for kids with disabilities along with an outdoor gym.Vice-chair Ann McCulloch said: “On the day we raised over £1300 which is brilliant.“The tombola was a great success and the children loved the bear hunt through the fairy wood.”Chairwoman Carolann Barlas added: “We would like to thank everyone for coming to our fun day at the park.

It was a great success despite the weather.“A big thank you to all the volunteers and committee members who pulled together getting everything set up and working on stalls.“Also a big thank you to the fire brigade and police for coming down, the kids loved it.