New £45,000 multi-sport set-up is already going down a storm in Kibworth

The impressive sport and recreation facilities have been thrown open to the public
Local lad Ben Jeynes shoots a hoop at the MUGA.Local lad Ben Jeynes shoots a hoop at the MUGA.
Local lad Ben Jeynes shoots a hoop at the MUGA.

A new £45,000 multi-sport set-up is already going down a storm with thrilled villagers in Kibworth.

The impressive sport and recreation facilities have been thrown open to the public in Kibworth Beauchamp.

Kibworth Beauchamp Parish Council has opened its Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at Warwick Park on the site of the former skate park.

Cllr Simon Whelband handing over the plaque to parish clerk Maria Smith, Nada Hankin from Harborough council, parish councillor Pat Copson, and Alison McDaid from Harborough council.Cllr Simon Whelband handing over the plaque to parish clerk Maria Smith, Nada Hankin from Harborough council, parish councillor Pat Copson, and Alison McDaid from Harborough council.
Cllr Simon Whelband handing over the plaque to parish clerk Maria Smith, Nada Hankin from Harborough council, parish councillor Pat Copson, and Alison McDaid from Harborough council.

The new facility features football goals and basketball / netball nets - and can be used for a variety of sports.

The existing children’s play area in Warwick Park has also been improved as new galvanised bowtop railings have replaced the old wooden ones.

New bins, benches and picnic tables have also been set up.

Both projects have been funded by over £45,000 of section 106 funding provided by developers to boost community facilities and open spaces where new housing has been built.

New benches at the Warwick Park play area.New benches at the Warwick Park play area.
New benches at the Warwick Park play area.

Maria Smith, clerk to Kibworth Beauchamp Parish Council, helped co-ordinate the scheme with the Joint Recreation Board.

“There has been a lot of hard work behind the scenes but I am delighted with how both projects have turned out.

“It is fantastic to see both adults and children enjoying these new facilities,” said Maria.

“It has already provided the community with more recreational opportunities.

“I have received many positive comments, particularly regarding the MUGA which really is a great asset to the village.”

Cllr Simon Whelband, Harborough council’s cabinet lead for Wellbeing, Communities & Housing, said: “It’s great to see people already enjoying these fantastic facilities.

“I am delighted that the council has been able to allocate funding to these two projects.”

He added: “I’d like to congratulate everyone involved for bringing these enhancements to the village which will encourage people to be more active and enjoy the outdoors.”

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