Woldingham Playground Improvements

Help us raise funds for the Craigmyle Glebe (Charity No. 305147) to go towards improving the village playground. Wouldn't it be fantastic to have an updated playground in our village, with improved access paths and new equipment? An area in which our local youngsters can let off steam together, somewhere they feel comfortable and surrounded by a close-knit community? Parents, grandparents and carers too would benefit from the support and friendship such a place would generate.

National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund

We are delighted to announce that we have received National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund to purchase and install a climbing frame for the playground. The climbing frame is now in place and being explored and enjoyed by children visiting the playground.

Update of total funds raised

Our fundraising total has now reached £25,857, which is looking really good. Last winter we installed our first piece of equipment, the toddler adventure trail. This year we have added a roundabout, pod swing, new seesaw, new bench and climbing frame. Do keep an eye on the playground in the coming months as there are still more improvements to take place.

Funding from Woldingham Parish Council

We are delighted to announce that Woldingham Parish Council have offered us £4,000 to fund a new roundabout. The roundabout was installed at the beginning of May this year and has already become very popular with the children. Many thanks to the Parish Council for this generous contribution.

Great North Run

Jay Aston and Dave Colquhoun successfully completed the Great North Run last September. They have raised £630 plus Gift Aid. Congratulations and thank you Jay and Dave!!

NEWS - Village Picnic & Woldingham Association 111th Anniversary - Thank you!

Through the sale of cakes and raffle tickets we raised a total of £248 at the Village Picnic, which is fantastic. A very big thank you to everyone who helped and supported us. We are particularly grateful for all of the lovely cakes which many people contributed and for the donation of raffle prizes. This is a wonderful show of local support and we look forward to beginning the process of installing new play equipment in the playground this autumn.

NEWS - Millennium Fund Donation

The Millennium fund was formed in 2002 and although it was used on a number of occasions in the early years of its existence, over the last few years there has been little interest in utilising the fund for its intended purpose, priming village projects. During the last six months the future of the fund has been the subject of some deliberation both within the Woldingham Association and also by reference to those who were originally involved in the creation of the fund. The outcome of this process is that The Woldingham Association has taken the decision to wind-up and distribute the fund. Against this background they have decided to split the fund, currently standing at £4400, three ways between the two Village Halls and the Glebe playground refurbishment. Of the many suggestions tabled it was felt these would benefit the largest proportion of residents.

Ebay for Charities

In the first few weeks we have raised £360 through eBay for Charities. You can help us raise funds this way by donating your unwanted items. We can accept most types of items in good condition. If you have your own eBay account you can choose to offer from 10% to 100% of the sale price to our cause.

To offer items for collection or for help on how to buy and sell on eBay please contact us: playground@woldingham.com or call Julie Cornish (01883 652844) or Denise Todd (01883 652022)

Most of the items for sale on our 'eBay for Charities' page are from local sellers. So if you see something you like, make a successful bid and you can save on postage costs by collecting in person.
> Visit our eBay for Charities web page

> Find out more about The Glebe

Julie Cornish 01883 652844
Denise Todd 01883 652022
playground@woldingham.com

Help us buy a new slide by giving a donation. You can donate using PayPal through our eBay for Charities web page. Just click on the 'Donate Now' tab.
> eBay for Charities

Alternatively view and print the Glebe donation and Gift Aid form.
> Glebe Donation & Gift Aid Form

Donate your unwanted items to sell on eBay or visit our eBay web page to see what is currently for sale. Please contact us if we can help you or if you can help us!
> eBay for Charities

If you would like to organise your own fundraising activity in aid of the playground please view and print our information sheet.
> Get Involved Information Sheet

Local Organisations: £2,684
Community Donations: £5,767
Grants: £15,033
eBay for Charities: £1,187
Just Giving: £660
Gift Aid: £525