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St Paul’s Adventure Playground to be closed for at least one month
“Organisational and structural issues” have been blamed for the sudden closure of a popular adventure playground.
A brief statement on the social media accounts of St Paul’s Adventure Playground posted soon after 3pm on Thursday informed users that as of Thursday the space will be closed for at least one month.
It comes just three years after the community rallied to support the playground after it was targeted by arsonists.
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The statement said: “We are deeply sorry to announce that due to organisational and structural issues, St Pauls Adventure Playground will be closed for at least a month starting from now.
“At the end of this period more information will be communicated.
“We also apologise for the late notice. Any queries or concerns, please feel free to contact the office on office@stpaulsventures.org.uk
“Thank you for your understanding – from the Ventures team.”
St Paul’s Adventure Playground is a colourful sight from the M32 – photo: St Paul’s Adventure Playground
In March, APE Project, who run the adventure playground, were advertising for the job of full-time executive director with a salary of between £35,000 and £40,000.
The advert said they were “looking for an experienced, highly skilled and dynamic Executive Director to guide the organisation through a period of growth and exciting change whilst also ensuring we remain sustainable and resilient in the face of today’s changing challenges”.
“The key role of A.P.E. Project CIC is delivering young people-centred play opportunities at St Pauls Adventure Playground in Bristol, one of the UK’s largest adventure playgrounds and an important and respected space for the multi-cultural local community.
“It will also involve managing and developing the various play services the organisation offers as well as a handful of other enterprises, including a bike shop, which complement and support the primary purpose of A.P.E. Project CIC.”
Main photo: Barbara Evripidou / 111 Places For Kids in Bristol That You Shouldn’t Miss
Read next:
- Arsonists target popular adventure playground
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