The works were undertaken last winter and the site now provides a bmx track, new play equipment for older children, new paths and additional tree planting.  

The scheme has been funded by Ashfield District Council and grant funding of £50,000 from Community Spaces.

The play area was officially opened by the Council's Chairman, Councillor Mrs May Barsby on Tuesday 5th July at 4pm.

A programme of FREE events are also planned over the summer on the recreation ground, these have been been funded via the Community Spaces fund:

• Tuesday 26th July, 1-4pm –Extreme Sports theme, with BMX-ing, Body Zorbs, Laser Quest and Sumo suits.
• Tuesday 2nd August 1-4pm – Circus theme, with juggling, tightrope walking, Sumo suits etc. This event is supported by Surestart.
• Tuesday 9th August 1-4pm - Environment theme; weaving and other crafts, bird box and bird feeder making, balance circus activities; unicycles and much more.
• Tuesday 16th August 1-4pm - Nuncargate Olympics- a chance to try out different sports with local clubs, football competitions, climbing wall, tug of war, Sumo suits etc.
• Wednesday 31st August 1-4pm – Multicultural theme; drumming, a chance to try d.j-ing, storytelling teepee and lots more to be confirmed.