A VILLAGE near Wallingford is finally celebrating the opening of a new playground.

Crowmarsh Gifford's new 'enlarged and updated' facility also includes an outdoor gym which will support the local stroke club.

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Billed as a 'community hub' as well as a play area, it is hoped that the new venue will also serve as an area for social gatherings on the recreation ground.

Accessible play equipment, a roundabout, slides and swings and more is available.

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District Council Chairman Councillor Lorraine Hillier officially reopened the playground – which was first built 20 years ago – on Sunday, April 7.

Parish Councillors Andrew Johnson, David Rowley, and their team of volunteers helped plan the re-invigorated facility.

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The council hopes that the area 'will ultimately lead to a healthier and happier Crowmarsh'.

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It added that the area is "an amazing facility that will benefit all in the community today and in the future as it fosters good health and community cohesion."