Replacement Spider’s Web is halfway to fundraising total
WOODEN Spoon Guernsey is almost halfway to reaching its £14,000 target to replace the spider’s web climbing frame at Saumarez Park.
The apparatus was removed without warning in October due to safety concerns.
Wooden Spoon Guernsey chairwoman Karen Solway thanked those who had already donated to the current total, which stands at just under £7,000.
These include park charity the Friends of Saumarez Park, corporate sponsors and members of the public.
She was hopeful that the fundraising target would be reached soon.
‘The best way to donate is online at giving.gg, where you can do it by card, PayPal or directly into our trustee’s bank account,’ she said.
‘Donating directly means that every penny goes to the charity, it’s only small amounts, but everything adds up.’
She encouraged those who had pledged to donate, but not yet done so, to check the fundraising page.
‘We’ve got pledges totalling over £700, but people sometimes forget that they have done so.
'I would respectfully ask that if you have pledged some money and not yet donated then please do as it would be of great help.’
She said that the replacement spider’s web the charity had earmarked looked almost identical to its predecessor, with one difference.
‘The ropes will be a range of different colours on the new one. It’s completely safe and is being bought from a certificated children’s climbing apparatus company.
‘These types of things aren’t for life and do wear out, but I’m hoping the new spider’s web will have a life span of at least 10 to 15 years.’
The charity has not organised any specific events in support of its fundraising, but Ms Solway was open to suggestions for prospects.
‘If there are people or companies out there who want to hold charitable events at the park like a Santa fun run or an Easter egg hunt, then please do get in touch.
‘We are only a small team so if anybody is able to offer their help to raise awareness that would be greatly appreciated.’
She added that she had also written to schools about holding events, while posters, complete with a scannable QR code that is linked to the donation page, are set to be put up around the park soon.
‘It’s something the community really needs to get behind.’
