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Family fun time!



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Published Date:
07 August 2008
HEY hey are you ready to play?
That's the call going out to scores of youngsters all over Doncaster as one of the town's most popular children's indoor play areas prepares to hot foot it back onto the scene.

For Crazy Feet is set to kick-start this Saturday - and will soon be resounding to the patter of tiny feet once again.

And that's because the play area is set to re-open on the site of the former Fundays Funcastle which closed its doors earlier this year, leaving scores of parents - and little 'uns - all over the area disappointed.

But thanks to the hard work and backing of determined Leeds-based duo Megan Pettinger and Kirstie Gibson, the bright and colouful indoor area with its slides, ball pools, party rooms and cafe set to sparkle once more.

Said Megan: "It has been hard work but hopefully it will all be worth it. We had been looking for an opportunity like this for ages and now we can't wait to get open and get started. Its daunting but very exciting at the same time."

The bright yellow building, perched at the town end of St James' Bridge and in a prime location just a stone's throw from the Interchange, has been given a thorough clean down, a fresh lick of paint and is currently being fitted out with new toys and play equipment in time for Saturday's free launch - which will allow youngsters to play for free and also tuck into food and drink laid on for free by Megan and Kirstie.

Added Megan: "The pair of us used to work in a complaints department for a finance firm so this is all new to us. I've got children of my own though and I used to be a childminder so I know what sort of thing families are looking for."

Over the past week, the pair, along with a team of volunteers, have been donning their overalls and revamping the building. And while much of the former Fundays set-up will remain in place, the pair are determined to make their own mark on the venture.

"We want it to be a place where families can come and have fun together. We are looking at creating a disco themed room for children's parties too."

And Bentley childminder Jackie Watchorn was given a sneak preview of the centre - along with a group of excited youngsters. Here's what they thought..

CHARLIE ARMSTRONG, four, said: "The ball pool was the best bit. It was good fun," while TIA HANSON, three was in agreement and said: "The ball pool is good. And I liked the triangle because I can get over it now I am a big girl."

BEN ARMSTRONG, eight, said: "The slide and the bumpy steps were good. It was exhausting though!" while siblings TOMAX, five and CETORI WARD, three, enjoyed playing hide and seek."

The two oldest members of the group JOHN WATCHORN and CONNOR CLARKE, both 11, still found plenty to entertain them and said: "The big roller balls are great. It's great for hiding and playing games with your friends. The slides are good too."


  • Crazy Feet opens from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday with regular opening times of 9.30am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 10am-6pm at weekends. Admission is free for under ones and £3.75 for one to 11-year-olds. For more details contact (01302) 738555.


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  • Last Updated: 07 August 2008 1:01 PM
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  • Location: Doncaster
 
 

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