Doncaster nursery gets a new outdoor play area thanks to charity donations

The Little Learners Day Nursery, which is part of the Doncaster Deaf Trust, is now able to give its garden a new lease of life with the addition of artificial grass.

This will enable the children to play outside in all weathers, which has become increasingly more important during the Covid-19 pandemic.,

Natalie Firth, manager at the Little Learners Day Nursery, said: “We’re incredibly proud of our fantastic new play area which we know will be the ideal space for children to enjoy.”

A donation of £20,000 from non-profit grant making trust The Foyle Foundation, was made alongside a £12,000 from Doncaster pub owners.

Adrian and Vicki Welch, owners of the Sun Inn pubs, based in Everton and Retford made their donation after the government announced the reduction of VAT on food and soft drinks.

Vicki said: “When we heard the news that the VAT was going to be reduced for six months we knew we’d donate a percentage of the discounted VAT back to local charities.

“We’ve had a very long relationship with the Doncaster Deaf Trust and have seen first hand the wonderful work they do for the children and young people who are deaf or have communication difficulties.

“We are extremely pleased to be able to donate the £12,000 they need to complete works to a new outdoors play area for the children.”

The Doncaster Deaf Trust is home to a nursery, school, college, children’s home and specialist employability services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or who have communication difficulties including autism.

Natalie said the play area will be beneficial to children at the nursery for years to come.

“We’re very grateful to Adrian and Vicki for their kind donation which has helped to make this happen,” she said.

“And also to The Foyle Foundation for their wonderful contribution.

“We know this outdoor area will bring a lot of joy to children at the nursery for many years to come.”

The artificial turf was laid by Doncaster business Ava Turf this month.

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