posted on October 31, 2008

Renewed Playground Sparks Party everyone's invited to Re-opening Of Brittany park

By: Lindy Aubin
Published: June 12, 1999
Source: The Hamilton Spectator

It's party time, folks, and everyone's invited. Next Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. the friends of Brittany Park are hosting a neighbourhood party at the park located on Headon Road, adjacent to Sir Ernest MacMillan School.

Burlington Mayor Rob MacIsaac will be on hand to cut the ribbon, officially re-opening the playground area. Other guests will include Ward 4 Alderman Jack Dennison and school Trustee David Byrd.

This barbecue and ribbon-cutting ceremony is a celebration of many months of hard work by a group of very dedicated of people who undertook to replace the playground equipment, which had been removed from Brittany because of safety issues.

One of the major fundraising projects they organized involved a commemorative quilt with the names of contributors embroidered on stars. The quilt, which was designed by Shirley Peterson whose grandchildren go to MacMillan School, will be on display at the barbecue.

According to organizer Erica Reichling, many other activities have been planned to add to the festivities, such as face painting, a dunk tank, a hoop shoot, bouncy castles, and gladiators and pirate activities. The purchase of a $5 wrist band can provide youngsters with unlimited fun. In addition, food can be purchased at the barbecue and there will also be a giant celebration cake. This all takes place next Thursday, rain or shine.