Banbury community sports hubs mark successful first year

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Community Playzones in Banbury have attracted more than 100 bookings monthly since opening a year ago.

Community Playzones at Chandos Close and Princess Diana Park in Banbury have been praised for making sport more accessible one year after opening. Delivered through a partnership between Cherwell District Council, Banbury Town Council and the Football Foundation, the sites attract more than 100 bookings each month and are helping to promote healthier lifestyles across the town.

The facilities have become busy hubs for organised training and casual play. Youth football teams have particularly benefited from the floodlit facilities, which allow play to continue through the winter months. The sites have also supported broader community engagement, with programmes such as a rounders initiative run by Banbury Madni Mosque providing a welcoming entry point into sport for women, girls and families.

Dr Lisa Smith, Cherwell District Council's portfolio holder for leisure, said the Playzones have 'provided an excellent space for physical activity, encouraging healthy lifestyles and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to be active and feel safe'. Shaida Hussain, leader of Banbury Town Council, described the Playzones as 'a great success and a real asset to the Banbury community'.

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Community sports hubs celebrate successful first yearCommunity Playzones are being praised one year since they opened in Banbury.Oxfordshire Guardian · 1 Nov, 12:30
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