By Dan Walsh
The Medieval-themed playground at Ferns Community Park has experienced repeated acts of vandalism for months, frustrating local residents.
After 9pm on Friday, the latest damage occurred that left the slide from the turret unsafe and unusable.
In a post on social media, Ferns Tidy Towns condemns the latest anti-social behaviour. “Over the last couple of months the Medieval themed playground in the community park has been repaired time and time again to enable the children of the community to enjoy playing in the outdoors. It’s very disappointing to visit it again and discover the vandalism done to the slide leading from the turret.
“Those responsible should be absolutely ashamed of themselves. Not alone have you damaged community property you’ve left a children’s play area in a dangerous condition. If anyone witnessed this vandalism please get in touch, they added.
And with a word of caution, they said; “If you’re visiting the area with your children please ensure they keep away from the area until we have the slide removed.”
It may be of little consolation for the people of Ferns, but vandalism in playgrounds and public areas is on the increase and the presence of CCTV cameras and signage appear to be worthless! Let your local public representative know how you feel on the matter?
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