Peel Commissioners say they are continuing to ‘evaluate their options’ for playground provision in the west.

It’s after claims that the local authority is planning to reduce the number of play areas.

Over the weekend one parent who lives in Reayrt Ny Cronk took to social media to advise that the Close Caaig playground was being replaced with a picnic area.

It led to children who use the facility leading their own chants and making posters appealing for their park to be spared:

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