New play area with sand pit opens at Fareham Shopping Centre

From now until October, a new sand pit and games area is open daily at the shopping centre for children and parents alike to play and enjoy.

The Mayor of Fareham, Councillor Pal Hayre, was joined by headline sponsors, Everyone Active, on February 14 as well as some mascots to officially welcome the first children.

There will also be games, including giant chess, connect 4 and Jenga on the grassed area, and Everyone Active will also be hosting a series of family friendly activities throughout the year.

Councillor Connie Hockey, Executive Member for Leisure and Community was also in attendance at today’s grand opening and said: “I can’t think of a better time than Valentine’s Day to launch our much-loved Pop Up Beach for this year.

“Just in time for the upcoming half term, special thanks go to Everyone Active for being this year’s headline sponsor, and to Mountjoy Ltd for the construction of this impressive installation inside Fareham Shopping Centre.

“Great fun has been had by all today, and I hope that many more will attend in the months to come.”

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Early arrivals the opening day received goody bags, courtesy of Everyone Active, its team were on hand with games and activities.

Fareham Borough Council Mayor, Councillor Pal Hayre (Image: FBC) Everyone Active also run and manage Fareham Leisure Centre and Holly Hill Leisure Centre in Sarisbury Green.

Ryan Grant, contract manager at Everyone Active, said: “We’re really proud to officially open this year’s pop-up beach, alongside Fareham Borough Council, as headline sponsors.

“This fantastic attraction brings a huge amount of joy to children from across the Fareham community, and we’re delighted to be involved."