A VILLAGE has improved its outdoor play area thanks to a council grant.

Shipton-by-Beningbrough has added a nest swing to its range of outdoor play equipment, not only for use by children from the area but also for the many visitors the village receives.

Backed by ward member, Councillor Chris Rooke and funded through Hambleton District Council’s ‘Making a Difference Awards’, the donation supports the council’s priority for enhancing health and wellbeing by increasing participation in a physical activity.

Playground committee chairman Peter Chapman. said: “The new swing will provide the children with an additional play experience not provided by the play equipment that is already in place.”

He added: “It is great that the district council is able to help small villages like ourselves with projects that we cannot afford to fund, but ones which will make a real difference to the local community.”