THE children’s swings in Great Somerford, removed last December over safety concerns, could be
granted a reprieve because of a legal loophole. Only the swings’ frame remains on the Watkins Lane play area after a report said that the chains were too long and there was a possibility that a child would swing off. Residents were up in arms when the popular children’s attraction was removed. The swings have an impeccable safety record. There has not been a reported injury since they were installed in 1977. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has contacted the parish council and said that there was a possibility the village equipment could get a reprieve. Parish clerk Mark Edwards said: “The society contacted us and said that their interpretation of the laws could be different and said that they would do their own inspection. I will be very interested to see what they come back with; I hope it will mean that we will be able to get the swings back.” Swindon Advertiser 23/1/03.
granted a reprieve because of a legal loophole. Only the swings’ frame remains on the Watkins Lane play area after a report said that the chains were too long and there was a possibility that a child would swing off. Residents were up in arms when the popular children’s attraction was removed. The swings have an impeccable safety record. There has not been a reported injury since they were installed in 1977. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has contacted the parish council and said that there was a possibility the village equipment could get a reprieve. Parish clerk Mark Edwards said: “The society contacted us and said that their interpretation of the laws could be different and said that they would do their own inspection. I will be very interested to see what they come back with; I hope it will mean that we will be able to get the swings back.” Swindon Advertiser 23/1/03.
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