Villagers work up a sweat at new outdoor gym for the community

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Villagers in Houston can now work up a sweat while enjoying the fresh air after an outdoor gym was officially opened at Ardgryffe Park.The new inclusive equipment, which caters for both the young and old, including people of all abilities, is now available for use at the vital community facility.The project was delivered after Houston Community Council raised £7,000 and were granted £35,000 from Renfrewshire Council’s Green Spaces, Parks and Play Areas and Villages Investment Fund.The outdoor gym was officially opened by Provost Lorraine Cameron who was invited as a special guests alongside many sponsors who’ve helped fund the project and Councillor Audrey Doig.Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.

Sign up to our newsletters here.John McEvoy from Houston Community Council said: “We had a wonderful day, and a great turnout at Ardgryffe Park on Saturday for the official launch of our new Community Outdoor Gym by Renfrewshire Provost Lorraine Cameron.“She was introduced by Houston Community Council Vice Chairman Ian Andrew, who thanked her for the major grant from the Renfrewshire Council Green Spaces Fund, and also all our sponsors, whose additional support helped to make Athe gym even better.“Later Ian presented Provost Lorraine with a bouquet of flowers, and we had refreshments generously provided by the Great Outdoor Gym Company.“We also watched a spectacular display on the Active Rig by the Scottish Calisthenics Squad, who then went on to provide coaching sessions for our residents.”John said they’ve had great feedback from residents who have started using the outdoor play equipment.