We are regular walkers through the little villages around Chippenham and many of these walks have been through Langley Burrell.

It was always a joy to see the children enjoying playing on some swings that had apparently been put up on a large tree by their parents/ families.

Sadly during our recent walk we noticed they were missing. We queried this with some rather glum faced children and were told they had been taken down.

Then we later learned they had to be taken down following a complaint to the council.

I beg to inquire why? There is no other play area for the children where they can be safe and be seen.

What possible harm could those swings have been to anyone? Why would someone want to be so petty as to spoil such innocent fun that was so obviously enjoyed by so many?

It is such a shame for those poor youngsters. After seeing their sad faces we can only hope that the ones responsible for complaining feel really proud of themselves.

It is hard to believe these people still exist. Hopefully the children will soon have something else to amuse themselves with.

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