ST TUDY Playground has another lovely addition in the form of a vibrant yellow and blue spring surfer which was made by Wadebridge-based company Schoolscapes, and donated by David and Beth Bray.

David said: “We are delighted to support the quest to build a new playground at St Tudy. We love the ambition and scale of this team striving to provide a fantastic resource for the whole community. Children’s play and exercise is so important and just getting everyone out in the fresh air is brilliant.

Volunteer fundraiser, Sue Handford, said: “We cannot thank David and Beth enough, such local support is really appreciated and this will provide years and years of fun. Their support means a lot to us and the Bray Charitable Fund is doing great work. Thank you.”

Karen Whalley, vice-chair of the St Tudy Playing Field Trust, said: “Thank you so much for this spring surfer that adds a sense of fun to any play area offering both active and imaginary play opportunities for a range of ages and is a great addition to our area.”

The summer of 2013 saw the 30th anniversary of David Bray joining the family business, R J Bray & Son. To mark this anniversary, the Bray Charitable Fund was formed. This has helped many causes including providing defibrillators, helping fund disabled access at Chapel Amble cemetery, supporting a group at Wadebridge Concern for carers and those recovering from a stroke and the Camel River Community Boatshed.

David explained: “After reaching this anniversary, I wanted to mark it in some way, and I thought it would be good to start a fund which would benefit local organisations. I envisage it to be fairly small to start off with, but that it will hopefully grow as the years go by, raising money through different events, which will then be given to help benefit organisations and groups in the local community.”