The transformation of Hayward Adventure Playground in the London borough of Islington, run by disabled children's charity Kids, will feature in the television programme 'With a little help from my friends' on Saturday 2 July (ITV1, 6.30pm). The TVnetwork paid for the makeover.
Viewers will see how the ex-Arsenal player and a group of his friends revamp the 'tired' play area into a modern inclusive playground by building a structure made up of ramps, slides, towers and boardwalks.
Ian Wright said, 'The project meant everything to me because it meant everything to them (the children). Just seeing the boardwalk go up and the mural go on was fantastic. We're pleased to be involved because it's really going to serve a purpose.'
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