Air arena in Chichester sadly closed it doors in January 2023 .

This place was used by special needs children/ groups . Mothers / babies / dads groups . It was small / had more smaller trampolines . Also for children with disabilities it suited them and sensory issues . 

the staff worked so hard and where amazing with the children . Forming close bonds with children . It was affordable .

after lockdown / also government talking about the obesity crisis . Places like this in Chichester for the community are all but disappearing . Empty shops are becoming a common scene .

children with disabilities have few places they adore and are suitable so for them it’s a massive loss . For mums / dads of babies toddlers this place was a few they could socialise . After lockdown isolation and loneliness for new parents / babies . 

I raised this petition in the hope a new venue can be found for the staff / and wider community of Chichester West Sussex . But also more venues for kids / parents / kids with disabilities . 

children now have fewer places too exercise / play .  

@gilliankeegan / @chichestergov.uk