The Ripple Retreat, the brainchild of Lynne and Ian
McNicoll, and built and managed by the charity ‘Its Good 2 Give’, was designed
to help heal and offer respite for families.
The main aim is to provide support to young cancer patients
and their families while undergoing treatment.
The couple have created an amazing place for young cancer
patients to stay and escape the daily challenges of their illness and enter a
calm and caring environment in an otherwise difficult time.
The Retreat is situated on the shores of Loch Venachar, near
the Trossachs National Park.
Designed by award winning architect Tony Kettle, who also
created the Falkirk
Wheel, The Retreat is sympathetically rooted to the shoreline, with a
majestic backdrop of Scottish pine adding to the amazing views.
Lynne and Ian wanted to provide the brave children with a fun
environment which would bring families together, so they can enjoy time
together away from their usual surroundings. Proludic were delighted to help
and provided The Ripple Retreat with playground equipment for all the visitors
to enjoy.
The young patients are often not able to attend a public park
and this equipment has enabled them to enjoy what their peers get to
experience.
As part of Proludic’s 30th Anniversary
competition, The Ripple Retreat were also one of the 12 lucky customers to
receive a ‘Puppy the Dog’ Springer, installed for free, for the children and
their families to enjoy.
Lynne and Ian have been overjoyed with the happiness the
Proludic play equipment has provided to the many brave young patients who
visit.
