RAF Lossiemouth reopens play area

A children’s play area at RAF Lossiemouth, funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund, has reopened.

The play area – named Ben’s Den – closed at the start of the pandemic due to COVID restrictions and was reopened last month by RAF Benevolent Fund Chairman Richard Daniel.

The play area originally opened in August 2016, thanks to a £32,000 grant from the Fund.

Gavin Davey, Area Director for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and NE England at the RAF Benevolent Fund, said: "The last two years have impacted military children greatly due to the pandemic, so we are thrilled that Ben’s Den has reopened and families can enjoy the play area once more. The impressive number of families with young children on the day of reopening showed just how popular the facility is."

Sqn Ldr Popply Leask, OC Ben’s Den at RAF Lossiemouth said: "We are delighted to be able to re-open the Ben’s Den softplay.  This facility is an invaluable asset to station, allowing families to gather for a chat, get to know each other and provide great fun for our kids."