EXCITEMENT was in the air as a highly anticipated addition to one of Holsworthy’s play parks was officially opened.

Cllr Nigel Kenneally, the mayor of Holsworthy, was joined by school children from Holsworthy Primary School to officially open the galleon play ship at Stanhope Park, named ‘HMS Gladiator’ by the children.

A spokesperson for Holsworthy Town Council said: “The mayor, councillor Nigel Kenneally, parks committee, Holsworthy Primary School’s student council and Academic Facilities Ltd officially opened the new play equipment at Stanhope Park.

“Holsworthy Primary School named the galleon ship ‘HMS Gladiator’ and participated in the ribbon cutting and christening ceremony today at Stanhope Playpark.

“Holsworthy Town Council would like to thank all participants and wish the youth of Holsworthy many happy memories on HMS Gladiator!”

The new galleon ship, named 'HMS Gladiator' by Holsworthy Primary School at Stanhope Park. (Picture: Aaron Greenaway/Tindle)
The new galleon ship, named 'HMS Gladiator' by Holsworthy Primary School at Stanhope Park. (Picture: Aaron Greenaway)
Keeping with maritime tradition, HMS Gladiator was 'christened' by the mayor, Cllr Nigel Kenneally along with a student at Holsworthy Primary School. (Picture: Aaron Greenaway/Tindle)
Keeping with maritime tradition, HMS Gladiator was 'christened' by the mayor, Cllr Nigel Kenneally along with a student at Holsworthy Primary School. (Picture: Aaron Greenaway)
The newly christened sign on HMS Gladiator (Picture: Aaron Greenaway/Tindle)
The newly christened sign on HMS Gladiator (Picture: Aaron Greenaway)
Wide smiles from the school children of Holsworthy Primary School as they join the mayor, Cllr Nigel Kenneally in officially opening HMS Gladiator (Picture: Aaron Greenaway/Tindle)
Wide smiles from the school children of Holsworthy Primary School as they join the mayor, Cllr Nigel Kenneally in officially opening HMS Gladiator (Picture: Aaron Greenaway)
After its official opening and christening, school children from Holsworthy Primary School are the first to 'officially' play on HMS Gladiator. (Picture: Aaron Greenaway/Tindle)
After its official opening and christening, school children from Holsworthy Primary School are the first to 'officially' play on HMS Gladiator. (Picture: Aaron Greenaway)