CLAYDON & BARHAM RECREATION GROUND

Thornhill Road, Claydon.

The Claydon and Barham Recreation Ground is located at the end of Thornhill Road. It is large safe area including an enclosed play area for the younger children. It is managed by a group of committee members who volunteer their time to try and provide up to date play and sporting facilities for the local children and youth.

We are always welcoming to new committee members and any assistance and advice is also welcomed.

Although we get maintenance funding from the parish councils we are constantly seeking sponsorship or donations to allow us to continue to develop and modernise the facility.

Recent Activities

• This year (2009) we have replaced the old roof with a vandal resistant roof
• Totally refurbished the interior of the pavilion
• A graffiti workshop, educating and demonstrating positive graffiti.
  The results are there for all to see.
• Carried out a RoSPA safety audit of the play area
• Carried out remedial work to the play area to meet the above audit.
• In liaison with the local youth we have designed and installed
  a BMX area using rough overgrown land.

Our Aspirations

• We have plans to enhance the play equipment for the youth ages including,
  a Zip Wire, Large Climbing Frame and a hard surface multi-play area.
• Redevelop the play area for the young children with up to date play equipment.

How can you help?

• Please come along and join us on the committee.
• If you have expertise/experience in fundraising please offer to help
• If you see vandalism or anti-social behaviour please report it straight away to the police
• If you see dog walkers leaving their dogs mess behind please confront them
  and or report it to the police.
• If you notice glass bottles cans etc, please pick them up
  and put them in a rubbish bin or a safe place.

Thank you’s

• As Chairman I’d like to thank the supportive and proactive Committee
  who make my role much easier.
• The Parish Councils of Claydon and Barham for their continued support.
• The local companies who provide their services at minimal cost.
• Councillors John Field and Martin Redbond for their active support.

Contact

• For information on meeting dates please contact Kevin  07875115340
• Any problems with the Play area can either be reported to us directly
  or through the Report a problem link.

Hiring

• The pavilion can be hired, for children’s parties, meetings etc.
  Please contact Kevin  07875115340.