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Bowling Green Upgrade in Westerhope, NE5

Bringing our bowling green up to modern standards by installing low maintenance bespoke reinforced concrete ditch sections replacing wooden supports prone to rotting and causing ditch collapse.

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Our Delivery Report

Funded on 04 June 2024 | Delivered on 22 October 2024

£27,930

RAISED

73

BACKERS

100

DAYS TO FUND

BIGGEST PLEDGE

Largest pledge from North East Combined Authority

£15,133

From North East Combined Authority

50

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More about our impact

More about our impact

The environment

The environment

We have provided a refurbished sports using long lasting GRC concrete removing the need for regular renewal of timber ditch supports

The local economy

The local economy

The project was not aimed at improving the local economy but income from future use of the green and reduced future maintenance costs will benefit the Community Centre wich serves local residents

Volunteering, jobs & education

Volunteering, jobs & education

Volunteering is mainly provided by users of the Community Centre. Impact on jobs was not a criteria although the project provided employment for sub-contactor staff. Education in the form of sports skills will emerge during the 2025 bowling season when the facilities are open to families and the general public of all ages.

Arts, culture & heritage

Arts, culture & heritage

The project was aimed at improving sports opportunities for the wider community

Activity, health and leisure

Activity, health and leisure

Impact will be evident from when the facilities reopen in April 2025 for the new bowling season