More Community Activity in Longton

The environment

Increasing plant cover, keeping ditch clear to enable stream to flow better. Collecting water from all roofs, making our own organic fertiliser

The local economy

We have I think achieved what we set out to achieve with regards to the local economy, everything we bought to prepare and maintain the greens was from local firms, and all the work done was by local volunteers , gradually increasing their skill sets and knowledge., the machine maintenance was done by a local firm or more often by volunteers .Boules pitch was repaired and maintained by volunteers, and coaching was carried out by a local volunteer. The warm space can be available all week for use by the local community for various organised activity and has definitely increased the number of people using the facility

Volunteering, jobs & education

Everything connected with the increase in activities has where possible been carried out by a team of volunteers. We have had several new volunteers help at various times during the year and they have learnt new skills from the existing volunteers. This applies both outside and inside

Arts, culture & heritage

Christmas market gives an outlet to local crafts , such as woodturning, knitting, jewelery

Activity, health and leisure

This has been very successful, we have managed to increase the number of teams we now have playing in the local bowling leagues where other clubs are at the same time losing teams. We have introduced social bowling every Sunday for anyone interested including existing players wanted an informal afternoon with friends and especially for new people who wish to take up the game. we have 30 plus playing indoor bowling in winter, and a pool table in constant use. That with the new dart board ,existing snooker and table tennis is getting people out in the evenings. We have recently introduced cards which again gets people out. Successful events have included a family fun day , Christmas Market, Winter Wonderland. Presentation night, and the continuing success of Chatty Latte