Elworth Cricket Club has developed its on field playing facilities in recent years and is well regarded as a community sports facility. Participation has increased, especially for junior players and in particular girls cricket. Our aim now is to take the next logical step and rejuvenate the buildings infrastructure by refurbishing existing amenities. Our vision includes extending the clubroom. Currently we provide first class facilities for outdoor recreation but these high standards are not being matched by those of the building amenity. By refurbishing the amenities, in particular the toilets, kitchen and clubroom we will immediately address the demands from existing and potential users to make improvements. This will be a first step towards transforming the club. We are seeking to provide a facility that connects people, reaches the standards and matches the needs of existing and potential members and community groups to use for meetings, social activities and recreation.
What we'll deliver:
- Clean modernised toilet facilities
- Refreshed and functional kitchen space
- Rejuvenated clubroom
Why it's a great idea:
We will provide new and improved facilities that will immediately be more attractive for the local community, offering availability all year round. We will encourage local residents, schools and businesses to make better use of the sports and social opportunities that will be available to them. The refurbishment will replace old and outdated sanitaryware and furniture with new items. New floorcoverings in all areas will improve the look and make cleaning and maintenance easier. This will create a more attractive and comfortable space for existing and potential users. We want to realise the full potential the club has to support the increased local housing base. There have been over 1,250 new homes over the last 10 years in Ettiley Heath, Elworth Farm, Abbeyfields and Booth Lane. The refurbishment is only the beginning of a new and exciting drive to transform the club into a first class community centre. One to join our sports facilities in improving physical and/or mental wellbeing.
Steps to get it done:
- Preparation and enabling works for the toilets refurbishment
- Plastering, new flooring and plumbing requirements for new cubicles and sanitary ware
- Refit kitchen with new units
- Complete clubroom transformation
Members of the community volunteer their participation in the activities of the club through playing, social events, and the general management and maintenance of the facility. Volunteers support the administration and day to day maintenance of the ground and club facilities, and help with maintenance and operation of the clubroom. Our Junior cricket section is led by volunteer qualified coaches and key volunteer parents who regularly help with administration and coaching for junior cricket. Promotion of the project in local schools and community groups, on social media and via leaflet campaigns will generate additional community use. Taking a lead from survey comments, “I would like to offer my services”, “Willing to support those involved in welfare/safeguarding role”, we anticipate volunteers coming forward. We encourage student members to attend junior leadership courses and promote parent helper sessions as a way of developing the volunteer help available at the club.
