Grindleford Playing Fields Association

 

Meetings of the Grindleford Playing Fields Association are held in the Bishop Pavilion at 8 pm every third Thursday of the month. The AGM is held in February prior to the monthly meeting.

The pavilion is a hub for village activities hosting at various times senior and junior cricket, senior and junior football, Pilates, preschool, horticultural society, WI, Bridge Club, Parish Council etc. The Carnival Committee is a subcommittee of the Playing Fields Association.

The playing fields include a play area, cricket and football pitches, cricket nets and a floodlit multi-use games area. The Pavilion and playing fields are maintained by volunteers and an employed caretaker. Fundraising is essential to maintain the facilities, and major fund-raising events include the village bonfire and Burns Night. Funds are also raised through the running of the 200 Club, further details on membership can be obtained from John and Mary Morton. The Pavilion can be hired for private events, details of charges and conditions of use can be obtained through the booking secretary, The hard-court can also be high for private use either by annual membership of Active Grindleford by payment for individual sessions. Full details of use of the hard-court can be obtained through the Secretary.

Chairman: John Morton, (01433) 631245 morton461@btinternet.com

Secretary: Steve Benn (01433) 630221 highmead201@btinternet.com

Treasurer: Tony Duncan,

Booking Secretary: Elaine Hutchinson (01433) 630351 e.hutchinson3@btinternet.com

The Meeting Minutes & Agendas are available online here (with other documentation from the monthly meetings available here).

Field Events Guidelines for Pavilion Bookings