Sports Development Strategy - 2007-2011

least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity 5 times a week. At present only 30% of the nation are doing the recommended amount or more of physical activity, although approximately 74% of the population perceive themselves to be physically active. This situation provides a challenge to increase awareness of the levels of activity needed to benefit health.<br><br> Promoting health and increased participation in sport of individuals should have the wider effect of benefiting the community. 4 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk Introduction to Sport The purpose of the Sports development strategy is to provide a clear statement of the Council 9s Sports Development aims, objectives and priorities for the next five years. It will demonstrate how the Council plans to enable and deliver a range of sports services to specific groups, to meet it 9s overall Sports Development objectives.<br><br> It flows from the Council 9s Corporate Strategic Plan 2005-2010 and the Brentwood Local Strategic Partnerships Community Strategy. The Strategy also contributes to the local achievement of priority outcomes under the new Essex Local Area Agreement. The benefits of sport are widespread and can affect individuals, groups and communities.<br><br> The benefits can be explored under the following headings:- A. Healthy Nation B. Creates Cohesion C.<br><br> Provides Positive Role Models for Young People D. Diversion from Crime and Community Safety E. Community Pride and Identity.<br><br> www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 5 The Benefits of Sport on the Community A.Healthy Nation: Health is defined as a state of physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Participating in regular exercise has been proven to prevent or lower the risk of developing: hypertension, heart disease, type II diabetes, asthma, certain forms of cancer, obesity, and several mental illnesses. One in five adults and one in ten children are clinically obese 3 increasing their risk of heart attacks, diabetes, arthritis, bronchitis and other life-threatening illnesses.<br><br> It has been calculated that the economy could save an estimated £2 billion in health costs and lost productivity if obesity levels are slashed. Therefore, increasing the participation in physical activity will mean less people are at risk of developing serious medical conditions. B.Creates Cohesion: Sport brings groups of people together in a united purpose.<br><br> Any team sport builds on cohesiveness as individuals have to work effectively together to achieve. C.Provides Positive Role Models for Young People: Sport produces a number of role models in a variety of different ways. They can give a positive image of a healthy individual who promotes no smoking, no drug taking, dedication to the chosen sport and demonstrates prowess.<br><br> The media helps to celebrate national sporting heroes and winning teams, which share their successes with fans and give young people someone or a group of people to emulate and admire. 6 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk At local levels young people will look up to their coach or P.E teacher for leadership. D.Diversion from Crime and Commuity Safety: Sport is an excellent activity for everyone.<br><br> It is enjoyable, it can relieve stress, and anger and aggression can be positively channelled. According to the Government 9s recent Respect Action Plan, occupying spare time with sporting activity reduces anti-social behaviour. E.Community pride and identity: Ateam or individual that has success can be a local, regional or national hero.<br><br> There is great scope in the run up to the 2012 Olympics to motivate communities to support local elite athletes, as successful sportspeople bring a positive image to the local community which they can celebrate. The awareness of a local person achieving something that is seen to be of importance or significance can give people within that community hope and encouragement and confidence to achieve personal goals. With these benefits taken into account, the importance of sports development for the community is undeniable.<br><br> www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 7 8 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 9 The overall aim of sports development is to encourage long term participation for the entire community. The phrase used regularly within the sports development context is: 8Sport for all 9. Sport needs to be accessible for all residents, and so if someone wishes to participate in an activity for the first time, there would be no constraints or barriers to stop the individual from taking part.<br><br> Development can involve identifying existing barriers to participation, and consulting with the individuals or groups affected by the barrier. This will enable us to understand the individual's/groups 9needs and help to facilitate participation. Therefore, to increase participation, affected groups of people need to be identified and targeted.<br><br> Sports development in Brentwood will incorporate some aspects of Government White Papers such as Game Plan, Every Child Matters and Sport England: Aframework for Sport. Key objectives from these papers reflected in the work at local level, and they also offer guidance and direction for future work in the different focus areas. Sports Development Sport England is the National Governing body for Sport in England.<br><br> It receives money from the National Lottery and the Government to ensure the development of sport in the country. Sport England identified six target groups within the population that, in general, have low participation rates in sport. These six groups are: Children Elderly People on low incomes and the unemployed People with disabilities Women and girls People from ethnic minorities These target groups all have certain barriers and constraints to participation that can be categorised into 4 main factors: Physical, social, political and economic barriers.<br><br> In the Borough of Brentwood there is a large percentage of res- idents over the age of 60. There is also a large number of chil- dren between the age of 0 -14. Brentwood is described as an affluent area and due to this there are a limited number of peo- ple unemployed or on low income, thus, economic barriers are probably not the cause of low participation in the Borough.<br><br> 10 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk Sport England Corporate Strategic Plan This Sports Development Strategy flows directly from the Council 9s Corporate Strategic Plan 2005-2010 which sets out the Council 9s overall mission and strategic objectives. The Council 9s Mision Statement is: 8To enhance quality of life in Brentwood ensuring it is a pleasant place in which to live, work and relax for the benefit of current and future generations. 9 The Corporate Strategic Plan articulates the Council 9s priority objectives under the following five themes:- Housing and Decent Homes Healthy Living Clean, Green and Sustainable Environment Community Safety Enterprise This Sports Development Strategy relates mainly to the Healthy Living theme and the Council 9s key Action Objectives for this theme are to: Promote the benefits of healthy living Develop exercise programmes contributing to the health improvement plan Ensure the availability of high quality and accessible leisure, recreational and cultural opportunities 12 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk The Strategic Context of Ensure the development of cultural services, facilities and activity in the Borough Provide facilities for young people Improve access to high quality health related services Assist the Brentwood Local Strategic Partnership Brentwood Local Strategic Partnership In addition, the Sports Development Strategy dovetails the work of the Brentwood Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) which is pursuing specific objectives in realtion to 8Health and Welfare 9 and 8Leisure and Culture. 9The LSP 9s Strategic Objectives for Leisure and Culture include:- Encouraging local people to pursue appropriate leisure activities in order to improve their personal well-being and quality of life, with consequent benefits for community well-being Encouraging and promoting the provision of sport and leisure facilities/activities that are accessible to everybody Developing a wide and varied range of leisure activities and facilities in order to provide the community with the opportunity to enjoy and benefit from their leisure time The LSP 9s objectives for Health and Welfare include:- Removing or controlling adverse factors affecting the health and welfare of the local people in both the living and working environments Seeking to ensure the fullest range of health and welfare services are availoable to meet residents needs Working in partnership with others to improve health and social care in the Borough www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 13 the Strategy Essex Local Area Agreement In 2006 Brentwood Borough Council and the Brentwood LSP became partners to the new Essex Local Area Agreement - a final three year agreement with Central Government for the achievement of agreed priority outcomes in Essex. The LAAis structured around four key blocks:- Children and Young People Safer, Stronger Communities Healthier Communities and Older People Economic Development Arising from three bloacks the LAAhas 14 specific outcomes, the most relevant of which to this Sports Development Strategy are:- To reduce obesity To improve the quality of life for people in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods and ensure service providers are more responsive to neighbourhood needs and improve their delivery To reduce crime, the harm caused by illegal drugs and to reassure the public, reducing the fear of crime Build respect and reduce anti-social behaviour Reduce the need for older people to go into hospital or residential care Actively manage our environment Keep vulnerable children and young people safe Reduce the number of people who smoke in Essex To contribute to achieveing these objectives through sport, key areas of focus have to be identified and addressed.<br><br> 14 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL| SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2006-2011 | 15 16 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk The Borough of Brentwood is situated in the southwest of Essex within the Metropolitan Green Belt, 18 miles from London. The Borough contains 1,215 hectares of woodland, three country parks, a large amount of farmland and a number of villages. The Borough also contains three Sites of Special Scientific Interest within its rural area.<br><br> The Borough of Brentwood has good road and rail connections with the M25 motorway, A12 and A127 trunk roads and fast rail links with London and East Anglia. Whilst over 50% of the resident workforce commute daily into London, the Borough is also home to large companies such as Ford UK and British Telecom. There are also seven industrial estates and numerous other smaller enterprises scattered throughout the Borough.<br><br> The Borough has 38 schools, of which 24 are primary, 6 are secondary, 7 are independent and one is a special needs school. Parishes The Borough of Brentwood has nine parishes, which vary in size and comprise of villages and landscapes with many important and historic buildings. These parishes are: Blackmore, Hook End and Wyatts Green, Doddinghurst, Herongate and Ingrave, Ingatestone and Fryerning, Mountnessing, Kelvedon Hatch, Navestock, Stondon Massey and West Horndon.<br><br> Demographics and Geo www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 17 graphics of Brentwood Males - 34,100 Females - 36,000 People * Aged 0 -15 years - 13,500 Aged 16 - 64 years - 43,700 Aged 65 and over - 13,000 Age * General Health ** White 66,012 Mixed 671 Asian or Asian British 958 Black or Black British 370 Chinese or other ethnic group 445 Ethnicity ** Male 49% Female 51% 0-15 years 19% Mixed 1% Asian or Asian British 1% Black or Black British 1% Chinese or other ethnic group 1% 65 years + 19% 16 - 64 years 62% White 96% Good 73% Fairly Good 20% Poor 7% Brentwood has a total population of 70,200* within an area of 15,312 hectares * Mid Year estimate 2004 (Source: The Office for National Statistics Census Data 2001) **Source: The Office for National Stati stics Census Data 2001 The Borough has a large range of sporting activities, catering for different ages, tastes and abilities. In addition to Brentwood Borough Council, The Brentwood Leisure Trust is the provider of some of the public facilities in the area. There are a significant number of other organisations who contribute to the provision of sport in the Borough.<br><br> These include the Parish Councils, the Voluntary Sector, Education, Youth Services, Community workers, National Governing Bodies, Essex County Council and the Private Sector. The facilities, activities, schemes and programmes which these different organisations and bodies can offer to the residents in the Borough, range from Archery to Trampolining. (See Appendix 1 and 2 for listings of facilities, sports clubs and other organisations which are available in Brentwood.) There is great opportunity in Brentwood Borough to participate in a wide and diverse range of sport, and this will be explored further on in the Strategy.<br><br> Of the 38 schools within the Borough, none of these have Specialist Schools Sports Status, therefore, currently Brentwood Schools are going outside the Borough to seek additional support and funding for Sport, to the nearest Specialist Sports College, Gt Baddow High School in the Borough of Chelmsford. In 2006, Shenfield School gained School Sports Hub Status for the Borough. This means Brentwood will have funding for a School Sports partnership, providing each Secondary school with a School Sports Coordinator.<br><br> This will allow schools sports to further develop and improve the links between all schools and Sports clubs in the Borough. Sport in Brentwood Brentwood Sports Structure This chart shows the structure of sport in Brentwood with regards to partnerships www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 19 20 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk Sports Development -Objectives and Priorities Ge neral Objectives The general objectives of this Sports Development Strategy are:- To encourage local people to participate in regular physical activity in order to improve their physical, mental and social well being. This means the Healthy Living and well being key area of focus To ensure leisure and sports facilities are accessible to all.<br><br> Better access provides a greater opportunity for participation rates to increase To develop a wide variety of sport in the area, with best value practice. Consultation with different bodies and organisations must be carried out to gain a better understanding of what is needed and wanted within the Borough. This follows Best Value prac- tice, which is the practise Brentwood Borough Council strives to achieve.<br><br> Consultation will be implemented via a number of different groups; Brentwood 9s Sports Users Forum, Brentwood Schools Healthy Living Council, Brentwood Sports Council and other specific partnership working meetings. Having views, opinions and feedback from the sporting organisations and bodies and from the local residents is key to researching how to further the development of sport within the Borough of Brentwood. www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 21 22 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk Pusuant to the foregoing general objectives, the following key areas of focus will be addressed:- Healthy Living and Well Being Participation Performance and 2012 Healthy Living and Well Being The well being and state of health in the Borough of Brentwood are key areas of focus within sports development.<br><br> Referring back to the Council 9s Mission Statement, by re-educating and making people aware of the benefits of regular sports participation and a healthy lifestyle, individuals, families and communities will have a better quality of life. The LSPhas identified Brentwood as a 8Healthy Living Centre 9, and has engaged all partner organisations to promote and pro- vide healthy living and encourages residents to live a healthy lifestyle. The Healthy Living Centre will need to be constantly improved and developed over the next 5 years with key partners working together updating and evaluating health activities and sport facilities to ensure maximum benefit to local residents of all ages and ethnicity.<br><br> Key Areas of Focus 24 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk Participation Nationally, levels of participation are measured and assessed and are always looking to be increased. This aim is also carried down to a local target, as increasing participation in Brentwood is key to achieving a number of other objectives, such as a healthier community, a safer environment to live in, and increased success within sport. The focus is at grass roots level (foundation and participation sections of the Sports Development Continuum), getting as many people across the different target groups to regularly partake in some kind of physical activity.<br><br> Increasing participation requires promotion and advertising of local facilities, activities and programmes to increase people 9s awareness of what is available to them and when. Partnership working for this objective is key to success as there are many people to target within the Borough. Regular meetings with various groups and organisations are needed to enable communication to flourish.<br><br> Increased participation at grass roots should proportionately increase the number of people progressing to performance levels of sport. Performance and 2012 Brentwood Borough Council is keen to recognise talent and support individuals who are dedicated to achieve. The focus here is to make sure the pathways are in place to allow athletes to develop and accomplish in their chosen area of expertise.<br><br> Athletes need clear guidance and structured coaching once they leave grass roots level and want to continue sport as a profession. To get to the 8excellence 9segment or to the top of their game, perseverance, hard work and finance is needed. The Sports Development Continuum (on page 25) shows the different levels of athlete competence of the chosen sport, from a complete beginner to a world class competitor.<br><br> Over the next five years, Sports Development work in the Borough will concentrate on foundation level, getting people into sport as beginners. Due to the 2012 Olympics being hosted in London and the Mountain Biking in Brentwood, another important focus will be potential Olympians. Brentwood Borough Council also havean Olympic Strategy which builds in aims and objectives and future projects to focus on world class athletes in this performance sector of sports development.<br><br> www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 25 The Sports Development Continuum (Casey 1998) Excellence Performance Participation Foundation Model 1: Pyramid, this is how the sports development continuum has 8traditionally 9been presented with the individual progressing smoothly to his/her chosen level and moving easily between levels of participation/ performance. Continuum 26 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk Priority To deliver and develop important annual sporting events. To signpost and offer advice in a sporting context Recognise sporting achievement and offer support to local talented athletes Healthy communities Keeping the elderly active Specific Festival of Sport, Essex Youth Games, and Primary School Days Database of sports clubs (Directory), advertise and promote effectively, update website regularly Talented 100 Scheme; Sports Awards, Sports Council Grants Educating and encouraging families to lead healthier lifestyles Cater specifically for target group Partners Brentwood Sports Council Sportessex Shenfield School Sports Partnership Brentwood Sports Council Brentwood Sports Council Schools BLTHealth Promotion Officer BLT Key Area of Focus Performance Participation Participation Performance Healthy Living Healthy Living Participation Year 2006- Ongoing 2006- Ongoing 2006-2011 2006-2007 2006-2008 Priorities for Sports The Council 9s key priorities for Sports Development over the five years are:- www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 27 Priority To cater for people with disabilities, making sport as inclusive as possible To use Sport as a tool for lowering crime rates and anti-social behaviour Club Development work focusing on inclusion Target inclusion and maximise facility usage for the build up to the 2012 Olympics Specific Club development working with Essex Disability Officer, additional programmes and schemes Targeting communities in Pilgrim 9s Hatch and Warley Helping clubs to gain necessary accreditation and encourage clubs to be inclusive Holding events such as free sports open days targeting different sections of the community Partners Essex County Council Disability Sports Development Officer Local Sports Clubs Police CDRP WASP Tottenham Hotspur Sportessex Local Clubs NGBs BLT Voluntary Sector Brentwood Sports Council 2012 Essex Working Group Key Area of Focus Participation Participation Participation Performance Participation Year 2006-2008 2007-2009 2008-2010 2010-2012 Development 28 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk Vision for the Future 2020 Brentwood Borough Council is always looking ahead therefore Sport in 2020 will be explored.<br><br> Recommendations for 2020 8 years post the London Olympics, there will be an expectation of a sporting legacy that has increased excellence and participation, therefore raising the profile of sport still needs to be a focus for the Council. Focus on any of Britain 9s medallists from the 2012 Games; use their success to promote local clubs and sports teams . Focus on the elderly staying active, as this section of the population will increase as medication and cures will advance, the average mortality age will be higher.<br><br> Sporting Britain outlines progress towards achieving the ambitious target of 70% of the nation doing 30 minutes of moderate physical activity 5 times a week by 2020, as outlined in Game Plan, the 2002 report by the Prime Minister's strategy unit. Therefore this asks for focus on getting non-sports people into the foundation levels. Focus on improving the private health/sports sector as they will be the main providers of sport and exercise by 2020.<br><br> Obesity levels, especially amongst children aged 2-10 years, are currently (2006) on the increase and have risen significantly over the last ten years, 13.7% were obese in 2003. Hence, the prediction is that by 2020 child obesity will affect approximately one fifth of this age bracket. This issue will need serious attention if child obesity levels rise significantly.<br><br> Research will need to be undertaken into why child are becoming obese (lack of nutritional knowledge of parents, or lack of physical activity at home/school, etc). The problems will then need to be tackled focusing on children, their families and the local communities where obesity is more prevalent. www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 29 30 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk Archery- 8The Pilgrim Archers 9 Our members practice archery.<br><br> We run courses for beginners and have qualified coaches to progress archers to a higher level. We meet in Ingatestone once a week in the win- ter and three times a week in the summer. Contact: Mrs I Major Address: 62 Brookdale Avenue, Upminster Essex RM14 2LT Tel: 01708 222179 Email: iris.major@tesco.net Ashwells Sports and Country Club Gym, tennis courts, swimming pool, steam, jacuzzi, sauna, fitness classes, bar, restaurant, conference and banqueting facilities.<br><br> Outdoor and indoor displays and many other amenities. Contact: Darren Evans Address: Ashwells Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9SE Tel: 01277 373282 Email: info@ashwells.co.uk Web: www.ashwells.co.uk Beauford Badminton Club We meet at Hutton and Shenfield Union Church Parish Hall on Wednesdays at 8am-10am. Contact: Len Webb Address: Bushwood, 6 Herrington Grove, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2NN Tel: 01277 216068 Bentley Golf & Country Club Address: Ongar Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 3731179 Boyles Court Riding Club Address: The Stables, Boyles Court Farm, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 210171 Brentwood and District Table Tennis League Runs the local table tennis league for clubs who are based in the Brentwood and Billericay dis- tricts.<br><br> There are clubs all over Brentwood with play taking place most evenings. Contact: Paul Mulley Address: 13 Newmans Drive, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 2PZ Tel: 01277 262166 Email: paul.mulley@btinternet.com Web: www.bdttl.freeserve.co.uk Brentwood Centre Offers most indoor sports, with facilities to inter- national standard. The Centre boasts superb facilities, including the 12-badminton court International Hall, for sports including aerobics, football, table tennis, yoga and many other var- ied activities.<br><br> Other facilities at the Centre include a hi-tech fitness training centre, health suite, beauty clinic and squash courts in addition to two swimming pools. Both pools offer a comprehen- sive programme ranging through pre-school les- sons to life saving classes and kids' 'splash-time'. The Centre offers a café and licensed bar facili- ties.<br><br> Contact: Kelly Hopwood Address: Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood Tel: 01277 215151 Email: info@brentwood-centre.co.uk Web: www.brentwood-centre.co.uk Brentwood Centre Golf School Address: King George Playing Fields, Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 373179 Brentwood Cricket Club Address: Old County Ground, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 227800 Web: www.brentwoodcc.co.uk Brentwood Golf Centre at Hartswood One of the leading public courses in the South- East. Its popularity stems from the attractive parkland nature with gently undulating fairways and large areas of woodland, as well as the superb condition in which it is maintained. Although by championship standards the course is not long at 6,160 yards, it is made extremely difficult for the wayward player with small, well- bunkered greens.<br><br> Address: Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 218714 Appendix 1 - Sports Clubs www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 31 Brentwood Hard Court Tennis Club Contact: Ian Page Address: Childerditch Lane, Brentwood, Essex CM13 3EH Tel: 07876 686101 Email: firstpages@btopenworld.com Web: www.brentwoodhard.co.uk Brentwood Hockey Club Address: The Old County Ground, Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex Contact: Stewart Dance Tel: 01277 210638 Email: administrator@brentwoodhockey.com Web: www.brentwoodhockey.com Brentwood Lawn Tennis Club 6 artificial grass (4 floodlit) and 2 shale courts. Address: Old County Cricket Ground, Shenfield Road, Brentwood Tel: 01277 217407 Brentwood New Century Bowmen Beginners and experienced archers welcome. Training courses available with all equipment sup- plied.<br><br> Cater for recurve bows, long bows and compound bows. Shoot all year round. We meet at Brentwood County High School on Thursday evenings.<br><br> Tel: 01277 217294 Email: clubsecretary@newcenturybowmen.co.uk Web: www.newcenturybowmen.co.uk Brentwood Ramblers We meet for walks four or more times a week. Walks are 5 to 12 miles. We support the local Council with footpath maintenance and support the Ramblers 9 Association national organisation.<br><br> Normally the start of walks are shown in our walks programme and on our website. Contact: Colin Jacob Address: Valeuse, Wyatts Green Road, Wyatts Green, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0PT Email: jakec37@aol.com Website: www.brentwoodramblers.org.uk Brentwood Rugby Football Club Teams from under 7 to 19 years, vets 9 side, plus four adult teams. Senior team training every Tuesday and Thursday.<br><br> Youth training Wednesday and Sunday. Junior and mini training on Sunday. Senior games Saturday afternoon.<br><br> We meet at King George 9s Playing Fields. Contact: John Roberts Address: King George 9s Playing Fields, Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 210267 Email: p36tap@aol.com Brentwood School Sports Centre The Sports Centre is a leisure complex in the grounds of Brentwood School. It offers a wide range of high quality sporting facilities, open to everyone for use in the evening and at weekends.<br><br> Address: Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 243344 Brentwood Selo Sub Aqua Contact: Kerry Summers Email: summerska@hotmail.com Brentwood Ski Centre Address: Brentwood Park, Warley Gap, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 211994 Brentwood Sports Council Brentwood Sports Council fully represents all sporting interests in the Borough. Contact: Maria Buckley Address: 23 Park Way, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8LH Tel: 01277 234540 Email: mbuckle1@ford.com Brentwood Squash Club Meets at the Brentwood Centre on Sundays at 6pm. Contact: Paul McLead Address: 226 Hatch Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood Tel: 01277 228838 Email: pailmclead52@aol.com Web: www.brentwoodsquashclub.org.uk Brentwood Tennis Club Eight court tennis club with floodlighting and optional coaching.<br><br> Contact: John Twyford Address: 48 Priests Lane, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8BY Tel: 01277 218419 Brentwood Town Ladies Football Club We offer competitive football to girls aged 8 upwards and to women. We meet at the Brentwood Centre. Girls aged 8- 16, Saturdays 10am-12noon, adults (16+), Wednesdays 7pm-9pm.<br><br> Contact: Olivia Worsfold Address: 183 Chelmsford Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8SA Tel: 01277 221445 Email: btownlfc@hotmail.com Contact: John Lovell Address: 26 Tyle Green, Hornchurch, Essex 32 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk RM11 2TB Email: john.lovell@tesco.net Web: www.btlfc.co.uk Brentwood Trampoline Club Brentwood Trampoline Club was founded in the 1980's as Cloud Nine, changing its name to Brentwood Trampoline Club in 2001. The club caters for all categories of bouncer although with a bias towards those wishing to compete and 'go as far as they are able'. For some members this might be only as far as grade 4 whilst others will look to strive for national or international recog- nition.<br><br> All will be supported in their goals by their coaches. The club bounces on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday and as many Sundays as possible. Address: Brentwood School Sports Centre, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex Email: davekingaby@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.brentwoodtc.org Brenshen Badminton Club League standard badminton club.<br><br> Experienced men, ladies and juniors welcome. Brentwood and Chelmsford league match opportunities. We meet at Brentwood School Sports Centre on Mondays 8pm-10pm.<br><br> Contact: Carol Franks Tel: 01277 631416 Email: cjfranks@tiscali.co.uk British Tang Sou Dao Federation Tang Sou Dao is a traditional martial art taught in a modern way. It is an effective self-defence and great for keeping fit. Suitable for all ages from 5 years upwards.<br><br> We meet on Sundays 6-7pm at Bentley Club, Ongar Road, Mondays 7-8pm Willingdale Village Hall, The Street, Willingdale and Wednesdays 7-8pm Great Stony Centre, High Street, Chipping Ongar. Contact: Will Gore Address: 19 Princes Road, Romford, Essex RM1 2SR Tel: 01708 741119 or 07951 739548 Email: will.gore@btopenworld.com Website: www.tangsoudao.com Burntwood Archers Target Archery Club SW The club meets at Shenfield High School on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings and holds regular beginners courses, coached by expert archers. Tel: 01277 261969 Web: www.burntwoodarchers.org.uk Clearview Health and Racquet Club Clearview offers nine tennis courts (six indoor), two luxurious pools, spacious fitness arena equipped with vast amounts of the latest technol- ogy, creche, Tranquility beauty salon and three air conditioned studios.<br><br> Address: Little Warley Hall Lane, Little Warley, Nr Brentwood CM13 3EN Tel: 01277 815640 Email: membershipmanager.clearview@esporta.com Web: www.esporta.com/clearview Cloud 9 Brentwood The club is open to rising 5's and above and caters for all abilities. We strongly believe that all members irrespective of ability have something to offer. There are 6 coaches within the club all of whom hold British Gymnastics Association quali- fications.<br><br> We have 1 coach per trampoline at every training session and it is our aim to enhance safety on and around the trampoline. The club trains Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at Brentwood School Sports Centre. Address: Brentwood School Sports Centre, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex Email: info@cloud9brentwood.co.uk Web: www.cloud9brentwood.co.uk Dragons Health Club Health club offering exercise to all from young to old.<br><br> We offer 4x one to one appointments with guaranteed results or money back! Winner of Customer Service Excellence Award at Mid Essex Awards 2005. Address: Chindits Lane, Warley, Brentwood, Essex CM14 5LF Tel: 01277 202088 Email: brentwood-sales@dragons.co.uk Web: www.dragons.co.uk Dunton Hill Golf Course Address: Tilbury Road, West Horndon, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 812340 Essex Intermediate Football League Shenfield Association SW Address: The Drive, Warley Email: webmaster@eifl.org.uk Web: www.eifl.org.uk Falls prevention in the elderly Aimed at those aged over 65 who would like to prevent falls from occurring and participate in exercise to help strengthen bones and keep the body mobile.<br><br> Referral may be necessary. We meet at 1pm on Wednesdays at the Brentwood Centre. Contact: Kelly Hopwood Address: Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 33 Brentwood, Essex CM15 9NN Tel: 01277 215151 Email: kelly.hopwood@brentwood.gov.uk Web: www.brentwood-centre.co.uk Four Seasons Equestrian Centre Address: Shenfield Hall Farm, Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 260429 Glendene Cycle Club Participate in all club cycling activities - club runs, tours, road racing, track racing and mountain biking.<br><br> Meets at Navestockside Village Hall, Wednesdays at 8pm. Contact: Tony Woodcock Address: 14 Littlebury Court, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood CM15 0XQ Tel: 01277 373690 Email: woodcock@velo15.fslife.co.uk Web: www.glendenecc.org.uk Havering and South Essex Orienteering Club - HAVOC Organises orienteering events for club members and the general public in local country parks. We usually meet on Saturday or Sunday mornings in local parks.<br><br> Contact: Paul Beckett Address: 21 Weald Close, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4QU Tel: 01277 213758 Email: chairman@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Web: www.orienteering-havoc.co.uk HealthTrax Walking for health. Three beginner/intermediate walks in and around the community and one advanced walk rotating around Brentwood parks. Contact: Kelly Hopwood Address: Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9NN Tel: 01277 215151 Email: kelly.hopwood@brentwood.gov.uk Web: www.brentwood-centre.co.uk Herongate Athletic Football Club We meet at Herongate Athletic Football Club in Herongate on the firth Thursday of the month Contact: Stuart Andrews Address: 81 Clyde Way, Rise Park, Romford, Essex RM1 4XT Tel: 01708 706466 Email: stuart_andrews@ntlworld.co.uk Holdens Archers Locally run archery club which is governed by the Grand National Archery Society.<br><br> We accept all ages into the club as members. We also run social events such as quiz nights etc. Contact: Alan Goodsman Address: 175 Woodland Avenue, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1HN Tel: 01277 227549 Email: alangoodsman@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.mindolluin.co.uk/holdensarchers Hutton and Shenfield Union Church Lawn Tennis Club Five court tennis club (four with floodlights) offer- ing coached mini-tennis, junior and cadet mem- bership, adult mid-week and weekend social play, club tournaments, mens, ladies, mixed and veter- ans matches, and club social events.<br><br> We meet daily at Hutton and Shenfield Union Church Tennis Club, Brockley Grove, Hutton Mount, Brentwood. Contact: Chris Rastin, Club Secretary Address: 1 Roundwood Grove, Hutton Mount, Brentwood CM13 2NA Tel: 01277 225648 Email: cm.rastin@btinternet.com Web: www.hsucltc.co.uk Hutton Cricket Club The club provides cricket for people aged 8 and upwards. There is a comprehensive coaching programme for all age groups.<br><br> The club has CLUBMARK accreditation from Sport England. The season runs April to the end of September. Winter practice and coaching is available.<br><br> The Club 9s grounds are in Hall Green Lane, Hutton. Contact: Carole Payne Address: 5 Coleridge Walk, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex CM13 2RT Tel: 01277 228388 Email: capayne@btinternet.com Contact: John Ridgeway Address: 19 Park Avenue, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 2QL Tel: 01277 232994 Email: clubcolours@hotmail.com Website: http://members.lycos.co.uk/huttoncricket- club/ Hutton Cricket Club - Colts Section A Sport England Clubmark accredited club providing group and individual coaching. We run indoor and outdoor teams at under 11, under 13, under 15 and under 16 level in district and county competitions with an easy transitition into adult cricket.<br><br> Our team of coaches includes part time professions and six qualified at level 2. We meet at the Polo Ground, Hall Green Lane, Hutton on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings 34 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk for training, with matches on weekday evenings and Sunday mornings. Contact: Rod Greig Address: 17 Worring Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 222190 Email: eccb@cedeb.fsnet.co.uk Web: http://members.lycos.co.uk/huttoncricket- club Hutton Medway Football Club A friendly club dedicated to youth football.<br><br> Established since 1969, Hutton Medway Football Club has grown from humble beginnings to cur- rent status of fielding 18 teams and catering for over 200 young people ranging from 5 through to 18 years of age. Tel: 01277 227527 Email: info@huttonmedwayfc.co.uk Web: www.huttonmedwayfc.co.uk Hutton Parish Carpet Bowls Indoor carpet bowls. We meet at St Peter 9s Church Hall, Tuesdays 7.30pm-9pm fortnightly.<br><br> Contact: Chris Sharman Tel: 01277 214841 Hyo Gen Do Karate Traditional Japanese Wado-Ryu Karate-do. Students learn self defence, self control, discipline and self confidence through training. Students learn striking, sweeping and locking techniques, they also study traditional kata (forms) and part- ner work.<br><br> We meet on Tuesdays at St Martin 9s School, Hanging Hill Lane, 6pm-8pm and Thursdays at the Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, ladies only, 11am. Contact: Adrian Allen Address: Wallands, Roman Road, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 9AE Tel: 07906 304118 Email: enquiries@hyogendo.com Web: www.hyogendo.com Ingatestone Angling Club Fishing on three local lakes and stretches of River Wid. Provides competitive and pleasure angling for Ingatestone & Fryerning only residents.<br><br> Contact: John Bassom Tel: 01277 354855 Contact: Peter Lester Tel: 01277 354048 Ingatestone Bowling Club Outdoor bowling club with men 9s and ladies 9 leagues. We meet at the rear of the Community Club, High Street, Ingatestone, on Saturdays and Sundays for freindly games, and Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for league games. Contact: Mike Welch Tel: 01277 659770 Address: 26 Carson Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 1SA Ingatestone and Fryening Cricket Club Senior cricket side with two teams on Saturday in the T C Rippon Mid Essex Cricket League and a Sunday side playing friendlies.<br><br> We train at the Fairfield Recreational Ground, Ingatestone, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (late April-September). Contact: Robert Fletcher Address: 10 Cherry Trees, The Meads, Ingatestone CM4 0AP Tel: 01277 354431 Email: rfletcher189@aol.com Ingatestone and Fryerning Tennis Club A small cosy club, ideal for families with children. Meets at Ingatestone and Fryerning Community Club, High Street, Ingatestone.<br><br> Contact: Susanne Emond Tel: 01277 353280 Jazzercise Classes A 60 minute class includes easy to follow Fun Aerobic Dance routines, muscle toning and stretching exercises. All to the beat of great music. Classes are held at Brightside Infant School, St Martin's School, Hutton and Poplars Hall, Hutton.<br><br> Contact: Sue Reader Tel: 01277 626219 Kazen Kai Martial Arts Martial arts tuition at the Martial Arts Centre, Bannister Drive, Hutton Poplars. Contact: Simon Kidd Address: Martial Arts Centre, Bannister Drive, Hutton Poplars, Essex CM13 1YX Tel: 01277 262800 Email: admin@kazenkai.com Web: www.kazenkai.com Keep Fit Association (South East Essex) Fitness though movement, exercise and dance. From young movers to mature movers.<br><br> We are part of a national association, recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals, Sport England, etc. We have 30 teachers locally with classes running all over the area. Full details on our website.<br><br> Contact: Mrs C Bannister Address: 26 Shenfield Crescent, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8BN Tel: 01277 211050 Email: chris@bannister104.fsnet.co.uk www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 35 Web: www.keepfit.org.uk Kelvedon Hatch Lawn Tennis Club Contact: Sue Etheridge Address: Village Hall Playing Field, School Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood CM15 0DU Tel: 01277 374746 Web: www.kelvedon.totaltennis.net Living in Victory Basketball Coaching to aged 6-adult, both male and female. Nine teams compete in the National Basketball League, senior teams compete in the Essex League. Weekly open sessions start with under 8s.<br><br> Full holiday programme. See our website or call for our full programme. Contact: LIV Basketball Address: 239 Woodland Avenue, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex CM13 1DA Tel: 01277 214548 Email: livbasketball@talk21.com Web: www.livbasketball.com Norton Heath Riding School Address: The Orchards, Fingrith Hall Road, Blackmore, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 821848 Over Fifties Sports Club Badminton, table tennis, short tennis and bowls at the Brentwood Centre, Mondays at 1.30pm.<br><br> £3.50 per session. Contact: Betty Gilbert Tel: 01277 824282 Pete 9s Players Badminton Club Intermediate to advanced level badminton. Club play on four courts.<br><br> Racket restring and repair service. We meet at Brentwood County High School, Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Wednesdays 8.15pm-10.45pm. Contact: Peter Rice Address: 41 Warren Drive, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Essex RM12 4QZ Tel: 01708 473997 Email: peter_rice2005@yahoo.co.uk Contact: Joan Denton Address: 8 Kavanaghs Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4NB Tel: 01277 212761/07958 591542 Email: joan_denton2003@yahoo.co.uk Website: brentwoodbadmintonclub.co.uk R and J Dance Classes and events for social Ballroom and Latin dancing.<br><br> Beginners and intermediate level. Over 18s only. We meet from 7.30pm-9pm, Fridays at Maple Hall, Maple Crescent, Brentwood, Tuesdays at Hogarth Primary School, Riseway, Brentwood, and from 8pm on the first Saturday of the month for social ballroom and latin at Keys Hall, Brentwood.<br><br> Contact: Jenny and Richard North Address: 17 Coopers Green, Wickford, Essex SS12 9PA Tel: 01268 762626 Email: j.north@ecomonline.net Web: www.randjdance.co.uk Recoil Trampoline Club Recoil is a competitive club, giving members the opportunity to enter local, regional and national competitions. Coaching is offered to all who wish to enjoy the sport trampolining from the mini jumpers (2 ½-5 ½ years) through to Junior Jumpers (6-17 years) and senior jumpers (18 years plus). We welcome trampolinists of any ability from beginner to the advanced performer and we also have dedicated sessions for adults and children with special needs.<br><br> Meets at Brentwood Centre and Shenfield Sports Centre. Contact: Tricia Johnston Address: The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9NN Tel: 01277 625988 Email: enquiries@springiton.co.uk Web: www.springiton.co.uk Saxons Badminton Club Juniors with qualified Badminton England coach- es, CRB checked and have attended child protec- tion courses. Beginners to advanced coaching.<br><br> Adults - coaching advice if students request it. We meet at Brentwood County High School, Seven Arches Road, Brentwood. Tuesdays, juniors 7pm-8.30pm, adults 8.30pm-10.30pm.<br><br> Contact: Peter Rice Address: 41 Warren Drive, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Essex RM12 4QZ Tel: 01708 473997 Email: peter_rice2005@yahoo.co.uk Contact: Joan Denton Address: 8 Kavanaghs Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4NB Tel: 01277 212761/07958 591542 Email: joan_denton2003@yahoo.co.uk Website: brentwoodbadmintonclub.co.uk Shaftsbury Cycling Club We are a local amateur club, catering for all age groups and abilities. We are involved in racing and touring activities. We meet on Wednesday evenings at Mountnessing Village Hall.<br><br> Contact: Alan Rosner Address: 29 Abbots Close, Shenfield CM15 8LT Tel: 01277 218392 Email: alan@rosner.fsbusiness.co.uk 36 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk Web: www.shaftsburycc.co.uk Shenfield Cricket Club Chelmsford Road, Shenfield Tel: 01277 210108 Email: mail@shenfield.cc Web: www.shenfield.cc Shenfield Sports Centre Offers a comprehensive range of cardio-vascular equipment and weight training facilities in the newly refurbished fitness centre and gym. Also available is a multi-purpose sports hall and aero- bic/marital arts activities room. The Centre is available during evening, weekends and school holidays.<br><br> The centre offers café and licensed bar facilities. Address: Oliver Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 226220 Shenfield Table Tennis Coaching Provides table tennis coaching for boys and girls from 8 years upwards. On Saturday 6-7pm at Shenfield Sports Centre during term time.<br><br> Contact: Paul Mulley Address: 13 Newmans Drive, Hutton Brentwood, CM13 2PZ Tel: 01277 262166 Email: paul.mulley@btinternet.com South Weald Cricket Club We meet each Wednesday evening throughout the year. Cricket is played each Saturday and Sunday from May to September at Sandpit Lane, South Weald. Contact: Chris Gray Address: Sandpit Lane, South Weald, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 373500 Email: southwealcc@aol.com Web: www.sweald.play_cricket.com Stonyhill Indoor Bowls Club Address: Brentwood Road, Herongate, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 811848 Susan 9s Total Body Workout Aerobics and circuit training for all ages and abilities.<br><br> Meets at St Nicholas 9 Church Hall, Ingrave, Mondays at 8pm, Wednesdays at 6.30pm core stability - ball required, Fridays at 6.30pm. Contact: Susan Tel: 07808 169238 Thorndon Park Golf Club Thorndon Park has been a members club since 1920. The 6492 yard par 71 oak lined course is set on 240 acres designed and laid out by Harry S Colt and C.<br><br> H. Alison. Address: Thorndon Park, Ingrave, Brentwood, Essex CM13 3RH Tel: 01277 811666 Email: office@thorndonparkgolfclub.com Web: www.thorndonparkgolfclub.com Thursday Dance Group This is a very happy and lively group who have enjoyed this interest for 21 years together: Ballroom, Latin American and modern sequence with strict tempo music.<br><br> There is a short break at Easter, Christmas and New Year periods. We meet on Thursday evenings, 8pm-10pm at Doddinghurst Village Hall, Church Lane, Doddinghurst Contact: Mrs W M Steel Address: 26 Park Meadow, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0TT Tel: 01277 823166 Towers Petanque Club Players petanque (French boule). Men and women from ages 8 upwards.<br><br> Tuition given. £10 per year to join. We meet at the Tower Arms, every Tuesday evening, 7.30m-8pm.<br><br> Contact: Mr J Cartwright Address: 48 Shenfield Crescent, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8BW Tel: 01277 215272 Email: cartwrightjf@ic24.net Warley Park Golf Club Warley Park boasts a superb 27 hole golf course, a fine lounge and restaurant overlooking some of the finest scenery in Essex, and offers a high stan- dard of service in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Address: Magpie Lane, Little Warley, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 224891 Email: enquiries@warleyparkgc.com Warley Hospital Bowls Club The club currently has 61 members, 38 gentle- men and 23 ladies, who enjoy both friendly and competitive bowling from April through to September. The gentlemen play in matches organised by the Brentwood and District Bowls Association, which in turn is affiliated to the Essex County Bowling Association, and the ladies play in the Warley Woods League.<br><br> Contact: Roy Masters Address: 181 Ingrave Road, Brentwood CM13 2AB Tel: 01277 215254 Weald Park Hotel Golf & Country Club Built in 1738, Weald Park Hotel is set in 150 acres of Parkland and located in the backdrop of the rolling hills of South Weald. Our courtyard style hotel offers an 18 hole golf course, fine din- www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 37 ing and spacious en-suite rooms. Address: Coxtie Green Road, South Weald, Brentwood, Essex CM14 5RJ Tel: 01277 375101 Email: reservations@bestwestern.co.uk West Horndon Tennis and Social Club Contact: Angela Ruston Address: Rear of Chafford Gardens, West Horndon CM13 3NJ Tel: 0207 445 3770 Web: www.westhorndon.totaltennis.net 38 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk Public Sports Facilities Brentwood Centre Offers most indoor sports, including the 12- badminton court International Hall, aerobics, football, table tennis, yoga and many other activities, and a licensed bar.<br><br> Other facilities at the Centre include a hi-tech fitness training centre, health suite, beauty clinic and squash courts, in addition to two swimming pools. Both pools offer a comprehensive programme ranging through pre-school lessons to life-saving classes and kids 9 splash-time. Address: Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood CM15 9NN Tel: 01277 215151 Box office: 01277 262616 Email: info@brentwood-centre.co.uk website: www.brentwood-centre.co.uk Shenfield Sports Centre Offers a comprehensive range of cardio-vascular equipment and weight-training facilities in the fitness centre and gym.<br><br> Also available is a multi-purpose sports hall and aerobics/martial arts activities room. The Centre, which also has a licensed bar, is available during weekends, evenings, and school holidays. Address: Oliver Road, Shenfield, Essex Tel: 01277 226220 Email: shenfieldinfo@brentwood-centre.co.uk Website: www.brentwood-centre.co.uk Brentwood Golf Centre Brentwood Golf Centre at Hartswood is one of the leading public courses in the south-east.<br><br> Its popularity stems from the attractive parkland nature and gently undulating fairways, large areas of woodland and the excellent condition in which it is maintained. Although by championship standards the course is not long at 6,160 yards, it is made extremely difficult with small, well bunkered greens Contact: Steve Cole Address: King George 9s Playing Fields, Ingrave Road, Brentwood Essex Tel: 01277 218714 Parks, Play Areas and Open Spaces Alexander Lane 1.678 hectares Address: Alexander Lane, Shenfield Facilities: no play area no car parking no warden no public toilets Bishops Hall Park 4.41 hectares. 2 play areas: Junior up to 8 years of age cradle and junior swings, sand play table, roundabout etc.<br><br> Senior 8 years and above, swings, mobilus, spinning disc, belt path, spring jeep, basketball hoop etc. Enclosed hard court area to be constructed Mar 06. Address: Elizabeth Road, Brentwood Facilities: car parking no warden no public toilets Brentwood Centre 20.09 hectares Address: Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood Facilitieis: no play area car parking in Brentwood Centre public toilets in Brentwood Centre Copperfield Gardens 0.838 hectares Address: Copperfield Gdns/Cleves Ave, Brentwood Facilities: no play area no car parking no warden no public toilets Courage Playing Fields 5.774 hectares.<br><br> Play area: cradle & junior swings, see-saw, slide etc. Address: Chelmsford Road, Shenfield Facilities: no car parking no warden no public toilets Capon Close Cradle & junior swings, slide etc Address: Mayfield Gardens, Brentwood Cromwell Road Cradle & junior swings, see-saw, roundabout, Appendix 2 - Facilities www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 39 rocking horse Address: Cromwell Road, Brentwood Gibraltar House Cradle & junior swings, see-saw, multi unit etc. Address: The Drive, Warley Hatch Road 5 hectares.<br><br> Habitats include grassland, hedgerow, scrub and woodland Address: Hatch Road, Crow Green Facilities: no car parking no warden no public toilets Hutton Country Park Local Nature Reserve. 37 hectares. Habitats include woodland, hedgerow, scrub, grassland, ponds,rivers and streams Address: Wash Road, Hutton Facilities: car parking available off Wash Road no warden no public toilets Hutton Polo Fields 0.64 hectares Address: Boundary Drive, Hutton Facilities: no play area - (to be refurbished) no car parking no warden no public toilets Hutton Poplars 9.339 hectares Address: Poplar Drive, Hutton Facilities: no play area car parking no warden no public toilets Hutton Recreation Ground 4.455 hectares.<br><br> Play area: swings, slide, hard court area. Site due to be re-furbished in 06/07. Address: Wash Road, Hutton Facilities: no car parking no warden no public toilets Ingrave Johnstone Playing Fields 1.762 hectares.<br><br> Play area: cradle & junior swings, slide, climbing unit etc. Address: Thorndon Approach, Ingrave Facilities: no car parking no warden no public toilets King George's Playing Fields 19.394 hectares. Play area: Largest Play area of Brentwood Open Spaces: cradle & junior swings, slides, suspension bridge unit, large wooden fort, many other items for all ages.<br><br> Please note: 1 disabled swing & roundabout suitable for wheelchair use and other dual use equipment. Address: Ingrave Road, Brentwood Facilities: car parking warden public toilets Larkins Playing Fields 4.205 hectares Address: Ongar Road, Brentwood Facilities: no play area car parking no warden no public toilets Maple Close Cradle & junior swings, slide, see-saw etc. Address: Maple Close, Brentwood Masefield Court Cradle & junior swings, multi-unit etc, springies Address: Victoria Road, Brentwood Merrymeades 15 hectares.<br><br> Habitats include pond, stream, scrub, hedgerow, grassland and woodland Address: Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood Facilities: no car parking no warden no public toilets Mountney Close 0.501 hectares. Play area: cradle & junior swings, slide, see-saw etc. Address: Mountney Close, Mountnessing Facilities: no car parking no warden no public toilets Seymour Field 4.172 hectares Address: New Road, Ingatestone Facilities: no play area: trim-trail car parking no warden no public toilets River Road Junior swings, multi-play unit, see saw, round- about, slide, springy boat Address: River Road, Brentwood St.Faith's 16 hectares.<br><br> Habitats include scrub, hedgerow, ponds, streams, woodland and grassland. Address: Weald Road or London Road, Brentwood Facilities: no car parking no warden no public toilets Tower Hill 1.553 hectares 40 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk Address: Sir Francis Way, Brentwood Facilities: no play area no car parking no warden no public toilets Thorndon Country Park Thorndon Country Park is divided into Thorndon Park North, with the Countryside Centre, and Thorndon Park South. These areas are linked by the 'Old Park', which is owned by the Woodland Trust, and 'Old Thorndon Pasture', which is owned by Essex County Council.<br><br> These areas are now being restored on the basis of the previous layout and design. In due course, all of the land except that around Hatch Farm will be available for pub- lic access. The most important habitat in Thorndon Country Park is the ancient deer park area dating back to the 15th century which has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.<br><br> The Countryside Centre in Thorndon Park North, built from timber blown over in the 1987 storms in the two parks, has a permanent exhibition, a shop selling gifts and refreshments, and a schools' room. Both the exhibition and schools' room are available to hire. Fishing is available if a day ticket is purchased.<br><br> Horse riding is allowed, but you must keep to the areas marked with a blue arrow. Address: Car parks can be found on Brentwood Road (A128) and The Avenue Tel: 01277 211250. Three Arches Estate Junior swings Address: Hornbeam Close, Brentwood Three Arches Estate Junior swings Address: T he Limes, Beech Avenue, Brentwood Warley Country Park 21 hectares.<br><br> Habitats include regenerating and mature woodland, hedgerow, grassland and streams Address: Vaughn Williams Way, Warley Facilities: car parking available in Vaughn Williams Way no warden no public toilets Warley Playing Fields 11.417 hectares. Play area: swings, mobilus, double cableway, table tennis, large climbing items, giant group swing. Address: The Drive (access via Chindits Lane), Warley Facilities: car parking warden when football or cricket is in play no public toilets Weald Country Park Weald Country Park is located to the west of Brentwood.<br><br> At nearly 500 acres it is the largest of the Essex County Council Country Parks. Parkland has been established here for more than 700 years; the lakes, the tree-lined avenues, and large parkland trees are the result of the landscaping carried out in the 18th century. The Ranger service at Weald Park and Thorndon Park offers many special activities throughout the year.<br><br> Activities for children vary from investigating flowers and insects to kite making and Halloween walks. In adddition there are many educational walks and tours for family and adults on topics such as natural history, fungi and country park management. Address: Car parks can be found on Weald Road and Lincolns Lane Tel: 01277 216297 West Horndon Playing Fields 3.402 hectares.<br><br> Enclosed hard court area - foot- ball and basketball. Large play area - swings, roundabout, trim trail, see-saw, climbing equipment etc. Address: Cadogan Ave, West Horndon Facilities: no car parking no warden no public toilets Parish Play Areas Blackmore Village Hall Blackmore Ted Marriage Playing Fields Doddinghurst Village Playing Fields Ingatestone & Fryerning Fairfield Recreation Ground Kelvedon Hatch Village Playing Field Mountnessing Coronation Playing Fields Navestock Village Hall Stondon Massey Village Playing Field Private Sports Facilities Ashwells Sports & Country Club Address: Ashwells Road, Pilgrims Hatch Essex CM15 9SE Tel: 01277 373828 Body Fitness Address: 1 Weald Road, Brentwood Essex CM14 4SN Tel: 01277 230625 Brentwood Park Ski and Snowboard Centre www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 41 Address: Warley Gap,Little Warley,Brentwood CM13 3DP Tel: 01277 211994 Website: www.brentwoodskicentre.co.uk Email: info@brentwoodskicentre.co.uk Cheers Health Club Address: 12 Tallon Road, Hutton Essex CM13 1TF Tel: 01277 229567 Clearview Health and Racquet Club Address: Little Warley Hall Lane, Little Warley Brentwood CM13 3EN Tel: 01277 815640 Courage Hall Sports Centre, Address: Middleton Hall Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood.<br><br> CM15 8EQ Tel: 01277 243344 Curves 3 Womens Address: 54, High Street, Brentwood. CM14 4AN Tel: 01277 218339 Dragons Health Club Address: Chindits Lane, Brentwood, CM14 5LF Tel: 01277 202088 Spring Health Address: Warley Gap,Little Warley, Brentwood CM13 3DP Tel: 01277 215222 Website: www.springhealth.net Facilities for Hire The Adult Community College Meeting rooms and lecture theatre for hire, up to 100 people. Also two equipped with 12 comput- ers.<br><br> Contact: Liz Cocklin Address: Warley Centre, Essex Way, Warley Tel: 01277 202258 Brentwood School Sports Centre Halls, rooms and bar available for hire, from £27.50 per hour, for fairs, concerts, shows, meet- ings, wedding receptions, exhibitions, quiz nights and parties. Contact: Angela Hawkins Address: Brentwood Sports Centre, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 243344 Email: ahawkins@brentwood.essex.sch.uk Old House Arts & Community Centre A wide range of activities for both residents and visitors to the area. Many local organisations and societies meet at Old House; in-house activities include, two slimming clubs, Anybody's Club, music school for youngstersand a comfortable coffee lounge and bar.<br><br> Contact: Helen Sullivan Contact: Lesley Dare Address: Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex Tel: 01277 211827 42 | BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 www.brentwood.gov.uk www.brentwood.gov.uk BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2007-2011 | 43 BWSD/07/14

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