Leisure Charities That specialise in Sports

Our hall is a converted school. It consists of hall, committee room, well equipped kitchen & toilets. It offers a focal point for the village to meet for social and fund raising events, such as Pilates, short mat bowls, Band practice, Messy Church children's activities and other events. Both residents and non residents can book the hall, For bookings up to 70 people. Hire rates very reasonable.

A Rural youth movement for members aged between 10 and 26 years. Members get the opportunity to take part in various competitions such as entertainments, drama & pantomime, sports, public speaking, debating, after dinner speaking, stock-judging where they gain confidence and new skills. Also they have opportunities to participate in further training & development to run their clubs.

The Bramwell Memorial Institute provides a facility for the village community to use for arts, sport, recreation or any other community activity that benefits the population of the parish and the surrounding area.

A rural youth movement, where members can gain confidence and recognised skills in public speaking, sports competitions, drama and entertainments, stockjudging, stockshowing/presentation, dancing, meetings and social events, fundraising. This is a member led organisation for those aged 10 - 26 years.

The Jubilee Field is used for sport and recreation by the inhabitants of Clavering and surrounding villages

A member led rural youth group which developes skills and education for any young people aged 10-26 years. Activities range from sports, public speaking, cattle showing and stock Judging, club fundraising events & social activities, dance & entertainment productions, drama and local community work.

Scouting outdoor activities, camping, rock climbing, canoeing, sailing, hiking, fund raising, educating trips abroad.

Raising of funds from members and public. Principal fund raising activity is annual Golf Day.Funds raised are expended in support of charitable activities in the Portsmouth area and for overseas charities including hospitality for the elderly, support fo children's activities, medical charities etc.

The hall is used by various local groups as a venue for meetings and activities including badminton, exercise class, Garden and Film Clubs and Parish Council The Hall is also used as a venue for private parties, wedding receptions, funeral teas, children's parties and as a polling station. The hall is used by people of all ages from the village and surrounding areas.

The Village Hall Committee is responsible for the land it owns in Trust i.e. the village hall and surrounding grounds, the Calor Field, and the Rugby Club Field plus the organisation of social activities and events.

Provision of community facilities for use by local clubs and organisations.We Maintain the Rimington Memorial Institute for the use by village organisations e.g. Bowling club , Table Tennis club , Snooker Club , W.I. and hold social events e.g. bands , talks to raise funds to maintain the building .

Trust document states the hall be run for the benefit of the local community. Local bodies including Parish council, local agricultural show, tennis, football & cricket club hold meetings and fundraising events. There is a book cafe and Kidz club. The hall is let for yoga, pilates, art classes, etc and other social occasions. A side room is let on a permanent basis to a wedding photographer.

The Recreation Ground is for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Peasedown St John without distinction of political, religious or other opinion, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.Alongside a large area of open space, there is a children's play area; a skate park; a BMX track and also a football pitch with associated changing rooms and buildings.

OPERATIONS ARE LARGELY OF A FUNDRAISING NATURE, WITH EVENTS ORGANISED FOR THE SCHOLCHILDREN OF PLUMPTON SCHOOL, THEIR PARENTS, THE STAFF AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. TYPICAL EVENTS INCLUDE VILLAGE JUMBLE SALES, A CHRISTMAS FAYRE, A SPRING BALL, AN END-OF-TERM BARBECUE, AFTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING CLUBS, AFTER-SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT CLUBS, QUIZZES, SCHOOL CALENDARS, AND AD-HOC EVENTS.

We provide sports and recreational activities i.e. bowling green activities and offer our clubhouse as a facility for group meetings and functions in the village.

To provide sport and recreational facilities for the elderly and old people living in and around the Medway area using facilities which are fully maintained for the stated purpose.

Provides buildings/facilities/open space for sport/recreation, all for the public benefit.

National award scheme (UK) to practically help and encourage people aged 50+ to engage in volunteering and community development, learning activities, the arts, heritage & culture, sports and conservation open to people from all kinds of backgrounds and circumstances, especially those with ongoing health and mobility problems.

We do not provide any financial assistance - only provide the building & facilities for local organisations etc to use. As there are no other shops/pub/school in the village the hall is the 'hub' of the community & used for many functions including W.I., childrens parties, karate, bowls etc. We are an 'emergency base' for the parish councils new emergency plan (storing generator/food/lighting/blan

Provide recreational facilities - Sports Pavilion and tennis courts

We fund projects to help underprivileged children and young people overseas. Typical outcomes include opportunities for school attendance, vocational training, business start-ups, play & sport, and for spiritual growth; also practical improvements to premises and facilities.

The Veterans Club is a social meeting point, anybody can join with a reference if they are over 55 years of age. We have a snooker room, bowls section & kitchen facilities. We also hire the hall to the public for yoga, childrens parties, community groups etc.

Predominantly Amateur Boxing, but we also incorporate, Keep Fit, Health and Well Being, Sport and Recreation, Education and Training and a meeting place for the local residents if/when required as the building was bequeathed at the outset in 1939.

Boxing, football, table tennis, outdoor activities

Sport and recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Messingham