A NEW pavilion has been installed at Spencers Wood Recreation Ground in Shinfield.
For many generations the grounds have had a pavilion for use by residents.
Following the recognition that the current building had passed its life expectancy of 20 years, Shinfield Parish Council created a group in August 2019 to review its possible replacement.
The group was chaired by Cllr I Clarke and consisted of councillors and residents who investigated the current use and future possible usage of a larger building but still keeping the perspective of a recreation ground pavilion.
On August 27 the new modular pavilion was installed and will be fitted out over September ready for its grand re-opening in the first week of October 2020.
The new pavilion has a 60 year life expectancy with regular maintenance.
The interior design is one of multi-use with two small meeting rooms and one large community area which can be extended into one of the offices through a concertina wall.
There are kitchen facilities and audio-visual facilities so the scope for hirers is extended to suit most needs.
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Shinfield Parish Council is delighted by the progress and swift build of this facility to provide residents with a much improved offering to residents, clubs, associations and party hirers.
The Parish Council wish the Pre-school, Shinfield Volunteer Car Service and other hirers, both returning and new, a warm welcome to the pavilion and long may it continue as a centre for community activity and spirit.
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