West Chiltington Sports Club
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
History of our clubs
History of West Chiltington & Thakeham Cricket Club
• The original Club was established in 1921.
• In 2000 it merged with its dormant neighbour Thakeham CC
to create a more viable and competitive player base.
• The Club began an ambitious youth development scheme in
2005.
• We now have over 150 registered junior members playing in
seven teams, in addition to our Saturday, Sunday and
midweek senior sides.
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
History of our clubs
Development of facilities
Following a concerted fundraising effort, the club implemented
a three year investment programme that included:
• 2009 - Three new practice nets.
• 2010 - Roll-on covers to protect the wicket
• 2011 - Full-sized sightscreens
The club continues to raise money through a variety of sources
to enhance facilities for the benefit of all members and the
wider community.
The Club has been recognised as a Sussex Focus
Club and was awarded the ECB ClubMark
accreditation in 2007.
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
History of our clubs
The 2011 Season – Our Finest Yet
In 2011 our investment of both time and money paid off
handsomely with both adult league sides being promoted as
champions of their respective divisions. The teams will now play
in the West Sussex Invitation League Divisions Two (1st XI) and
Six (2nd XI) in 2012.
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
History of our clubs
The 2011 Season – Our Finest Yet
Our Colts also had their best year ever with a number of teams
being very successful in both league and tournament cricket.
With the club’s growing membership, both at senior and junior
level, we are now adding a 3rd XI to enable more seniors and
colts to play good quality cricket.
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
History of our clubs
History of West Chiltington Football Club
West Chiltington Football Club was established in the 1930's by
Hector Hornsby. Originally competing in the Horsham and
District League, the club now has two adult teams competing in
the West Sussex Football League, the 1st team in the Premier
Division.
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Future of our clubs
Future aspirations
• The club is continuing to grow and is attracting new members
all the time, in particular young boys and girls.
• Whilst we have been committed to improving the playing
facilities over the past few years, the clubhouse has not been
given the same level of attention.
• The current building is not fit for purpose and is in need of
major refurbishment.
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Future of our clubs
The Solution
In response to this clear need, the club’s committee has drawn
up plans to completely rebuild the clubhouse on the existing
site. The plan includes:
• Enlarged and improved changing rooms, including female
facilities
• A bar and social area which is conducive to a friendly,
growing club
• An extended outside viewing area
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Future of our clubs
The Solution
This solution not only provides the club with much improved
facilities, but also benefits the wider community. It will provide
a building to be proud of that is totally in keeping with its
beautiful surroundings.
The project has the full support of the Parish Council, Sussex
County Cricket Club, the Football Foundation and Fields in Trust.
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Future of our clubs
The Benefits
This project would bring a number of significant benefits to both
the club and the local community. It would help to:
• Encourage more boys and girls, of all ages, to play sport
• Attract new members to both the cricket and football clubs
and raise playing standards
• Provide a social facility for the community
• Visually improve a sports facility which is at the heart of a
beautiful village
• Reduce on-going maintenance costs, which are a burden to
the Parish Council
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Future of our clubs
The Plans
Right Hand Side
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Future of our clubs
The Plans
Left Hand Side
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Future of our clubs
The Plans
Rear View
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Future of our clubs
The Plans
Front View
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Future of our clubs
The Plans
Internal Layout
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Our Challenge
We need your help
The next challenge we face is to raise £330,000 to build this new
clubhouse of which at least £100,000 needs to come from our
own resources.
The club has a lot of experience in obtaining and raising funds
for various projects that have helped to improve the playing
areas and facilities over recent years.
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Our Challenge
We need your help
Members of the club’s committee are currently working
extremely hard to investigate every available area of funding,
such as community projects, local and nationally supported
grants.
The club’s social committee is planning a full programme of
events and initiatives to raise money for the clubhouse project.
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Our Challenge
We need your help
Nevertheless we are looking to the membership and local
community to help raise additional funds as the availability of
loans and grants is extremely limited in the current economic
climate.
For example, we need you to help us by:
•
•
•
•
Supporting the clubs’ fundraising activities
Making gifts and donations
Donating services or materials
Encouraging companies to make donations
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Our Challenge
We need your help
If you would like to help support this project, either financially or
by helping to organise fundraising activities, please contact:
Bill Hay on 01798 815636 or
Neil Miller on 01798 817538
CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT