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Sports Development Group (Sports Council)

The Sports Development Group were set up by the Town Council for all sports clubs to come together and share good ideas, best practice and how sports can be developed across the town. East Grinstead is fortunate in that it has a plethora of top quality varied sporting clubs. All clubs and groups are invited to attend the meeting (and if you are new or have not come across the group before,  just come along and make yourself known, you are welcome to attend).

The group meet quarterly to receive an update on what is going on in groups, opportunities for grants, advice and how to access this.  The meeting is currently chaired by a Town Councillor however this is a meeting facilitated by the Town Council and is there for the clubs and groups to get something out of this and voice any concerns or needs.  The Town and District Council both send officers who can help signpost to bodies who may be able to help resolve a problem.  Sometimes the groups can help each other out.   This is networking, advice, help and camaraderie,  but so much more.

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Sports Development Group

The next quarterly East Grinstead Sports Council meeting will take place on Wednesday 17th July at 7.00pm and will be held at East Grinstead Town Council Offices at East Court, in the Cranston Suite.

Sports Networking – All participants

A popular opportunity for our representatives to informally mingle, share their news and make new contacts.

Introductions – Bob Shelley

Before we move on to the agenda we’ll all introduce ourselves to each other.

Revival of Blackland Farm – Rachael Fisher

Following a period of inactivity due to ownership difficulties Blackland is happily open again and Rachael leads the team. She will explain what has happened and how they will now move forward.

Smilinggg366 – James Cooper

James is about halfway through a truly amazing ultra athletic challenge for a very worthy charity. You won’t be able to resist being impressed as he explains his motivation and gives you a personal insight into what he is undertaking.

East Grinstead Community Bonfire – Graham Jones

This October will see the second running of our Community Bonfire as our Town are new members of the historic Sussex Bonfire Societies. The Community Bonfire team are keen that sports clubs get the chance to participate, as they do in most of the other Bonfire events and will explain their plans for the event.

Sports Updates – Bob Shelley

I will update you on some sports news items of topical interest.

Club Updates

Our Club representatives will share with us their current situation, their successes and any challenges they face.

Groups

The groups that currently attend the meeting and a contact for each is shown below: