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Exciting times for Stocksbridge Cricket Club DESPITE the uncertain times that have faced society of late, Stocksbridge Cricket Club are looking to the future after submitting a planning application to Sheffield City Council to outline building works and renovations to their club house. The cricket club were awarded £21.5k as part of CIL participatory budget scheme and with further funds they have raised are looking to bring the club room facilities more up to date. It has been a testing time for the club with funding streams they were aiming to utilise no longer available due to the global pandemic, which has meant plans being altered and unfortunately scaled down as a result. None the less, the club have worked hard to formulate a suitable plan to
deliver a pavilion that will be welcoming for all. The works will create a larger kitchen area and club room, by extending at the front and rear and knocking through in to the current away changing room. A ramp will be created to access a raised patio area allowing the building to be fully accessible for all. Access to an accessible toilet will also be created from within the club room. Club Chairman Anthony Siddall said: “We are extremely excited to be in a position where we are now applying for planning permission to develop the club house. We again would like to thank Stocksbridge Town Council and all those who attended the participatory budget vote and those who voted for our club to receive funding. “We were extremely humbled by the result and the
award of the funds. It truly means a huge amount to the club and its future. The current facilities are not fit for purpose, uninviting and have held the club back. “Although it has been disappointing that we could not access further funding, it is completely understandable in the current climate and we have had to alter our plans accordingly. “We have worked closely with the Town Council and have now instructed local architect Tom Faulkner along with local builder Paul Needham to undertake the planning and works. We have a ground which we are proud of and a remodelled updated pavilion will make it accessible and welcoming.
are undertaking will provide a facility that will attract new members to the club, which will give people the opportunity to take up cricket and benefit “Staying active and par- from the uplifting effects team ticipating in sport is shown sport provides. to help improve mental health and well-being. We “As a family club, we are always are hopeful the works we looking for new players of all
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ages, with children as young as five being able to take part. We would particularly encourage girls and people from BAME groups to come along and have a go. “Although these works will vastly improve our pavilion, we are always looking for spon-
sorship to assist with further improvements and update equipment for our junior sections. Anybody wishing to do so can make contact through our facebook page or by emailing stocksbridgecclms@gmail. com”