The Parish Council owns the playing field behind the Reading Room, on which are a childrens’ playground, the Bowling Green, and the Multi-Use Games Area (the MUGA). The playing field is accessed via the driveway to the right of the Reading Room (what3words: ///skidding.panning.trackers), and there is also a pedestrian access from Little Lane (///jigsaw.dentistry.racing) – though the latter is via a flight of steps, and thus is not suitable for all.

The playing field should only be used in the daytime, and the gate by the Reading Room may be locked at other times. The MUGA should not be used after 8:30 pm even if it is still light. See below for the rules for the use of the MUGA, and also see the Policies page for information on the commercial use of the MUGA.

Anyone using the MUGA or any other part of the playing field do so at their own risk, liability will not be accepted for personal injury or the loss or damage of valuables.

MUGA rules of use and code of conduct

  • MUGA opening hours are 8:30am – 8:30pm. Please respect our neighbours and do not use the MUGA outside of these hours without prior permission of GGPC.
  • Please do not trespass into neighbours’ gardens to retrieve lost balls. You must always request permission from the homeowner.
  • Players/users must not intentionally damage the MUGA in any way.
  • Users must not climb the fences or hang from the basketball or netball nets.
  • No form of vehicle, bicycle, roller skates, skateboards, scooter etc. is allowed on the facility. Wheelchairs are allowed.
  • All players and spectators to ensure that they are equipped with soft shoes (trainers, tennis shoes or plimsolls) for playing on the artificial surface. Footwear must be clean prior to entering the Games Area. Football or other forms of studded or bladed boots are not allowed.
  • Food and chewing gum are prohibited on the MUGA.
  • Drinks may only be used in plastic water bottles. No glass is to be brought onto the MUGA.
  • The MUGA is a no smoking area.
  • Dogs or animals are not allowed in the MUGA.
  • Please remove all litter when leaving and place in the large grey bin at the gated entrance to the park (next to the reading room).
  • It is forbidden to sub-let the facility.
  • If others are waiting to use the facility, please finish your game or activity within a reasonable time period or perhaps consider inviting others to join you if feasible (for example, do not start a new set of tennis if other villagers have been waiting for half an hour to use the court).
  • Please respect the amenities of any local residents living near to the MUGA by keeping any noise to a minimum.
  • No music can be played.
  • The MUGA may be closed or locked at the discretion of the Parish Council and/or for maintenance.


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