Redbourn Recreation Centre

75, Dunstable Road, Redbourn. AL3 7PP. Telephone 01582 626202. Email redbourn.recreation@ntlworld.com

• Sports Pitches
• Future Plans
• Clubs and Activities
• Centre Opening Times
• Fitness Suite
• Bar & Function / Meeting Room
• Sports Hall
• Corporate Events and Birthdays
• Holiday Playscheme for 5 - 11 year olds every school holiday

'Kids Camp'. OFSTED registered holiday playscheme open to all aged 5-11.

Maximum of 24 children per day. The Summer Camp is now booking. We will be running from Thursday 24th July until Friday 29th August. We may only be taking 16 children per day, and as were were full for the May 1/2 term, would advise booking places asap.

All Weather Bowling Green

• The 6 Rink all weather Bowling Green is open to all, all year round.
• The Charge for unlimited use of the green from 1st April 2008 until 31st March 2009 is £71.00.
• Join us or come and 'roll up' for a casual game, the choice is yours.
• Casual use is £1.70 for one hour and £2.70 for a 2 hour session.
• Non-member admissions will apply (£2.00 adults, £1.00 student, junior and over 50's)
• Bowls can be hired from the Centre for £1.50.
• Flat soled shoes must be worn. (unfortunately the Centre does not have any to hire)

For an additional £10.00 per year you can join the * Redbourn Bowls Club * and join in all of their activities.

Wednesday Afternoon Club. Social Club meets most Wednesdays 2-4pm to play Skittles and have a coffee and a chat £1.90 members, additional non-member admissions will apply. (£2.00 adults, £1.00 juniors and over 50's).

Open 7 Days a Week.

OPENING HOURS

Monday - Thursday 9 am - 11pm (Last admission at 10pm)

Fridays 9am - 9pm (Last admission at 8pm)

Weekends 10am - 4 pm (Last admission at 3pm)

Bank Holidays (April - September) 10am - 4pm (Last admission 3pm)

Bank Holidays (October - March) Closed

The Centre can be open outside of these times for parties and special events by arrangement with the Manager.

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Sports Fields

• The Centre has 3 senior, 2 junior and four mini pitches. Teams using the Centre include Redbourn, St Georges, Dacorum Police, Bennetts Hemel and Harpenden Colts (U7's - U12's & U18's)

Corporate Events and Birthdays

The Centre's playing fields can also be used for corporate fundays, team building events, family celebrations, camping (by prior arrangement), D of E activities etc. Think this would be a good venue but not sure what to do.........?

Thought of climbing Mont Blanc on your birthday?........Why not try it first at home with Mont Blanc Climbing Wall Ltd ........bringing the mountain to you in Redbourn. They can bring their 8 metre wall up to the Centre to be used by all abilities, from first timers to experienced climbers.

To contact them call 01582 792523 or 07796 973681 or email nish@montblancclimbingwall.co.uk alternatively you can see them at work at http://www.montblancclimbingwall.co.uk

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Future Plans

• All weather multi-purpose pitch for football, hockey etc.

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Sports Hall

Available for Hire. Currently used for a variety of sports and social activities such as line dances, birthday parties, weddings etc. Maximum capacity 250 people.

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Fitness Suite.

Open 7 days a week to members & non-members. Inductions are essential. Fitness assessments and personal training are available with Carole.

From April 2008 there will still be no peak time so members can use the fitness room for:

• £4.50 per session
• £26.00 per month
• £73.00 per quarter
• £280.00 per year

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Bar and Social.

The function room & Bar are available for hire for parties of up to 60 people, or for smaller meetings.

Clubs and Activities - (as at February 2008)

Please ring the Centre on 01582 626202 (unless otherwise stated) for details of the following: -

Monday

• Redbourn Tiska Karate. 6.30pm - 8pm. Call 01582 626015 for further details.
• Friendly Five a side League 8-11pm. New teams can call John on 07979 347507.

Tuesday

• Fifty Plus Badminton 9am - 12 noon
• David Leach Osteopath. From 4pm. Call David on 07931 511797

Wednesday

• Wednesday Morning Club (Short Mat Bowls) 10am - 12 noon
• Wednesday Afternoon Club (Skittles and Table Tennis) 2 - 4pm
• Watford FC; Mini Kickers Football courses - 4-6pm. Call Watford F.C. on 0870 111 1881
• SAADI Gymnastics Club 6- 8pm Details from Jackie on 01727 860915.

Thursday

• SAADI Gymnastics Club 5- 8pm Details from Jackie on 01727 860915
• Friendly Five a side League 8-11pm. New teams can call John on 07979 347507.
• David Leach Osteopath. From 4pm. Call David on 07931 511797

Friday

• Combined Centre and Bowls Club Social events often on last Friday of the month, call the Centre for details or see Redbourn Calendar.

Saturday

• Kaizan Karate School 10am -12 noon. Contact Neil at kaizankarate1@aol.com
• SAADI Gymnastics Club 12-6pm. For details call Jackie on 01727 860915
• Redbourn FC Football Matches - 2pm (September to March). Please come along and support your local team.
• St Georges FC play in the Churches League on Saturday mornings.

Sunday

• Harpenden Colts Football Matches (U7's - U11's)
• Berkhamsted Sunday League Matches - 10.30am

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'Kids Camp'. OFSTED registered holiday playscheme open to all. Maximum of 24 children per day.

The Summer Camp (24 July - 29 August 2008) is now booking.

Come along and join in with lots of activities including Salt Dough Modeling, team games, paper aeroplane making, bouncey castle, parachute games, crafts, painting and stencilling, theme days and lots, lots more.

Booking forms are available from the Centre.

Full day (9am - 5.00pm) £16, Half Day (9am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm -5.00pm) £8.50

Children can be dropped off 1/2 hour earlier (ie 8.30am or 1pm) for an additional £1.50. They can also be picked up late from the morning session at 1pm for the same fee. Please note: We cannot accomodate any late pick ups after 5pm.

Must be booked at the Centre in advance to ensure a place. Payment by cheque or cash only. Please call the Centre for further details.

See also: Redbourn Playing Fields Trust, Redbourn Bowls Club Bowling Green, Redbourn Clubs And Societies, Redbourn Village Hall, Three Counties Radio

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-- Debbie Hickman - 29 May 2008.