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Redbourn Gym Re-opens Better than Ever

Update from Redbourn Recreation Centre & Playing Fields Trust

Good news as we pleased to announce that our new gym is opening from Wednesday 6th October.

Open hours are: Mon-Fri 7.00-21.00 Sat- Sun 8.00-15.00

Members will need to check in at the reception with EveryoneActive.

The new gym has more space for free exercise and free weights and more gym equipment to support our community needs. We look forward to seeing members and welcoming new members who wish to join through our partners, EveryoneActive.

Whilst our original plans to extend the overall facilities have been impacted by COVID and Junior Elite Tennis have not been able to pursue their venture with us, we have been able to continue to look at other developments and changes which we are in the process of finalising. We plan to provide more information on these plans during November. Thanks for your continued support.

New Water Fountain installed in Redbourn Common Dec 2023

New Water Fountain for Redbourn Common

Refreshing Redbourn

After a hard run, stiff bike ride, brisk walk, or even watching a game of cricket in the common, there’s nothing more refreshing than a cool drink of water. Even dogs need a drink – especially when the sun is shining.

 

Now, for the first time, the village has its own community water fountain with a convenient and accessible source of free drinking water. And, it is all down to the creativity, hard work and fund raising of the Active In Redbourn team with a lot of help from the Parish Council and the Cricket Club.

 

Standing next to the cricket pavilion, it will help to promote hydration. Staying hydrated is crucial for overall health especially during physical activities.

 

The water fountain will become a popular spot for people seeking respite during hot weather. While easy access will encourage people to engage in physical activities and longer stays on the common.

 

It will also serve as a meeting point for the community and form the start and finish point for people walking the Redbourn Mile (the length of the common’s circular footpath).

 

It was built with sustainability in mind. It incorporates water saving technology, flow controls and a water bottle filling facility helping to reduce the use of single use plastic.   It is solidly built to add aesthetic value to the common. It is ideally placed for accessibility by people with disabilities with wheelchair access and easy to use controls.

 

The Active in Redbourn team are sincerely grateful to all the residents and friends who attended three fundraising quiz nights. The fund raising will go on to raise more money for the second water fountain to be sited somewhere on the High Street