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The Blunham Playing fields are home to the Blunham Cricket Club. The Blunham Playing fields belong to the village of Blunham and are managed by a group of Trustees who form the BPFA. The BPFA is a registered charity and will be the main beneficiary of the fundraising. Working together the Blunham Playing Fields Association and Blunham Cricket Club have in the past 2 years been able to raise over £150 K to enable the current pavilion to be refurbished.
The old pavilion was inadequate. It was in very poor state of repair. It now provides toilets and changing rooms,
storage for equipment, as well as a bar and kitchen. The facilities are much needed as the Cricket Club is
thriving. Founded in 1900 The Cricket Club coaches Boys and Girls from age 6 and has teams competing at under
10, under 12 and under 14. This is in addition to the 3 senior teams. During the 2009 Cricket season 72
matches were played at the Blunham ground. During the winter months the playing field is used by our
fledging youth football team AFC Blunham. The improvement in facilities will help to attract more
interest and support for their club. The pavilion, whilst conceived around the use for sports
activities will be available for use by the community for functions and meetings. Having raised
most of the funds needed an additional sum is now required to fully complete the project.
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Around 37,000 men are diagnosed with a male-specific cancer each year; from sons to grandfathers,
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Part of the Sue Ryder Care Organisation. The Hospice at Moggerhanger (next-door village to Blunham), provides
short term palliative care for patients with a life limiting illness including Cancer, Motor Neurone Disease,
Multiple Sclerosis and organ failure. The support of St John's Hospice and the Sue Ryder Care organisation in this community is both invaluable and appreciated. |