Elswick Parish Council

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The Parish Council

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Parish Council FACILITIES

The Parish Council provides and supports several facilities in the village.

THE VILLAGE HALL

Elswick Village Hall is the hub of community activity in Elswick. Whether its a meeting of the Parish Council or the Womens Institute, a toddlers playgroup or a fund-raising event, you'll find it going on here.

It is run by a committee representing user groups and volunteers. The main hall can hold up to 120 people and there is also a large meeting room, an open meeting area upstairs, and a kitchen.

Rooms are available for both regular bookings for clubs and organisations, and for one off functions. Bookings can be made via the Bookings Secretary, Mr Roy Gregory on 01995 670357.

ELSWICK BOWLING CLUB

The bowling green is part of the Village Hall Sports and Leisure complex on Roseacre Road.

Established in 1989, Elswick Bowling Club now has approx 60 members, fielding ten teams in various leagues within the Fylde & Wyre areas.

The club welcomes new members from Juniors to Pensioners. So if you are interested in joining, come down to the Bowling Green or contact one of the committee members. Follow this link for exclusive hire charges

Casual use of the green may be arranged via the Bowling Club, and there is no requirement to be a member of the Bowling Club to be able to use the facilities. 

ELSWICK ALL WEATHER PITCH

On the all weather pitch, tennis, netball and football (both 11 and 5 a side) are all available providing that you have a membership card.

Membership is free and open to all.

A membership application form can be downloaded here for printing and completing. Further copies are available from Bonds or from any member of the Council.

Bookings for netball, football and tennis must be made in advance. Please contact Martin Molloy at Bonds of Elswick  (01995 670295) at least three days prior to the first event. Follow this link to see the hire charges

Throughout the summer months (from 1st May to 30th September) casual tennis bookings will be accepted at Bonds kiosk during normal opening hours.

CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND

The main children's play area is on the Village Hall site with a climbing net, slide and multiplay eqipment.

All the equipment has safety rubberised surfacing, and the site is inspected for safety and cleaned regularly.

The equipment is well used and has served several generations who now bring their own children to use the playground.

In addition to the formal playground, the Parish Council also provides a football pitch adjoining the Village Hall that is used by teams from Elswick and the surrounding area.