Recreation Committee

Joint Recreation Committee (JRC)

You may have seen the above committee mentioned in Parish Council matters and wondered about its role. We hope the following will assist new families to the area to acquaint themselves with the village parks. The committee is made up of members of both Beauchamp and Harcourt Parish Councils (hence the term ‘Joint’). Along with the Clerk to the JRC, the Committee looks after the parks and recreation areas in the villages, with the exception of Jubilee Green, which is the sole responsibility of Harcourt PC.

Play parks in Kibworth can be found at:-

 Smeeton Road Recreation Ground - Which has swings and multi-play unit near to Smeeton Road and large grass area (including goal post & balancing beams) extending behind the Tennis Club to the footpath next to the Scout Hut on Fleckney Road. This is suitable for ball sports.

 Warwick Road Recreation Ground - This is the main play park for the village and includes a football pitch with car park off the Warwick Road (please contact the Clerk on 2791564 if you are interested in using this facility). There is also a skate park which can be accessed by foot from the ‘Tin Bridge’ at the bottom of Meadowcourt Road or from Hillcrest Avenue. There is a network of footpaths through the Rec. connecting School Road with Hillcrest Avenue and The Tithings. The main play park is situation below the Primary School and has swings, roundabout and multi-play equipment. There is also a large area of grass for ball sports etc. This park is currently the subject of an application for Section 106 funding so that work can continue with installation of new play equipment. It is hoped that this work will be undertaken during 2008.

 Rookery Close Recreation Grounds - This grassy area does not have any play equipment, but it is intended to develop an area of this park into a wetland nature area. This park can be accessed via a footpath connecting Station Street and Rookery Close.

 Larkswood - A small area of grass at the bottom of Larkswood

 Jubilee Green - This small park is situated on Main Street and has swings and play equipment.

Maintaining these parks in a safe and attractive manner is the Committee’s aim, and we would urge villagers to assist us by advising the Clerk (tel. 2791564) of any problems they may encounter, especially if there is damage to equipment. Unfortunately, there are a few who spoil it by littering the parks with drinks cans and bottles etc. and allowing their dogs to foul the grass and paths.

Please encourage children to use the parks and enjoy the space responsibly, always being considerate towards people living nearby.