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WHAT? 3 areas: Bowling Greens, Tennis courts, and the MUGA (Multi Use Games Area)The Tennis Courts and Bowling Green areas are restricted to members and fees are being kept low to encourage use of the facilities. Members have the access code and a password to a website where they can book courts and greens. Currently, you get HALF PRICE SWIMMING at Lancaster University Sports Centre when you show your Highfield membership card. The MUGA has a safety surface, is designed for 5 a side football, basketball, netball, tennis, other games and general recreation. The MUGA is open for public use; however, priority is given to groups who wish to book the MUGA for organised times, up to 25% of opening hours. MUGA - Open from 9am to 9pm- dusk in winter
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WHERE? WHY? Highfield is in probably the most densely populated area of Lancaster with further housing developments planned. There is little or no access to ‘on the doorstep’ recreation facilities. Over 13,000 people currently live within a 15-20 minute walk of the site, including localized pockets of deprivation, often linked with poor health outcomes. The area is also served by 5 schools (3 primary and 2 secondary) .They have little or no such facilities and expressed support of this project. Research by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2008) identified that 2 in 3 men and ¾ of all women do not achieve recommended levels of activity for health living, therefore the need for such a facility is clear. Life expectancy of males and females in Lancaster is, respectively, 10.4 and 7.4 years less than the national average; 16.8% of year 6 children and 21% of over 16 year olds are classed as obese. Richard Hammond, of Lancaster City Council (LCC), agreed that there was a real need for informal, free or “pay and play” facilities in Lancaster. The project greatly benefits the community and the many schools in the area. The development is DDA compliant making a difference to the standard of living of all who are disabled and accommodating their mobility needs. For further information please contacthighfield@gregson-community-association.org.ukor phone 07976 488 765 |