Three sports clubs in South Cave have been awarded more than £395,000 by East Riding of Yorkshire Council for improvements to their clubhouses and equipment.
South Cave Bowls Club received £19,700.00 from commuted sums for building works at the club, with the club contributing £163.26 towards the £19,863.26 total project cost.
The club will be able to purchase new equipment such as mowers and overseeders to maintain their bowling green independently and will not have to hire the equipment as they previously have done. Additionally, the club will replace their existing storage shed and outer boards surrounding the bowling green.
Eva Dayes, Chair of South Cave Bowls, said: “We are very grateful for the award from East Riding of Yorkshire Council commuted sums team. The grant will help us to purchase the up to date equipment necessary for the sport of flat green bowls, so that players old and new can enjoy the game.”
South Cave Tennis Club have been awarded £100,000 from commuted sums to help with the replacement of their clubhouse with the club contributing £31,076 towards the £131,076 total project cost.
The new clubhouse will provide facilities to support the tennis club. The insulated clubhouse will be usable year-round for club meetings and social events, and having an onsite toilet will assist coaching staff and players.
David Wilkinson, member of South Cave Tennis Club, said “On behalf of all South Cave Tennis I would like to express my thanks to East Riding of Yorkshire Council for their support with this grant which will not only help build a new clubhouse, but also provide funds to secure the long-term future of the club”
South Cave Sports and Recreation Trust have received £140,000 from East Riding of Yorkshire Council from commuted sums towards a £450,000 project cost. This project, in partnership with South Cave Juniors Football Club, aims to create an exciting community space within the heart of the village.
However, the site was originally designed for the football club, but it now hosts other sports clubs, South Cave Primary School, Brownies and Guides and a host of events such as the South Cave Gala.
Despite the diverse use of the fields, the building offers limited flexibility to all that use it. The Trust aims to transform the pavilion to meet the greater demand and serve the wider community.
The planned extension aims to offer a more flexible space, appealing and available for community events, meetings, and groups such as yoga. A better-equipped kitchen area will enhance the café and bar capabilities, making it a true community hub. The extension will double the internal flexible social space and create a larger food and drink preparation area.
Lee Murphy, Chair of South Cave Social and Recreational Trust, said “We are thrilled to be awarded this grant by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, towards the costs of creating a club house that will not only benefit the football but the wider community too. It shows the power of how community groups along with our partners like the council can come together and deliver real benefits to our community.”
Councillor Gary McMaster, the council’s cabinet member for planning, housing and infrastructure said: “I am very pleased that these awards of commuted sums will be able to help these three organisations in South Cave. From upgrades to clubhouses to new equipment, commuted sums can make a huge difference to improve the quality of life in areas across the East Riding.”
