19/03/2025
🌿 March Update from Dolphins Recreation Centre🌿
Spring is on its way, and there's lots happening at Dolphins Recreation Centre! Here’s your latest community update:
🏗 Exciting Progress on the New Build 🏗️
The new Community, Youth & Sports Complex is really taking shape! The flooring and partition wall are now installed, and work on skirting boards, architraves, and landscaping will be completed soon. We’ve also signed off additional ventilation and fire door carpentry work to keep things moving towards our Summer 2025 opening!
💰 Finance & Funding Updates 💰
We’re pleased to report that our finances remain stable, with invoices issued to local clubs and a healthy bar account. Thanks to careful budgeting and community support, the redevelopment is staying on track.
🏉 🏏 ⚽️ Sports Pitches & Future Planning ⚽️🏏🏉
With Tetbury Cricket Club’s 3rd XI moving up a league, they can no longer use their temporary pitch. Discussions are underway to explore natural pitch solutions and potential layout changes to better accommodate this request and a request for an additional rugby/multi-use winter sports pitch. A multi-user meeting is being arranged to find the best way forward!
🛠 General Updates 🛠️
The neighbouring landowner has agreed to install a new fence after some unexpected and regular visitors (horses!) were found roaming the Rec on a daily basis last month.
☑️ Various event and club requests have been approved, so expect plenty of activity in the coming months!
☑️ The grounds maintenance contract is being reviewed to ensure we’re getting the best value for the upkeep of the Rec.
☑️ A new glass recycling bin is being added due to new recycling legislation, but a reminder — please only use the bins if you're using the facilities! Fly-tipping and incorrect waste disposal are causing collection issues and extra costs.
🏛 Phase 2 Redevelopment Planning 🏛️
Trustees are revisiting the plans for Phase 2 and the new Community Hall. We will be reaching out to all user groups to ensure the Redevelopment Project continues to meet everyone’s needs before moving forward.
As always, thank you for your continued support!The Dolphins Recreation Centre is at the heart of Tetbury, and together, we’re building a facility for generations to come.
📩 Questions or want to get involved? Message us!