Ravensthorpe Memorial Playing Field.

Located on the Teeton Road the Memorial Playing Field has a modern pavilion with full sports changing facilities, kitchen/bar area and club room.

The field has a popular childrens play area, football field and artificial turf cricket wicket.

The facilities are available for hire and are highly suitable for events requiring marquees such as weddings and large family parties.

Christmas Quiz - 3rd December

The festive quiz was enjoyed by approx 15 teams who managed to raise around £500 for the Playing Field Management funds.

The new Chairman, Barry Langsford thanked everyone for attending before leading evryone in a chorus of "I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday' by Roy Wood. Roy Wood is appearing at Market Harborough on Saturday 18th December.

Tree Planting

Around 16 villagers joined members of the Memorial Playing Field Committee on Sunday 7th November to plant over 40 new saplings. It is hoped that once these new trees mature villagers will be able to pick the fruit to make jams and other fayre.
(photos to appear soon)

10 Year Joint Anniversary

Both the Woodland Trust and the Playing Fields combined forces to celebrate their 10th anniversaries on September 3rd and 4th.

The Woodland Trust displayed examples of their work programmes on the playing field and in the Pavilion.

On Friday the Woodland Trust invited VIP guests from all over the country to visit Top Ardles Wood and hear about the latest initiative from the Woodland Trust.

A news article about the event recently appeared on the Army Cadet Force website.

View more photos from the two day celebrations for Ravensthorpe Memorial Playing Fields 10th Anniversary.

A great nights entertainment was provided by local band Anyone Out There.

Their name is taken from a track on Duran Duran's debut album ' Duran Duran'.

Musical influences come from Paul Weller, Freddy Mercury, Elton John, George Michael, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Carouso, Barbara Streis and bands like Queen, Sex Pistols, Dance Class, Roxy Music, U2, Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Gary Numan, Human league and Spandau Ballet. Anyone Out There Demo Track