A BRAND-NEW sports pavilion is set to be built to improve facilities for the cricket club.

The sports pavilion will be built in Shrivenham, using funds raised by the Vale of White Horse District Council from local housing developments.

More than 400 new homes have already been built, putting additional pressure on demand for the existing community building – The Viscountess Barrington Memorial Hall. The Grade II listed building, built in 1925, is regularly used as a sports hall, caters for a range of social events and supports many local clubs and societies.

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The new pavilion will provide improved facilities for the village cricket club, along with a host of other sports clubs. The larger space will be especially helpful for organisations like Scouts and Guide groups and the older hall will continue to be used by community groups.

The project is also being funded by £100,000 from a benefactor of the cricket club and a grant of £15,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation.

Shrivenham parish council member, Bjorn Watson, said: “Construction is due to start in April and by the end of October our community will be able to celebrate having a brand-new sports facility to enhance the enjoyment of our precious Recreation Ground.”

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