Since Fairfield Hospital closed in 1999 Fairfield Bowls Club has changed significantly in terms of development and membership and is now the envy of many clubs throughout the area. In 2018 the Club commenced an expansion programme which was completed in 2021. This included additional external changing rooms, increased clubhouse function area, modernised kitchen and bar, ground improvements and the provision of an outside pétanque court. This development project could not have been completed without financial assistance from other sources.

One organisation that provided such support was the Eleemosynary Charity of William Field, which awarded a grant of £3,000 to Fairfield Bowls Club in January 2019. Each year this charity awards grants to local individuals and voluntary organisations that directly benefit residents or community groups in Fairfield and Stotfold.

With the support of the Eleemosynary Charity of William Field, and others, Fairfield Bowls Club has developed and become an important community asset to the residents of Fairfield. If any resident or organisation is interested in seeking financial support, Jean Bilson, who is clerk to the Trusees of the two local charities below, would be happy to provide application forms.

John Turner, Fairfield Bowls Club

The Eleemosynary Charity of William Field

Applications are invited from both individuals and local voluntary organisations for a grant that will directly benefit a resident or residents in the ecclesiastical parish of Stotfold, which includes Fairfield. Application forms are available from jbillson@virginmedia.com and the latest date for submission is 30 June 2023.

Roe’s Education Charity

If you are a student who wishes to apply for a grant towards the cost of further education studies, Roe’s Education Charity application forms are available from jbillson@virginmedia. com and the latest submission date for those is 30 September 2023.