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Plans for Expansion at The New Croft
The New Croft is delighted to announce the submission of a planning application for an extension to our community facility in Haverhill. Managed by the Haverhill Community Sports Association (HCSA), our facility on Chalkstone Way has proposed the construction of a single-story extension to West Suffolk Council. The extension would be situated on the side of the building near the turnstiles, an area that is currently paved and unused.The proposed 1,000-square-meter extension is designed to accommodate the growing demand from various groups that call The New Croft their home. These... Read more...
Men - Have you heard about our Men Only pilates classes at The Lifestyle Studios? 
🔥 Hot Pilates 🔥  Hot Pilates is a challenging full-body workout using the pilates principles. Its high energy, high intensity, low impact format is designed to strengthen muscles without the pounding of high impact workouts. As the name suggests its taught in a room heated between 32-35°C - its going to make you sweat! Mondays @ 8:00-9:00pm https://buy.stripe.com/28o9ABdCVgpqaJy14i 🧘‍♂️ Men on Mats 🧘‍♂️ Each exercise is designed to make the maximum use of your time by targeting the deep postural muscles of the body, building strength from the inside out... Read more...
Thrilling Suffolk Youth Cup Finals Day at The New Croft
Trophy lift extravaganza at The New Croft for the Suffolk Youth Cup Finals Day held on Sunday 12th May. The event utilising the grass stadia and the 3G pitch, provided a top-tier playing environment for all participants. In addition to the exciting on-pitch action, the event was a hit with spectators, who enjoyed a bustling atmosphere with access to various amenities. Lois Balfour, Football Development Officer at The New Croft, expressed her enthusiasm for the event: “We are incredibly proud to have hosted the Suffolk Youth Cup Finals Day. It... Read more...
Suffolk FA & Football Foundation Chiefs Praise The New Croft
Since the unveiling of our second state-of-the-art 3G pitch six months ago, The New Croft has received accolades as a beacon of community engagement, earning praise from key figures at Suffolk FA and the Football Foundation.The £1.3 million floodlit 3G pitch was officially opened by Arsenal player Mohamed Elneny last December, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering community spirit through sport.With the generous assistance of an £825,000 grant from The Football Foundation, the project materialised into a hub of activity. Rob Sullivan, CEO of The Football Foundation,... Read more...
Jones Joins The New Croft Enhancing Operations Off-Pitch
The New Croft is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Jones as the newest addition to its team. Barbara joins as an Administrator, where she will play a pivotal role in overseeing administrative tasks across both The New Croft Facility and The New Croft Foundation. With her extensive experience, Barbara brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role. Previously serving as the secretary at Haverhill Rovers, Barbara was instrumental in driving the success of the club, demonstrating her commitment and dedication to her work. "Barbara's decision... Read more...
Thrilling Team Building Day for BT Openreach Staff
The New Croft recently welcomed BT Openreach staff for an exhilarating team building day filled with fun and competition. The event showcased The New Croft's commitment to fostering teamwork and community engagement through sports. The highlight of the day was a dynamic football tournament that brought together employees from BT Openreach for a day of friendly matches and spirited competition. Teams battled it out on the pitch in a series of fixtures, showcasing their skills and teamwork while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of The New Croft's top-notch facilities. The tournament... Read more...
New Croft Celebrates Success in Fundraising Efforts for Sophie Grey
The New Croft is thrilled to announce the incredible success of its fundraising efforts for Sophie Grey, Facilities Manager, who tragically lost her family home in a devastating fire last July. Sophie, known for her unwavering dedication to the community and her tireless efforts in raising funds for local charities, has received overwhelming support from The New Croft and the wider community during this challenging time.Over the past seven months, The New Croft has rallied together, organising various fundraising events and initiatives to support Sophie and her family. Through the... Read more...
LOCAL DERBY HERE AT THE NEW CROFT !
This Friday The New Croft are excited to be hosting Haverhill Borough vs Haverhill Rovers local derby !!  Gates will be opening at 18.15pm with the opportunity to purchase a curry and a drink for just £10.00 before kick off at 19.45pm. We are expecting a high attendance on the night......but you can pre book your tickets on our website to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you all for a great evening of football !  Read more...
Community Coach (Inc Facility Management & Marketing Training) – Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship
We are currently looking for an apprentice to play a key role in supporting the delivery of health & wellbeing initiatives across the local community. The post will also support the day-to-day operations of The New Croft facility and support the marketing & communications department. Please check out our vacancy page for further details and how to apply. Read more...
AT LAST WE HAVE OFFICIALLY OPENED OUR NEW 3G PITCH!
What an evening we had celebrating! We welcomed current Arsenal player Mohamed Elneny to cut the ribbon and meet some of our young users who spent the evening playing games on the new 3G. Whilst inside we had a presentation & networking event which provided us an opportunity to thank some wonderful people & organisations for amazing support over the last year which has made the process of delivering such a huge project to the town more manageable. We also had the opportunity to share our exciting plans for 2024... Read more...
Amazing work by Haverhill Rovers FC & its volunteers last night !!
What a fantastic community event held by Haverhill Rovers FC last night with an absolutely amazing fireworks display to end the evening ! The night was a huge success with so many attending HRFC Xmas Fayre, Santa's Grotto, Raffle and watching the amazing fireworks. Read more...
The New Croft are very happy to be hosting another clairvoyant evening with the amazing Ronnie Buckingham this Thursday 14th December!
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