Elsea Park Community Trust

07/05/2026

Elsea Park Community Trust is pleased to offer a modern, fully equipped hireable meeting room at The Centre — an ideal space for community groups, local businesses, training providers, and organisations looking for a professional, comfortable environment.

Designed for 2–20 people, the room provides a bright, contemporary setting with flexible layouts to suit meetings, workshops, interviews, training sessions, and small events. Large windows bring in natural light, while the high‑quality furnishings create a calm, productive atmosphere.

To support effective working, the room includes:

Touch‑screen interactive whiteboard – perfect for presentations, training, and collaborative sessions

High‑speed internet – reliable connectivity for hybrid meetings or online content

Tea and coffee station – a dedicated refreshment area to keep your team fuelled

Air conditioning – ensuring a comfortable environment all year round

Professional seating and table layout – adaptable for board‑style, classroom, or workshop formats

Located next to the Community Centre, with easy access and parking, this space offers convenience as well as quality. Whether you’re hosting a planning session, delivering training, or bringing a small group together, The Centre provides everything you need for a smooth, productive meeting.

We’re proud to make this facility available to local organisations and residents at a reasonable rate of hire and we look forward to seeing it used to its full potential.
Please contact The Trust at [email protected] or tel 01778 423062 to enquire about hiring the room.

07/05/2026

Urban Beach ’26 – A Summer to Look Forward To

As we head toward summer, The Trust are excited to bring something completely new to Elsea Park: Urban Beach ’26, a three‑week pop‑up beach experience right here on Cookes Field. With soft sand, colourful seating, and a bright seaside atmosphere, this initiative is designed to give residents a place to relax, play, and enjoy the summer without travelling far.

To make the most of the season, we’ve arranged street entertainment five times each week, including family performers, workshops, and pop‑up activities that will bring the space to life. From juggling and circus skills to music and children’s sessions, there will always be something happening for all ages to enjoy.

Of course, we’re hoping for a good spell of summer weather — and if the sunshine joins us, Urban Beach ’26 will be the perfect spot for families, friends, and neighbours to unwind together. Even on cooler days, the space will remain open for residents to use at their leisure.

This is a brand‑new initiative for the Trust, and we’re genuinely looking forward to seeing the community make the most of it. Whether you’re dropping by for a lunchtime break, bringing the children after school, or joining us for one of the entertainment sessions, we hope Urban Beach ’26 becomes a highlight of your summer.

27/03/2026

🌞 Urban Beach ’26 is coming to Elsea Park! 🏖️
Get ready for one of the highlights of the summer.
From 3rd–24th August, The Trust are bringing an Urban Beach to Cookes Field — and entry is completely FREE.

Expect:

🏝️ A giant inland beach

🎪 Street entertainment

🎈 Bouncy castles

👨‍👩‍👧 Fun for all the family

Bring your picnic blankets, sun hats, and your best sandcastle‑building skills. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the summer right here in the community.

11/02/2026

Great news for our residents!
After many years of requesting that the swales be infilled before the land transfer to the Trust, we are happy to announce that work is finally set to begin next week.
​The new management team at Barratt David Wilson has made this a priority since taking over the development last year, and we appreciate their commitment to getting this done. While there may be some brief inconvenience during the work, the long-term result will be a fantastic improvement for the area.

13/11/2025

Amber Weather Warning – Bourne Area 🌧️

With an Amber warning issued for heavy and persistent rain tomorrow, please be assured that the Trust Grounds Team has already been out checking all key drainage systems under our responsibility, including the meadows ponds and Wake Ponds.

Our team will continue monitoring conditions throughout the day tomorrow.

📞 If you need to contact the Trusts Office after 2pm, tomorrow please use the emergency out‑of‑hours number: 0333 335 6563. ⚠️ This number should only be used if residential properties are at risk of flooding.

Thank you for your cooperation, and please stay safe.

15/10/2025

Temporary Closure: Great Leighs and Market Rasen Drive Play Park.
To ensure ongoing improvements and maintenance of our play parks, occasional closures are necessary for essential works. On Thursday, 16th October, Great Leighs and Market Rasen Drive Play Park will be closed for one day to complete work on the self-closing gates at both locations.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Safety remains our top priority, and these efforts are part of our commitment to providing well-maintained play facilities in the area.
Thank you for your understanding and support.

29/09/2025

📢 Reminder for All Residents 📢
The Annual General Meeting of the Trust will be held on Wednesday, 15th October.
🕡 Doors open at 6:30 PM
🕖 Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM
📄 You can view the Agenda, Draft Accounts, and Minutes from the 2024 Meeting via the following link: https://elseapark.com/agm
We look forward to seeing you there!

Next AGM Meeting - 15th October, 6.30pm CLICK HERE for more information → Annual General Meetings (AGM) Next Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at the Community Centre. Doors open 6.30pm and the meeting commences at 7pm. If you are unable to attend and wish to...

15/09/2025

Join Our Grounds Team!

We’re excited to launch our recruitment campaign for a new full-time, permanent Grounds Team member at Elsea Park.

If you’re passionate about working outdoors, enjoy being part of a friendly team, and want to help maintain and enhance our surroundings, we’d love to hear from you!

Beneficial attributes but not essential include:
PA1&PA6 Spray certificates
Chainsaw ticket
Landscaping / Gardening experience
Understanding of mechanically operated machinery.

Interested applicants should contact the Trust Manager to arrange an informal chat with our head Groundsman at which point an application form for the position can be obtained.

Unfortunately, we can not consider any applicant who has not held a full driving licence for the past 12 months.

Tel 01778423062 or Email [email protected] to arrange an informal chat appointment.

12/09/2025

You're Invited to the Elsea Park Community Trust AGM!
We’re pleased to let you know that this year’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 15th October at the Community Centre. 1 Sandown Drive Bourne PE100US.
Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
All members are very welcome to attend, and there’ll be a Q&A session during the meeting where you can share your thoughts or ask questions.
If you’re unable to join us in person, feel free to send any AGM-related questions to [email protected]. We’ll do our best to include them in the meeting.
Questions not directly related to the AGM will still receive a response, though they may not be covered during the meeting itself.
We look forward to seeing you there!

06/09/2025

Temporary Closure: Market Rasen Drive Play Park

As part of The Trust’s ongoing improvement and maintenance programme for our play parks, occasional closures are necessary to carry out essential works.
On Monday 8th September , Market Rasen Drive Play Park will be closed for two days to allow for further work on the replacement of the safety surfacing around the play equipment.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. However, safety remains our top priority, and these works are part of our commitment to providing some of the best-maintained play facilities in the area.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Temporary Closure: Market Rasen Drive Play Park

As part of The Trust’s ongoing improvement and maintenance programme for our play parks, occasional closures are necessary to carry out essential works.
On Monday 11th August, Market Rasen Drive Play Park will be closed for two days to allow for the replacement of the safety surfacing around the play equipment.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. However, safety remains our top priority, and these works are part of our commitment to providing some of the best-maintained play facilities in the area.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.