KSM QE2 Field Group
KSM QE2 Field Group - Founded on 16th December 2015
The Recreation Field in Kington St Michael is owned by the Parish Council and in October 2011, Kington St Michael Parish Council approved a Deed of Dedication for the Recreation Field to become a QEII Field in Trust. This means that the field will be forever protected as a recreation facility. 
In 2016, KSM QE2 Field Group was formed as a voluntary group comprising parishioners and users of the Recreation Field who wish to help enhance facilities at the QE2 Field and encourage greater use by others within the local community. The Group’s vision is to create an enjoyable place for people to play and a more usable outdoor space to bring together our community. This page has been created to keep members of the local community up to date with news and events related to the QE2 Field in Kington St Michael.
KSM QE2 Field Group's constitution
Email: ksmqe2fieldgroup@gmail.com
Chairman: Alex Martin
Secretary: Cathie Clulo
Treasurer: Hayley Heath
If you are interested in hiring the BBQ for an event, please email ksmqe2fieldgroup@gmail.com
Events
Event Volunteers Needed – we are in need of additional volunteers to help with events planned for the remainder of the year. If you are willing and able to help, email ksmqe2fieldgroup@gmail.com with your contact details.
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News
2024
November: Thank you to everyone who supported our bonfire night and fireworks - a whopping £2,606 was raised which will go towards future QE2 Field projects. All in all, it was a great evening run by village people and enjoyed by our village community.
A huge thank you to the volunteer team which helped organise the event, planning months in advance and working hard on the day/night. From ticket sales, bonfire and gazebo set up, cooking, food and bar service, fireworks, marshalls, ticket entry and more, this teamwork contributed to another successful event.
Thanks also go to KSM Parish Council, with a special shout out to Viv Vines (Clerk of the Council), Kington St Michael Village Shop Limited, KSM Club, Kington Café, Chippenham Pallet Company, MJ Church Plant Ltd - Waste Division, and Merve Singer and team. We could not run this community event without their support - thank you!
And of course, thanks to everyone who bought tickets and came along – we hope you had a great night.
Enhancements at KSM QE2 Field - We are excited to share that the resurfacing of the
kickwall area at the recreation field has now taken place. Once the new
surface has dried, markings will be painted allowing a variety of
recreational sports to be played, and new fencing will also be
installed. In addition, an accessible pathway will be created leading
to the kickwall area. We are also happy to report that new gravel will
soon be laid on the existing pathway from the BBQ area down to the
bridge near the entrance to Nymph Hay Wood. KSM QE2 Field Group would
like to thank the
Parish Council for supporting these projects!
July: Those
who have been up to the recreation field recently may have noticed the
new fencing around the children’s play area; many thanks to the Parish
Council for its support in funding this.The
kickwall area upgrade is imminent with new 3-metre fencing, resurfacing
and markings all in the pipeline. KSM Field Group is also currently
looking into storage options for shared equipment at the recreation
field. We are pleased to report that that the football goalposts have
recently been repainted and new nets have been put up; many thanks to
David Roberts and other volunteers for their help in maintaining these. May: Kickwall update - Plans are underway for the refurbishment of the kickwall area, thanks to the Parish Council, with 3-metre fencing due to be installed later this month by Merv and team. Resurfacing and marking plans for the kickwall area are also being investigated by KSM QE2 Field Group.Playground update – We are working on plans for improvements in the children’s play area - watch this space!
March: KSM QE2 Field Group has some exciting plans for the recreation
field in 2024, including the redevelopment of the children’s play area, and
more.However, we are a very small team of volunteers and we need some
help to make things happen. You do not need to join a committee and there is no
obligation. You can be involved as much,
or as little, as you wish. But things
only happen when there are enough hands to help; if you
are interested in helping to improve our recreation area in KSM this year, we
would love to hear from you. Get in
touch: ksmqe2fieldgroup@gmail.com.
2023
November: Bonfire night was almost a sell-out and the weather stayed kind. The event raised an amazing £1,500 (£500 more than last year) that will go towards enhancing the QE2 Field.
The QE2 committee sends special thanks to all those who helped - KSM Shop for selling advance tickets, the fireworks team for a spectacular display, Chippenham Pallet Company, MJ Church, and those who came along and supported this event! This annual community event could not be held without you.
April:The Progressive Supper and Auction held on 28th January was a big success with a fantastic turnout! We raised a whopping £3,361 towards future enhancements at the QE2 Field. Special thanks to Susan, Lyn and Em for organising it, and a big thank you to the hosts, those who bought tickets and donated delicious puddings, KSM Shop for selling tickets, KSM Club for use of the venue, Gavin for running our auction and everyone else who helped before, during and after the event!
2022
November:
A huge thanks to everyone who came along to support our annual bonfire and fireworks on 5th November. Despite the rain, we had a great turnout and managed to raise just under £1,000 in profit towards future enhancements at the QE2 Field. This event is run solely by volunteers so we really couldn’t do it without those who helped before, during and after to ensure a safe and successful night. Thank you.
September:
Nymph Hay Maniacs - The first-ever Nymph Hay Maniacs fitness event, held on 29th August, was a great success and enjoyed by all who took part, It included a 4km route with obstacles around Nymph Hay wood, followed by a BYO BBQ for family and friends. Huge thanks to Stewart Harrison for his support in running this event! We raised £130 that will go towards improvements at KSM QE2 Field.
Community Orchard - Plans are being finalised for our small community orchard, for planting this winter at the QE2 Field. If you (or your group) are interested in sponsoring a tree, this is the final call to get in touch - ksmqe2fieldgroup@gmail.com.
July:
Thank you to all who attended our BBQ event on 4th June. The weather was lovely, we had a fantastic turnout and it was great to see KSM QE2 Field and its facilities being enjoyed by all ages! Thanks to those who made donations (and the shop & Club for having custody of our donation bucket afterwards!) - we raised £132 which will go towards further improvements at the field. Remember the BBQ (with water facility too) is available to hire for a small fee and deposit, simply get in touch to book!
Dog poo bags: Please get in touch to let us know if the dog poo bags run out at KSM QE2 Field - ksmqe2fieldgroup@gmail.com.
Play area – We are seeking feedback from parents with children under 18 years old who use the playground and play equipment at the field. Visit https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/K8KM3KQ to complete the survey and share your views!
February:
With
many thanks to Kington St Michael Parish Council, there is now a brand
new noticeboard, new bin and dog poo bag dispenser at the KSM QE2 Field.January: KSM QE2 Field Group raised a record £1,800
from the village bonfire night in November, with a fantastic turnout!
Thank you to everyone who supported this event.
Donations
of £250 from Wessex Water and £50 from the village Book Recycling
Scheme, were received. These funds will contribute towards future
enhancements at the QE2 Field.
Last
year we made significant improvements to the kick-wall area, which we
aim to continue working on, thanks to grants received from Wiltshire
Council’s Chippenham and Villages Area Board, totalling around £3,500.
This year, we are also investigating the planting of fruit trees and
other general improvements to the facilities at the QE2 Field.
Last
summer, KSM QE2 Field Group hosted the KSM day with participation from
many different village groups and clubs. If you are interested in
getting involved once again this year, then please get in touch via our
Facebook page or email: ksmqe2fieldgroup@gmail.com.
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Good
news! The wrapping is off and the new table tennis table is now
officially open and good to use. Take your own bats and balls and go
along and use the newest facility!
Thanks to Clive Grace for his work in making the area ready and safe to play on.