Celebrating 100 years of creating, improving & protecting playing fields, playgrounds and sports grounds across Essex.
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Essex Playing Fields Association Working with our members to help with their playing facilty needs.
Our History
The founder of The Essex Playing Fields Association, Lieutenant Colonel Ernest Achey Lofthus. A truly remarkable man who recognised the need for space so people could exercise and play sport.
Centenary Year 1924 - 2024
Celebrating this incredible achievement. We are the oldest County Playing Field Association in the country.
The Playing Field
See what's been going on with our members and supporters in the latest edition of our quaterly publication.
AGM
Please note our AGM and Presentation of Awards for the Best Kept Playing Field Competition will be held on Thursday 24th October at 8pm.
Venue: Old Chelmsfordians Cricket Club, Roxwell Road, Chelmsford. CM1 2NS
A letter , agenda and copy of the Annual Report will be emailed to our members and supporters.
What we do
Ever wondered exactly what we do? Here's a little taste....
Annual 'Best Kept Playing Field' Competition
Our team of highly experienced judges analyse every swing, slide, football and cricket pitch, thus resulting in the prestigous awards presented in October at our AGM and Awards evening.
Field Officer
Our members can benefit from the expertise of our Field Officer Jamie Foyster. A highly experienced and qualified groundsman, he's on hand to answer your turf problems!
Legal Issues
Peppercorn is a sauce put on steak and nothing to do with leases, right? If you're struggling with the legal aspects of your facilties - rent, leases, building regs etc, then we are here to help our members get back on track. If we don't know the answer, we will know someone who does!
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