Hamfields Leisure was originally the Nuclear Sports and Social Club (NSSC) at Berkeley, Gloucestershire. It was formed after it had been earmarked for closure and demolition; however, it is now kept open as a trust essentially for the recreational benefit of local and rural communities which do not benefit for having the social and sporting amenities available to those living in larger towns. The trust is operated by a small but enthusiastic group of volunteers’ who freely give many hours of their time to ensure it runs efficiently. Although Hamfields is mainly for the benefit of the local Berkeley and Sharpness communities its facilities are available for hire and use for a wider range of clubs, organisations be they local or farther afield. Hamfields has a large purpose built club house with a bar lounge, large function room which includes sizeable elevated balcony, snooker rooms and kitchen and catering facilities. Hamfields also benefits from having substantial playing fields, outdoor recreation and play areas. It boarders a picturesque organic farm and has panoramic views over the unspoilt Vale of Berkeley, the river Seven and western fringes of the Forest of Dean. This scenic backdrop has provided a useful photographic background for wedding parties who hire Hamfields for their celebrations. Because of its facilities Hamfields regularly holds or hosts a number of events annually including:
• Country and Western rallies.
• Firework Night and Fun Fair extravaganza
• Summers Fairs
• B**r festival
• Themed music nights
• Line dancing
• Caravan club rallies
• Classic car rallies
• Six-a-side football tournaments
• Large BBQ and hog roast parties.
• Wedding, birthday or christening parties. Hamfields Leisure offers, at very reasonable prices, an amazing list of facilities and activities including:-
Within the club
• A large open dance floor with stage and balcony, suitable for all types of dancing and sporting events and is also frequently used for parties and wedding receptions with catering facilities and lounge bar.
• Available for briefings, seminars and corporate functions.
• We have four indoor bowls mats and equipment.
• Badminton.
• Table tennis
• Two full size snooker tables.
• Pool table
• Skittle alley. Sports fields and training area’s
There are changing facilities with showers and the following external facilities.
• Full sized football pitch
• Mini-Soccer pitch
• Youth Soccer pitch
• Six a side football pitches x 2
• Cricket square
• Tennis courts x2 which can also be used as 5 a side pitches
• Children’s play area
• Access to the bank of the Severn for those who like to long scenic walks. Hamfields has become well known for its annual Guy Fawkes Night celebrations; this always attracts large crowds. Should anyone wish to join there are also a number of local clubs which use Hamfields on a regular basis including.
• 12 bore clay pigeon club
• Model aeroplane club
• Ballroom dancing
• Line dancing
• Skittles Teams
• Tennis club
• Youth and Adult football teams
• Cricket
If you would like to hold a function at Hamfields please contact the club steward on: 01453 810413.
