Month: March 2014

Weekly Update – Friday 28th March
What’s happened this week?
Morgan Sindall have continued their ground works to prepare the site ready for the next part of the construction process.
Whilst Hugh Pearl have spent time re- invigorating parts of the Olympic course as well as creating part of the all accessible trail that will offer a wide range of users the chance to enjoy the fantastic view of Hadleigh Castle and the River Thames.

What’s happening next week?
Over the next week, Morgan Sindall are due to commence installation of the 382 piles. Whilst Morgan Sindall will make every effort to keep business as usual around the site, there is likely to be an increase of noise on these days between 8 am and 5pm, if you have any questions, please get in touch with the Morgan Sindall team.
You can contact Chris Travers – Contract Manager – 07580 515199 or call the HQ on 01473 255931.

However the removal of the existing buildings is now complete, with the demolished materials having been crushed and recycled to be used in the new build work.
Also we are delighted to add that the Rare Breeds Centre, at Hadleigh Farm is re-opening on April 1st, after under-going improvements, providing another great place to visit this half-term.
Head to: www.hadleighfarm.org.uk/visit-us/rare-breeds-centre for all the details.

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Special Weekly Update – The GB Mountain bike squad helps Hadleigh legacy live on

Since the games, the Essex Legacy and Active Essex teams at Essex County Council have been working closely with the local community to preserve this great sporting legacy. On Wednesday 19th March, years of determined sports development paid off when the GB Mountain Bike squad visited the park to train and work with young people from the Hadleigh Mountain Bike club.

The club was formed prior to the games with support from Active Essex and is now fully prepared for when the course is open in 2015 with newly qualified coaches funded through Active Essex grants.

In return for exclusive use of the track this week, the GB squad has taken valuable time out of their schedule to ensure the Olympic dream lives on. The young riders participated in three skill based activities then teamed up with the GB riders for a relay race before finishing with an individual race. Finally there was a question and answer session before everyone gathered for a photo where George Crocombe received a jersey from the GB Team for winning the individual race.

The bike course is currently closed to the public until spring 2015, while works continue, however you can head to www.hadleighmtbclub.co.uk to find out more about upcoming opportunities to ride the course offered only by them.

For more information about the Hadleigh Farm and Country Park Project head to: www.essexlegacy.org.uk.

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What’s happened this week?

Works have continued on both the trails and hub, boosted by the drier and warmer weather the project is progressing on time.

From last week’s update you will see that the new facilities will be open in spring 2015, in the meantime the Country Park is still accessible with the new trails marked on our Trail Guide to help you find your way around and make the most of the sunny weather.

Also don’t forget to stop by The Salvation Army Tearooms at Hadleigh Farm, which is located at the bottom of Castle Lane, from here you can head off on walks exploring the landscape, Hadleigh Castle or the Rare Breeds Centre. You could then stop to enjoy some food at the tea rooms which is renowned throughout the local community for its quality and the lovely atmosphere.

Check out: http://www.hadleighfarm.org.uk/visit-us for more information about The Salvation Army at Hadleigh Farm.

Next week we have exciting news of more special visitors to Hadleigh Farm and Country Park.

Led rides and coaching sessions will be starting back up at the Hadleigh Farm track in the coming weeks.

Please email info@hadleighmtbclub.co.uk for more details