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The annual Blackdown Hill Challenge is being resurrected by Pavilion2022 (read more) to raise funds for the replacement of the existing sports pavilion which is no longer fit for purpose.
Blackdown is the highest point in Sussex and South Downs National Park, the run will be 8k, 5 miles, climbing 657ft over good, muddy, challenging terrain.
The run will take place during the morning of 28th April 2019.
About Pavilion2022
During the past seven years the number of people taking part in sports or just keeping fit at the recreation ground has exploded. Some 800 are registered as taking part in the sports on offer. The increase has meant the pavilion is no longer adequate, it needs to be upgraded to meet the expectations of the various sports governing bodies, accommodate the numbers and allow simultaneous events.
Weekends are very busy, every Saturday morning around 100 juniors are coached in cricket or football, parents take part in boot camp session and the tennis club hold a roll up. Coffee and bacon baps are served in the pavilion for those who prefer to watch and to the participants after their exertions. in the afternoon, there is tennis coaching and either a cricket or football match. Sunday mornings during the summer junior league cricket followed by a traditional Sunday XI match.
Throughout the week further coaching and matches take place for stoolball, cricket, tennis and football. It never stops!
Several activities are being held in support of Pavilion2022. Already taken place or on Pavilion2022’s calendar are,
- Black tie dinner and auction
- Several Saturday workouts
- Celebrity cricket match
- Barn dance
- 100 club
- Comedy evenings