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29.06.2026: Picnic in the Park 2026

We had an amazing day at the Picnic in the Park on the 28th of June.

Stalls were set up selling alsorts of things, soft archery and volley ball was availble for the kids to have fun with.

We had a guinea pig and tortoise for the kids to meet, unfortunately the sheep were not allowed to come due to a DEFRA ban on wildstock movement.

I think the ice cream van nearly sold out as it was that warm and sunny.

And we raised some money to help a sick pony, so thank you.

A huge thank you to everone who came along and a massive thank you to the SHFT team and in particular to Jason our new commitee member for taking the lead on setting up this event.

There are a few pictures here from the day.

See you all at the next event, School Sports Day 2026, this one is always a fun day and gives the kids a chance to have a go at the egg and spoon race, sack race and the 3 legged race, plus much more!

Check our Facebook page for the latest updates on our events.

All upcoming activities will be posted in the Facebook Events section.

31.05.2026: Travellers Update & The Big Clean Up

Travellers are gone!

We are please to tell you that the travellers have moved on from Short Heath Playing Fields.

Unfortunately they haven`t gone far only as far as Court Lane to Short Heath Park. I have reported this too.

The Big Clean Up has begun!

I am constantly amazed at our incredible community, before I could get to the playing fields with our SHFT after the travellers had gone, there were people from the local community already there litter picking.

Thank you to everyone that came down to help and to the SHFT team for returning Saturday morning to get moved into one pile for the councile and finish of the litter picking.

There were three fly tips left by the travellers in Bleak Hill Park and these have been report to the council for removal also.

I want to say that what this terrible event at Short Heath Playing Fileds has shown from the actions of our community and the online responce on our social media, is how much these wonderful green spaces mean to you all.

A huge thank you to you all, you are amazing!!

31.05.2026: Summer Footbal Returns

FC Elite Football Summer Football

We are proud to welcome FC Elite back to Short Heath Playing Fields for a summer program of football.

If you want to find out more contact FC Elite via the QR Code in the picture, or reach out through their website, or WhatsApp Mario the Chairman.

From June through to the end of August, FC Elite will be using the site for training with their teams. In addition, an FC Elite Summer Football Program, providing more opportunities for young players to develop their skills during the school holidays.

08.04.2026: Football at Short Heath Playing Fields

FC Elite Football Academy

We launched a football academy in partnership with FC Elite over two years ago. While the academy unfortunately came to an end last December, we are pleased to share that FC Elite will be returning to Short Heath Playing Fields this summer.

From June through to August, FC Elite will be using the site for training with their teams. In addition, we are hopeful to announce details of an FC Elite Summer School very soon, providing even more opportunities for young players to develop their skills during the school holidays.

08.04.2026: What the Future Holds

SHFT are currently looking for local sports teams, to make Short Heath Playing Fields their home.

SHFT want to bring sport permanently back to the Playing Fields. We hope to finding teams that see our Playing Fields as their home and make a significant step toward acheiving SHFT`S and our community`s goals for sports for all on Short Heath Playing Fields.

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