FIELDS IN TRUST

Fields in Trust is the only independent UK wide organisation dedicated to protecting and improving outdoor space for sport, play and recreation. Formed in 1925 as the National Playing Fields Association we aim to ensure that everyone - young or old, able or disabled and whether they live in an urban or rural area – has access to free, local facilities for healthy outdoor activities. Playing fields have a vital role to play in creating healthy communities helping not only to increase physical activity but also to foster social cohesion and improve the local environment.

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II FIELDS CHALLENGE

Kent Cricket Board is delighted to be participating in The Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge, led by the Duke of Cambridge, to mark the Diamond Jubilee in 2012. We are working with Fields in Trust towards their goal to protect 2012 outdoor recreational spaces by 2012 as a permanent, tangible legacy from both the Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics.

Outdoor recreational spaces are vital to creating happy and healthy communities and can help to increase participation in physical activity, reduce anti-social behaviour and promote volunteering.

SAVE A SPACE FOR ME

If you like getting out into the fresh air, having a kick about in your local park or just seeing a bit of green space then mark this date in your diary! On 18 October, for four weeks only, you can visit www.qe2fields.com and show your support for your local green spaces. The Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge is campaigning to get local authorities and landowners to protect your outdoor spaces for future generations to enjoy. Go online, search for your favourite places or see which ones you like a look of and with one click, you can show you support them.

So get ready for 18 October and get clicking to say ‘Save a Space for Me!’.

To show your support or to engage in volunteering activities on this field/these fields please visit www.qe2fields.com