A newly refurbished play area was opened in July 2007 for children aged 2 to 12 years old, including a zip wire, mini rock wall and supernova roundabout. With a large green open space, the recreation area gives an air of a village area to play football and other ball games. Dogs are not allowed on the playing field.

A recently opened Sports Pavilion (October 2008) is home to Eckington Seniors Football Club, Eckington Cricket Club, Pershore Cricket Club, Eckington Juniors FC (more info www.eckingtonjuniors.co.uk External Link) and Eckington under Fives pre-school.

RECENT EVENTS
Friends and residents were invited for afternoon tea and a demonstration of the archeological dig of the Eckington site was held in the sports pavilion on Wednesday 24 June 2009. The event concluded in glorious sunshine with a friendly cricket match between Rooftop staff and a mixed Pershore cricket team. The results ended Pershore 167 runs and Rooftop 150 runs. A close finish concluded a successful and informative event.

Bell boating - Saturday 27th June As part of the parish games competition a crew of eight young men from Eckington won the bell boating event in Pershore trained and assisted by Rachel Oliver. The event consisted of ten teams including Fladbury who have won for the pasty four years. Eckington need to defend their title next year.

Eckington Music festival held at the recreation centre on Sunday 28 June 2009. Hosted by Friends of Eckington School fund raising committee. A "Glastonbury" type affair with local bands and talent from the village. A busy bar supplying thirsty performers and guest with Pimms and liquid refreshments in wonderful sunshine. Beef burgers and hotdogs giving a substantial lunch to friends and families of the performers. Children of all ages were able to safely enjoy the play area facilities and hopefully funds will be boosted for continued support of Eckington First school.

To visit the Friends of Eckington School Website click on logo below

The activity room in the Pavilion makes an excellent venue for small parties and meetings with limited car parking available. For more information and price structure, contact Sarah Fincher on 01386 751692

(Link takes you to the WI page with programme of events for 2010.)

Mums, Grannies and Partners are welcome to come along for coffee and a chat while the children play (toys, messy play. singing and fun).

For more information contact Sara on 07929 736478

The village hall is now used by the WI, the Thursday Club, Whist Drive, Old Tyme Dancing and is also used for jumble sales and private functions.