Shenstone Playing Fields

⚽ The Training Pitch is Back Open! 🎉

We’re delighted to let everyone know that the training pitch has now been fully restored and is officially back open for use!

A huge thank you to everyone for your patience while the work was carried out. We’re pleased to see the pitch looking fantastic again and ready for another busy season of training and community sport.

Please help us keep it in great condition by:
🌱 Using the pitch responsibly
🚮 Taking any litter home with you
⚽ Respecting other users and the facilities

We can’t wait to see the pitch full of players again. Enjoy!

– Shenstone Playing Fields Committee

⚠️ Safety Notice – Bamboo Regrowth ⚠️

The bamboo in the enclosed area has started to grow back and new shoots are beginning to sprout. These shoots can be very sharp and may pose a risk of injury, particularly to children and anyone using the surrounding area.

We are currently in the process of arranging treatment to remove and prevent further regrowth. In the meantime, the affected area has been cordoned off as a precaution.

Please do not enter the enclosed area and help us by keeping children away from the bamboo shoots until the work has been completed.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

– Shenstone Playing Fields Committee

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ SHENSTONE 10K IS BACK! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Looking for a challenge to work towards this year? Want to improve your fitness, tick a 10K off your bucket list, or simply be part of an amazing community event?

The Shenstone 10K & Family Fun Day returns on Sunday 27th September 2026, and we'd love to see as many local faces as possible taking part!

Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a PB, a beginner looking for motivation, or someone who enjoys getting active for a great cause, this event is for you. Every mile, every step, and every finish line crossed helps support our local community and creates an incredible atmosphere for everyone involved.

And if running isn't your thing, bring the family along and enjoy:

🎈 Inflatables
⚽ Football activities
🎨 Face painting & glitter
🛍 Craft stalls
👧 Children's pocket money stalls
🍔 Food & drink
✨ And so much more!

There's nothing quite like crossing that finish line knowing you've achieved something amazing while supporting your local community.

So grab your trainers, invite your friends, challenge your colleagues, and let's make this year's Shenstone 10K the biggest one yet! 💚

📅 Sunday 27th September 2026
📍 Shenstone Playing Fields, WS14 0JR
⏰ Race starts at 10am

👉 Register now: www.avtiming.com/shenstone

Tag someone who should join you on the start line! 🏅

Hi everyone 👋

You’re very welcome to attend the Shenstone Playing Fields AGM – please see details below.

We’re also currently looking to fill 8 trustee vacancies, so if you’d like to get involved and help shape the future of the playing fields, we’d love to hear from you 🌳

📅 Wednesday 20th May 2026
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 Shenstone Village Hall

If you’re interested in becoming a trustee or would like to find out more, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

Please feel free to share 👍

Just a heads-up for anyone who uses Shenstone Playing Fields 👇

There will be herbicide spraying on the pitch from 5am–8am on Monday 4th May. Please avoid using the pitch and keep dogs off the grass during those hours.

According to the notice, the area will be safe to use again after 8am.

Please share so regular walkers, dog owners, and field users are aware. 🐶⚽

The training pitch is having a well deserved rest, the playing fields committee would appreciate everyone’s assistance by staying off this area to allow the new seed to grow!

Thank You

🚨 Important Message from Shenstone Playing Fields Committee 🚨

We are extremely disappointed to report an ongoing issue with dog mess being left across the playing fields. Failing to pick up after your dog is illegal and poses serious health risks to our community.

Please take a moment to think about your children and local families using these fields — children play football here after school, families picnic here, and community groups rely on this space being clean and safe. No child should have to run through or fall in dog mess.

📹 CCTV has been installed covering the areas of the playing fields.

We intend to work with enforcement officers and fines will be issued to anyone caught not cleaning up after their dog.

We ask all dog owners to act responsibly:

✔ Pick up after your dog
✔ Use the bins provided or take waste home
✔ Help keep Shenstone Playing Fields safe and enjoyable for everyone

Let’s work together to protect this vital community space. Thank you to the many responsible dog walkers who already do the right thing — your cooperation is appreciated.

— Shenstone Playing Fields Committee

If you have any questions, concerns or safety issues to report to the new playing fields committee, please email them to:

[email protected]

Thanks

Some of our play equipment is having some much needed repairs completed. Parts have been ordered and are expected to be fully fixed within 2 weeks.

Shenstone Playing Fields AGM is taking place on Monday 8th September 6.45pm at Shenstone Village Hall.

5 resident places are available on the committee. If interested, please make contact, details in poster below.

Please attend the AGM and find out what has been happening over the last year and what the plans are for the future of the village playing fields.