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KGV Playing Fields

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Occupied during WWII as forced labour camp. Re-established 1948 for community use. Major clubhouse renovations completed 2020. (inferred from the source page)

Officially opened by the Lieutenant Governor on 31 August 1939. Requisitioned during WWII German occupation (1940-1945) and used as Lager Ute prisoner camp. Restored post-war with cricket resuming 1949. Princess Anne opened new facilities on 3 May 1986. 3G pitch completed as part of £3.5m regeneration. Major clubhouse improvements completed 2020. (inferred from the source page)

KGV Playing Fields is a not-for-profit sports facility and social centre. The 3G pitch is FA certified and available for hire. Meeting room hire is available for training or presentations. The site also offers plenty of parking with accessible toilets. —

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Quick facts

Legal form
Charity (inferred from the source page)
Facilities
Parking
Insurance
Public liability cover of £5 million (inferred from the source page)
Industries served
Commercial (inferred from the source page)

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

  • Sports bar (inferred from the source page)
  • Room hire (inferred from the source page)
  • Pitch hire (3G and grass) (inferred from the source page)
  • Event hosting (inferred from the source page)
  • Children's parties (inferred from the source page)
  • Corporate events (inferred from the source page)

Credentials

Qualifications

  • FA certified

Visiting & access

Wheelchair access
Fully accessible with lift access to all floors and disabled facilities on multiple levels
Parking
Large car park adjacent to clubhouse
Public transport
Bus routes 41 and 42 (inferred from the source page)

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 256617
Email
enquiries@kgv.gg
Website
kgv.gg
Social
Address
KGV Playing Fields, Rue Cohu, Castel, Guernsey GY5 7SZ

History6

Key dates and recorded company events for KGV Playing Fields.

  • 1939—Officially opened by the Lieutenant Governor
  • 1940—Requisitioned during WWII German occupation · Used as Lager Ute prisoner camp.
  • 1945—Released from WWII German occupation
  • 1948—Re-established for community use
  • 1949—Cricket resumed after post-war restoration
  • 1986—Princess Anne opened new facilities

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