Worthing Borough Council and South Downs Leisure are delighted as Field Place gains its first ever Green Flag award, which recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.

Clive Roberts, Executive Member for the Environment at Worthing Borough Council, says:

“I am very, very pleased that Field Place has been given a Green Flag,  which is a testament to the love and attention it receives.  

“Field Place has been a popular location amongst residents for as long as I can remember and I’ve enjoyed many hours there myself.  It really has got something to offer everyone with the park, fitness facilities and beautiful gardens.”

International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd says:

“We are delighted to be celebrating another record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award scheme. All the flags flying this year are a testament to the efforts of the thousands of men and women, both staff and volunteers, who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”

Along with other leisure and fitness facilities in Worthing, Field Place became part of South Downs Leisure earlier this year, a move which has allowed the space to grow and become even more a part of the Worthing community.  It’s fast making a name for itself amongst wedding and Civil Partnership planners, with the grade II listed manor house (boasting the original Georgian Facade including high beam ceilings, and two fully licensed converted barns) taking pride of place. As well as the characterful buildings, Field Place also boasts grounds spanning over eight acres, meticulously maintained each day by the grounds staff and gardeners.

Duncan Anderson, Chief Executive at South Downs Leisure adds:

“I’m absolutely thrilled Field Place has been given this award, particularly because it encapsulates everything we have strived to achieve. I’d like to take a moment to thank Sasha Bryson, Simon Cross, Mike Byerley and the rest of the team at Field Place, who through hard work and dedication have made this award possible.”

The Green Flag award scheme encourages individuals and organisations to look after their green spaces, rewarding them only when they reach the highest standards of excellence. Each site is independently inspected and verified, judged on its own merit, suitability to the community it serves and environmental standards.  Highdown Gardens has retained their award for this year, underlining the high quality environmental care which contributed to them also gaining a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor this year.

To find out more info about Green Flag and all of this year’s winners please visit;

http://www.greenflagaward.org.uk/

To find out more about Field Place and other South Downs facilities please visit;

http://www.southdownsleisure.co.uk/