New - Walking and running clubs at Meriden Sports Park

The Parish Council’s sports co-ordinator, Paul Jayes, has started walking and running clubs at the sports park

·        The walking club meets every Tuesday between 7am to 8am. 

·        The running club meets every Thursday between 7am and 8am.

The venue is Meriden Sports Park where Paul uses the footpath around the perimeter (c. 400m) as the circuit – 10 laps for walkers, 15 laps for runners, gradually increasing the laps as your strength progresses.  As the clubs develop, Paul will source other circuits to walk and run.

For more information, contact Paul Jayes on 07962 375038.

Police Surgery at the Sports Pavilion, Main Road, Meriden

Sgt Tony Hanlon and his officers would like to trial new style police surgeries at the Sports Pavilion in order to better engage with residents.


The first of these surgeries will take place on:


• Saturday 26 November 2011 between noon – 1:00pm


Forthcoming dates are scheduled for:


• Thursday 8 December 2011 between 4:00 – 5:00pm

• Thursday 12 January 2012 between 4:00 – 5:00pm

• Saturday 11 February 2012 between noon – 1:00pm


Come along if you wish to discuss any issues with Sgt Hanlon and his team.

Meriden Sports Camp returns for Half Term

Paul Jayes will be running his Sports Camp 24-28 October 2011.  There will be tennis, cricket, rounders and much more.  You can read the timetable here.

Parish Council Meeting Monday 26 September 2011

At the Parish Council Meeting on Monday 26 Sept (Village Hall at 7.30pm), there will be an hour long public presentation and discussion of the final draft of the Parish Design Statement, presented by Iain Roxburgh, giving voice to the community's views on planning and development matters.

The parish council meeting will commence after this presentation.

You can read the agenda and corresondence between Meriden Parish Council and Taylor Wimpey over their proposed development on Leys Lane on our website.

Meriden Cricket Club's inaugural match at the new playing fields - Meriden Sports Park
This Saturday 24 September 2011, Meriden Cricket Club vs Hampton & Solihull C.C. will take place from 1pm.  Everyone welcome!

It's been 40 years since Meriden C.C. lasted play in the village.  Show your support and come along, whatever the weather!

Netball training
The first of our netball training takes place on Tuesday 13 September between 6-7pm.  This first session is open to all women and girls interested in playing and its FREE!  Thanks to our Sports Co-ordinator, Paul Jayes.

So all interested parties, please come along.

Venue:  Meriden Sports Park

St John's Rangers FC won 4-2 to Racing Blythe
Our Sunday team played on 11 September and beat Racing Blythe 4-2.  St John's will return in October.