Overview
The recreation ground was purchased through private donation by the village from the Blackdown Estate just after WWII as “…. a recreation ground or park for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Fernhurst”.
The supreme administration and control of the Trust Property is vested in the administrative trustees, 5 trustees and 2 ex-officio trustees.
The management of Trust Property is vested in the Management Committee, consisting of the administrative trustees and 1 person from 15 named village organisations e.g. Fernhurst Women’s Institute and Fernhurst British Legion. Unfortunately some of the 15 organisations no longer exist.
Administrative Trustees
Charlie Scott – Chair
John Mitchell
Bill Gourlay
Kate Brooks
Graham Heath
Ex-Officio Trustees
Chair of Fernhurst Parish Council
Vicar of St Margrets, Fernhurst
Supporting the trustees are:
Secretary – Victoria Meier
Treasurer – Roger Mier
Lettings – Judith Turner