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NPTM of one or more ‘inde- Harriers on and sports massage.
pendent’ directors. Alan Pickering, Chairman of
Resolution 6.2 (D). To the move! the trustees, said “Sadly, good
enter into such agreements as news stories are rare these
may be necessary with The days. However, athletics in the
Construction Project Limited April 2018 London Borough of Bromley is
and others for the construction a beacon of optimism. Not only
and all related works (includ- For more than 90 years Black- did the Club have its best ever
ing fit-out) required for the heath & Bromley Harriers year in 2017, the Norman Park
completion of the new facility at AC have operated from their development will secure our piv-
Norman Park, substantially in headquarters in Bourne Way, otal position in British Athletics
accordance with the plans and Hayes, but changes are afoot and be at the heart of the local
designs presented. to move their base to Norman community. Every family in the
Park to be closer to their train-
Resolution 6.2 (E). To apply ing track. At last month’s AGM, local community will receive a
such amounts from the Club’s Club members overwhelmingly warm welcome when they visit
capital reserves, to enter into voted in favour of developing a the new home of Blackheath
credit facilities or otherwise new community sports centre and Bromley Harriers AC.“
agree to borrowings (such adjacent to the athletics track The planning application for the
borrowings not to exceed in Norman Park, Hayes Lane, building has just been submitted
£250,000) and to raise such Bromley. The decision was to Bromley Council Planning
additional funding as may be reached after years of investi- Department by Architect, Za-
required through the issue gation and consultation with reen Rahman of Zendium De-
of debentures, in each case interested parties. sign and a successful outcome is
towards funding the construc- hoped for this summer to enable
tion and completion of the new This is a big commitment for work to commence by the Con-
facility at Norman Park. the club as it will mean selling tractor, Paul Barthorpe of The
their existing freehold clubhouse
Resolution 6.2 (F). To do such and investing the sale proceeds Construction Project Limited at
other acts and things, including and reserves as well as undertak- the beginning of September.
agreement to reasonable ing major fundraising activities “The new facilities at Norman
amendments to the plans and to raise sufficient funds to Park will, when completed
designs for the new facility to enable them to complete the provide an excellent, modern,
meet planning and funding con- project in time to celebrate the indoor space for athletes to train
ditions, the execution of such Club’s 150th anniversary in in during the winter months and
other documents and the taking 2019. in addition offer fantastic leisure
out of such insurances, as the and fitness opportunities for the
Directors shall consider neces- Whilst ensuring the long wider community.“ Said new
sary or advisable in relation to term future of athletics in the Club President, Paul Byfield.
the conduct and completion of borough the club also aims to The Club would be interested
the project and the operation provide a venue for other local in talking to potential users and
and maintenance of the track community groups which run funders of the centre.
and new facility. sports, leisure and fitness class-
es. The centre will provide ca-
tering, toilets, changing rooms,
a strength & conditioning suite
and a number of multi-purpose
rooms available for hire for
meeting or by medical practi-
tioners to provide physiotherapy