James Grove
Recreation & Sports Ground Trust
Case Studies
Cheviot Way residents
The grant was used to purchase 3 mature fruit trees, which were planted in the reclaimed green space opposite numbers 39-43 Cheviot Way Halesowen. The area now includes wildflower areas and hundreds of spring bulbs.
Upcoming Events
September 2024 – Thomas Jones Funfair
Thomas Jones funfair returned to the Recreation Grounds on 23rd September 2024.
July 2024 – Change of Trustee
Following the local, and General election, on 4th July 2024, Councillor Parmjit Sahota has been replaced as a Trustee by Councillor Ethan Stafford.
2024 – Wild flower meadow and the planting
The Trust is also considering the development of a wild flower meadow and the planting of a mixed tree border. Comments are welcomed from local people interesting in helping or learning more. Please contact the Trustees at info@jamesgrovetrust.org.uk
May 2024 – The mobile mast erection
The works to upgrade the communication mast are now complete. The trackway used by contractors to access the works will be repaired in the coming weeks.
December 2023 – Tree and shrub felling
Works to remove a large Ash tree and the scrub adjacent to the Yeltz Club in Old Hawne Lane was completed on 1st December 2023
James Grove Recreation and Sports Ground
The Grove family relinquished ownership of the grounds in 1929, entrusting the land to Halesowen Urban District Council [HUDC], and renamed the stadium the James Grove Recreation & Sports Ground. The Grounds, also known as The Grove Recreation Ground, The Grove and The Rec comprises a football stadium and adjacent open green space.
In honour of the handover and at the cost of £137, the Football Club bought a set of entry gates that are still in use on the Stourbridge Road today. Upon the dissolution of the [HUDC], responsibility for the Trust passed to Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council [DMBC].
The site, located on Stourbridge Road, Halesowen, was built in the 1850s for Halesowen Cricket Club who used the stadium until 1948.
Halesowen Town Football Club moved to the Rec in c.1882.
