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PRENTON RUFC COMMUNITY HUB
More than just a rugby club. A place for everyone.
Prenton Rugby Union Football Club is a traditional grassroots club with a modern purpose: to use sport and community to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing local people — including loneliness, mental health, isolation and inactivity.
As local facilities have disappeared over the years, Prenton RUFC has stepped in to help fill the gap — opening its doors wider than ever and creating a welcoming space where residents, community groups, charities and local businesses can meet, run activities and feel connected.
What the Community Hub offers
A hub built around community, inclusivity and wellbeing
Community café (a friendly place to pop in for a brew, a bite and a chat)
Multi-use event space for groups, workshops, celebrations and community activity
Wellbeing-focused programmes for different ages and needs
On-site gym (coming soon)
Community garden and outdoor initiatives
Fundraising and community events throughout the year
Funding was provided through a combination of public fundraising, grant funding and charitable sources; contributor logos are shown below.
A Community Effort
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Prenton Dell Claypit – A Nature Gem Behind the Hub
The Prenton Dell Claypit is on the site of a former brick and tile works site that has been transformed into a flourishing community nature reserve right behind the Prenton RUFC Community Hub. Originally industrial land, the claypit sat unused for years — during which time it naturally rewilded into a unique habitat rich in biodiversity thanks to its clay-based ground.
Now, two years on from the start of partnership between Prenton RUFC and National Grid there have been many changes to the site. Working with Wirral Wildlife, Butterfly Conservation and Wirral Amphibian and Reptile Group, we formed a ten year plan to restore and improve the habitat for wildlife but we have already made a great start.
Key features:
- 🌿 Open year-round — the Prenton Dell Claypit Nature Trail is open 365 days a year for walkers, families, schools and local groups. Entrance is from rugby club car park – What3Words sang.riches.orders
- 🐦 Rich habitats — the meadow, woodland and restored ponds support a wide variety of birds, butterflies and species such as Great Crested newts and the rare Dingy Skipper butterfly.
- 🛤️ Improved access — For our human visitors, we have installed paths and boardwalks for easy access, even in wet conditions. We also have for benches to rest or for some quiet sitting.
- 🪵 Educational signs — We have an information board in the club car park and coming soon are seasonal interpretation boards to help visitors learn about the wildlife and plants that make the claypit special.
Contact: Facebook.com/prentondellclaypit
Brian Kenny, Mayor of Wirral
