Broadmeadows
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Introduction - Broadmeadows (South Normanton) is a large housing estate with few local amenities and it forms part of South Normanton, near Alfreton, Derbyshire.
Broadmeadows shopping centre is a very small aspect of the area.
In the summer of 2008 Gas mains supplies were installed in much of the Broadmeadows estate.
Unlike other urban connotations Broadmeadows, has few community amenities and facilities directly associated to it and instead local people on the estate utilise the services and amenities provided in South Normanton village.
Next to Broadmeadows estate on Birchwood Lane, South Normanton is a new housing development called Rangewood. Rangewood consists of around 200 properties arranged in a circular format along the following roads - Rangewood Road, Orchard Court, Woodfield Road and Buntingbank Close.
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History - Broadmeadows extends over the the two parish boundaries of Pinxton and South Normanton in the District of Bolsover Council. The name "Broadmeadows" was devised as a result of a local competition.
Originally, the design of the estate was to incorporate a school, but this plan did not come to fruition and instead a public house was built (The Boundary Pub, Lea Vale, Broadmeadows).
In the centre of the estate is a cricket pitch used by local teams and two football pitches too.
The Boundary Park area is used by many local dog walkers and children too. There is a small enclosed area for young children, which features swings and slides etc and another enclosed area for older children to play ball games like 5 a side. Towards the rear of the Boundary Pub is a wooded area.
The Boundary pub and hotel is situated next to a small commercial development of approximately 5 retail units and a few offices.
Location, Directions, Map - From Alfreton, follow sign posts to South Normanton, Opposite the Hawthorns Public House in South Normanton turn right at the mini roundabout and follow the signs to Broadmeadows. There is ample parking for over 100 cars.
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Misc - Childrens play area
