The committee was formed just after the war, they proved conclusively that its formation was a worthy one, as it came to the rescue with an offer of £200 to enlist the services of a builder to reconstruct the building.There were varying opinions as to whether this would prove to be a ‘sound’ job, especially after what had happened previously. Builders were approached but were unwilling to tackle the job - at any price!Naturally, this caused some concern to the Ground Committee, and after several meetings it was decided that a builder be approached with a view to putting up a brick structure. An emergency meeting was called and it was passed that they should proceed with the building of a brick clubhouse. This proposal met with severe opposition from certain members, and unfortunately led to the resignation of the President, C.W. Mathers, who had, to this point, put in an awful lot of work and time into the scheme.However, it was felt that they had to go forward and a new Ground Committee was formed under the leadership of Jack Poppy and Jack Longbottom. They started, as it were, from the foundations once more. New plans had to be rushed through for approval, and eventually the services of J.W. Dufton & Sons Limited, were enlisted to put up’~ the building, which was to be ready for the volunteer party to put on the roof in May1957.Having completed the work it was decided to concentrate on the playing area and to have it ready for the 1957-8 Season. The grass was growing well. Johnty Burnett organised a party to put up the railings down each side of the ground, and to have goal posts extended so that they could be seen all over Bramley! The ground was ready for play at the beginning of the season and the next big task was to get the dressing rooms finished as soon as possible. After various delays the task was eventually completed in time for use in November 30th. So it was farewell to Bramley Baths for use as their changing rooms, which they had been using since 1921, and on to their brand new Clubhouse and Bathroom! With the team changing and playing at the Warrels, the next target was to make the Club Rooms ready for use at Christmas. The Bar Committee got to work and informed the Genera! Committee that they had the necessary licence to sell liquid refreshment (can you imagine both the sigh of relief coupled with the feeling of joyful anticipation at this news?). A bar was quickly installed and a good job was made of it too.The Ladies section was now a thriving group. They were keenly interested in the development of the Club, and were willing to help in any way they could. The ladies raised money by having Whist Drives, Jumble Sales, Raffles, etc., and were interested in getting the kitchen fitted out so that meals could be given after the matches - pie & peas were a great success!What about the cost? The making of the ground and purchase of the land was £1,350. Building and fitting out of the Clubhouse was about £3,000. It is remarkable to think that they were only in debt to the extent of £1,000. All this had been possible by the many friends of the Bramley Old Boys, who had given quite a lot in the way of materials, money and time; also staunch supporters who had never flagged in their efforts to see a job well done. It is difficult to name all names, but not to forget Mr. A. Cain for the work and supervision of the drainage, Mr. Jack Poppy of the Ground Committee with his supporters, including Mr. Eric Clayton, also Messrs. F. Ayers, Alf Bateson, Johnty Burnett, Doug Hunton, Walter Lightowler, J. Longbottom, Fred Sowden, Tom Wagner, and so many more.In September 1958, the new Clubhouse was formally opened by Sir Frank Shires, the captain of Bramley Old Boys in 1923 and a member of the original team. Mr. Philip Gaunt - the President, and the past President - Mr. Charlie Mathers were also at the celebrations.

Parts taken from the souvenir brochure commemorating the opening of the WARRELS Ground in September 1958.