 A major recreational area for the town is the Cullompton Community Association 's fields which cover 32 acres ( 13 ha ) in the centre of the town . The fields are used for a variety of events , which include a circus , whippet racing and a firework display . The Association is a registered charity which was formed in 1970 to provide a recreation area for the town . It purchased the fields , which are next to the riverside walk along the leat , for £ 11 @,@ 500 . The site was chosen as the water meadows needed to be maintained to help prevent flooding and it was also close to the cricket and bowling clubs . Youth activities have been provided by a youth centre called the John <unk> Centre since it opened in 1988 . 
