Journal 2000

Playing Field

BMX Circuit

Village Playing Field

STOKE STAMPEDE 2007

The following "do's and don'ts" now apply to all users of this field

· Motorized bikes of any description are not permitted on this field at any time

· Cars, vans etc are only allowed when engaged in official activities or carrying out maintenance work.

· All traffic must observe a 5 MPH speed limit and keep to the edge of the field.

· Dogs should be kept under close control and you must pick up after them

· Litter should be placed in the bins provided

· GOLF, ALCOHOL and Private Parties are not allowed

· Please do not harm the trees and keep clear of the cricket square

· No one should enter this field after 10 PM

As a management committee we value your co operation in all these matters.

It is our intention to promote physical play on the field. We would like to see the field come alive with sporting activities. So far Tennis, Football and Cricket coaching for children have been suggested and with some investigations, goodwill and planning this may be possible if there is sufficient interest. Please get in touch with a member of the committee if you like the sound of this or if you have any other proactive suggestions.

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BMX Circuit seems to have been a success. We have received many favourable comments from people who have enjoyed seeing the children using it over the summer.

Michael Owen, Sean Rockett, Christian Cox and Alexander Wright have worked really hard to achieve this. These young people have shown outstanding talent in negotiation skills, team and physical work. It has been a pleasure to interact with them.

Unfortunately someone seems to find it necessary to pick the padlock and open the maintenance gate. This gate should be kept locked at all times as the area needs to be contained, otherwise we would not have gone to the expense of fencing it off. We are aware that one of the jumps could do with a better run up and will address this when our young users require a redesign of the course.