in my life. it and seed it to get the rugby pitches they bought it for. (This is the same as what was done to the charity field many years ago, without any objections.) But, unfortunately, health and safety is more hot now so a fence had to be put up. Now it's level and it's seeded so they don't want people walking across it. The same as I wouldn't want people walking over my levelled and newly seeded lawn. But people are objecting because it blocks their right of way. Have they got a right of way? Or is it just where people decide to walk. I'm curious what these people did during the foot and mouth outbreak, did they object then? grown, the fence will be down and everyone will be happy! As if! I wonder if there would be such objections if it was the Town Council doing the work instead of the Rugby Club? ungentlemanly rugby players" (I don't claim to be an expert but this sounds liable to me) should grow up, put their toys back in their pram and wait a few months. fast its catching on, I'm a sculptor working and living in Wollaston and last year I built a 3.5 mtr Nordic Skier. It was remarked how unusual it was for an artist from this part of the world to do a winter based sculpture let alone a Nordic skier. But after the wonderful winter we had it didn't look too out of place outside Barton Hall. Maybe if the winters continue Nordic Skiing will be the next fitness craze. made out of a conveyor system. so, I have followed with interest the many letters and reports published in your magazine concerning Doff's field. The letters in your March edition prompted me to take action. Following an unashamedly partisan move, I am now the proud owner of a small square of Doff's field, having purchased this for £25 under the Rugby Club fund raising scheme. much of their time and energy to provide a thriving club and excellent sports facilities for our town, deserve more support. for fear of recriminations from disgruntled residents of the Midland Road area |