You will be aware, if you’ve walked by the playing fields, that the turf on the play area suffered badly from the unusually hot and dry conditions last month.

Despite Councillors spending considerable personal time watering with hosepipe and bowser, large parts of the turf died back. Currently, the dead turf is being removed while we consider our options. Those options will be based upon the limited funds we have at our disposal.

There is no doubt that the play area will look superb once the grass is restored and the final snagging is completed on the contract with Jane’s Pond. In the meantime please bear with us, keep out of the construction area, and understand that we share your disappointment that the play area cannot be opened during the school holidays.