Update 13 November 2024
The Council has reaffirmed their decision to close all ‘fine turf’ facilities under their control to facilitate a ‘robust winter maintenance programme’ and allow time for the lawns to recover. So, sadly, all four lawns will remain closed until the end of March next year. Our winter gloom may however be slightly cheered by the prospect of the first class lawns which we shall be using next season.
Tom Grievson
Update 3 November 2024
The lawns were closed to enable a significant autumn maintenance programme, which is now complete. Since then the council has said that the lawns should remain closed until the spring to allow them to ‘recover and rest’. We have replied that the top dressing is now absorbed, the lawns are in good condition and that our usual practice has been to play until the end of the year. We have assured them that we will always have proper regard for the weather and use the lawns far more lightly in the autumn months. We have asked that they review their position so as to allow play to continue as in past years.
I know this is unwelcome news but you can be assured that we will continue to seek a favourable resolution, but in the meantime all four lawns remain closed until further notice.
Tom Grievson