Old Bowling Green, Westdene

Following my appeal to those who park on the grass area around the old bowling green between Barn Rise and Dene Vale it would appear that some people are continuing to park on the grass in this area.

Given that once this is seen to be common practice other people will follow suit with the inevitable consequence that this pleasant recreational area will be turned into an informal car park which will soon bexcome an unsightly blot on our landscape.

I ask once again that those responsible please refrain from parking on this grass for both appearance and safety reasons. 

Litterpicking at Withdean Stadium

Last Sunday morning, 11th May, Ken and I joined a small band (7) of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club supporters with their annual end of season litterpick.

The whole area around the stadium was covered, including Station Road, Eldred Avenue, Tongdean Lane, Valley Drive, Mill Road, Withdean Woods and the car park.

Not an easy task on such a hot day but carried out with extreme enthusiam by all and followed by very welcome refreshments in the hospitality suite supplied Paul Welch.

Phew!

Old Bowling Green, Westdene

For some weeks now I have been keeping a watch on the vehicular activities taking place on the old bowling green area which lies between Barn Rise, Dene Vale and Westdene School playing field.

Some years ago there was a problem regarding parking and joyriding on the green and releasing handbrakes of cars and letting them roll down Mill Rise and onto the green. Following consultations it was agreed to install wood posts around part of the green and these can be seen to be still in place. It was decided not to completely circle the green with posts for aesthetic and access reasons.

However, the practice of parking on the green has once again arrisen with the inevitable result that damage could be caused to the green but more concerning is the potential safety risk to children who regularly use the green for recreation. 

It would be very much appreciated if those that are using the green for parking would refrain from doing so because of the risk to children and damage to the grass area. It may be that posts will need to be installed all around the green but that is not something that I and my colleagues, and some residents, would favour. I am sure that we would all wish to resist the installation of further posts in order to maintain the relatively open appearance of the green.