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Press Release 09/12/08

Green light for Multi-Million Pound Community Project

Wotton Community Sports Foundation (WCSF) is delighted with the news that its planning application for a multi-million pound community sport and recreation centre at the New Road site has been successful. New Road will have the latest all-weather floodlit surfaces for training and playing sport, levelled and well drained grass pitches. There will also be league standard changing rooms within a clubhouse; a place where community groups can meet, and a variety of events will be held.

”This much needed development will provide the local community with first class facilities. It will be accessible for the whole community and will strongly assist in the promotion of the benefits of sport and active recreation”, Ray Figg, Head of Cultural Services at Stroud District Council, says.

Dick Cary, spokesperson for WCSF, expands, “The 38 acre site provides much needed playing and training facilities for the many clubs, groups and individuals in the Wotton community. Wotton Rovers Football Club's scattered pitches are now mainly in one place. Wotton Rugby Club has the facilities that enable expansion. New Road brings Wotton Hockey Club back home to Wotton to build on the excellent work being done to encourage the sport in local schools. Skateboarders and BMX riders at last have a dedicated park where they are able to enjoy their sport.”

“For Wotton Tennis Club, New Road's final phase will see, for the first time, the creation of competition standard tennis courts for year round play,” he adds. “After a gap of many years, local cricketers will have a well maintained square and Wotton will again have a cricket club. For younger children there will be a playground and a cycle training area.” Dick Cary continues “Recent community surveys showed great interest for archery, climbing and keep fit. Courses and clubs will be organised to meet this demand.”

Dave Champion, is keen to stress “A great deal of time and effort has gone into bringing the project to this stage. In particular the WCSF would like to thank the many people who have made the donations, both large and small, for the considerable amount of money needed to bring the project to this position. These people have shown solid belief, commitment and passion for the project and we thank them wholeheartedly.” He points out “This, however, is just the beginning and serious fundraising is now under way to meet this ambitious target.”

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