My son has been a member of SCC from age 7 - to now (10 years), first playing as a colt and now within the men's teams. He is now also assisting with coaching. Over the years I have volunteered as assistant manager for a colts team and enjoyed watching the comraderie develop between the boys and their confidence grow. The club has now started to develop girls' cricket with the aim of growing this within the community. Anybody that goes along to SCC joins a friendly, welcoming community - this should be allowed to flourish and not stifled as the Council seems intent on doing - leave SCC alone and concentrate on other issues in the area!
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Thomas Fulk
11 years ago
The nets in there current state are a safety risk to the players and public using them. So much so that we have had to stop using them in training sessions. This isn't right for the 200 + players who are members of the cricket club. The refurbishment of them is absolutely essential.
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Claire Taylor
11 years ago
I would like to know what the rationale is for not allowing Shenfield nets to be refurbished. I have been following cricket for many years and have noted that of late there has been reduced enthusiasm in today's teenagers if we do not do something about this our county and national sides will weaken . New nets surely can only serve to help . To me saying no reinforces the general apathy that I have witnessed .
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Sam Eida
11 years ago
Both my children attnd the club and get great enjoyment from their time therebased on the commitment made from the many club members who give up their time. The club nets are not in great order and I see now plausable reason as to wy the club should not be able to upgrade these facilities to benefit a great number of people. The cricket club really does form a central place of enjoyment for children, parents and members of the Shenfield community.
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David Castell
11 years ago
The government and Sport England aim to increase adult participation in sport. Shenfield Cricket Club are doing much to support that aim but can't go further without Brentwood Council allowing them to renew their net facilities. Unlike other local clubs, Shenfield plan to make the facility available for the local community to use. Shenfield are proud to have helped 2 of the current Essex cricket team to a level where they are playing against Australia this week. We want to give other youngsters that chance, but can't do so if the council prevent the renewal of the nets.
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Karen Sapsford
11 years ago
Why are they opposing refurbishing what is already there? Disgraceful.
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John Spooner
11 years ago
Come on Brentwood Council really just lift the issue and let the club get on with providing the new nets
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Rachel Ackerman
11 years ago
This is a club at the heart of the community - it is a fantastic environment for young people to grow and develop - they have a right to train safely. Life the embargo now! (please)
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Not sure why the council would prevent this!!
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Ben Stidston
11 years ago
Another busy body "Suit" hindering rather than helping. Put up new nets and when the council threaten legal action, go to the papers and news.
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Tina Walker
11 years ago
It seems ludicrous to deny the young people of Shenfield the ability to train safely with up-to-date nets. I cannot think of any rational reason as to why the Council should be against this proposal.
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Andrew Hurter
11 years ago
Brentwood Borough Council we urge you to lift this embargo as soon as possible so that our children can enjoy safe & modern training facilities.
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Elaine Sullivan
11 years ago
Lift the shenfield cricket nets embargo now. This is totally unfair and a bully boy tactic to try to get the grounds to close due to lack of facilities. Boys and girls as well as adults are brought together at this fantastic club to share their love of cricket. The club promotes a strong team ethic and actively strives to engage all members of the club, both players and parents/relatives/friends to get involved with the social side of the club.
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Rachel Patel
11 years ago
A much needed facility for Shenfield cricketers, young and old!
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sean crothers
11 years ago
A vibrant,buoyant cricket club with decent community support deserves these nets
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Stuart Barnes - Colts Chairman, volunteer and parent
11 years ago
Shenfield CCs 230 youth members have dangerous nets because the Council have blocked our request to refurbish them for 4 years now. We have planning permission and funding in place, but the Council are threatening legal action if we go ahead. We offer opportunities for local youngsters to play cricket which provides physical and mental health benefits and fosters a strong sense of community. Yet the Council’s actions are threatening the very existence of our Club. This is completely unacceptable. Please sign this petition!!
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Paul Carter
11 years ago
All the Club wants to do is improve it's current facilities and it is being prevented from doing so.
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Greg Cooper
· petition starter
11 years ago
Why on earth are our youngsters being treated like this when we have the money and the planning permission?
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Adam Knapp
11 years ago
A shocking miss-use of power on the councils part, nothing short of bullying tactics!
My son has been a member of SCC from age 7 - to now (10 years), first playing as a colt and now within the men's teams. He is now also assisting with coaching. Over the years I have volunteered as assistant manager for a colts team and enjoyed watching the comraderie develop between the boys and their confidence grow. The club has now started to develop girls' cricket with the aim of growing this within the community. Anybody that goes along to SCC joins a friendly, welcoming community - this should be allowed to flourish and not stifled as the Council seems intent on doing - leave SCC alone and concentrate on other issues in the area!
The nets in there current state are a safety risk to the players and public using them. So much so that we have had to stop using them in training sessions. This isn't right for the 200 + players who are members of the cricket club. The refurbishment of them is absolutely essential.
I would like to know what the rationale is for not allowing Shenfield nets to be refurbished. I have been following cricket for many years and have noted that of late there has been reduced enthusiasm in today's teenagers if we do not do something about this our county and national sides will weaken . New nets surely can only serve to help . To me saying no reinforces the general apathy that I have witnessed .
Both my children attnd the club and get great enjoyment from their time therebased on the commitment made from the many club members who give up their time. The club nets are not in great order and I see now plausable reason as to wy the club should not be able to upgrade these facilities to benefit a great number of people. The cricket club really does form a central place of enjoyment for children, parents and members of the Shenfield community.
The government and Sport England aim to increase adult participation in sport. Shenfield Cricket Club are doing much to support that aim but can't go further without Brentwood Council allowing them to renew their net facilities. Unlike other local clubs, Shenfield plan to make the facility available for the local community to use. Shenfield are proud to have helped 2 of the current Essex cricket team to a level where they are playing against Australia this week. We want to give other youngsters that chance, but can't do so if the council prevent the renewal of the nets.
Why are they opposing refurbishing what is already there? Disgraceful.
Come on Brentwood Council really just lift the issue and let the club get on with providing the new nets
This is a club at the heart of the community - it is a fantastic environment for young people to grow and develop - they have a right to train safely. Life the embargo now! (please)
Not sure why the council would prevent this!!
Another busy body "Suit" hindering rather than helping. Put up new nets and when the council threaten legal action, go to the papers and news.
It seems ludicrous to deny the young people of Shenfield the ability to train safely with up-to-date nets. I cannot think of any rational reason as to why the Council should be against this proposal.
Brentwood Borough Council we urge you to lift this embargo as soon as possible so that our children can enjoy safe & modern training facilities.
Lift the shenfield cricket nets embargo now. This is totally unfair and a bully boy tactic to try to get the grounds to close due to lack of facilities. Boys and girls as well as adults are brought together at this fantastic club to share their love of cricket. The club promotes a strong team ethic and actively strives to engage all members of the club, both players and parents/relatives/friends to get involved with the social side of the club.
A much needed facility for Shenfield cricketers, young and old!
A vibrant,buoyant cricket club with decent community support deserves these nets
Shenfield CCs 230 youth members have dangerous nets because the Council have blocked our request to refurbish them for 4 years now. We have planning permission and funding in place, but the Council are threatening legal action if we go ahead. We offer opportunities for local youngsters to play cricket which provides physical and mental health benefits and fosters a strong sense of community. Yet the Council’s actions are threatening the very existence of our Club. This is completely unacceptable. Please sign this petition!!
All the Club wants to do is improve it's current facilities and it is being prevented from doing so.
Why on earth are our youngsters being treated like this when we have the money and the planning permission?
A shocking miss-use of power on the councils part, nothing short of bullying tactics!