People visiting the field during last summer 2007 will have seen that the main gates are now permanently open, thus granting vehicle access to the car park.   New gates have been installed in front of the Scout Hut to stop vehicles driving on to the field and kerbing has been reposition to allow access for wheelchair users and prams/pushchairs, etc.   The coppicing and fencing work has now been completed and Phase II of the childrens’ play equipment is also in place.  New picnic tables and benches have been purchased and treated and will also be installed in the near future. 

The Parish Council has worked hard to improve facilities and smarten the sports field up in general, for the benefit and enjoyment of all, particularly local residents. This includes:-

• Two new 8’ wooden benches have now been installed at the car park end of the sports field, this location having been chosen to facilitate those with walking difficulties, in wheel chairs and for young children in push chairs to be able to access the seats.  
  
• A full size goal post is to be re-instated along the east boundary, between the new play area and the teenage meeting place
• A one-off bid has been submitted to Maidstone Borough Council, for the purchase of the remaining play equipment
• The damaged main gate post has been replaced
• Contracts have been renewed for grass cutting and general maintenance.

However – frustratingly, the newly installed Dog Fouling signs, together with the old signs, have all been removed and stolen over recent weeks.   These thefts have been reported to the Police and the offender(s) will be prosecuted if they can be identified – Crime Report CZ/7540-07 refers.