I feel now is an appropriate time to introduce Shaftesbury Park’s new Community
Liaison Manager, Rob Stevens, who will have responsibility for all public liaison including the various activities that are undertaken on the site.
It has been a very difficult start to the year, one in which rugby and all other onsite
activities were curtailed and we were forced to close the clubhouse. We have, however, made frequent visits to the premises to ensure its safety and that it is secure with no internal maintenance problems.
In accordance with Government guidelines, it is our intention to gradually start
re-introducing activities and re-open the clubhouse facilities. So that you are fully
aware of what is happening, the proposed schedule is detailed below:
• There will be limited openIng as from 6th July with external opening only so that we
can prepare the grounds and players can start training
• And at the start of August we will be opening the internal facilities for full use.
Obviously these dates are subject to the Government confirming what and when activities are allowed but it is important to us that you are fully aware of what is happening at the site. It is also very important that you are reassured we will be ‘policing’ all activities to ensure self-distancing and other safety aspects are adhered to as recommended by the Government, Public Health England and the Rugby Football Union.
If you have any concerns or comments please do not hesitate to contact Rob so that
we can address them e-mail: robstevens.dingsrfc@gmail.com and, if urgent, mobile:
07974 250158. We will be updating you as and when there are any further changes
and, hopefully, activities start returning to normal.

Yours faithfully

Steve Lloyd
Shaftesbury Park Chair