The proposal involves the acquisition of FREEHOLD ownership of 16.8 acres for the village; that is some 5 acres of the current playing field and nearly 12 acres added on. The site will be vested in trustees who will hold it for the benefit of the village.

It is difficult to exaggerate the importance of permanent ownership of the land and all the facilities. (The playing field is currently leased from the Battlement Trust.)

Changes and improvements can be made from time to time (subject to planning permission) as the village wants, without reference to any third party. Grants are also more readily available for freehold sites.

Investments can be made for the long-term benefit of successive generations of village residents.

The social and recreational amenity purpose of the site can be protected for ever!