Rhian Peters has submitted the following post to Natland News:Over the last few months I have been surprised by the number of parishioners who perceive the need for a children’s playing field and who may not be aware of the facilities which have long existed at St Mark’s School.
The large field behind the school is suitable for rounders, cricket or just kicking a football about. Overlooked by housing on Long Meadow Lane, it is a safe environment. Robert Hughes Ltd, the developers of the former Holmes Nursery site have agreed to fund the provision of steps and rails in two locations on the slope leading up the to the field, making it safer and causing less erosion. This work will start shortly.
Adjacent to the field there is an attractive and well equipped adventure playground. Opened in 2000, this was funded with generous support by Russell Armer, the developers of St Mark’s Fold, together with the Foundation for Sports and the Arts, and St Mark’s School PTA. It’s an ideal place for parents and grandparents to take their charges to let off steam!
These facilities are available out of school hours to children of the Church Parish (which includes Oxenholme) by kind permission of the Governors. They are sadly underused.