Kent AC Weekly News Bulletin – 30th August 2020
Please see this weeks update for Kent AC members – 30th August 2020
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Please see this weeks update for Kent AC members – 30th August 2020
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24th August 2020
Re: Reopening of Ladywell Arena
Dear Lewisham Mayor and Cabinet members,
Kent Athletic Club ask that you prioritise and fast track the re-opening of Ladywell Arena – so that this invaluable local asset can be used again to its full potential, both by Kent Athletic Club, other local community groups and members of the public.
The awarding of the Leisure Services contract to a new operator is good news for residents and users after such a long period of closure.
Kent Athletic Club wants to help the council and its new operator prioritise the reopening of Ladywell Arena as quickly as possible. Members need access to the track, and the facilities for changing and storage when training on the track and in the surrounding parks and streets.
Ladywell Arena is the home of Kent Athletic Club where a growing membership of athletes, coaches and volunteers of all ages from the diverse population of Lewisham and the surrounding area meet up. Despite having two Olympians, and a third likely to feature at Tokyo Olympics, anyone and everyone is made welcome at our inclusive club. We are a local club with 40% of Kent AC members living within a mile of the Arena and 60% within 3 miles.
Sport and activity are critical for the mental and physical well-being of many of our members, and importantly the younger generation who are impacted greatly by this pandemic. We are more than a sport; we are a community too. Ladywell Arena also provides a home to several other community groups, including football and disability sport.
Yours sincerely,
Alan Curtis
President Kent Athletic Club
Please see this weeks update for Kent AC members – 23rd August 2020
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Please see this weeks update for Kent AC members – 16th August 2020
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Dear members and friends,
With some racing starting to return, I’ve received a few queries to ask whether the Ladywell 10000 is likely to happen on the originally planned date of Sunday 6th September 2020.
Unfortunately with less than 4 weeks to go now it is not viable to plan to host the event for the following main reasons:
1) England Athletics is currently only permitting races of up 3000m on the track[1].
2) Ladywell Track remains closed with no confirmed re-opening date.
Kent AC still has ambition to host an event this year – and will be in touch with plenty of notice if and when we can do so, especially as we need your invaluable support to help host and run it.
Please do share this message to any friends from other clubs.
Kind regards
Dave Morgan (Ladywell 10000 Race Director)
Please see this weeks update for Kent AC members – 9th August 2020
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