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Written by editor
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Saturday, 21 April 2012 07:08 |
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At the recent Bath Recreation Ground Trust Board Meeting on 19th April 2012 the RFOTR asked questions in order to determine the current status on proposals for the redevelopment of the Rec. The questions and answers are reproduced below and indicate that whilst movement is taking place progress is slow!
The Q&As in full:
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Thursday, 29 March 2012 00:00 |
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ew - Bath Rugby have completed their purchase of the Lambridge Training Ground from Bath Football Club Trustees Ltd. This is a significant step forward as it means that Bath Rugby could donate the Lambridge Ground to the Bath Recreation Ground Trust in order to alleviate the 'detriments' caused by Bath Rugby taking on a larger footprint on the Rec. Read more.
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ew - Following the recent speculation in the Bath Chronicle suggesting that future use at Lambridge might be restricted, The Real Friends of the Rec has been assured by the Recreation Ground Trust that in the case of the Trust acquiring Lambridge under a 'land swap' deal, enabling the Rec redevelopment to take place, the same objects of the charity will apply to the newly acquired land as to the Rec. The objects of the Recreation Ground Trust are to provide as many sports and recreational events as possible. This is in line with the RFOTR principle of ASAP - 'All Sports for all People'. Read more.
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ew - Members of the Executive Committee of the RFOTR met with Nick Blofeld, Chief Executive of Bath Rugby, last week and can report to members the latest information regarding Bath Rugby's plans for their presence on the Rec. Read more.
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ew - A key milestone was achieved at this evening's meeting of the Board of the Bath Recreation Ground Trustees. Based on the 'overwhelming support' for the consultation proposals the Board will make a submission by end of August to the CC to implement the proposals. Read more.
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ew - A summary of the results from the recent Rec Consulation have been published by the Trustees of the Bath Rec. There were 4515 responses with 86% stating 'Strongly Agree' or 'Agree' with the proposals (77% were actually 'Strongly Agree'). This demonstrates huge support for changes to enable the future redevelopment of the Rec. Read more.
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ign Up - if you are not already signed up, or want to sign up you family, friends, neighbours etc. Click here to become a member, or click here to get your friends and family to join The Real Friends of the Rec. |
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Written by Editor
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Monday, 01 February 2010 17:22 |
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great picture of the Rec but something is missing.  See the full size image and read more here.
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nteresting data on the usage (or rather non-usage!) of the Rec during 2008. 65% of available days outside Bath Rugby usage went unused. See the full data here.
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onfused about who is who in the ongoing saga of the Rec? Read an excellent backgrounder on the Rec here. |
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Written by rfotr
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Monday, 02 April 2012 07:19 |
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Bath Rugby have completed their purchase of the Lambridge Training Ground from Bath Football Club Trustees Ltd. This is a significant step forward as it means that Bath Rugby could donate the Lambridge Ground to the Bath Recreation Ground Trust in order to alleviate the 'detriments' caused by Bath Rugby taking on a larger footprint on the Rec. This would bring to fruition the idea of a 'land swap' to resolve the long standing issues at the Rec that was first mooted at the RFOTR AGM in January 2009.
We are now awaiting the successful conclusion of the ongoing discussions between the Recreation Ground Trust and the Charity Commission. |
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Written by editor
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Monday, 07 November 2011 07:44 |
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As many RFOTR members will be aware the proposed 'land swap' deal involving the land at Lambridge is a key element in the proposal going to the Charity Commission that will enable redevelopment at the Rec.
Following the recent speculation in the Bath Chronicle suggesting that future use at Lambridge might be restricted, The Real Friends of the Rec has been assured by the Recreation Ground Trust that in the case of the Trust acquiring Lambridge under a 'land swap' deal, enabling the Rec redevelopment to take place, the same objects of the charity will apply to the newly acquired land as to the Rec. The objects of the Recreation Ground Trust are to provide as many sports and recreational events as possible. This is in line with the RFOTR principle of ASAP - 'All Sports for all People'.
There will clearly be an opening for many sports clubs and groups to make use of the much expanded public recreational space managed by the Recreation Ground Trust should the 'land swap' go ahead, and we would encourage all of those who are involved in sport in the area to engage with this opportunity.
We are making this statement in light of the media coverage of who should have a call on the Lambridge site in the future.
As to where the negotiations are, our understanding is that there the last details of the negotiations with Bath Rugby by the Recreation Ground Trustees have to be completed, details of which then are to go to the Charity Commission for the Charity Commission's approval.
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Written by editor
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Thursday, 07 July 2011 19:13 |
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A key milestone was achieved at this evening's meeting of the Board of the Bath Recreation Ground Trustees. Based on the 'overwhelming support' for the consultation proposals the Board will make a submission by the end of August to the Charity Commission to implement the proposals. In particular the proposals include a new lease for Bath Rugby with increased footprint and the 'land swap' with Lambridge in compensation. This is a major step forward towards making a reality a new arena on the Rec that can be a home for 'All Sports for All People'.
The next steps that the Board will take are (taken verbatim from the Board's report):
1. The Trustees plan to publish the results of the consultation exercise to inform beneficiaries of the results.
2. Given the overwhelming support for the proposals, the Trustees plan to draft a submission document to present to the Charity Commission for their consideration.
3. The submission will seek to:
(i) Regularise the Leisure Centre by amending the Charity's objects to include indoor activities.
(ii) Permit the grant of a new lease to Bath Rugby.
(iii) Compensate for the lease by enabling the Charity to acquire Lambridge for the use of the beneficiaries.
4. The Trustees will take the necessary advice from its legal and property advisors to review the agreements necessary to complete the scheme.
The fact that over 86% of the 4515 responses to the recent consultation were either 'Strongly Agreeing' or 'Agreeing' with these proposals has given the Rec Trust Board a strong green light to move ahead. We will obviously keep members up to date the response from the Charity Commission.
You can also read a report of the meeting on the Bath Chronicle website. |
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Sunday, 05 April 2009 18:01 |
The Real Friends of the Rec is now on  ! Go to http://twitter.com/rfotr. We will use Twitter for updates in between newsletters and for other hot info about the Rec. Especially around April 9th and the latest submission from the Rec Trustees to the Charity Commission. If you are a Twitter user (a Twitterer?) when you go to http://twitter.com/rfotr you can 'follow' rfotr to get latest updates. |
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Written by Editor
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Friday, 23 September 2011 06:41 |
Members of the Executive Committee of the RFOTR met with Nick Blofeld, Chief Executive of Bath Rugby, last week and can report to members the latest information regarding Bath Rugby's plans for their presence on the Rec.
Bath Rugby has been in consultation with many interested parties including local residents associations. Although there are currently no definitive plans to view, Bath Rugby have an exciting and clear strategy which is still subject to agreement from the Charities Commission and local planning.
Plans for the Rec include adopting an “open view” policy with an exciting Pavilion to replace the current West Stand. This would involve a sympathetic, 21st Century heritage improvement of the riverside area incorporating a café, Club Shop and the opening up of the riverside, akin to a promenade/esplanade. Bath Rugby see it as a facility for tourists and local residents alike, as well as rugby supporters, and will be in keeping with the City’s continuing aspirations to retain its UNESCO status. The idea is to open views back towards the City - the Abbey, Pulteney Bridge and Parade Gardens and hence connect both sides of the river.
Plans in the future would include extending the South Stand further into the Rec, as the pitch will move over eastwards, a new North Stand (currently the Club House) and an innovative East stand. This stand would remain non-permanent, but become a modern, modular and possibly roofed area, to allow flexibility to move in and out for cricket/music and other sports. The final capacity is envisaged to be around 18,000.
This is all subject to a number of agreements and planning applications yet to be agreed, but Bath Rugby is confident that enormous strides have been achieved. They believe that with the help of the local Council, Residents Associations and other interested parties, an iconic new facility serving the needs of local residents and tourist as well as sports participants and fans can be achieved over the next few years. And sooner rather than later!
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Written by editor
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Saturday, 02 July 2011 06:35 |
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A summary of the results from the recent Rec Consultation has been published by the Trustees of the Bath Rec. There were 4515 responses with 86% stating 'Strongly Agree' or 'Agree' with the proposals (77% were actually 'Strongly Agree'). This demonstrates huge support for changes to enable the future redevelopment of the Rec.
Only 591 responses (13%) were 'Strongly Disagree' or 'Disagree'. The summary of responses to the additional questions shows some interesting trends - 288 people said they would like the Rec to be used for music events, and 278 would like to see more cricket on the Rec. Another 218 people would like to see more sports at the Rec, including more Youth and School sports. These responses are very much in alignment with the RFOTR vision of 'All Sports for All People' at a redeveloped Rec.
The next meeting of the Trustees of the Bath Recreation Ground will take place on Thursday, 7th July at 6:30pm. The venue is the Council Chamber, Bath Guildhall. This should be a key meeting as it is anticipated that the Trustees will announce the next steps to be agreed with the Charity Commission following the Consultation. As a vociferous minority against any redevelopment at the Rec is expected to be present, we would urge as many RFOTR members as possible to attend. The agenda is available here.
There is also a good article about the Consultation results on the Bath Chronicle website. |
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