Two days ago, a convoy of travellers moved onto the Campbell Drive Sports Field in Gunthorpe, Peterborough.
It follows a similar incident last month when travellers pitched up for several days forcing cancellation of all events at Ely Outdoor Sports Association.
Gunthorpe Harriers FC have been forced to make the decision after Travellers set up camp on their pitch. A youth football club in Peterborough has been forced to cancel all of their training and home matches for the foreseeable future after Travellers made camp on their pitch., Gunthorpe / Campbell Drive playing fields, Peterborough Saturday 18 September 2021. (Image: Terry Harris)
Gunthorpe Harriers FC have been forced to make the decision after Travellers set up camp on their pitch. A youth football club in Peterborough has been forced to cancel all of their training and home matches for the foreseeable future after Travellers made camp on their pitch., Gunthorpe / Campbell Drive playing fields, Peterborough Saturday 18 September 2021. (Image: Terry Harris)
Gunthorpe Harriers FC have been forced to make the decision after Travellers set up camp on their pitch. A youth football club in Peterborough has been forced to cancel all of their training and home matches for the foreseeable future after Travellers made camp on their pitch., Gunthorpe / Campbell Drive playing fields, Peterborough Saturday 18 September 2021. (Image: Terry Harris)
In a statement on their Facebook page, Gunthorpe Harriers FC said: “Unfortunately we have been invaded by travellers who are now camped on the Campbell Drive playing fields (our pitches).
“All training and home matches are cancelled until further notice and we will update you all when we know more.”
Gunthorpe Harriers FC have been forced to make the decision after Travellers set up camp on their pitch. A youth football club in Peterborough has been forced to cancel all of their training and home matches for the foreseeable future after Travellers made camp on their pitch., Gunthorpe / Campbell Drive playing fields, Peterborough Saturday 18 September 2021. (Image: Terry Harris)
Local councillors are discussing what action can be taken at Gunthorpe – they estimate some 18 caravans are encircling the pitches.
Gunthorpe Harriers FC have been forced to make the decision after Travellers set up camp on their pitch. A youth football club in Peterborough has been forced to cancel all of their training and home matches for the foreseeable future after Travellers made camp on their pitch., Gunthorpe / Campbell Drive playing fields, Peterborough Saturday 18 September 2021. Picture by Terry Harris. (Image: Terry Harris)
In Ely, the clearing up costs were considerable although a fund-raising campaign raised nearly £4,000 to support the outdoor association.
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