I write to express my concern for the damage being done to our wonderful pasture, the Westwood.
I walk my dog around the Westwood most days of the week. On the morning after the Lions’ bonfire I was horrified to discover the damage caused by mindless, arrogant moron motorists who had quite clearly been taking short cuts across the pasture to presumably gain a more advantageous position to view the display. There are deep ruts visible from many areas where ‘hand-brake turns’ etc have been carried out. The most popular route has been from Newbald Road to Westwood Road, via Hill 60, where various tyre tread patters are visible.
In addition, I also personally gathered a full black bin liner full of glass and plastic bottles, folding polystyrene take away boxes, triangular sandwich containers and various other items of trash from the side of the main York Road and Newbald Road. None of this rubbish was apparent on the day previous, as I would have noticed it.
Whilst congratulating the Lions on their successful and record-breaking bonfire, and also the rest of their magnificent charity work, we cannot go on having our wonderful pasture land abused by what appears to be a growing mindless minority. I am also making my concerns known to the Pasture Masters.
Chris Walker
Pasture Freeman
Beverley