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gerg_861 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Jun 2017 Location: Ealing Status: Offline Points: 2615 |
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Perhaps the last one got off track, so the thread is locked but I've received the annual members update from TFSC in the post today. This includes a few key items for Vallis Way improvements:
1. New small stand built seating 111, bringing total seated to 2115. 2. East Stand Bar added. 3. Existing screen being refurbished, and smaller outdoor screen being added. 4. Plan for additional new stands before new year stated by Sir Mike Gooley. |
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FHLH ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Cambridge Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Location: Cambridge Status: Offline Points: 5331 |
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Northampton had scaffolding stands for a while in 1998
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SK 88 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 08 Sep 2011 Location: Leicester Status: Offline Points: 588 |
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Quins did in the 90s too, obviously Bath have a demountable stand still now, Tigers did from roughly 2003 to 2015 before we built the replacement for the clubhouse. Exeter's two end stands are less permanent than they sometimes look. Saracens' end stands come down in the summer too for athletics.
Could be a very good solution for Ealing.
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Kimbo ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 31 May 2007 Location: 'incleh Status: Offline Points: 6377 |
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Wasps stands were completely dtachable too.
Or was that the entire 'club'?
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The Blues ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4856 |
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Blues have done a bit of work to the ground, not quite Ealing standards
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gerg_861 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Jun 2017 Location: Ealing Status: Offline Points: 2615 |
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This was a well written update that made me chuckle, especially the bit about sprucing up the ref room to get more decisions.
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No 7 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: LONDON Status: Offline Points: 1873 |
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The article link above states that the replacement of the main grandstand roof was unplanned and will now meet the new safety certificate standards. What was the problem ? |
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Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
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The Blues ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4856 |
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I’m not sure but it was very old and probably the original one so as standards change I guess it wasn’t fit for purpose. One of the sponsors stepped in quickly and did it for cost.
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chas ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Bedford Blues Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Location: United Kingdom Status: Online Points: 407 |
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I believe that the roof suffered damage from adverse weather conditions.
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gerg_861 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Jun 2017 Location: Ealing Status: Offline Points: 2615 |
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Ealing has applied for a further 500 seat stand as of October, just on planning portal recently. There are two comments in support, and one in vehement opposition.
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It was old compared to modern building standards, but safe while intact. If it had become damaged by weather conditions etc. the safety inspection and certification would probably not have been granted until specialist removal and a new roof added. Just my thoughts!
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gerg_861 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Jun 2017 Location: Ealing Status: Offline Points: 2615 |
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Ealing have had planning permission granted for a 500 seat stand. This would be situated diagonally to the existing 1000 seat East stand and opposite the Centenary Clubhouse in a strange little corner of space between the main pitch and the upper 3G practice pitch. The total height will be only 5.5m, compared to 11m for the East stand, so quite modest. The view should be a bit better than the East stand, but the best seats will be going out to the 22 or so.
This will bring bring seated capacity to c. 2700.
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No 7 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: LONDON Status: Offline Points: 1873 |
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This must qualify Ealing Trailfinders for most empty seats in the league .
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Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
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Camquin ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 Jun 2007 Location: Cambridge Status: Offline Points: 11284 |
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In the Championship maybe, but it is still well below Darlington MP. Probably below Bristol.
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Sweeney Delenda Est
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Kimbo ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 31 May 2007 Location: 'incleh Status: Offline Points: 6377 |
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Most of us could only dream of Bristol's average crowd of nearly 18500 though! Darlington's, on the other hand...
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gerg_861 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Jun 2017 Location: Ealing Status: Offline Points: 2615 |
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As an update, this stand is now complete. Was a bit surprised to see that it is uncovered.
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Paul10 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 24 Mar 2023 Location: Milton Keynes Status: Online Points: 693 |
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I expect not putting a roof on it is "easier" from a planning perspective.
Still, good on em for getting it done.
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Camquin ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 Jun 2007 Location: Cambridge Status: Offline Points: 11284 |
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It does sound like there were height issues with planning.
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WEvans ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 08 Dec 2016 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 1456 |
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The sun always shines in Ealing!
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Trailfinder ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 05 Feb 2017 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 407 |
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I was surprised to see that Ealing have laid a new artificial turf on the main pitch, one that uses some form of wood chippings instead of rubber crumb? Not seen anything like it before, I overheard one of the players saying they needed new boots to play on it.
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