[Friends] Any objections to a proposed 3-day evangelical event in Lordship Rec (9-11.7.09)?

[Janet Evans]

I believe an evangelical event is not in keeping with a public park. It is,
in reality, a commercial event and it will prey upon vulnerable people at a
time of financial uncertainty for a large majority of people in Haringey.
Positioning it in what is predominately a poor and working class area is
predatory.  If they want to allow it they should make Ally Pally available
which is designed for that type of event.  There are parking facilities, bus
routes, space for coaches etc and is only a bus ride away from Tottenham if
anyone wants to attend.

 

Particularly clever event if the council allows it at a time when they are
looking to introducing a CPZ across the whole of the area enclosed by Bruce
Grove/Lordship Lane /Philip Lane and enclosing the Rec, where for the most
part there is not a massive parking problem.

 

Janet Evans

 

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From: friends-bounces at lordshiprec.org.uk
[mailto:friends-bounces at lordshiprec.org.uk] On Behalf Of dave
Sent: 11 March 2009 17:46
To: friends at lordshiprec.org.uk
Subject: [Friends] Any objections to a proposed 3-day evangelical event in
Lordship Rec (9-11.7.09)?

 

To all Friends 

The Council parks dept have asked us whether we have any objections to a
proposed 3-day national evangelical rally in Lordship Rec (Thurs 9th - Sat
11th July 2009, 5.50pm - 9.30pm)? Details are below. 1,000 people expected
each day. They aim to have amplification, music and speeches in the main
field (their site map indicates they aim to cover a large area with
seating). They are not a local group.

If so, let me know by Wed 18th March in case we decide to send in our views
as the Friends.. 

Dave
dmorris at onetel.com



Application for the use of Lordship Recreation Ground 

An application has been submitted for the use of the above site as follows:

Lordship Recreation Ground 

By The Church of Pentecost UK  
Open Air Rally 
9th, 10th  & 11th July 2009
17:30 - 21:30pm each day

Arrive on site: 09 July at 10:00, leave site 12 July at 12:00
Expected: 800 adults  200 children 
[The site plan indicates they plan a stage with electrification, and
marquees in the main field]

This is a church event that is purposely geared towards spreading the Gospel
to the world and the communities around us.  The events involves sessions of
praises, worship and renowned speakers.  The organisers will invite people
through advertising in the media, radio, TV and newspapers.

The Head of Parks is considering this application for approval.  If you have
any comments or observations regarding this application would you please
notify me at the above address within the next fourteen days. 

Yours sincerely 

Bridget Badoe 
Administrative Support Officer 
bridget.badoe at haringey.gov.uk 

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