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

[Michelle Northrop]

i agree that there is not facilities for that many people 
to come to park - no parking, etc, i do not agree that it 
should be held at the park
michelle northrop

On Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:37:57 -0000
  "Janet Evans" <janet at alandjan.f9.co.uk> wrote:
> 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
> 
> 
> 
>  _____  
> 
>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 
>