Hadleigh Castle Olympics - your views

[* ORM *]

Why ? It's one of the few gems we have.

 

[shrimpfan]

Why ? It's one of the few gems we have.

why not? the crown jewels ?

 

[OldBlueLady]

Damn good idea if you ask me, bring our lovely ruin to the attention of the world, and help to dispel the oft held opinion that Essex is flat.

 

[canveyshrimper]

Damn good idea if you ask me, bring our lovely ruin to the attention of the world, and help to dispel the oft held opinion that Essex is flat.

Kay, are you referring to Cricko :cricko: as an old ruin?

 

[OldBlueLady]

Kay, are you referring to Cricko :cricko: as an old ruin?

Harry, I wouldn't dare!

 

[Benfleet A1]

I think it's a great idea. Thorndon Park was originally suggested but it has been considered too flat so Hadleigh Country Park getting a shot at fame is wonderful for the area. There is a concern of parking though but if the council can come up with a park and ride scheme then Hadleigh stands a very good chance of creating a little bit of local olympic history.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

As long as the Castle is out of bounds and the wildlife in the area is protected and not frigtened to death or wiped out to create this, I can't see why not!

 

[Mad Cyril]

I also think this is a great idea. I live right on the edge of Hadleigh country park and could make a few quid letting my house out to athletes and knocking out a bit of unofficial merchandise to Olympic punters.

 

[SUFCEssex]

i think this is great news and i'll def go along and watch.

 

[Firestorm]

Sounds a great idea.
Close to the two railway stations too (surely anyone would not expect mountain biking to be held in a place easily accessible , by the very nature of the sport)

 

[SUFCEssex]

I also think this is a great idea. I live right on the edge of Hadleigh country park and could make a few quid letting my house out to athletes and knocking out a bit of unofficial merchandise to Olympic punters.

you could do food, tea etc the options are endless.

 

[Mad Cyril]

you could do food, tea etc the options are endless.

Exactly.

I could have a right little gold mine on my hands.

 

[McNasty]

Exactly.

I could have a right little gold mine on my hands.

Will you be dispensing your usual wit along with the cups of tea ?

 

[Mad Cyril]

Will you be dispensing your usual wit along with the cups of tea ?

No, I'll be wandering the area with a can of pepper spray looking for anyone else trying to cash in on the event.

 

[Medway Blue]

It's a great idea.....good location, excellent terrain. I'd just want the effect on the wildlife at the country park to be minimised, and it'd be good if the majority of it could be temporary, with the facilities left behind for the public basic. It's such a nice relaxation/walking/picnicing spot and I wouldn't like to see that ruined. If those issues are overcome, I'm all for it, the recognition would be brilliant.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

It is the first I've heard of hosting the Olympics in Hadleigh. Not sure where they'd build the stadium, but I think it would be a better choice than Birmingham for the UK's next bid.

 

[fatshrimp]

Can't see this ever happening to be honest. The course would be nowhere long enough or steep enough. Can you imagine the traffic going down the little side roads and parking at the Sally Army farm?

By the way, has this been officially suggested or just a bit of SZ daydreaming?

 

[Medway Blue]

Was on the front of the Echo last week, discussions between the relevant parties are ongoing.

 

[OldBlueLady]

It is the first I've heard of hosting the Olympics in Hadleigh. Not sure where they'd build the stadium, but I think it would be a better choice than Birmingham for the UK's next bid.

Don't think a stadium's involved at all. They want a mountain bike track, so the terrain around the Hadleigh Castle Country Park is pretty much ideal.

 

[Medway Blue]

Don't think a stadium's involved at all. They want a mountain bike track, so the terrain around the Hadleigh Castle Country Park is pretty much ideal.

They'll have to put something in place for spectators though, a grandstand or two maybe?