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Offline Valentines Park

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Re: Focus Group - can you attend
« Reply #15 on: August 06, 2014, 02:51:09 PM »
Any choice of beer would be nice.

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Re: Focus Group - can you attend
« Reply #16 on: August 06, 2014, 06:56:51 PM »
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/new-homes-for-sale/property-40496858.html

I see they are still marketing the flats ... the membership deserve to know what is happening. We've already had to absorb one financial loss

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Re: Focus Group - can you attend
« Reply #17 on: August 22, 2014, 07:01:56 AM »
Danny, I have at least 3 people coming with me, and possibly 5

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« Reply #18 on: August 25, 2014, 10:50:57 AM »
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/new-homes-for-sale/property-40496858.html

I see they are still marketing the flats ... the membership deserve to know what is happening. We've already had to absorb one financial loss
Are any of them designed with windows and balconies overlooking the ground?

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Re: Focus Group - can you attend
« Reply #19 on: August 25, 2014, 03:55:36 PM »
Are any of them designed with windows and balconies overlooking the ground?
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They probably won't be able to sell those!

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Re: Focus Group - can you attend
« Reply #20 on: August 25, 2014, 05:07:58 PM »
Will the topic of the security be brought up at this focus group Danny because the constant need for bag checks and their presence puts me and misses off renewing our memberships which we haven't done since 2012 whereas when we go to other counties they either don't have bag checks or if they do it's just the normal stewards who are happy to take your word when you say you have no alcohol on you - I don't see the need for the heavy handed approach at Chelmsford and we won't be renewing until that changes I'm afraid so I very much hope this is a topic of discussion?  The final straw was being asked to check my bag on the river gate by the security person for the ICC t20 event back in June when there was one man and his dog also watching...
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Re: Focus Group - can you attend
« Reply #21 on: August 26, 2014, 10:01:25 AM »
Good morning,

Importantly we / I have received very few confirmed attendees

Blocky please can you confirm who will be attending? To confirm this will take place at 7:30pm on Wednesday 2 September at The E.C.G. Cake and tea / coffee will be supplied.

Your chance to have your thoughts and suggestions heard. Please confirm if you can attend ASAP via here / danny.macklin@essexcricket.org.uk / 01245 254010

Kind regards, Danny Macklin

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Re: Focus Group - can you attend
« Reply #22 on: August 26, 2014, 11:48:34 AM »
Will the topic of the security be brought up at this focus group Danny because the constant need for bag checks and their presence puts me and misses off renewing our memberships which we haven't done since 2012 whereas when we go to other counties they either don't have bag checks or if they do it's just the normal stewards who are happy to take your word when you say you have no alcohol on you - I don't see the need for the heavy handed approach at Chelmsford and we won't be renewing until that changes I'm afraid so I very much hope this is a topic of discussion?  The final straw was being asked to check my bag on the river gate by the security person for the ICC t20 event back in June when there was one man and his dog also watching...

Blimey you're easily put off. I don't like the overbearing security as much as the next man but please ... get a life.

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Re: Focus Group - can you attend
« Reply #23 on: August 26, 2014, 09:18:58 PM »
Personally I don't have a problem with bag checking, the Stewards are usually ok when carrying it out & I know it has to be done. I'd rather this than somebody get in with a package they shouldn't have which could cause damage/injuries, you never know these days!!

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« Reply #24 on: August 26, 2014, 09:27:50 PM »
Personally I don't have a problem with bag checking, the Stewards are usually ok when carrying it out & I know it has to be done. I'd rather this than somebody get in with a package they shouldn't have which could cause damage/injuries, you never know these days!!


No one will target a cricket match come on - if it was that much of a requirement why do so few counties perform them??  It also slows down getting into the ground

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« Reply #25 on: August 26, 2014, 09:30:40 PM »
The handling of the ground redevelopment has been nothing short of a disgrace, communication has been  virtually non existent throughout this long and protracted enterprise and when the topic is discussed at members forums it seems no one at the top table has much of a clue what's going on themselves. We have gone from talk of leaving the site while work is carried out to staying put now we're moving out again, the details of the cricketing aspect of the redevelopment are up in the air, members haven't got a clue what they will be getting or when. Car parking is shrouded in mystery and with good reason, if there are any members left in five years time good luck in getting parked. Any benefits for spectators come last after the gross overdevelopment of the site and it remains to be seen whether there will be enough money raised to provide more than a lick of paint. It is a moot point as to whether this development is justifiable, wanted or viable even if everything went to "plan" but as the club show their usual disregard for members and their universal inability to communicate ,the publics opinions and assumptions will only get worse for this horrendously convoluted vanity project.

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Re: Focus Group - can you attend
« Reply #26 on: August 26, 2014, 10:57:02 PM »
The handling of the ground redevelopment has been nothing short of a disgrace, communication has been  virtually non existent throughout this long and protracted enterprise and when the topic is discussed at members forums it seems no one at the top table has much of a clue what's going on themselves. We have gone from talk of leaving the site while work is carried out to staying put now we're moving out again, the details of the cricketing aspect of the redevelopment are up in the air, members haven't got a clue what they will be getting or when. Car parking is shrouded in mystery and with good reason, if there are any members left in five years time good luck in getting parked. Any benefits for spectators come last after the gross overdevelopment of the site and it remains to be seen whether there will be enough money raised to provide more than a lick of paint. It is a moot point as to whether this development is justifiable, wanted or viable even if everything went to "plan" but as the club show their usual disregard for members and their universal inability to communicate ,the publics opinions and assumptions will only get worse for this horrendously convoluted vanity project.

I don't disagree with your sentiments, some of which I have already expressed. Danny has offered to have a single agenda meeting (see reply#9 above) to discuss the development.

Danny, can you give an indication of when this meeting will be scheduled?

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Re: Focus Group - can you attend
« Reply #27 on: August 27, 2014, 09:03:07 AM »
Personally I don't have a problem with bag checking, the Stewards are usually ok when carrying it out & I know it has to be done. I'd rather this than somebody get in with a package they shouldn't have which could cause damage/injuries, you never know these days!!


No one will target a cricket match come on - if it was that much of a requirement why do so few counties perform them??  It also slows down getting into the ground

I wouldn't be so sure of that going forward.  SIS/MI6 are absolutely bricking it currently.  word from the people in the know is expect another 7/7

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Re: Focus Group - can you attend
« Reply #28 on: August 27, 2014, 11:56:29 AM »
The handling of the ground redevelopment has been nothing short of a disgrace, communication has been  virtually non existent throughout this long and protracted enterprise and when the topic is discussed at members forums it seems no one at the top table has much of a clue what's going on themselves. We have gone from talk of leaving the site while work is carried out to staying put now we're moving out again, the details of the cricketing aspect of the redevelopment are up in the air, members haven't got a clue what they will be getting or when. Car parking is shrouded in mystery and with good reason, if there are any members left in five years time good luck in getting parked. Any benefits for spectators come last after the gross overdevelopment of the site and it remains to be seen whether there will be enough money raised to provide more than a lick of paint. It is a moot point as to whether this development is justifiable, wanted or viable even if everything went to "plan" but as the club show their usual disregard for members and their universal inability to communicate ,the publics opinions and assumptions will only get worse for this horrendously convoluted vanity project.

I gather you're not in favour then?

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Re: Focus Group - can you attend
« Reply #29 on: August 27, 2014, 12:21:25 PM »

I gather you're not in favour then?

Who is?

Even the architect of the scheme got bored with it & decided selling sand to arabs was a better use of his time.