Unfortunately...the policies of government, make it almost inevitable that participation in grass roots sport will continue to dwindle. Just look at all the sports facilities that Swindon had in 60's 70's that have been lost to housing etc...eg Wills Ground, BR Ground, STFC A Ground, Drakes Way Various school fields, which could be hired by the community also gone eg. old Richard Jeffries School, Park School,....don't think you can play football on Lydiard any longer, and cricket at Shrewsbury Road...gone.
Presently SBC, are accelerating the process, by looking to flog off Lydiard and the Croft, Broome Manor Golf Course and anything else which isn't bolted down...it's a great deal try and run them at a profit, and if that doesn't work, apply for change of use and Mr Pickles will nod through a housing estate complete with supermarket.
