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I live near Acre Moss Lane field and after seeing it locked up and in a poor state for years, I got in touch with the new Lib Dem councillor for the Harbour Ward. She has told me today that Lancashire CC sold the land in May and couldn't find out who had bought it. Does anybody know who has?

Where can kids play footy now? I grew up playing on this field, playing against Morecambe Nomads and with my mates.

same here, i have some good memory's there.

You can now go to Regents park around the corner, they have a 7v7 pitch with goal posts and netting, for me smaller pitches are better for youngsters they get more of the ball and become more skillfull like you see around Spain, Brazil etc.

#grassrootsfootball

Andy D wrote:same here, i have some good memory's there.

You can now go to Regents park around the corner, they have a 7v7 pitch with goal posts and netting, for me smaller pitches are better for youngsters they get more of the ball and become more skillfull like you see around Spain, Brazil etc.

Yeah we go to Regents quite a bit but one pitch for such a large area is piss poor and it is poorly kept tbh. The goal mouths look like a bomb has gone off. Turners is also fenced off since the footy club trained there. Footy pitches are of a premium around here these days.

I can imagine caravans will be breeding

marky No.1 wrote:I can imagine caravans will be breeding

I was thinking the same, get a fair few on there! I have emailed Cllr Pattison to see if she knows whats going on but not sure what signal she gets in those West End Alleys!

marky No.1 wrote:I can imagine caravans will be breeding

think the Herrington's still have the little Caravan park whats next to it, i was at School with one of the Daughters.

Andy D wrote:

marky No.1 wrote:I can imagine caravans will be breeding

think the Herrington's still have the little Caravan park whats next to it, i was at School with one of the Daughters.

Owned by the Hanley family now, I think they also own the house next to the stadium.

Correct

Nomads there is a blast from the past I remb playing on there with them.

Can you get on king George's or is it locked now westgate are there. I spent just about everyday of my childhood on there.

P/T Indie wrote:Nomads there is a blast from the past I remb playing on there with them.

Can you get on king George's or is it locked now westgate are there. I spent just about everyday of my childhood on there.

Westgate Wanderers own King Georges I think. They moved there after the Club bought the land on Westgate, think it was part of the deal. It must be locked, they have their own club house on there. I remember Acre Moss being locked though and struggling to scale the rusty fence.

BerlinWaller wrote:

Andy D wrote:

marky No.1 wrote:I can imagine caravans will be breeding

think the Herrington's still have the little Caravan park whats next to it, i was at School with one of the Daughters.

Owned by the Hanley family now, I think they also own the house next to the stadium.

The new application for the house on Christie way is also the Hanley family

P/T Indie wrote:
Can you get on king George's or is it locked now westgate are there. I spent just about everyday of my childhood on there.

I've not known them to be locked, at least they weren't a few weeks ago, I dont think they can stop people going on a "King Georges", theres a bit of info here about them-
https://www.fieldsintrust.org/history
& more about Morecambe King Georges here -
https://www.getthedata.com/sport/king-georges-playing-field-morecambe-6007516

An article in The Visitor 07/06/21 states that Lancashire County Council sold the field to Unique Kidz and Co.
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7 Jun 2021 ... Unique Kidz and Co currently runs all of its services, including an afterschool and holiday club,
Morecambe charity Unique Kidz and Co buy building and plot of land in the town

Morecambe charity Unique Kidz and Co is celebrating purchasing its own building and plot of land securing its future for the years to come.
By Michelle Blade
Monday, 7th June 2021, 3:45 pm

This is the biggest development for the charity founded by two mums of children with disabilities in 2009, since it first opened it’s doors 12 years ago and it marks the start of an exciting new chapter.

The charity, based in Morecambe has purchased the building which has been its temporary home since 2015 on Woodhill Lane.

Unique Kidz and Co currently runs all of its services, including an afterschool and holiday club, a daytime support service for young adults, stay and play groups for under five’s and a siblings group, from the building on Woodhill Lane and this latest development will allow the charity to grow its
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Jane Halpin and Denise Armer, Co Founders of Unique Kidz


In addition to the building, Unique Kidz and Co has also purchased the large plot of land immediately next to the original site and has big plans for its future.

Co-Founder and trustee Jane Halpin said: “All the support we have had, everything we have done over the past 12 years has been leading up to this point. Not only have we been able to secure the building but we have also purchased the piece of land next door which is an absolute dream come true.

"It’s this that will help us to expand on all of our services and support more families. We have so many exciting plans in the pipeline – so watch this space.”

The charity hopes to celebrate its big news with all the children, young adults and families over the summer and is looking for support from local businesses and the local community to help make the future bright and exciting for disabled children and young adults.

Senior manager Hannah Procter said: "This is such an exciting time for the charity and it feels so special to be a part of it. This is such a huge moment for Unique Kidz and Co and we want to make sure all young people with disabilities have a place to play, have fun, make friends and be unique.”

If you would like to support Unique Kidz and Co, please email fundraising@uniquekidzandco.org.uk .

Thanks for that Danny, you have found out more than the local county councillor did. I was told it was hush hush.