Post by John W on Aug 18, 2023 18:22:06 GMT
Response re the kettling -
Both the MRG and I have received a number of emails about this issue during the Northants game. After raising it with the Club, we understand that there were a number of factors which led to only the Pavilion Terrace and A Stand being opened, including de-rigging following the Ashes Test and the desire to showcase the opening of the new development and The Edge restaurant which many of you enjoyed for the first time.
I have been encouraged at how the Club has been receptive to the comments of Members and the positive approach that has been taken to act. I’m pleased to let Members know that following your comments, the Club will ensure that moving forward there will be at least part of Stands A or E open, with raised viewing in either Upper B or C dependant on the wicket, to ensure a positive experience for our Members and supporters.
I have been encouraged at how the Club has been receptive to the comments of Members and the positive approach that has been taken to act. I’m pleased to let Members know that following your comments, the Club will ensure that moving forward there will be at least part of Stands A or E open, with raised viewing in either Upper B or C dependant on the wicket, to ensure a positive experience for our Members and supporters.
Not convinced by the de-rigging reason certainly in respect with to E stand where I saw nothing like that happening. Also the "at least part of Stands A or E open" sounds ominous - usually all E open. We will see what happens at the next CC game.
I suspect we have already seen the future with the two 50 over games this last week. When the wicket is closer to the "party stand" spectators will be "allowed" to sit in either E or C stand, when the wicket is nearer to the new Stasi hotel it will be A and B stand. It's not long ago (2019) that I used to sit in E stand pre-lunch then walk across the pitch and watch the afternoon/post tea sessions from B upper. I think those days have gone.
I suspect we have already seen the future with the two 50 over games this last week. When the wicket is closer to the "party stand" spectators will be "allowed" to sit in either E or C stand, when the wicket is nearer to the new Stasi hotel it will be A and B stand. It's not long ago (2019) that I used to sit in E stand pre-lunch then walk across the pitch and watch the afternoon/post tea sessions from B upper. I think those days have gone.