Lost Events since 2014

The usage of the land here has been vastly reduced. So much is made by South Somerset District Council of the success of the Rangers Centre but they don’t tell the full story. It has given the Rangers a base but the building was constructed in the wrong place.  In fact, not where the Rangers themselves wanted it to be built! The activities below have given way to commerce: to the rattle of tea cups, dog chatter and casual day trippers, many of whom are not interested in walking the park.


So what are the facts - what’s gone?

GONE

The May Fayre. Queen’s Meadow facilitated this event which attracted thousands of people

GONE

The Dog Show. Like the Fayre, this attracted huge numbers of people

The Dog Show

GONE

Casual picnickers wanting to relax. Noticeably Office workers used to relax during their lunch break.

GONE

Any chance of attracting notable persons, H.M. The Queen being the obvious example. The site has lost much of its character and is a quagmire in winter due to the Council’s bulldozing preventing natural drainage. HM The Queen visiting

GONE

A whole host of activities: Team training sessions: soccer, rounders and even tight-rope walking! Plus use by Scouts and Guide groups.

GONE

Silver Birch, Maple and other trees and hedges that screened the car park from Queens Meadow providing a natural barrier and allowing families to enjoy some seclusion and peace in the park. The land in the picture to the left is now occupied by the Cafeteria and Rangers Centre.