[Discuss] Greens in central Cambridge Litter and Barbecues

[Anne Garvey]

I do agree, there is more to it than just the cooking, the smell, the smoke
A.


On 19/4/10 17:54, "jean perraton" <jean at perraton.myzen.co.uk> wrote:

> I sympathise with Allan's view that parks should cater for people living in
> flats and very small gardens - but I'm not sure we want to encourage yet
> more barbeques. It's bad enough in a reasonable sized garden when the smell
> and smoke spoils a summer evening's gardening.
> 
> Jean
> 
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> From: "John Lawton" <chair at soscambridge.org.uk>
> To: "SOS Cambridge discussion list" <discuss at soscambridge.org.uk>
> Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 2:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [Discuss] Greens in central Cambridge Litter and Barbecues
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>> At 13:36 19/04/2010, you wrote:
>>> Does SOS have a policy on barbeques ? Are the objections to
>>> barbeques objections to burnt turf, or also to large gatherings,
>>> especially at night in summer ?
>> 
>> I would say that we would oppose on the grounds that there is damage,
>> but also usually a huge amount of litter.  Those who enjoy the fires
>> seem to feel free to make a huge mess and show no responsibility to
>> clear up afterwards.
>> 
>>> In America many open spaces come with barbeque provision. Do we need
>>> the same here ?
>> 
>> Perhaps in the right setting, but I think not on grazing land, and
>> not if they harm the nature of the green space.
>> 
>>>  Maybe we need to think about parks differently as more and more
>>> people are encouraged to live in high density developments with
>>> little private open space, so no room for barbeques at home. If the
>>> numbers  using parks increase then noise at all times of day from
>>> parks becomes a bigger issue, so maybe existing parks need
>>> redesigning to keep crowds away from houses ?  Maybe we need more
>>> open spaces ?
>> 
>> Agreed about more green space provision,  but surely everyone has
>> room for a BBQ, if not a bonfire?
>> 
>> John
>> 
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