As previously communicated, in order to alleviate the pressure on available pitch space at Cooke Fields, the MJ section has over recent weeks been trialling the use of additional pitches at Darnford Park.

Whilst the pitches themselves have been viewed very positively, the majority of the feedback received from parents in terms of travel, parking and safeguarding concerns has been negative.

Based upon this, the club’s executive committee has taken the decision to suspend use of Darnford Park and instead return to using both KE School and DMS Whittington as ‘overflow’ facilities. New contracts with these venues have now been agreed and they are already being scheduled for use as and when required.

The Club would like to thank Lichfield District Council for their efforts in providing the playing areas at Darnford Park.

Yours sincerely, on behalf of Lichfield RUFC