WITH its usual impeccable timing, Barnton Parish Council has closed the Runcorn Road recreation ground on saying that the equipment is faulty, just as the days are longer and the weather warmer.

The gate is padlocked to prevent anyone using the field for any ball games, picnics or other safe activity.

We want the field, given to us, open and accessible as soon as possible. More people would use it if there was a sign at the entrance.

Arthur Carter Address supplied