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Reopen Harrison's Rocks Toilet Block

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wise#26 Oct 24, 2013, 08:29

Harrison toilets

Valuable leisure resource in this area it seems a crazy idea not to maintain it for climbers and the local community.
Guest#27 Oct 24, 2013, 12:11
Really important asset to this area and helps encourage people to respect and want to look after this well-managed and sensitive environment.
Guest#28 Oct 24, 2013, 12:12
Really important asset that encourages people to visit and then to respect this well-managed and sensitive environment.
Guest#29 Oct 24, 2013, 12:13

Harrisons Toilet Block

Really important asset that encourages people to visit and then to respect this well-managed and sensitive environment.
Guest#30 Oct 24, 2013, 22:49
only climbed there a few times but liked it a lot and don't know why we shouldn't be able to keep the facilities.
Guest#31 Oct 25, 2013, 08:01
School groups need toilets - this needs to be addressed urgently !
Guest#32 Oct 25, 2013, 08:31
Many thanks to the people who have spent their own time raising this petition, forming the BOG group and working hard to re-instate the toilet block at Harrisons. Despite being a small building with basic services, this facility benefits the many people who use the woods. Anyone who has been to a climbing location without this kind of facility know how grim the surroundings can get with toilet related waste. I am looking forward to Sport England taking an active interest in resolving this soon -it would not actually take a vast amount of money to fix anyhow.
Fiona#33 Oct 25, 2013, 08:50

Harrison's Toilet Block

My kids love camping at Harrisons and the toilet block and washing facilities are vital. They have previously been in an unacceptable condition, but now non existent. I would have thought this facility qualifies for sport funding?

Guest#34 Oct 25, 2013, 10:08
This could be the short end of the wedge before restrictions and charging at Harrison's due to mess left by users. How about any plumber/DIY climbers sorting out problems.
Demolition will be expensive in itself (several years maintenance?)and the building will never be restored.
Guest#35 Oct 25, 2013, 10:21
I take my little kids here (5 & 7) to get them to experience the outdoors and sporting activities it can provide, not so great for my little girl trying to go toilet!
Guest#36 Oct 25, 2013, 21:57
How can you close the toilets at a public venue like Harrisons?
Guest#37 Oct 26, 2013, 08:05

Harrisons caamping

If sport England are responsible for the toilet block, they ought to be being sued for failure to meet the terms of their lease! NO?
Guest#38 Oct 26, 2013, 09:37

Re: Harrisons caamping

#37: - Harrisons caamping

 

Guest#39 Oct 26, 2013, 11:07
It is a truth self eveident among climbers that in a day out on the crags, even if you've gone before you go, there's a good likelihood you will need to again. Without facilities where do you go?
Guest#40 Oct 27, 2013, 10:58
Hi there I agree garrisons toilet block should be reopened as this a service which is needed there for people to camp there and if people don't camp there then there be a decrease in the revenue collected from people camping which will affect the area long term.
Also I'm a qualified electrician and I have offered my services for free to the bmc but never received a response.
Guest#41 Oct 27, 2013, 14:07

Re: Your Comment

#40: -

The BMC aren't bothered. You can offer your help by emailing the Wizard, Malcolm McPherson, [email protected]

He's admin for 'Bog Group' = Sandstone Volunteers, http://www.facebook.com/SandstoneVolunteersGroup?fref=ts

Guest#42 Oct 27, 2013, 14:13

Re: Harrisons caamping

#37: - Harrisons caamping

Part of the 'story' = Legislation says Disabled facilities should have been added to the facilities sometime ago. Closer + timing just a coincident?!

Guest#43 Oct 27, 2013, 14:18

Re: Your Comment

#34: -

Sandstone Volunteers are working on it but being held back by the powers that be = Key Holders

http://www.southernsandstoneclimbs.co.uk/2013/10/open-meeting-report-sunday-6th-october.html

Guest#44 Oct 27, 2013, 14:21

Re: Harrison's Toilet Block

#33: Fiona - Harrison's Toilet Block

By their own operating statements it should qualify for Sport England funding but potentially poor management on the ground has resulted it not being a favourable cause.

Guest#45 Oct 27, 2013, 14:26

Re: Harrisons Toilet Block

#29: - Harrisons Toilet Block

It wouldn't be where it is now if well managed. Ok, it's not over grown, yet. Things need to change.

Guest#46 Oct 27, 2013, 14:37

Re:

#16: -

It’s the 21st century now. We have the facilities, this petition is to push Sport England to recognise they have a responsibility to maintain the toilets until its handover November ’14.

Rest assured there are people working on a future plan.

Guest#47 Oct 27, 2013, 22:29
I am an Assistant District Commissioner responsible for adventurous activities in South East London. I often bring groups to Harrison's, and am severely disappointed that the facilities are not available.
Please, please, please, think again. re-open these loos.
Guest#48 Oct 28, 2013, 09:29
This is a very sad state of affairs... Shame on you Sport England :-(
Guest#49 Oct 28, 2013, 17:01
If you wish for Harrison's rock to remain clean then please reopen the toilet block asap.
Thanks.
Country boy#50 Oct 28, 2013, 20:46

Harrison's Rock

Come on Sports England, how long do you think Harrison's Rock can remain a good activity for young people without toilet facilities - this is a sad state of affairs