Due to recent articles that have appeard in the local press, the Cornish Pirate’s managment have made this statement:
“The Cornish Pirates are fully supportive of a Stadium for Cornwall, which would house many other sports and facilities, not just rugby and soccer. We believe that such a stadium would bring great benefit to Cornwall and hope we would be one of the Clubs playing there. In the meantime we will continue to play at Camborne until the stadium is ready for use and, whilst we have had talks with Mr Heaney in the past, we are not party to his plans to develop a site at Polwhele“.
St Helens Rugby League Club propose a new 18,000 – capacity stadium.
In summary, these developments are:
The transformation of the derelict former United Glass site to create a new 18,000-capacity stadium for St Helens Rugby League Club, a 140,000 sq ft Tesco Extra, as well as associated public realm and infrastructure improvements which will go hand-in-hand with the development
The redevelopment of the existing town centre Tesco store in Chalon Way into alternative high quality retail use, significantly enhancing and extending the town ’s retail offer
The development of the existing St Helens Rugby League Club site at Knowsley Road to create high quality family housing, which will enhance the existing community.
Together, these developments will create thousands of new jobs and pump millions of pounds into the local economy, strengthening the borough ’s economic base.
They will also deliver increased civic pride, enhanced social inclusion and improved brand image for the town.
What they can achieve in St. Helens, we can also achieve in Cornwall, so sign the petition!
Lady Mary Holborow, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, has agreed to become the Patron of the Stadium for Cornwall group.
“Lady Mary’s enthusiastic approach to major Cornish projects is well known, as she is thoroughly supportive of our aims and aspirations.
The leaders of the four political groups in the new unitary authority, have contacted the Stadium for Cornwall committee, and stated that they are unanimously agreed in principle to the need for a stadium for Cornwall.
At present, the authority is investigating a number of possible sites.
At some stage it might well be important to show the extent of support throughout the Duchy for this scheme.
Currently, 2860 people have signed the on-line petition, and a further 3000 have signed the individual petition sheets.
Please help to swell this number to make it a significant response to a widely perceived need. Get family and friends to sign the on-line petition.”
Mr Phillip Warwicker of Cornwall is the 6000 Stadium for Cornwall supporter! The Stadium for Cornwall Group would like to thank all you 6000 for signing the petition and all your hard work into raising the stadium awareness. Wishing you a happy Christmas and all the best for 2010!
You can help make the Stadium a reality by obtaining signatures from family, friends and your workmates!
The recent award-winning Cornish company is calling for local people and businesses to back the proposed Stadium for Cornwall.
Peter McGahan, Managing Director of Truro and Wadebridge based independent financial advisers, and the award-winning Cornish company - WorldWide Financial Planning, believes the stadium is vital for the continued development of Cornwall.
“Cornwall has undergone so many positive developments over the last few years,” said Peter, who has just been voted the country’s top media IFA and has also been listed in this year’s Who’s Who of Business Elite.
“There has been so much success across all fields that to not have a fantastic sporting venue which can feature the best sports people, as well as inspire young people, is just wrong.
“In fact it’s even worse when you consider Cornwall is the only county in the country without a major stadium.
“Fantastic things can happen in Cornwall. Just look at Eden, wave hub, next generation broadband and even our business, Worldwide.
“We’ve proved that you can be the best and be based in Cornwall.
“Cornwall has an abundance of talent who can ensure a stadium happens, as well as success within it, but what we need is more people and businesses to be inspired and to support it.”
Mr Peter McGahan, of WorldWide Financial Planning - One of the UK’s leading firms of independent financial advisers. http://www.wwfp.net/
Mr McGahan and Worldwide Financial Planning had a presence at the Royal Cornwall Show recently, where they gave out hundreds of ‘Stadium for Cornwall’ car stickers & fridge magnets in support of the Stadium.
NEWS: 10/09/2009
Councillor Neil Burden who is also Cabinet Member for Health & Wellbeing, stated that ‘Council leaders were behind the stadium for Cornwall’, during a Radio Cornwall broadcast on Wednesday 10th September.
Mr Peter Child, Managing Director of one of the largest companies in Cornwall, is supporting the stadium:
‘As one of Cornwall’s key companies, the whole team at Falmouth Docks recognise the importance of having first class facilities in the County.
This will greatly support the county and help Cornish Teams and players achieve national status and host national events and teams in the county on a regular basis. The benefit to Cornwall will be tremendous’
Comments: 2605 - Mrs Jan Halliday, Helston, Cornwall
‘Not only for sport but a multi use stadium could be used for concerts as well. The number of people at the Eden sessions shows the need for a venue closer to home. Nearest is Plymouth at present for bigger bands’
2606 - Mrs Mary Coote, Falmouth, Cornwall
‘Brilliant idea, keep the signatures coming in’!
2516 - Mr Andrew Kennedy, St Austell, Cornwall
It would be a fantastic venue!!
A place to host Cornish football and rugby cup finals rather than playing at neutral club grounds!!
2512 – Col. Peter Davies, Bellbowrie, Queensland, Australia
Formerly of Constantine, now living just outside Brisbane. I see the facilities here that Australia invests in, I see the huge participation, and I see the general health; all of these, Cornwall could achieve with a focus such as an international quality stadium. Good luck.
2522 - Keith Sloggett, Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex
As a Cornishman living “abroad” in England and a regular visitor to Premiership rugby grounds throughout the country, I am always proud to see the Cornish shirts being worn by my fellow county men, and believe that Cornishmen and women deserve a chance to support their counties sports men and deserve a chance to support their counties sportsmen & women in a decent stadium in their own county.
It’s nice to see people from outside the Duchy putting their names to the petition.
Perhaps they are ex-pats, or the many rugby supporters who visit during the season. Maybe some would like to see a concert in the stadium upon their visits during the summer, or people who just want Cornwall to have a modern stadium – whatever, your support is noted and very much appreciated!
A few comments from the petition
2496 - Mr John Owen, Bristol,Somerset
I visit Cornwall an awful lot and feel it would be of great benefit to the Cornish people and economy to have a stadium.
2403 - Mr Gary Knight, Dunmow, Essex
Cornwall deserves a decent Stadium, if you build it they will come
2486 - Miss Lindsay Giles, St Austell, Cornwall
As a Cornish girl myself and a Head of PE in a Cornish College, I’m fully supporting the need for a Stadium for Cornwall with modern facilities. It will inspire many talented students within Schools to continue their pursuit of achieving excellence and playing at the highest level possible. In addition, it has the capacity to motivate all young people.
2495 – Mr Ronald Coumbe, Pontypridd, Glamorgan
Cornwall needs this Stadium. Being a proud Cornishman living in Wales were we have several, it hurts to see Cornwall always missing out. It is time for action! Come on Cornwall Council!
2490 - Mrs. Elizabeth Lean, Camborne, Cornwall
We must get our people to stop being so apathetic. I have sent to all my friends in the hope they will sign.
The call for a ‘Trelawny’s 20,000’ asking for petition friends to ask 10 of their friends to sign the petition, has resulted in 256 signatures over 48 hours. This from a base of 2214.
Hopefully, momentum will build as more people are asked to sign.
Some interesting comments were posted on the petition form, some of which can be seen here:
2347 - Professor Kenneth MacKinnon, Dingwall, Ross-shire
‘A valuable asset for Cornwall’s socio-economic infrastructure - enabling the Duchy to attract UK and International events and their economic benefits. A considerable plus for health, wellbeing and morale.’
2391 - Mrs Christine Boon
‘I have been asked to sign this by a good friend who now lives with his Cornish wife and family down in Cornwall, as someone who moved to Cornwall to please his Cornish born wife, he can understand how much you need this facility for the children of Cornwall, his new family included’!
2385 - Mrs Carole Hoskin, Bodmin, Cornwall
‘We always have to travel so far to see bands, football matches and other sporting events that if we had a stadium in Cornwall it would benefit us all’.
2380 - Mrs Carol James, St Columb, Cornwall
‘I really hope that everyone signs so that the powers that be have to listen and do something’!
2402 - Lt Col Patrick Wellington MBE, ST AUSTELL, Cornwall
‘Build it and they will come’!
However, the comment below is the one that will decide the petition’s success or failure -
2384 - Mr Walter Smale, St Columb, Cornwall
‘I wish you best of luck and will make all I know sign’!
Well said Walter, we hope everyone does the same!
So from S4C - Well done to those who have asked friends to sign the petition so far, also to those who have put messages and links to this site on their Facebook/Twitter forums.
Over the next few hours, the S4C campaign group will be emailing all our petition friends asking them to contact at least 10 friends asking them to sign the petition, and for their friends to ask 10 of their friends to sign the petition!
It’s not too much to ask, and if the people who are emailed take responsibility and get this done, we should receive something like 20,000 signatures over the next few days! Could it be a record?
How badly do we want a modern, multi-functional Stadium for Cornwall?
We’ll see over the next few days!
SO, LET’S HEAR IT FOR TRELAWNY!
Written by Harry (Safari) Glasson- It’s a beauty ‘Arry! Performed by St Buryan Male Voice Choir and The Cape Cornwall Singers http://www.harrysafari.com/
While Cornwall Council hasn’t openly declared their support for a Stadium for Cornwall as yet, then clearly there is support among our Council Councillors.
Support for the Stadium for Cornwall is growing as Mr Tony Martin Conservative, has declared his support and wants to get a sports stadium for Cornwall to encourage talented youngsters.
Edwina Hannaford, Liberal Democrat said, ‘In Looe and South East Cornwall we have a thriving football and rugby set up in particular from under 8’s upwards. Dedicated families support these young people in a pastime that builds self- esteem, confidence and is healthy. A Cornish stadium and centre of excellence would be a focus for sporting activity in Cornwall’.
Also,Tamsin Williams, another Liberal Democrat stated ‘Considering our sporting tradition it is only fitting we have a stadium of our very own. I support this campaign whole heartedly!’
So evidently, the Council Councillors are certainly getting behind the Stadium for Cornwall including Charlotte MacKenzie, who is backing the Stadium for Cornwall campaign as the Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Truro and Falmouth.
Councillor Jeremy Rowe, St Issey, Lib/Dem has also signed the petition at 2671.
You can declare your support by supporting our Councillors and sign the petition at: http://stadiumforcornwall.com
