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Kimmeridge Bay To Close In Six Months?

By ojp_photos - Published on 3rd February 2009 | Viewed 9453 times.

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www.broadbench.co.uk© 2009 - abba

YEP it's true. This season could be the last season where we'll be allowed access to surf Kbay. The A.B.B.A group, which was set up to highlight the increased limited access imposed upon us to be able to surf/windsurf Broadbench needs your support more than ever - right now. Later is not an option. The group has recently discovered that a new bylaw which comes into effect in June this year (2009) could now include the complete closure of Broadbench and possibly the surrounding areas. This bylaw will go through if it is not opposed by the local council so pressure needs to be put on them now!

© 2009 - abba

We only have until the 1st June 2009 to sort this. The MOD have already set out their stall by enforcing a new £500 fine for anyone who enters within their boundary without permission .

© 2009 - abba

Time is running out - go to www.broadbench.co.uk to show your support and voice your opinion.

This is not an anti MOD campaign. We are not trying to stop them from training. It's just that Kimmeridge is a beautiful place which brings great pleasure to all those who visit there, and in this very overcrowded island it would be a massive loss if we were to lose it forever.

In the meantime please do not surf The Bench when it's out of bounds. Do not walk along the top of the cliffs without permission from the wardens. Basically do what the wardens say! Those who break the rules could ruin it for everyone. Be patient, work with us and hopefully the outcome will please all parties involved.

Thank you, ABBA
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ginny.h.988 days ago +2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Why do the army want to close kimmeridge? is it to save money by doing more training in one place? Perhaps before denying our children the opportunity to surf at one of the best surf breaks in england[when it works] they could save the equivalent amount by stopping the wastage of food in their catering departments where they throw away enough food to feed a small african village at every mealtime
ginny.h.989 days ago +2 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Would like to sign petition but dont know how can you help?
bench-lord1099 days ago +88 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
the petition is at www.broadbench.co.uk and please leave a comment!no,one is standing idly by we,re all working v-hard here at a.b.b.a. its vital we make our presence felt in the right places namely purbeck district council and john hutton secretary of state for defence,which we are doing .if you wanna help tell ten people about the petition,we all know ten people! that will help.
BenSpencer1072 days ago +20 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Hi, I would like to register my objection but the website mentioned doesn´t work. Is there any other way we can show our support for keeping the Bench open?
expatinozzy1099 days ago +18 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Its a real shame they are stopping acces ive been here but every time it was flat. some of me mates still surf here ..
pitmonkey1100 days ago +98 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Is there a petition to sign, preferably online, but anything will do? You'll have me signing it, as well as the rest of the Sth Cst community I'm sure. Is there anything we can do apart from standing idly by waiting for the axe to fall??
tom parker1100 days ago +33 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
You have my vote!
MarkVB1100 days ago +27 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
Surfed the ledges this morning. Ranges were in use but 2 guys were surfing the Bench- going to spoil it for everyone...
bench-lord1101 days ago +21 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
dont forget to leave those comments on the petition,i have to show the passion that there is for this spot in negotiations with the powers that be,thanks.
bench-lord1101 days ago +103 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
thanks for your support.
new_tangled1101 days ago +24 Rating Rate Positive Rate Negative
You have my support, this is a great little spot, I surf it when visiting my girlfriends parents. Would be a real shame to close access completely, is a very beautiful place. Have signed your petition.
 
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