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| The declaration that "the Olympics investment has already made a genuine difference to many people" (Letters, 24 July) is unfortunately true in this area of east London. The difference is that in 2010 Drapers Field, a small popular sports ground lying on the border of the Olympic Park, was used by a local school, nursery and many others, but has been closed since November 2011. It was deemed "essential" to the success of the Games and included in the park. And despite campaigns to save it, including a letter published by the Guardian (14 August 2010), this precious and well-loved ground has gone. Local people were led to believe that the Field would reopen at the end of 2012 refurbished, with full compensation from the Olympic Delivery Authority. Latest news is that another year will pass before the reopening, and then plans show more of a "park" than the sports ground it had been. What message is sent to the young people of east London? Pamela Cowan London | The declaration that "the Olympics investment has already made a genuine difference to many people" (Letters, 24 July) is unfortunately true in this area of east London. The difference is that in 2010 Drapers Field, a small popular sports ground lying on the border of the Olympic Park, was used by a local school, nursery and many others, but has been closed since November 2011. It was deemed "essential" to the success of the Games and included in the park. And despite campaigns to save it, including a letter published by the Guardian (14 August 2010), this precious and well-loved ground has gone. Local people were led to believe that the Field would reopen at the end of 2012 refurbished, with full compensation from the Olympic Delivery Authority. Latest news is that another year will pass before the reopening, and then plans show more of a "park" than the sports ground it had been. What message is sent to the young people of east London? Pamela Cowan London |
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