From the Lancashire Telegraph
TRAVELLERS have been ordered to move after setting up an illegal encampment at a cricket club.
Three caravans and a motorhome arrived at Hoghton Cricket Club on Monday afternoon, and were served with a notice to move by noon today.
Police were at the Hoghton Lane club on Monday night speaking with the Travellers and returned this morning. Cricket club members and members of the community were at the site overnight.
The club’s supporters helped form a barricade to prevent further access over fears more caravans could arrive.
Club chairman Neil Eccles said he stayed at the ground the entire night. He said Travellers had caused damage to the cricket ground when they arrived and had yesterday morning been spreading rubbish in the area.
He said: “It’s been very disruptive to the whole community because we have events planned that can’t go ahead. We've had lots of support, with people coming over to help us out. We drew up a rota so there would be a group of use here throughout the night. We also blocked off access to prevent any more vehicles coming in. We’re working with the police and hopefully they will move on when they are told to.”
A spokesman for Lancashire Police confirmed a Section 61 notice had ben served on Travellers and they had been told to move by noon yesterday.
see also The Telegraph - Village cricket team form human barricade to deter Travellers
The Daily Mail - Villagers form barricade to stop convoy of Travellers from setting up camp on cricket field after mobile home parks on the pitch
Sports North West - Travellers moved on from Hoghton cricket ground after damaging square
lep.co.uk - Travellers hit for six by angry cricket club fans
The Lancashire Telegraph - Travellers leave 'appalling' mess at Hoghton Cricket Club
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