Penshaw Bowl cancelled due to ground conditions on site

The annual event which includes Penshaw Bowl was due to be held at Herrington Country Park on Tuesday 2 April.

However prolonged spells of rain in recent weeks have left the site boggy in places. A site inspection carried out this week confirmed issues with the areas used for event parking and water beginning to pool in the areas used for bowling and activities.

Marion Dixon, Assistant Director of Regulatory Services at Sunderland City Council, said: "We're really sorry about having to cancel this year's Penshaw Bowl, I know it's an event that lots of families enjoy and look forward to.

"But the current ground conditions on site combined with the weather forecast for more rain over the coming week means that it just wouldn't be safe to go ahead, especially with all the family activities planned on site.

"The safety and enjoyment of all those coming along to the event has to be our prime focus. It's disappointing news, but we hope everyone will understand why we have had to take this decision given the incredibly wet weather we've seen of late and continued poor weather forecast."

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