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Old 12th Jul 2011, 11:27
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Genghis the Engineer
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I do hope that the locals know exactly what it is they are wishing for. Bovingdon and Doncaster aerodromes spring to mind.
So far as I can tell, the vast majority of locals want this no more than the aviation community do. My Dad, a dedicated Wycombe Wanderers supporter and local since 1978 who has little real interest in aviation, thinks it's completely pointless.

Personally (and I've lived in the area for about half the time since 1978) I think that if there really is a need for a Wycombe Stadium, I'd tear down the eyesore that Handy Cross has become and build a modern stadium there with integrated local sports facilities. I can't honestly see anybody objecting to that - it's big enough, already sports space, right by the motorway junction, and I can't imagine that any change could possibly make it any uglier. It would have no significant impact on local roads and communities, nor on anybody's flying, but would bring money into the community.

Maybe we should have a "new stadium at Handy Cross" campaign?

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