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Claude Henderson, celebrated professional and international cricketer - as a player, coach and now ambassador for Leicestershire County Cricket Club - and resident of Church Langton, Leicestershire today sent an Open Letter to the Bishop of Leicester urging him to keep the only Open Space in the village accessible to residents and the public.
Dear Bishop Martyn
I’ve been a resident of Church Langton since 2006 and one of the first residents in Old School Walk. We have been extremely fortunate to be part of a wonderful village life, offering our daughter all the advantages a village can offer.
I’ve spent nearly 30 years in professional / International cricket as a player, coach and now ambassador for Leicestershire County Cricket Club. I am very fortunate to have had such a long, successful career in professional sport, thanks mainly to my upbringing and opportunities I got along the way.
As a child, I had access to a playing field in our community where I grew up. This played an enormous part in my physical, mental and social development.
The open space / field in Church Langton has given so many kids, including mine, the opportunity over the years to go and play and develop their social, mental and physical skills. As a resident ,we are so fortunate that our daughter can walk from home and enjoy an open space which is safe, clean and open.
I have to be honest, if this was not available, I don’t know if we would have stayed in Church Langton for so many years, as it’s playing a major part of our daughter’s upbringing.
I really hope this open space I will be protected and valued for years to come! The long term benefits it will offer to the community and its visitors is fundamental.
Yours Sincerely
Claude Henderson