By Geoff Fisher It is such a shame that there are thoughtless, inconsiderate dog owners who allow their pets to go to the toilet on the area of Stimpson’s Piece allocated for football.
This is somewhere that we walk regularly, on our way to Marriott’s Way or Wood Dalling Road, and we often find (luckily we spot it before stepping in it) a pile of dog mess in the area where football is to be played.
We often see people exercising their dogs on these areas with no regard for the children who are likely to be playing there.
We have experienced completely unruly and quite aggressive dogs on occasions, whose owners seem to have little control over their pets.
There is a specified area for dogs to be exercised at the far end between the trees.
Perhaps a more obvious notice needs to be displayed, pointing dog owners to the allocated exercise area and making it obvious that any dog fouling on the play areas is not allowed.
I’m sure there are dog owners who would hate their children or grandchildren to arrive home with dog mess on their clothes or shoes.
We are so privileged to have such a pleasant green space that, even at this time of year, is enjoyable to walk across, but we don’t want to end up with that space becoming a dogs’ lavatory.
A little more consideration and control is needed and would be much appreciated.
Brenda R Palmer, Chapel Close, Reepham
Geoff Fisher