Gloucester Rugby Pitch

What is the primary use of Gloucester Rugby ground?

What other uses does it have?

Over the years the grounds have been used for a variety of

purposes. To raise additional funds in the 1890s, the ground was hired out for other purposes, including a French aeronaut and his balloon, and for grazing sheep and one

(presumably lonely) horse!

Here is reply outlining the costs of hiring the ground.

This is a letter from

1895 asking for details

about hiring the grounds for a flower

show.

They have even let a circus use part of the grounds in the past. However, a fire in

Bertram Mills’ Circus in the Club car park

in 1933 spread to the grandstand, which burnt down to the

sound of lions roaring and horses

bolting

You are going to write a letter to Gloucester Rugby Club asking permission to use the

pitch for an event.

Discuss what features you need to include in a formal letter.

Planning your letter

Introduction

Development

Conclusion

Introduce why you want to use the pitch or grounds.

Give three good reasons why the rugby club should let you use their pitch / grounds.

Reason 1:

Reason 2:

Reason 3:

Sum up your letter and ask for a reply.

Once you have

planned your

letter you can start

writing it.

Plenary

• Go back to the features you identified that you would need in a formal letter.

• Read through your letter and highlight where you have used those features.