Money coming in to beat vandals at Rotherham BMX track - but more still needed

A BMX club in Rotherham is still battling to raise vital funds to help it thwart the vandals who have caused damage in recent months.

They want £55,000 to help build a fence that will stop troublemakers from ruining facilities at the popular venue.

As reported previously in the Advertiser, vandals caused damage at the BMX track on Little Common Lane in Kimberworth, the day after a company had repaired earlier destruction.

Now the volunteers at Rotherham BMX Club, which caters for 30 to 40 children each week, are well on the way to bringing in the cash required - but still need plenty of support from the public and other well-wishers.

The track – run by volunteers – reopened four years ago and provides 12,000 sessions to children each year.

It also runs regular British Cycling races.

Volunteer Carole Foster said this week: “We are at £13,500 with a further offer of £10,000 if we can secure the balance of £26,500 which we’re hoping to do through grant applications and fundraising.

“We welcome people’s support.”

Carole said that people could help with the fundraising by going to https://rotherhambmx.com/donate/