I am deaf I live Catford area 53 years I been offer time golf nice people's with dog walking beautiful natural old history, I disgrace change no replace I want keep golf and beautiful, I never forget good friend offer time went golf, he passed away I sometime went sit nice view tree. NO takeover plan change destroy to us

Nikolas Murley, London, United Kingdom

It's a well loved and used amenity which cannot be replaced and which serves a wide range of age groups, ethnicities, abilities and budgets - it is perfect as is, lottery money should go on renovating the amazing mansion for full use ...

Jean Thompson, Beckenham, United Kingdom

I grew up living in Southend Road for 15 years, backing on to the woodland in this beautiful park long before the flats were built. I walked with my Dad there every Sunday - and played tennis on the courts. The golf course provided much pleasure and would be sorely missed. Used to walk back from school through the entrance by Foxgrove Road and down to the Beckenham Tennis Week year after year. PLEASE PROTECT THIS MUCH LOVED GREEN SPACE FROM ALL PLANS THAT WOULD DESTROY IT!

Pamela Bewes, London, United Kingdom

There is no reason for the golf course to be removed, the park is large enough for golfers, walkers, dog walkers, children & families all to enjoy themselves; closing the golf course is vindictive & bloody mindedness by the mayor. A better thought out contract with Glendale could have resulted in the golf course being a better money earner. The council have refused to listen to 6,000 plus people who have signed a petition against the closure; instead preferring to side with less than 100 who wanted no golf course. Why do hundreds of trees need to be destroyed? Why does the cafe & only toilets need to be closed? Why will anybody bother visiting the park over the next few years when there are no amenities? Why are the council so bloody useless & clueless?

Jane H, London, United Kingdom

Myself, My Brother, my Nepthews all learnt to play Golf at BPP. This is outrageous. Get it stopped by direct action.

steve cornish, london, United Kingdom

There has not been enough clarity or transparency from lewisham council and no good enough reason to abolish a much loved space in the community with no safeguarding for future use.

Ingrid macpherson, bromley, United Kingdom

I am fed up with so called public servants like mayors who think they are public masters. Vanity projects have no place in public life.

Hilary Allen, Bromley, United Kingdom

This is a historic park which is enjoyed by so many people, dogs and wildlife! It is also one of the only public golf courses left in England!

Debbie Brooke, London, United Kingdom

I want to save the golf course. It is very popular and the only public golf course that I know of in the south east.

Hannah Remfry, Beckenham, United Kingdom

This is just Soooooo unjust & truly sad :(

Felicity wells, Bromley, United Kingdom

Beautiful park and it's ours!

Maggi Martin, London, United Kingdom

It was an important part of my early life - golf, walking, playing. It started my golfing love and 3 friends I played with aged 11 upwards are now professional golfers.

Its a stunning park and must be kept.

steve lansdell, London, United Kingdom

Without Beckenham Place Park I could not have afforded to start to play golf. It was a great course for all quality players and it would be a terrible shame if this opportunity to be able to play in London was denied to others.

Patrick O'Malley, London, United Kingdom

I have used Beckenham Place Park golf course for many years. It has always been an excellent facility and one of those little gems of London. Unfortunately it has been under funded and as a result has been poorly maintained. Come on Lewisham Council 'Man Up' to turn this back into a outstanding public facility that supports the sporting users as well as those that just need to enjoy the outside space. The manor house would make an excellent wedding and function venue that would more than pay for the upkeep of the park as a whole.

Stuart McWaters, Beckenham, United Kingdom

It seems to me this is the most corrupt, cloak and dagger beaurocratic rough shot that I've ever come across. Fair and transparent proposals, made with constructive partnerships are all that's required, funding would follow suit. This must be made to be discussed across a table.

Lee Morrison, Bromley, United Kingdom

Stop distroy public Greenland that families can enjoy

rose phillips, Bromley, United Kingdom

Beckenham place is a beautiful park, golf course, nature spot and a peice of peace in a busy world!

Raphael Giannandrea, London, United Kingdom

I'm signing because closure of the golf course is wrong, against what the people of lewisham council want & will prevent my family from playing golf there. Surely this should be a decision for the people & not JUST THE MAYOR..... Lewisham council should be ashamed of themselves .

Marcia Monk, Bexleyheath, United Kingdom

It's such a wonderful facility for people from such a wide area, and destroying it is tragic and so much of a loss to so many people. Please keep the wonderful landscape as it is!

Linden Springett, Bickley, United Kingdom

I have seen so many people enjoyed their visits s

many different age groups, races and backgrounds of golfers have enjoyed playing at this golf course. This is the people's golf course njoyedand park in this area that many people go to and enjoy some space and sport . Nothing could ever replace

such a good legacy that left by the owner of the Manor House for the people ever in future if this is destroyed or shut downnever be destroyed or closed down.

This is the golf place that have given so much opportunities and pleasures to all different backgrounds , ages of people and enjoyed the sport and ground by all people .

Grace Carter, Bromley, United Kingdom

Putting it very politely, I am appalled a the underhand tactics of Lewisham council. I thought we lived in a democracy!