Readers have defended sledgers at Coate Water who were dispersed by police over the weekend. Heavy snow overnight meant Swindon was a winter wonderland on Sunday prompting many people to grab their sledges and head to their nearest hill. For some, that meant heading to Coate Water to enjoy the weather. But police were called in the morning to disperse 200 people who had gathered at the park after concerns about a lack of social distancing. Readers on Facebook have defended the sledging, arguing the weather would be good for children. Here s what you said: Gary Hines: No fun to be had in this world anymore.
Readers have defended sledgers at Coate Water who were dispersed by police over the weekend. Heavy snow overnight meant Swindon was a winter wonderland on Sunday prompting many people to grab their sledges and head to their nearest hill. For some, that meant heading to Coate Water to enjoy the weather. But police were called in the morning to disperse 200 people who had gathered at the park after concerns about a lack of social distancing. Readers on Facebook have defended the sledging, arguing the weather would be good for children. Here s what you said: Gary Hines: No fun to be had in this world anymore.