Thus Spake the Alderman

Blacka Moor was handed over to the public by Alderman Graves in 1933 and to safeguard its perpetual use for public recreation he wrote a Covenant.

This is the front page of that covenant.

The is the all important clause 2.

It is easier to read in this typed transcript.

In the early years of SWT's managing of the land the Charity Commission objected to a lease being given to the wildlife trust because the property is set aside for recreation. After several years of discussions and deliberations the Council and SWT persuaded the Charity Commissioners to put aside their objections and proposed a Scheme of alteration of the original Covenant. But the Commissioners insisted that the original purpose should not be compromised. An additional clause was added. Here is a photo of the Scheme with the new clause.

That needs to be remembered. SWT can only practice its kind of industry standard conservation as long as it refrains from conflicting with Clause 2, which it often comes  very close to doing. They know this but prefer to harrass, mislead and even intimidate people with officious notices.

Whenever I see new notices being installed by SWT offending against my recreational enjoyment I will draw attention to this. The truth is that SRWT (SWT) choose not to observe the priority of recreation and pretends it does not apply. It will only get away with it if nobody challenges them. Then they will have achieved their Anschluss