Travellers disrupted a sports day at Brimsham Green School in Yate today (June 9) after they pitched up on a football field.
Pupils were left disappointed after 17 caravans and other vehicles were set up on the school's grounds yesterday. Police were called to the school when the travellers were discovered and spoke to the individuals, and South Gloucestershire Council will be issuing an order to leave today (Thursday).
The school's sports day was only able to go ahead partially, with several events postponed because of the encampment, which has been cordoned off. The school remains open, but the track and field events which were due to take place at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex have been postponed and will be held 'as soon as practically possible', according to the school's headteacher Ms Kim Garland.
