I didn't get to the pallets on Saturday
At Witton, we have also had some problems with gates, where we use the farmers land for cross country around the back, over the saucer. One had become dangerous and 2 were in a state of disrepair.
Between our club, the Red Rose League and Lancashire AA, we have paid for 3 new gates in the last few years, as a gesture to the farmer as we appreciate his cooperation and don't feel he should be out of pocket for letting us use his land.
Maybe there is enough money in the kitty to offer to pay for the farmer to put on a proper gate? I'm sure the farmer would appreciate the gesture and it would avoid any other problems at that point.