Temporary closure of grass pitches in Yuen Long District
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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 17) that the grass pitches of two venues in Yuen Long District will be temporarily closed for turf maintenance. Details are as follows:

     Venue                        Period of closure
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     Tin Shui Wai Sports Ground   December 15, 2009
                                  to January 4, 2010

     Yuen Long Stadium            January 24 to
                                  February 13, 2010

Ends/Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Issued at HKT 17:47

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