Temporary closure of two LCSD grass pitches
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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 23) that the grass pitches of the following venues will be temporarily closed for turf maintenance:

     Venue                      Period of closure
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     Shing Mun Valley            May 17 to June 23
     Sports Ground

     Tsing Yi Sports Ground      May 20 to June 30

Ends/Friday, April 23, 2010
Issued at HKT 17:30

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