Don Valley Stadium Demolition contractor Demex began the demolition on this date, estimating that the process would take approximately six months. The Liberal Democrat Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg opposed the stadium's closure, claiming the city council aimed to prevent the Save Don Valley Stadium group from obtaining central government grants in order to develop a business plan that would keep the venue open. The UK Independence Party also expressed opposition to the stadium's closure and stated their intention to put together a campaign to save the stadium. UKIP general secretary and Sheffield Branch chairman Jonathan Arnott commented that "there
Valley Greyhound Stadium 410 yards in circumference consisting of race distances of 310, 515 and 720 yards. The principal race held at the track is the Glamorgan Cup. In 2011 the stadium underwent a renovation including an indoor stand with seating and viewing areas and racing takes place on Thursday and Saturday evenings. It is one of only five independent (unaffiliated to a governing body) tracks remaining today. Valley Greyhound Stadium The Valley Greyhound Stadium is a greyhound racing stadium in Twyn Road, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Wales. The track known as Valley is on Twyn Road sandwiched between the Caerphilly Road and A469