https://silversportscompass.co.uk/A fieldwise almanac for the games people play.enhttps://silversportscompass.co.uk/why-a-field-game-changes-when-the-ground-is-damp/https://silversportscompass.co.uk/why-a-field-game-changes-when-the-ground-is-damp/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0000Seasonal PlayWhy a field game changes when the ground is damp: understand altered grip and ball movement, then adapt the pace and play to the surface.https://silversportscompass.co.uk/chalk-lines-or-cones-for-marking-a-casual-game/https://silversportscompass.co.uk/chalk-lines-or-cones-for-marking-a-casual-game/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:40:00 +0000Sporting ObjectsChalk lines or cones can make a casual game easier to read. Choose the right marker for your surface, sightlines and need to change the playing area.https://silversportscompass.co.uk/from-village-green-to-public-park-where-open-games-found-room/https://silversportscompass.co.uk/from-village-green-to-public-park-where-open-games-found-room/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000Playing PlacesLearn how village greens and commons differ from public parks, and how to check access, layout and local rules before choosing a place for open games.https://silversportscompass.co.uk/the-myth-of-the-perfectly-level-playing-field/https://silversportscompass.co.uk/the-myth-of-the-perfectly-level-playing-field/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000Open-Air GamesA perfectly level playing field is rarely needed for informal outdoor games. Set fair boundaries, agree simple ground rules and choose a surface that suits the group.https://silversportscompass.co.uk/plan-a-late-autumn-park-match-around-the-daylight/https://silversportscompass.co.uk/plan-a-late-autumn-park-match-around-the-daylight/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0000Shared TraditionsPlan a late-autumn park match with a clear meeting point, a daylight-led finish and flexible play so everyone knows when and where to turn up.