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I'm sure there are folk who have had letters who are not getting support but from personal experience I cannot fault what has been offered to my daughter. The only help we have taken up is prescription delivery. I get annoyed at all the negativity from those that are not directly affected, especially when they get things wrong. If you stop and think of the massive numbers of people on the lists and the very short time the authorities have had to arrange stuff, they have done a bloody good job.

53 days into lockdown and only now you ask! Where the heck have you been for the last 7 and a half weeks!

So its Friday again not that it feels like a Friday in these crazy times however here's a smile to start the weekend.... The Germans and British were reaching a stalemate in WWI. So in World War 1 when the trench warfare was at its height, and neither the British nor the Germans could get the upper hand. They were reaching a stalemate. One day, Geordie came up with a plan that would win them the war. This private explained his plan to his trench mates, and they figured, "Why not? It's not like we have any better ideas." The next day, a British soldier called out, "Hans!?" A German popped up and shouted back, "Ja?!" Boom, the German was shot dead. The next day the British shouted again, "Hans?!" "Ja?!" Bang: Shot dead. This process continued over the next couple of weeks. The Germans were losing large numbers, and were now finally catching on. The Germans had an emergency meeting. They thought they could come back from the heavy losses using the same tactics as the British. Thus, a German asked, "What is a popular British name?" "Tommy!" replied another. The next day, the Germans decided to execute their plan. A German shouted, "Tommy!?" A Brit called back, "Is that you Hans?!" "Ja!" Boom And that is how the British won WW1. True story that!!! (Cough Cough) Stay Well; Stay Safe and have a great weekend... Regards THJ

Oh my goodness how lovely to see Kim riding again

Calm down Badge, social distancing and all that

Such very sad news...Gordon was always the first person you met when arriving at Poole....sincerest thoughts are with Barbara...and everyone at Wimbourne road from us all.

Surely, John, the starters are already known......... the 15 who have already qualified for the series that would have been held plus 1 other, which in my mind would be first on the list, already established, that would be used to replace an injured rider (I don’t mean a meeting reserve, I mean series reserve).

Well worth a listen I would suggest....

Norman Parker was a very special rider. I think it therefore goes without saying that anyone named after him must be very special too....

So many messages on Poole Speedway's social media platforms regarding the passing of Gordon Day yesterday. Tributes from promoters, managers, riders, journos, sponsors, mechanics and of course the fans from many clubs from all around the world.. Sadly missed. Rest in Peace Gordy.

Could not agree more. I have not needed any of the assistance offered as I have friends/family who have been able to meet our needs; but others I know have made use of the support and they report only positive things. In addition as a small business owner i cannot fault the various types financial assistance we have had, so far, and the excellent way the claims processes have worked.

Only met London Witch the once after only knowing her from this forum, lovely lady. So very sad bless her.

Lol, my very much missed mate London Witch and I did rather like Mr Handsome aka Pepe

And yet NHS Scotland is held up - in some quarters - as being so much ahead of that awful Tory-run English version. I am happy with the Sassenachs.

It may well be. But I think we (who are the ones who HAVE received shielding letters) were trying to inform the group of actually how it is working in practice. Which seems to be somewhat different to what you and others have imagined.

I done the same as you, I took up Esayjet with their voucher offer and received the full amount plus a £10 gift, as you say quite impressed with Easyjet to . I to used Booking.com and have received an email today the the hotel I was using in Prague ( Pyramida ) had accepted my reasons for cancelling and offered a full refund which is great. The tickets I am afraid I am just going to right off, of course I could still use them if things improve I still can use the flight vouchers and re-book the hotel but in reality I doubt very much that will happen.

You would think that would apply to everyone in the UK, but it is Nicola after all Hope he's fit and well...

DC I would post it but don't know how to. Things include... Don't leave your home. Minimise the time you spend with others in shared spaces, kitchen, bathroom and sitting areas. Keep 2 meters away from others and sleep in a different bed where possible. Use separate towels and if possible use different bathroom, or clean your bathroom after every use. Avoid using the kitchen when others are present. Take your meals back to your room to eat if Poss. Ensure kitchenware is cleaned thoroughly.

Previously you said the vulnerable list seems to be confined to terminally ill, those receiving life saving treatments or had open heart surgery.

I never doubted you GC

I suspect you are right ,I know of some who have had the letter but choose to reject the advice and restrictions

100%, great ride from him to work his way through the field but he just pushed too far.

SPOILER ALERT

Hasn't RobGod already said that Speedway behind door is a non starter? And didn't Speedway dabble with the betting companies in the past? I don't know why it wasn't sustained... maybe Speedway was just too predictable

The next meeting saw another win for Charlie. This time in the Silver Sash. His main rival though, Frank Pearce couldn't compete as they limited the competition to bikes with a bhp of 2.75 or under, and Pearce's Douglas was over the limit Spinks made it 3 on the trot with a somewhat lucky win the next week in the Silver Armlet !! Frank Pearce I guess hadn't received his new under the limit, bike, so although in the meeting, didn't compete for the main prize. Arthur Yenson was well in the lead after Spinks made a bad start, but his bike packed up on the 3rd lap, leaving Spinks to take yet another prize ahead of ever improving Vic Huxley. All watched by a crowd of 18,000 25,000 turned up at the next meeting for the Golden Helmet, which Pearce would defend as there was no bhp limit in this competition. In the end though it wasn't Pearce who ended Charlie's run, but Yenson, winning by 25 lengths with Spinks another 25 ahead of Pearce. Frank Arthur having dropped out of the final with mechanical problems An interesting note is that both Pearce and Yenson were English by birth

He didnt want to return to Edinburgh for another season...

In it to win it (hopefully), good luck to the lad....

On a quick look through the rules for this year the answer is no......but it does use the word "Series" so you have to assess that one!

I'm surprised your parting comment wasn't Awopbopaloobop alopbamboom!

This topic has been covered a million times on here and in the speedway press. Sadly those in the position to make real either won't or can't. No my own personal take on the sport. One spring evening in 1989 I was taken to my local track Ipswich by a family friend at the age of 12. I was instantly hooked and gave up watching football to go every week. The sound the smell the action on track was all very exciting compared to football. At that time the crowd cheering or jeering and the banter with the rival fans who were next to you was great. This was also apparent at other tracks I visited following the witches Hackney, Peterborough during those first two seasons and then Kings Lynn in 91. Atmosphere and passion from the crowd and the riders. Those first two seasons gave me my first and only speedway heros Loram, Moggo and oddly given he rode for the opposition Galvin. The national league days at Foxhall of 89,90 were superb so many different riders most clubs visited once a season the crowd's were good and as I said passion and atmosphere, and as several school mates alos went Friday was speedway discussion day. As I went though my teenage years and into my early 20s friendships were formed that stand to this day and the social side of speedway came to the for. For me the first time I became aware of speedway politics was the winter of 98,99 when dispite being agreed the year before the league champions could no longer keep their team. After that various micky mouse decisions that the BSPA made over a 10 year period drove me away as a regular the social group that used to go went once last year. Since my last ever present season of 2007 I have been to around 15 home meetings. That group of friends once ever presents most have totally walked away a few like me do one or two a year. For me the key points for my decline in intrest are the lack of passion from the riders for their team, doubling up and down the over use of guests and the rocket ship equipment that is not suited to the UK tracks. The BSPA had a superb opportunity to re invent the sport with the sky money and turn it into a proper professional sport between 199 and 2006 but failed to capitalise on it. Looking back reading speedway books etc the infighting with the BSPA seems to have been going on for years, John berry's books certainly show that. So will the sport change or die sadly given the evidence of how the BSPA operates both now and historically it will die out. In my own personal opinion the most professionally run league set up this county had was the old national league. I want nothing more than to go along to a meeting a get the wow I have to come next week feeling and become hooked again, instead of the see you next year.

Ivan Mauger 11.67 for Belle Vue, 1969.

For sports with spectators to resume we have to reach Alert Level 1. The condition for Alert Level 1 is "Covid-19 no longer present in the UK". If they stick to that, there is no speedway this year.. or next year... in fact in reality... I'll let you fill in the rest.

Just a thought but if you paid by credit card, ask the card company for your money via chargeback, or if that fails, section 75.

She wants it to be over 1 just to be different ,to pretend she is doing it her way

It is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of Gordon Day. He was associated with Poole speedway for many many years, as press officer and historian. He was a walking speedway encyclopedia, and also a very good guitarist Everybody at poole speedway is shocked and saddened. My condolences go out to Barbara and the family. RIP Gordon Day

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