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Well, it's not really just a British Speedway Museum. We have special boards devoted to Ivan Mauger, Tony Rickardsson, Jason Crump amongst others as well as a section on Ice Racing.

 

In view of the opinions expressed on here I will take up the question of the logo at the next Committee Meeting, which is on 18 December.

 

I can't answer your question about Sunderland off-hand. I will have to check and see what we have. When I go on the 18 December I will have a look and then let you know.

Thank you very much for your kind attention - I do appreciate the fact that you will let my views be known on the LOGO subject, and if you could let me know about Sunderland that would be great.

Many thanks

Ian

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OK, we had our committee meeting today and I put forward the view, expressed forcibly by some, that the Museum should keep the Peter Craven logo and it was eventually agreed that we should, albeit with a change of body colour from Belle Vue to a World symbol.

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OK, we had our committee meeting today and I put forward the view, expressed forcibly by some, that the Museum should keep the Peter Craven logo and it was eventually agreed that we should, albeit with a change of body colour from Belle Vue to a World symbol.

 

I find that most acceptable. Thank you for listening and please thank your committee for this compromise. The rider is still Peter Craven and THAT is what is important to myself and others.

I hope the Museum goes from strength to strength.

Once again - many thanks,

 

Ian

PS. Sunderland?????

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Oh, yes, sorry. Sunderland. The Museum has nothing from or about Sunderland as far as I can see. There may be some programmes in store but I didn't have time to go through them. Obviously an area we need to build up!

 

I do hope that something can be put in the Museum regarding Sunderland. We did not have a very long (sadly) or a very glorious history however we WERE/ARE part of the world of Speedway. We did donate quite a large sum to the Museum and as such we would appreciate a mention somewhere, if only to show that we existed. We were promised when we raised the money that EVERY track PAST or PRESENT would be represented at the Museum.

A number of people 'cut their Speedway teeth' at Sunderland as supporters. It would be nice if, when anyone from 'up here' comes to the Museum, (as I intend to) there was a racejacket or something so we can say - "that was our Track".

Living in hope that Speedway may be revived in Sunderland at some time in the future.

Thank you Norbold

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Yes, it is the intention to have something from every track, but, of course, we can only do that if someone donates or loans or offers an article for sale. If you know anyone who has any Sunderland memorabilia they are willing to donate or lend I am sure we would be very interested.

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Yes, it is the intention to have something from every track, but, of course, we can only do that if someone donates or loans or offers an article for sale. If you know anyone who has any Sunderland memorabilia they are willing to donate or lend I am sure we would be very interested.

Thank you very much indeed - I'll see what I can do.

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Oh, yes, sorry. Sunderland. The Museum has nothing from or about Sunderland as far as I can see. There may be some programmes in store but I didn't have time to go through them. Obviously an area we need to build up!

 

What about enquiring about the 2 sections of concrete fencing at the Stadium with the Speedway entrance fees on it? See Speedway Plus stadium photos - Sunderland.

If this is still there it would be great to save and preserve it as it surely will eventually be knocked down (or fall down).

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What about enquiring about the 2 sections of concrete fencing at the Stadium with the Speedway entrance fees on it?  See Speedway Plus stadium photos - Sunderland. 

If this is still there it would be great to save and preserve it as it surely will eventually be knocked down (or fall down).

Unfortunately the wall with "Speedway 3/6d" "Entrance Fee" (this was for the 1964 'Saints' Team) has been knocked down some time ago - it would have been a great reminder.

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Just back from a Speedway Museum Committee meeting...

 

Latest news:

 

1. There is to be a Scottish Dance evening on Saturday 8 November starting at 7:00 p.m. The Museum will be open and there will be a buffet meal. Tickets are £22.50 per person. (£20 per person for parties of over 10) All proceeds to the Museum.

 

2. Next year's annual "High Beech" celebrations will be held at the Speedway Museum instead of High Beech and will be on 8 February. Admission will be free. It is to be called "A Celebration of Speedway - incorporating the High Beech Anniversary." The reason for the move is because of complaints received at this year's annual celebrations (and received every year since I can remember) that the King's Oak is too small for the number of people who come to the event. By holding it at the Museum and using other Paradise Park facilities there will be much more room for stall holders and visitors and more and better facilities available. The museum will also be open on site as a bonus. We are hoping to persuade a number of former world champions to come along.

 

3. Corgi toys are to make a line of replica speedway bikes and are to visit the Museum (with Terry Russell) to have a look at the bikes we have.

 

4. Thirty Three Speedway Star vouchers have been used so far this year to gain entry to the Park and Museum.

 

5. See separate thread for nes on the Website.

 

Plus, the Museum itself is continuing to improve. Their is a new section on Ice Speedway. If you haven't been for a while, it is well worth a visit to see the improvements.

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SUNDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2010, 10am to 4pm,......That's the date for The Celebration of Speedway at Paradise Wildlife Park and entry to the Park is FREE for Speedway fans on that day. Just tell the Pay Cabin that you are going to the Celebration of Speedway and you will be admitted f.o.c.

 

If you have not yet visited the National Speedway Museum, then this is a great opportunity to do so and to join the big pre-season day out for all Speedway fans. Win tickets for the British Grand Prix at Cardiff in our prize draw and have your photograph taken sitting on a Speedway bike. With any luck, you may also hear the sound of some unsilenced Douglas, Jap and Jawas machines being fired up and get that nostalgic whiff of Castrol 'R' Racing Oil in the air.

 

Apart from the Museum, the Collectors' Fayre, the displays of bikes, rider interviews, barbeque, and meeting old and new friends, you can also visit the Wildlife Park f.o.c. and enjoy seeing the other Tigers (not Sheffield or Glasgow), but the magnificent, 'Rocky' and all the other animals which are so well looked after in the Park.

 

Check out Speedway Star for details.

 

Paradise Wildlife Park is signposted from Junction 25 of the M25, so, to alter Uncle Len Silver's motto from Hackney,................"Make It A Date, Sunday, AFTER eight (am)!"

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Haven Spoken to Mac and Elaine they expressed a wish for me to post this little piece on the forum

 

'CELEBRATION OF SPEEDWAY'

 

Speedway Museum, Paradise Wildlife Park, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Herts, EN10 7QA.

 

Phone 01992 470490 extension 218

 

Sunday 21st February 2010, 10am to 4pm.

 

Admission to Wildlife Park and Museum FREE on that day - tell staff on the entrance gate you are attending the speedway event.

 

Memorabilia stalls, speedway bikes from 1928 to the present day, BBQ, and much more. The event WILL go ahead whatever the weather!

 

Paradise Wildlife Park will be open that day, FREE to visitors to the speedway event. The Park's bars and catering facilities will be open.

 

Just to wet your appetite heres a couple of photos from my first visit last year

 

Photo-0021.jpg

 

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For more info please click the link below

 

Click Here!!

 

Hope to see you there folks!

 

 

 

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Haven Spoken to Mac and Elaine they expressed a wish for me to post this little piece on the forum

 

'CELEBRATION OF SPEEDWAY'

 

Speedway Museum, Paradise Wildlife Park, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Herts, EN10 7QA.

 

Phone 01992 470490 extension 218

 

Sunday 21st February 2010, 10am to 4pm.

 

Admission to Wildlife Park and Museum FREE on that day - tell staff on the entrance gate you are attending the speedway event.

 

Memorabilia stalls, speedway bikes from 1928 to the present day, BBQ, and much more. The event WILL go ahead whatever the weather!

 

Paradise Wildlife Park will be open that day, FREE to visitors to the speedway event. The Park's bars and catering facilities will be open.

 

Just to wet your appetite heres a couple of photos from my first visit last year

 

Photo-0021.jpg

 

Photo-0025a.jpg

 

For more info please click the link below

 

Click Here!!

 

Hope to see you there folks!

 

Thanks for that post about the Museum , "Witches Forever", (nice photos) and the Celebration of Speedway but I forgot to mention earlier that anyone wanting to have a table at The Collectors' Fayre in the Events Marquee, should contact Andy Griggs, Tel. 01553-827-063 or

E-mail andy@apgee.org.uk

Also the latest news is that Barry Briggs, Freddie Williams and Sweden's Bengt Jansson will be there on the 21st, so don't miss out on a great FREE Speedway day out and the opportunity to visit the Wildlife Park too.

 

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