glycerol Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) The new Berwick promotion are anxious to encourage training and development of new young talent, and are prepared to stage a Scotland v The Rest Of The World junior level match at Shielfield Park on Saturday, October 3rd – if they can raise sufficient sponsorship. Admission prices will be lowered appropriately, but there will still be considerable expenses to be paid out (riders’ points money, meeting fees, programme printing, stadium rental, etc) and John Anderson and Lynda Waite are hopeful of being able to defray some costs of the ambitious project through the medium of backing from the speedway-going public. A heat will cost only £80, with each sponsor getting two free tickets. To some folk reading this post, this might not be too much to ask – to others, it might be reachable if a family or group of supporters were organised to chip in and raise the total! There are many of us who read or post on here, and are very, very quick to criticise – instead of putting their money where their mouths are, just this once. Just three weeks to what could be a memorable date for the younger riders – who can help two brave new promoters put on this meeting, looking to the future of our sport? Just £80 – if you are up for it, please contact Dick Barrie on dick@forth2.com or 07887-660203. OR Lawrence Heppell (that's me...) on loz@heppell27.freeserve.co.uk - and this email is working again thanks to Orange. 07974-327335 No time-wasters, please! Edited September 21, 2009 by glycerol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stewart Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 It isn't so much sponsors required as riders! Will Scotland be using guests? However I will be in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditsfan99 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Any idea on line up at all Lawrence ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glycerol Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Any idea on line up at all Lawrence ?? As soon as I can I'll let you know.... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditsfan99 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 As soon as I can I'll let you know.... cheers Cheers Lawrence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedcider Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 With Tamas Sike on top form in last nights meeting, and Greg going great in the second half, looks like a great night in prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 With Tamas Sike on top form in last nights meeting, and Greg going great in the second half, looks like a great night in prospect. Think Jake Mudgway will be there to as long as other meetings allow,he has been at Shielfield a bit recently for a practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glycerol Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 After all the confusion at last it is confirmed this event takes place as originally programmes October 3rd Shielfield Park 7.00pm whilst Bandits are away at Workington in the Shield. sponsors still welcome folks and a line up coming soon, Don't ya love end of season fixture arrangements? Lawrence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordertart Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) am a sponsor for this one so will be at berwick jus hope the lads can hear me cheer them on at workington, can I throw my voice that far ???? Edited September 23, 2009 by bordertart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glycerol Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Special Offers Galore At Shielfield This Saturday When Scotland Meet The Rest Of The World in Junior Action Saturday is the night to save, save, save with the kids take to the track ...read on for full details. 1. The admission is slashed to £8 for adults, £5 for concessions and £3 for kids...... big savings. 2. 20% off all items in the track shop end of season grand sale. 3. All drinks £1 only in the bar on the home straight next to the hospitality suite. 4. All paying kids to receive a free autograph book. The best value meeting of speedway at Berwick for years.... a night not to miss with a full junior select Scotland vs Rest of the World event. Thanks to all sponsors for this event including Rebecca Parnaby who contacted us via this very forum, THANKS we look forward to welcoming you to Berwick at the weekend. Lawrence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkirkbandit Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I'll be there, and i think i'm staying over again so hopefully i can indulge in the cheap drink offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I'll be there, and i think i'm staying over again so hopefully i can indulge in the cheap drink offer God Bless your liver mate, another weekend on the beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkirkbandit Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 God Bless your liver mate, another weekend on the beer. It'll only be one or two mate, nice not be driving home to Falkirk afterwards, i'm sure my girlfriend will be keeping an eye on me after sundays exploits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilali Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 anybody have the lineups for this yet? was hoping the likes of maybe todd kurtz and taylor poole would be lining up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glycerol Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Line ups and all...... taken from www.berwickspeedway.co.uk THE YOUNG ONES TAKE CENTRE STAGE ON SATURDAY With their senior team racing at Workington on Saturday, the innovative new promotion at Berwick have taken the opportunity to offer speedway aficionados a look into their future. “Already this season we have introduced locally-based lads like Greg Blair, Tommy Sike and John McPhail to our league team” explained a Bandits’ spokesperson. “Speedway is such an expensive business to run it makes sense to train up our club’s younger assets, instead of rushing off to hire in expensive ready-made foreigners every time a new rider is required. “All summer long, we have encouraged youngsters to race in our after-match competitions – now Saturday is an ideal opportunity to showcase the best on them in team action, plus a competitive second-half, the winner of which will be lifting the George Beaton Trophy.” George Beaton raced as a Bandit in the early seventies, tragically losing his life in a road accident in 1972. Coincidentally, his nephew Gary Beaton will be captain of the Scottish squad on Saturday night. The youngsters will line up as follows: SCOTLAND: Gary Beaton, James Courtney, Greg Blair, John McPhail, James McBain, Cal McDade, Kieran Morris & Stephen Morris (Team manager will be Scott Lamb) REST of the WORLD: Jade Mudgeway, Johnny Grey, Kyle Howarth, Scott Richardson, Jordan Tyrer, Daniel Mitchell, Adam Wrathall & Peter Johnston (Manager: Ken Marshall) As has already been announced, admission prices have been dramatically reduced for this event, with patrons also gaining the benefit of a 33% reduction in stadium admission prices, another 20% cut on speedway merchandise – and every child under 16 who passes through the turnstiles will be gifted a free autograph book! “We are anxious to encourage as many speedway fans as we can to this match” explained co-owner Lynda Waite. “The boys on show are probably taking part in the biggest night of their speedway careers so far – it is important we provide them with an audience to match!” Lynda’s colleague John Anderson is every bit as enthusiastic about Saturday’s show. “We are prepared to invest money in putting on a match like this for our ever-supportive public on a night the Bandits are racing away from home” he emphasised. “I hope the fans do turn out to see these boys, because – who knows? – they might well be watching two or three of the riders who will be in black-and-gold as fully-fledged Bandits before too long!” Anderson was also anxious to remind his public of the Bordernapolis event, to be staged at Shielfield Park on Saturday, October 24th. “In addition to the names already announced – names which include Chris ‘Bomber’ Harris, who is Britain’s #1 speedway star and our only Grand Prix winner this century – I can disclose we will be seeing former UK Under-21 Champion David Howe, another guy who has tasted GP action, plus a former Berwick favourite who has not raced in Britain since 2007, the great Jacek ‘Jak The Lad’ Rempala! “Jak has been so keen to ride in the Bordernapolis, he must have phoned me half-a-dozen times from Poland, asking if he could be included in the field! Naturally, I said yes!” Next Home Action: Shielfield Park, Tweedmouth, Berwick upon Tweed SCOTLAND (JUNIOR TEAM) vs. REST OF THE WORLD (JUNIOR TEAM) followed by the “Stars of Tomorrow” Championship for the George Beaton Memorial Trophy Saturday October 3rd 7.00pm (Parade 6.50pm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjm Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 That looks a very tidy line up. It will be interesting to see how Jamie Courtney goes. Used to look a very decent talent hopefully a high scoring performance can kick start his career again. Howarth,Tyrey and Wrathall are all new faces to Berwick so it will be interesting to see how they go. Well done to the riders for coming up Berwick might be a long journey but it will be worth there efforts if they can put them selves in the shop window. Is it Peter Johnson the former raider ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditsfan99 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 A very good looking line up there indeed, I shall be attending this one to cheer on the youngsters. One thing is bugging me though, and it could be I have missed an announcement or can't count BUT each team has 8 riders, so what will the format be ? It won't affect my attendance at all, just curious ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glycerol Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 That looks a very tidy line up. It will be interesting to see how Jamie Courtney goes. Used to look a very decent talent hopefully a high scoring performance can kick start his career again. Howarth,Tyrey and Wrathall are all new faces to Berwick so it will be interesting to see how they go. Well done to the riders for coming up Berwick might be a long journey but it will be worth there efforts if they can put them selves in the shop window. Is it Peter Johnson the former raider ?. Yes it is the former Berwick rider from quite a few seasons ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glycerol Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 A very good looking line up there indeed, I shall be attending this one to cheer on the youngsters. One thing is bugging me though, and it could be I have missed an announcement or can't count BUT each team has 8 riders, so what will the format be ? It won't affect my attendance at all, just curious ! There are 16 riders named as the Stars of tomorrow is in the second half and the list includes everyone en bloc. 7 man teams in main event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Weather in Berwick is bright and brezzy,we had a bit of rain earlier this morning but thats blowing through.The forecast is for today to be bright amd dry but its going to be windy.Hopefully this will be a good meeting and its a good idea from our promotion to let the younger riders to have a meeting of their won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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