Midland Red Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 There are two anniversaries in 2010, the 75th anniversary of Tom's death (30 Aug 1935) and the centenary of his birth (11 Sep 1910) New Cross Stadium has long gone, so too has his birthplace in Henrietta Street, Coventry Are there are plans to visit Tom's memorial in St Paul's Cemetery, Coventry, on 11 Sep 2010? Midland Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Thanks for that, MR. John Chaplin has arranged for the Speedway Chaplain, The Rev Mike Whawell, to hold a service in honour of Tom. More details later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Thanks for that, MR. John Chaplin has arranged for the Speedway Chaplain, The Rev Mike Whawell, to hold a service in honour of Tom. More details later. That's excellent news - on which of the two dates, do you know yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I think it's 30 August. But I will confirm that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colincooke Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) I think it's 30 August. But I will confirm that. It would be nice if both we're commemorated. Sep 11 too. I'm reading the book now norbold but only just got to the end of his Brandon days. I' found it fascinating how he struggled early on to stay aboard his machine whilst he perfected his amazing talent. Many of the greats found this too, including, more recently Billy Hamill. Edited April 25, 2010 by colincooke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) (post=1716490:date=Apr 25 2010, 06:41 PM:name=colincooke)It would be nice if both we're commemorated. Sep 11 too.I'm reading the book now norbold but only just got to the end of his Brandon days. I' found it fascinating how he struggled early on to stay aboard his machine whilst he perfected his amazing talent. Many of the greats found this too, including, more recently Billy Hamill. Barry Briggs was another prime example. Yes, the service will be on 30 August. Any ideas what we could do on Sep 11 as well? I'm all for it if we could think up something meaningful. Edited May 16, 2010 by norbold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Barry Briggs was another prime example. Yes, the service will be on 30 August. Any ideas what we could do on Sep 11 as well? I'm all for it if we could think up something meaningful. Are there any plans for 11 September? Remember his birthplace is no longer standing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 FROM oldtimespeedway::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: --- In oldtimespeedway@yahoogroups.com, "John" <diabloxrojo@...> wrote: > > The Tom Farndon memorial event took place yesterday (Monday August 30 2010), the 75th anniverary of his death. Almost 100 people were at the cemetery in Foleshill, Coventry to mark the occasion. Five generations - 20 relatives - of the Farndon family were there including the youngest, four=week-old Beth. > Former rider Col Smith brought along a JAP replica of the famous Ove Fundin Norich Track Spare No.2 which was started after the ceremony. Mike Lawrence brought along a 1940s Exelsior and a 1928 Dirt-Track Douglas. the weather was kind and the ceremony was conducted by WSRA Honorary Chaplain the Rev Mike Whawell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmet Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 On a visit to Coventry Cathedral last week I was quietly pleased to see on display his biography by NJ & JC for sale in the Cathedral bookshop. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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