Popular Post The White Knight Posted March 25, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I attended the Official Practice at Newcastle Speedway's Brough Park on Sunday and I have rarely been so cold in my life. Imagine my surprise then, when I went to the Track Shop to get a couple of Bovrils, I was given my Drinks and I offered my money for payment and was told "That is quite all right the Hot Drinks are Free of Charge". I would like to THANK the Newcastle Promotion for this. On a day as cold as Sunday they probably could have made a real killing on Hot Drinks - BUT - they looked after the welfare of their Supporters (Customers) instead. I think that this was a tremendous gesture in these tight Financial times. I, for one, will always be grateful for this effort. Once again - Many Thanks Newcastle Speedway. Oh!!! - The Drink warmed me up beautifully too. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Nice gesture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 what a great idea/gesture from the Newcastle promotion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Isn't it though.Someone(might have been Mies van der Rohe,Le Corbusier or another foreign architect)said "God is in the detail"......and this seems to prove them right.Nice one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richspeedway Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Great gesture by Newcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 It's the little things that count eh ................... fantastic gesture Newcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbuck Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Yes. Well done Newcastle Speedway. Typical generosity and thoughtfulness of Geordies. Birmingham made a similar gesture with free hot drinks and cakes at the Perry Barr Press and Practice Day, which was also much appreciated by those of us there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 I attended the Official Practice at Newcastle Speedway's Brough Park on Sunday and I have rarely been so cold in my life. Imagine my surprise then, when I went to the Track Shop to get a couple of Bovrils, I was given my Drinks and I offered my money for payment and was told "That is quite all right the Hot Drinks are Free of Charge". I would like to THANK the Newcastle Promotion for this. On a day as cold as Sunday they probably could have made a real killing on Hot Drinks - BUT - they looked after the welfare of their Supporters (Customers) instead. I think that this was a tremendous gesture in these tight Financial times. I, for one, will always be grateful for this effort. Once again - Many Thanks Newcastle Speedway. Oh!!! - The Drink warmed me up beautifully too. Bet you wished they'd had lap dancers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Bet you wished they'd had lap dancers too. I'd rather have a Bovril. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten2502 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Yes. Well done Newcastle Speedway. Typical generosity and thoughtfulness of Geordies. Birmingham made a similar gesture with free hot drinks and cakes at the Perry Barr Press and Practice Day, which was also much appreciated by those of us there. I know that refreshments were served from the pits hut - although I didn't know they were free - they kept it pretty quiet, not deliberately I'm sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'd rather have a Bovril. Try a blue pill with that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Try a blue pill with that! Would stop him falling out of bed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGT Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Well done Newc, gotta look after the old uns this time of year.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'd rather have a Bovril. But not in your lap! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ore Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Hope it catches on and we are given free cooling beer on very hot days too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch Me If You Can Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Yes. Well done Newcastle Speedway. Typical generosity and thoughtfulness of Geordies. Birmingham made a similar gesture with free hot drinks and cakes at the Perry Barr Press and Practice Day, which was also much appreciated by those of us there. Newcastle headed by George English is a well run speedway. Shame they dont seem to get a lot of help from stadium landlords, thinking about bits of terrace closure or was it a no brainer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Newcastle headed by George English is a well run speedway. Shame they dont seem to get a lot of help from stadium landlords, thinking about bits of terrace closure or was it a no brainer? To be fair, and I am one of our landlords biggest critics, It is the Health and Safety officers from Newcastle Council who have condemned the three blocks of terracing, when it is pretty obvious to see that only the middle section is bad. Common sense would have been to issue a prohibition order on the middle section and a correction order with a date by on the other two sections. But that is common sense and thinking of maintaining a business, or two in our case. Edited March 27, 2013 by Tsunami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 To be far, and I am one of our landlords biggest critics, It is the Health and Safety officers from Newcastle Council who have condemned the three blocks of terracing, when it is pretty obvious to see that only the middle section is bad. Common sense would have been to issue a prohibition order on the middle section and a correction order with a date by on the other two sections. But that is common sense and thinking of maintaining a business, or two in our case. is there antone we can email? or would that just annoy them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 To be far, and I am one of our landlords biggest critics, It is the Health and Safety officers from Newcastle Council who have condemned the three blocks of terracing, when it is pretty obvious to see that only the middle section is bad. Common sense would have been to issue a prohibition order on the middle section and a correction order with a date by on the other two sections. But that is common sense and thinking of maintaining a business, or two in our case. .............................. and Councils aren't renowned for having much of that. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 is there antone we can email? or would that just annoy them? There a several council employees within the speedway family and I think if they could, they would have already done so. The H & S decisions are not usually debatable. and it is between the Council and William Hill. It's just a pity that, if say the repairs are to be about £400,000, that it could not be spent over three 6 month blocks allowing 2/3rds of the terracing open at all times. What it means to the dogs fans is that the handfull who stand outside to be near the ontrack bookies, will stay outside or get shelter from the elements somewhere. Most fans are inside having their nosh whilst watching the racing. With the speedway fans, it is a lot worse. There is already a lot of fans inside the bars so there is not enough space to accomodate them inside. The upper terrace fans can stand on the lower terracing, being given cover by the mainstand from the winds. The problem is when it rains and not everyone can get cover from the rain. Be interesting to see how long these arrangement are in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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