Daniel Smith Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 I wouldn't recommend anyone risk leaving for the meeting at their usual time. Be sensible and give an extra 30 mins. It's better to be early than be late. Can't call this meeting, think it's reliant on which Tai Woffinden turns up. Fancy Wolves for a point. 48-42 Stars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lino wolf Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 I wouldn't recommend anyone risk leaving for the meeting at their usual time. Be sensible and give an extra 30 mins. It's better to be early than be late. Can't call this meeting, think it's reliant on which Tai Woffinden turns up. Fancy Wolves for a point. 48-42 Stars would be shocked if we get within 10 points ! Porsing riding like a no 1 at home and the reserves a good 6/7 points better ! 54-41 ish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 I don't think it matters which Woffy turns up, I believe the Stars are way too strong at the moment, and can only see another convincing victory. It wouldn't surprise me, to see Woffy score good points, but he will need plenty of back up if they have ideas of getting any rewards from this meeting. Last time here, they benefitted having Stevie Worrall as guest who score good points, but this time, I only see, the Wolves falling way short...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Sometimes I wonder it the local councils process any logic. The stretch of road from the Pullover roundabout to the Hardwick roundabout ( The Kings Lynn Bypass) is always busy this time of the year. Weekends its especially manic, being its the only access to the Norfolk coast. Sometimes there are queues stretching back miles either side of this Lynn Bypass. not with-standing the busy local traffic using the industrial areas. To close these lanes at the busy time of the year borders of the schemes of madness. Surely putting off these disruptions until after the summer season would be such a logically answer, but then again, since when do the Local Councils do anything logical. They don't give a damn of the ciaos they will cause...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Lambert a doubt because of a GSCE exam according to Wolves website! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Sometimes I wonder it the local councils process any logic. The stretch of road from the Pullover roundabout to the Hardwick roundabout ( The Kings Lynn Bypass) is always busy this time of the year. Weekends its especially manic, being its the only access to the Norfolk coast. Sometimes there are queues stretching back miles either side of this Lynn Bypass. not with-standing the busy local traffic using the industrial areas. To close these lanes at the busy time of the year borders of the schemes of madness. Surely putting off these disruptions until after the summer season would be such a logically answer, but then again, since when do the Local Councils do anything logical. They don't give a damn of the ciaos they will cause...... Not always as simple as it seems.Apparently motorway repairs/renewals have to be done away from wintertime because frost could get into the tarmac. Now stand to be corrected by a whole host of people....................................................... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Lambert a doubt because of a GSCE exam according to Wolves website! GSCE exams at 7.45 what subject is that ? All the teachers will be in the pub by then 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Not always as simple as it seems.Apparently motorway repairs/renewals have to be done away from wintertime because frost could get into the tarmac. Now stand to be corrected by a whole host of people....................................................... You don't get much frost in Sept or October say.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 You don't get much frost in Sept or October say.. I would imagine that there are many roads that have to be treated each year. To get all of them done in Sept or Oct would be impossible. Someone will have to be inconvenienced whenever such work is done. Just unfortunate that in this case it's people trying to get to the coast of Norfolk. I'm afraid speedway fans are such an infinitesimal number in the scheme of things they don't count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 does anyone know what the traffic is like through the road-works? Keep hearing on the radio about delays. What am I likely to encounter coming from Norwich direction at about 7pm? Normally it's a 25-minute journey for me. Sunday it took me 1 hour 10 minutes, and Monday 1 hour 20 minutes. Coming from the coast is a nightmare, and on Monday I tried going through town, but it was even worse than staying on what for me is the A149. I'm dreading the journey this afternoon, I must admit. As I have to be at the stadium between 5.00 - 5.15pm, I shall be leaving home soon after 3.30pm which is crazy, as the people who own the Track Shop, don't leave their Felixstowe base until around that time. I don't know if the roadworks are having an adverse affect on the A10, for people entering the Hardwick Roundabout......does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointsmeanplayoffs Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Sounds like traffic is going to be a nightmare, and the sun is going to be out, there is NO WAY that this meeting will start on time!!! We love a delayed start at the Norfolk Arena. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Sounds like traffic is going to be a nightmare, and the sun is going to be out, there is NO WAY that this meeting will start on time!!! We love a delayed start at the Norfolk Arena. Looking at the King's Lynn 'Stars' website, I'm not completely clear on what the Saddlebow interchange explanation means. Do we have access to the stadium off that junction of the A47, and similarly after the meeting, can we leave by that route, or have we got to go down narrow by-roads towards Downham Market (not much good if you want to go to Hunstanton) in the pitch dark? Does anybody living in King's Lynn itself know the answers please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvinht Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 If I read it correctly we are ok to get on and off the A47 the usual way via the slip roads tonight, but other weeks looks like we won't be so lucky. I'm hoping at 7pm it will have quietened down somewhat, but will try and leave extra time as long as I don't get caught up in the roadworks at Postwick when I leave work near Norwich! i've already decided to give speedway a miss the week of the Norfolk Show - to get through Postwick, passed the showground and then the Kings Lynn roadworks would mean i'd need to leave here on tuesday... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 A seasoned warhorse like myself have a vast knowledge of local roads. But not to put a too finer point on it the back way route is diabolical. Twisty road through many small villages, is not something I would recommend, unless you have rough idea first. Travelling from Wisbech, on the A47, turn off at Tilney and head for Wiggenhall. Likewise coming from Downham direction, turn off left, at Sketch and again head for Wiggenhall. Whence there, then just follow the signs for Kings Lynn and they will take you to Lynn via Saddlebow Road, then Norfolk Arena. Its an alternative that we once always used, but since the Dual carriageway was installed, it is now far quicker to keep to the main roads. Now that the disruption of the road works it is a case of turning the clock back..... again...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 If I read it correctly we are ok to get on and off the A47 the usual way via the slip roads tonight, but other weeks looks like we won't be so lucky. I'm hoping at 7pm it will have quietened down somewhat, but will try and leave extra time as long as I don't get caught up in the roadworks at Postwick when I leave work near Norwich! i've already decided to give speedway a miss the week of the Norfolk Show - to get through Postwick, passed the showground and then the Kings Lynn roadworks would mean i'd need to leave here on tuesday... :-) I'm not sure when the Sandringham Flower Show is, but if it coincides with the roadworks, then I'll have to give the meeting a miss for the same reasons as you. It'll be a MAJOR worry if we can't get on and off the slip road after this week, as the only other way to leave the Norfolk Arena isn't nice, especially in the dark, and I'd have to think twice about attending until such time the roads are open again. It'll put miles on peoples journey, and could have a devastating effect on crowd levels. Lets just hope that access and exit in some shape or form will be possible. Okay, I'm about to commence my 25-minute journey in the hope I'll be there for around 5.15pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I would imagine that there are many roads that have to be treated each year. To get all of them done in Sept or Oct would be impossible. Someone will have to be inconvenienced whenever such work is done. Just unfortunate that in this case it's people trying to get to the coast of Norfolk. I'm afraid speedway fans are such an infinitesimal number in the scheme of things they don't count. Do you work for the Council love? That's the sort of response one would get if you questioned them. Forget the Speedway implications, That stretch in the busiest section of road in the area. On one, with any sense should decide to inconvenience that many people by doing the work at a time that will cause the most disruption. This road has to have the most priority in any schedule.... To do this work at the busiest time of the year is ludicrous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) No dearest I do not work for the council. I just have the ability to see things from others perspectives. If they really wanted to do the works at the busiest time I would suggest the start in July and go right thro August, which would coincide with the school holidays. At least they haven't done that , possibly because that may well interfere with the high brow Festival!!! And we couldn't inconvenience the lovies could we lol. Your descriptions of the detours will be very helpful to folks BUT people keep your speed down cos those roads as GRW said are not pleasant in the dark. The Sandringham Flower Show BTW is the last week in July. I think we all agree the roads in Norfolk are woefully inadequate but as very few MPs live here I can't see anything changing. Edited June 11, 2014 by Star Lady 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I remember the days when getting to Saddlebow of a Saturday was a real expedition. Before the bypass was built the traffic had to come through South Lynn. Did we complain back then ? Too bloody right we did. Use to come by coach. There was loads of em in those days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvinht Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 through dereham, then through swaffham.....at least its a bit easier now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Coming from Wisbech I would go through Smeeth and Wiggenhall,this only puts 2.5 miles on your journey but about 5-10 mins longer.We still very often come that way as it breaks the norm of the boring dual carriageway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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