dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 20 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: They have not got a balcony or window overlooking the track, they slipped up there Shame - probably a bit chilly to perch on the roof...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangerBoy Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 On 4/5/2019 at 8:37 PM, A ORLOV said: They have not got a balcony or window overlooking the track, they slipped up there I say that's a result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 1 hour ago, BangerBoy said: I say that's a result Get someone to pass a programme over the fence, and the jobs a goodin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresham78 Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 Do we get a set of binoculars to view the new track? With a smaller circuit spectators will be even further away from it than they are now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 32 minutes ago, Gresham78 said: Do we get a set of binoculars to view the new track? With a smaller circuit spectators will be even further away from it than they are now... Only on bends 1 & 2. I would imagine that won't be a great place to watch, but there's loads of other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 On 4/5/2019 at 8:37 PM, A ORLOV said: They have not got a balcony or window overlooking the track, they slipped up there It's interesting to see the difference between these house and the properties being built right next to Newbury racecourse. The fact that they overlook the course is seen as a selling point, and those that have a direct view of the course are actually more expensive. On race days people are out on their balconies watching. There's not the merest hint of houses being built there being any kind of threat to the racing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, Grachan said: It's interesting to see the difference between these house and the properties being built right next to Newbury racecourse. The fact that they overlook the course is seen as a selling point, and those that have a direct view of the course are actually more expensive. On race days people are out on their balconies watching. There's not the merest hint of houses being built there being any kind of threat to the racing. Partly an image problem. It is the same with all the houses near Wimbledon tennis. They can make good money by renting them out for the Wimbledon fortnight or let people park on their property for good money every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Grachan said: It's interesting to see the difference between these house and the properties being built right next to Newbury racecourse. The fact that they overlook the course is seen as a selling point, and those that have a direct view of the course are actually more expensive. On race days people are out on their balconies watching. There's not the merest hint of houses being built there being any kind of threat to the racing. Go to Newbury Races at least once a year, lovely views of course and surrounding countryside, unlike looking out at the scrapyard Stade De Lite up on Blunsdon Hill. One person i spoke to thought it would be full of hells angels and greabos, then i explained hardly any fans ride bikes! Edited April 8, 2019 by auntie doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 40 minutes ago, auntie doris said: Go to Newbury Races at least once a year, lovely views of course and surrounding countryside, unlike looking out at the Stade De Lite up on Blunsdon Hill. One person i spoke to thought it would be full of hells angels and grebos, then i explained hardly any fans ride bikes! I do wonder if it might be a good PR exercise to offer free admission to people who live on the adjacent estate. Get them onside, as it were. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 2 hours ago, auntie doris said: Go to Newbury Races at least once a year, lovely views of course and surrounding countryside, unlike looking out at the scrapyard Stade De Lite up on Blunsdon Hill. One person i spoke to thought it would be full of hells angels and greabos, then i explained hardly any fans ride bikes! I suppose it wouldn't help matters, if Swindon speedway changed their nickname to 'Sons of Anarchy'? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 Clock is ticking on Swindon as a viable track with housing so close. It will have to look elsewhere if it is to continue in the sport. A stand alone track in the area should be achievable ala Somerset surely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 47 minutes ago, GWC said: Clock is ticking on Swindon as a viable track with housing so close. It will have to look elsewhere if it is to continue in the sport. A stand alone track in the area should be achievable ala Somerset surely. If they do not like it there they should not have moved to the development. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliant Robin Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 1 hour ago, GWC said: Clock is ticking on Swindon as a viable track with housing so close. It will have to look elsewhere if it is to continue in the sport. A stand alone track in the area should be achievable ala Somerset surely. I think what is often overlooked with this type of comment is that the original plans for redevelopment did not include a speedway track at all. The Council made it quite clear that absolutely no redevelopment would be signed off unless it included a track for Swindon Speedway to continue racing on. Whilst there have been several changes of plans etc, the Council's backing seems to have remained a constant. One would hope that would continue should any complaints arise further down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 4 hours ago, GWC said: Clock is ticking on Swindon as a viable track with housing so close. It will have to look elsewhere if it is to continue in the sport. A stand alone track in the area should be achievable ala Somerset surely. Ironically it was in the 60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 3 hours ago, A ORLOV said: If they do not like it there they should not have moved to the development. Correct and the legal system is moving onside with open air music and sporting venues. It is now the responsibility of the developer and agents to be frank and open with buyers and renters, if not, they are now liable and can be taken to court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) Meeting on 11th has been postponed. Edited April 8, 2019 by A ORLOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 Full story here http://swindon-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 24 minutes ago, screm said: Full story here http://swindon-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3222 And the prize for the most predictable news story of the month goes to.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 56 minutes ago, screm said: Full story here http://swindon-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3222 What makes this more annoying is the clubs insistence on supporters being negative about this, well they have had near perfect weather since they started and still not managed it. So looks like my trip down on the 18th will now be the test event. Makes the comments by Lee Kilby who was criticising supporters for being negative and that it would be done easily a complete nonsense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedtiger Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) There are lies, lies, dam lies and anything that comes out of TR’s mouth...this Swindon track situation is a proper farce and another shot in the foot of British speedway. Edited April 8, 2019 by Speedtiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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