steve roberts Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, Mimmo said: Is it far for disabled people to walk do you know? Yes it's a fair distance across the road where Sandy Lane meets the Watlington Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 4 hours ago, steve roberts said: Yes it's a fair distance across the road where Sandy Lane meets the Watlington Road. Thanks Steve. That would rule any chance of us visiting if hopefully speedway does reopen there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbuck Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Would think in these circumstances, the speedway operators would run a shuttle service. It's heartening to read that there seems to be a genuine possibility of Oxford being revived, but it's a pity that so many people seem to want to be negative in their comments. I wish the people behind the plans every success and look forward to one day being able to visit Oxford again - my last and only visit being on Good Friday of 1958 - the night that Jack Young made his comeback with Coventry! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 8 hours ago, Mimmo said: Is it far for disabled people to walk do you know? Yes it would be too far for a disabled person to walk with ease. If my memory isnt playing tricks i'm sure theyve used a shuttlebus for previous big meetings at the stadium. They always use shuttlebuses for the OUFC games. Maybe with options of online booking for meetings, a parking space can be reserved at the same time with priority given to those who need it most. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Would love to get Oxford back, always enjoyed going there, its been sadly missed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 18 hours ago, Triple.H. said: Yes it would be too far for a disabled person to walk with ease. If my memory isnt playing tricks i'm sure theyve used a shuttlebus for previous big meetings at the stadium. They always use shuttlebuses for the OUFC games. Maybe with options of online booking for meetings, a parking space can be reserved at the same time with priority given to those who need it most. At Leicester, they have a golf buggy running between the carpark and the stadium! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 5 hours ago, Skodaman said: At Leicester, they have a golf buggy running between the carpark and the stadium! How long did it take them to find a Driver Boom Boom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Triple.H. said: How long did it take them to find a Driver Boom Boom The problem with the buggy was that it is very small & if there were a lot of people trying to get on to go up to the stadium it became a bit of a Wedge. Perhaps they could arrange to" putter nother " one on Edited November 24, 2020 by Dave Jones top add 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Dave Jones said: The problem with the buggy was that it is very small & if there were a lot of people trying to get on to go up to the stadium it became a bit of a Wedge. Perhaps they could arrange to" putter nother " one on They could speak with Fore other Clubs to help Iron out the problems. Wood ent it be good to see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, Triple.H. said: They could speak with Fore other Clubs to help Iron out the problems. Wood ent it be good to see. That should sort things down to a tee.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Triple.H. said: They could speak with Fore other Clubs to help Iron out the problems. Wood ent it be good to see. Think they got it because its a fair way to the stadium from the car park Edited November 24, 2020 by Big Al spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 7 hours ago, Big Al said: Think they got it because its a fair way to the stadium from the car park That should make things a Hole lot better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Flag Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, RS50 said: That should make things a Hole lot better. At least that’s been flagged up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Red Flag said: At least that’s been flagged up Nice to see a bit of humour on BSF for a change!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, Skodaman said: Nice to see a bit of humour on BSF for a change!! Yeah a lot of different posters chipping in too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Is the track still in Sandy 'Lyle' Lane ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie76 Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) Getting back to the serious side I attended the public meetings regarding the stadium last year. Parking issues were discussed. I seem to remember there would still be some parking so that would probably cover people with walking difficulties. If somewhere such as Unipart was used then proper transport not golf carts would be used. Nick Burdir the proposed buyer even said a small muti storey could be considered on site. There is a railway line behind the back straight, a station there was mentioned as a possibility. Nick would need to act on the parking issues as his company would be running the dogs so he would have the same parking issues as the speedway promoter. Building houses on part of the current parking area is important as it generates income to pay for bringing the stadium back to a useable standard. It also helps the City Council with its housing shortage. Without the support of the council and its former MP (who still supports the campaign although now retired) have given the stadium would be long gone. The City Council also has a green policy so that would be why public transport is probably part of the plan. The biggest negativty should be the concern that the current owners of the site will actually go through with the sale. By the way see my comments on page 20 regarding the impressive plans which the proposed owner says he has secured the funding for. These plans include moving the pits to the second bend along with renewing the kennels. already there, For some reason my comments got delayed and when they appeared others had posted afterwards so readers may have missed them. Steve Roberts you will see I asked about your uncle on page 20. if you want to keep the humor of a golf theme going lets hope the plans dont get stuck in the bunker or I think their is considerable drive to get these plans through. By the way was does a golfer wear two pairs of trousers? In case he gets a hole in one. Edited November 25, 2020 by Rosie76 Exrra thought 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 On 11/14/2020 at 12:10 AM, Rosie76 said: I had not remembered your uncle Keith was on the committe but I remember him doing the photos 76 time. I come from Abingdon, during the SOS my dad realised he drank in the same place as Bernard Craper and they were both photographers. They became good friends and Bernard got me to run a junior supporters club part of this involved me selling rosettes, I am wondering if your uncle took some of the photos for the rosettes or whether it was Mike Patrick. I notice your uncle has produced some books in recent years, did he disappear from the speedway scene for a while between the late 70's and the book publications? Just caught up with this one. Keith was the photographer during the season 1974/75 & 76 and, yes has published three books with many of his photos included. Some of his photos appeared in the track shop at Oxford during that time but I think that Mike soon took over? He drifted away from the sport and moved to Weymouth and then Poole many years ago but has become pro-active again on various facebook sites and was at Cowley last year when Dag Lovaas returned to Oxford on a short visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 On 11/24/2020 at 11:13 PM, Triple.H. said: They could speak with Fore other Clubs to help Iron out the problems. Wood ent it be good to see. The last thing a club needs, is to drive a wedge between itself and supporters who are feeling below par 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) On 11/24/2020 at 8:18 PM, Triple.H. said: How long did it take them to find a Driver Boom Boom golf buggy driver available from Jan 21st 2021 .a sound reliable person and has lots of experience driving golf buggies .travelling could be a prob tho . . hope your dream comes true . Edited November 30, 2020 by jenga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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