scoobydoo Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 hour ago, NeilWatson said: Removal of the concession isn’t a surprise, and brings speedway in line with other events on the Showground. What is needed is for the promotion to lay on a reliable buggy/shuttle service from the car-park, recognising the multiple barriers of rough ground, darkness and distance that blue-badge holders face. Whether they have the vision to do that remains to be seen Busters tractor will be busy then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Blupanther said: But sod the health and safety of the disabled it seems Its easy to hide something thats bound to be unpopular by stating H&S issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, NeilWatson said: Removal of the concession isn’t a surprise, and brings speedway in line with other events on the Showground. Surely there's always room for common sense and exceptions. Speedway crowds are not that big and generally in the less problematic week with plenty of Showgrond space so is it comparing like with like? If they want to do something different for big meetings and publicise it like this then affected fans could decide whether or not to attend but a blanket ban without notification has made it a double issue. Edited January 19, 2020 by Crump99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Crump99 said: Surely there's always room for common sense and exceptions. Speedway crowds are not that big and generally in the less problematic week with plenty of Showgrond space so is it comparing like with like? If they want to do something different for big meetings and publicise it like this then affected fans could decide whether or not to attend. Different era, different ethos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 minute ago, NeilWatson said: Different era, different ethos Not really. It worked fine last year under both administrations and is anyone aware of incidents regarding pedestrians or service vehicle access? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Crump99 said: Not really. It worked fine last year under both administrations and is anyone aware of incidents regarding pedestrians or service vehicle access? I was referring to the publicity and PR rather than the vehicle access. By the way, well done in spotting the notice and bringing it to our attention - this is an important change that's hidden away in a sub-menu rather than having a news item attached to it. It should be mentioned on the season ticket application too. Edited January 19, 2020 by NeilWatson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 33 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: I was referring to the publicity and PR rather than the vehicle access. By the way, well done in spotting the notice and bringing it to our attention - this is an important change that's hidden away in a sub-menu rather than having a news item attached to it. It should be mentioned on the season ticket application too. It was just a lucky spot. It wasn't really hidden away but just added on to existing information. It is what it is for whatever reason but should really have been communicated when agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 Am I missing something here, are mobility scooters/wheelchairs banned from entry as well? Most blue badge holders I know and see are able to either walk short distances or used a scooter/chair? Absolutely right though that it should apply to all vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, SPEEDY69 said: Am I missing something here, are mobility scooters/wheelchairs banned from entry as well? Most blue badge holders I know and see are able to either walk short distances or used a scooter/chair? Absolutely right though that it should apply to all vehicles. You are right that many can and do walk short distances. The problem with EOES is that it is not a short distance. The distance at the showground is well above the limits required to get a Blue Badge. These days you are assessed every year to confirm that you still comply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me wolfie Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Leicesters car park is a fair walk and they provide transport to the stadium for those unable to walk that far. Maybe Panthers will do something similar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Call me wolfie said: Leicesters car park is a fair walk and they provide transport to the stadium for those unable to walk that far. Maybe Panthers will do something similar Just seen a flight of pigs flying past my window 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 The average speedway fan is knocking on a bit,,, so there are probably a fair few blue badge holders at all tracks.,,, surely a club couldn't afford to lose that income every week. There must be somewhere closer to park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Baldyman said: The average speedway fan is knocking on a bit,,, so there are probably a fair few blue badge holders at all tracks.,,, surely a club couldn't afford to lose that income every week. There must be somewhere closer to park? There is !!!!!.. Inside the Showground where Blue Badge holders have always parked. Edited January 20, 2020 by wealdstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Thing is, most public events nowadays have disabled parking (if parking spaces are provided at all) as those spaces nearest to the entrance/perimeter. In this case, can there not be space allocated near to where the riders parks their vans - I assume they'll still be allowed to drive inside the venue? If so, as far as I remember, this area is not segregated from the public so presumably a van hitting a person isn't thought to be as much of a risk as a car? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 14 minutes ago, SPEEDY69 said: Thing is, most public events nowadays have disabled parking (if parking spaces are provided at all) as those spaces nearest to the entrance/perimeter. In this case, can there not be space allocated near to where the riders parks their vans - I assume they'll still be allowed to drive inside the venue? If so, as far as I remember, this area is not segregated from the public so presumably a van hitting a person isn't thought to be as much of a risk as a car? The riders would normally be in the stadium before the turnstiles open 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) And leave after all the public have left? Edited January 20, 2020 by SPEEDY69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 28 minutes ago, SPEEDY69 said: Thing is, most public events nowadays have disabled parking (if parking spaces are provided at all) as those spaces nearest to the entrance/perimeter. In this case, can there not be space allocated near to where the riders parks their vans - I assume they'll still be allowed to drive inside the venue? If so, as far as I remember, this area is not segregated from the public so presumably a van hitting a person isn't thought to be as much of a risk as a car? This is one of the many reasons for the crass stupidity of the edict 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 It’s unlikely the decision will change, effort would be better spent on persuading the promotion to provide a reliable buggy service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 The club need to make sure this decision is made public. I can imagine many supporters will turn up and be completely unaware of it... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, Blupanther said: The club need to make sure this decision is made public. I can imagine many supporters will turn up and be completely unaware of it... You are quite right, however bearing in mind the way it was discovered it is doubtful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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