ray c Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, poole keith said: actually skids i thought the statement from mr osborne was as good a news that poole speedway could have hoped for (ie"continue the other businesses") I think its pretty clear they intend to fullfill the legal obligations of their lease,so consequently no room for matts "consortium" but that wouldnt be necessary if the stadium is available for speedway anyway.An interesting point (initially raised by ts as r&r ) is what are these "alternative activities" ?? I would say all on hold till at least next march at the earliest with covid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 Browsed through some old, excellent Backtrack mags and found an article on Bristol (Eastville). There was a pic of Exeter (& Bristol) promoters Wally Mawdsley & John Richards, Pat Tapson, Eastville stadium manager I believe, and Clark Osborne (connected with Bristol greyhounds ?). Likelihood the same Osborne being discussed herewith.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 14 minutes ago, martinmauger said: Browsed through some old, excellent Backtrack mags and found an article on Bristol (Eastville). There was a pic of Exeter (& Bristol) promoters Wally Mawdsley & John Richards, Pat Tapson, Eastville stadium manager I believe, and Clark Osborne (connected with Bristol greyhounds ?). Likelihood the same Osborne being discussed herewith.... Clark Osborne One and the same, he is the main man at Stadia Uk ie Swindon, Poole, and the former Milton Keynes, Reading, Bristol operations and current Torquay Fc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, greyhoundp said: Clark Osborne One and the same, he is the main man at Stadia Uk ie Swindon, Poole, and the former Milton Keynes, Reading, Bristol operations and current Torquay Fc.. still own milton keynes bowl i beiieve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, poole keith said: actually skids i thought the statement from mr osborne was as good a news that poole speedway could have hoped for (ie"continue the other businesses") I think its pretty clear they intend to fullfill the legal obligations of their lease,so consequently no room for matts "consortium" but that wouldnt be necessary if the stadium is available for speedway anyway.An interesting point (initially raised by ts as r&r ) is what are these "alternative activities" ?? With no dogs, the dog track could either be done away with or be tarmaced and changed into a motocross/stocks circuit? The speedway track could be moved out maybe? The centre green could also be used for concerts/exhibitions/car shows/Karting (like Oxford)?. No doubt there are other activities that greater minds than mine can suggest. Edited September 24, 2020 by Skidder1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 7 hours ago, Skidder1 said: The Stadia UK statement on 22nd September confirms that greyhounds will NOT return!! However the statement also says that a small Management Team will remain on site to continue the other businesses and to investigate additional alternative activities. snail racing or pig rodeo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poole keith Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: With no dogs, the dog track could either be done away with or be tarmaced and changed into a motocross/stocks circuit? The speedway track could be moved out maybe? The centre green could also be used for concerts/exhibitions/car shows/Karting (like Oxford)?. No doubt there are other activities that greater minds than mine can suggest. the greyhound track cant be changed into a stocks track skids unless the cars went around in single file! any stock car track at the stadium (if you could get the fixtures) would have to incorporate the dog track and speedway track,needs an established stocks promoter to take it on and finance it,they of course would need a decent lease from stadia uk.i know there can be problems with speedway and stocks working together, but personally id be very happy with stocks and speedway at the stadium,and it should make it viable for the landlords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 the traditional poole november fair could return as well. which was a highlight when i was young i am sure stadia uk have got lots of ideas in the pipeline when covid is under control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 27 minutes ago, ray c said: the traditional poole november fair could return as well. which was a highlight when i was young i am sure stadia uk have got lots of ideas in the pipeline when covid is under control They will have just one idea- get out of there with the least possible cost to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, racers and royals said: They will have just one idea- get out of there with the least possible cost to them. Dont think you are correct on that one we shall see 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, ray c said: Dont think you are correct on that one we shall see I wouldn`t believe anything that comes out of a Stadia spokespersons mouth !! They ran Greyhound racing- they are now not. They will be gone !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, racers and royals said: I wouldn`t believe anything that comes out of a Stadia spokespersons mouth !! They ran Greyhound racing- they are now not. They will be gone !! I couldnt agree more. I dont trust them any further than the end of my nose. Money is all they are interested in. Edited September 25, 2020 by BobC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 9 minutes ago, BobC said: I couldnt agree more. I dont trust them any further than the end of my nose. Money is all they are interested in. What do you think they will get out of poole stadium then nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poole keith Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 what they will get out of the stadium ray is their "cut" out of the development of the stadium car park,probably as r&rsays they will then be gone,hopefully the stadium itself(not available for development) will by then be viable and someone will jump in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 thats it then with the bcp council going back into conservative hands. affordable homes on there way for the people of poole then ii dont think happy days . dont think matt would be able to put a consortium together to run the stadium ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 It all depends on 1 how long the lease is 2 if Gamimg or whoever have or will be in breach of it 3 if not then can then continue to pay the rent and continue with the sublets or will they look to surrender the lease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 The Council don't want to have the lease back (their acting leader said in FB interview last week that there were still 40 years left on it and it must still include a sports/leisure facility!!) as they do not have the cash nor the inclination to develop the site themselves. It needs a strong financial proposal for the whole site to include a stadium, housing and whatever else in order for the Council to show enough interest for it to go forward into the formal planning process. GI have shown no interest in putting such a proposal forward and for the moment at least seem content with taking income from speedway, car park, Nursery and other functions and one-off activities (not sure if they still have the Motorbike training and instruction classes)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 7 hours ago, ray c said: the traditional poole november fair could return as well. which was a highlight when i was young i am sure stadia uk have got lots of ideas in the pipeline when covid is under control Use to love the fair there when I was younger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Also featured on BBC South Today last evening. Good coverage by the Beeb in our local area to be fair. (ps. New BCP Council leader to be elected later today!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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