Crump99 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 4 hours ago, NeilWatson said: As Carl Johnson now has a ‘wider role in Club affairs’ perhaps resolving the disabled parking problem will be on his ‘to do’ list. I'd hazard a guess that that's been ticked off, much like how his Blue Badge holding paying customers and their associates feel I suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 5 hours ago, NeilWatson said: As Carl Johnson now has a ‘wider role in Club affairs’ perhaps resolving the disabled parking problem will be on his ‘to do’ list. There was not a problem till his input. So stupid that this should arise in an area so vast as EOES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 18 minutes ago, wealdstone said: There was not a problem till his input. So stupid that this should arise in an area so vast as EOES. Bit harsh without knowing the full details and reasoning, but given what we know, or have been told, then going nuclear as your solution wasn't possibly the best move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 9 hours ago, Crump99 said: Did you get an answer to both questions that you raised here? They've chosen to ignore my post and someone else who also mentions it aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, The Doctor... said: They've chosen to ignore my post and someone else who also mentions it aswell. I wish i could say that comes as a surprise, but i can't 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, The Doctor... said: They've chosen to ignore my post and someone else who also mentions it aswell. Facebook and Twitter are great for one way output, people to input and say how triffic everything is and the ability/facility to not have to interact with anybody or anything that doesn't follow that path before moving on the the next story, so can't say that I'm surprised. Would have been more surprised if you'd have got a reply. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted February 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 I had a discussion with one of the management team from Peterborough Speedway today. I have been advised that there will be no change to the new arrangements outlined in the Club press release of 28th January (http://www.peterborough-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3747). Thank you to all who signed the petition. I will be arranging for the petition to be removed from change.org shortly. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, NeilWatson said: I had a discussion with one of the management team from Peterborough Speedway today. I have been advised that there will be no change to the new arrangements outlined in the Club press release of 28th January (http://www.peterborough-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3747). Thank you to all who signed the petition. I will be arranging for the petition to be removed from change.org shortly. So two fingers to dissenters. I just give up what the hell is the point. I officially give up. Good riddance many may say. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, NeilWatson said: I had a discussion with one of the management team from Peterborough Speedway today. I have been advised that there will be no change to the new arrangements outlined in the Club press release of 28th January (http://www.peterborough-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3747). Thank you to all who signed the petition. I will be arranging for the petition to be removed from change.org shortly. So if it was a discussion and you now seem so calm about it then one assumes that you were given a better justification than the rubbish that they put out previously. They were never going to back down anyway, just probably disappointed that somebody found their new arrangements graphic to force their hand because it's highly unlikely that they would have made it public otherwise without that (well perhaps in the the first meeting review to bury bad news and stop the conversation). I'm sure that any of those affected who still wish to support or visit the club under such management will take note of the restricted vehicle movement within the Showground and other H&S issues as identified, as well as facilities offered to the disabled by other events at the EoES. Edited February 19, 2020 by Crump99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, NeilWatson said: I had a discussion with one of the management team from Peterborough Speedway today. I have been advised that there will be no change to the new arrangements outlined in the Club press release of 28th January (http://www.peterborough-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3747). Thank you to all who signed the petition. I will be arranging for the petition to be removed from change.org shortly. Disappointed to get the email earlier saying the petition was being pulled after your discussion. Bearing in mind how passionate you were, are you able to furnish any more info on what was said ? Not a personal dig honestly, but the pulling of the petition seems like a bit of a back down, and i can't help thinking that you've been told to do so.. I hope that's not the case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted February 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 25 minutes ago, The Doctor... said: Disappointed to get the email earlier saying the petition was being pulled after your discussion. Bearing in mind how passionate you were, are you able to furnish any more info on what was said ? Not a personal dig honestly, but the pulling of the petition seems like a bit of a back down, and i can't help thinking that you've been told to do so.. I hope that's not the case. I’ve certainly not been told to withdraw the petition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 2 hours ago, NeilWatson said: I’ve certainly not been told to withdraw the petition. As i said, wasn't a dig - curious as to what was said that's satisfied you then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted February 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, The Doctor... said: As i said, wasn't a dig - curious as to what was said that's satisfied you then ? I was told that the arrangements were not going to change - so I decided that the petition had run its course. I was disappointed by the outcome of course. Edited February 19, 2020 by NeilWatson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 13 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: I was told that the arrangements were not going to change; so the petition had run its course. Blimey - bet there ain't many petitions that get pulled so easily. So because they said it wasn't gonna change, that satisfied you ? Each to their own, but that wouldn't satisfy me. I realise you weren't speaking to whoever it was on behalf of folk on an official basis, but blimey. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 13 minutes ago, The Doctor... said: Blimey - bet there ain't many petitions that get pulled so easily. So because they said it wasn't gonna change, that satisfied you ? Each to their own, but that wouldn't satisfy me. I realise you weren't speaking to whoever it was on behalf of folk on an official basis, but blimey. If only XR would capitulate so easily!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, NeilWatson said: I was told that the arrangements were not going to change - so I decided that the petition had run its course. I was disappointed by the outcome of course. You knew that anyway - As I put on the same day as you posted the link "If they were going to look at it again then they wouldn't have issued an official statement that made the situation worse." - And you said " simply urging the Promotion to look at the situation again from the perspective of a Blue-Badge holder" - which they clearly haven't done at any point but you've gone from up in arms, to a petition, nearly page long solution that you offered to administer and then one chat where you're told "that's the way it is mate" and you say, OH OK ! Reminds me of Boris accusing Corbyn of being captured, jugulated, reprogrammed by his friends and turned into a Remainer! (we can use promoter for our purposes). Edited February 20, 2020 by Crump99 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 16 hours ago, NeilWatson said: I had a discussion with one of the management team from Peterborough Speedway today. I have been advised that there will be no change to the new arrangements outlined in the Club press release of 28th January (http://www.peterborough-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3747). Thank you to all who signed the petition. I will be arranging for the petition to be removed from change.org shortly. So I've made my final ever visit to Peterborough, which will deprive me of the chance of supporting my local club when they visit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Mimmo said: So I've made my final ever visit to Peterborough, which will deprive me of the chance of supporting my local club when they visit. "We respect the fact that the above hasn’t been caused by everyone issued with a blue badge, and we do also know and understand this decision affects everyone that will attend our race meetings that are issued with a blue badge." "We have over the years made preservations for internal disabled parking but unfortunately we cannot carry this on, and we will use the official disabled parking that is used at all Showground events." "Sorry for the inconvenience but we hope everyone understands the situation." I'm pretty confident that you fall into the first category here and therefore fully understand being caught up in this debacle? The EoES bosses apparently say that the club is in charge of its own event parking and from what the club has said in public (if not in discussion Neil!) they have unilaterally removed the welcome longstanding internal disabled parking reasonable adjustments for their customers when they infact could indeed carry on with the facility. Edited February 20, 2020 by Crump99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Crump99 said: "We respect the fact that the above hasn’t been caused by everyone issued with a blue badge, and we do also know and understand this decision affects everyone that will attend our race meetings that are issued with a blue badge." "We have over the years made preservations for internal disabled parking but unfortunately we cannot carry this on, and we will use the official disabled parking that is used at all Showground events." "Sorry for the inconvenience but we hope everyone understands the situation." I'm pretty confident that you fall into the first category here and fully understand being caught up in this debacle? The EoES bosses say that the club is in charge of its own event parking and from what the club has said they have unilaterally removed the welcome longstanding internal disabled parking reasonable adjustments for their customers when they infact could indeed carry it on. I can manage the walk myself, but as I've said on previous postings, my wife has advanced cancer in both her lungs, along with hip and breast, and has just started yet another 21-week course of chemo, after only finishing an 18-week course last August. She's trying as hard as she can to be independent and positive, and the thought of putting her in a wheel chair sends her into a negative mood, and that I don't want, as she must stay positive for as long as possible, even in her extremely dark days, of which there are many. Due to the side effects of the treatment, journeys in the evening are very tiring for her, and make her feel unwell. So anything over an hour from home is out of the question, which only leaves us with Peterborough. So this decision has taken away her one bit of evening pleasure as far as watching speedway is concerned, so I'm just so grateful for her sake, that Mildenhall still run meetings in the afternoon, which she can cope with, as the body isn't so tired at that time of day. We will both miss our visits to Peterborough, which along with Belle Vue (basing that on TV meetings we've seen) produces the best racing in the Premiership by a country mile. I know that I could still go, but I'll be buggered if I'm going to leave her at home on her own watching something we've both enjoyed as a couple for a great many years. I have a neighbour who kindly sits with her whilst I go to King's Lynn, as we both feel that I mustn't stop my life completely, as her illness affects and tests my mental strength beyond belief, so I do need a break, so that I can still be as strong as I can for her for the rest of the days and nights. So thank you Peterborough Speedway Club for denying people like my wife (it's bound to keep others away) that little bit of pleasure they need, as they fight their way through what life they have left. Be ashamed of yourselves. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 31 minutes ago, Mimmo said: I can manage the walk myself, but as I've said on previous postings, my wife has advanced cancer in both her lungs, along with hip and breast, and has just started yet another 21-week course of chemo, after only finishing an 18-week course last August. She's trying as hard as she can to be independent and positive, and the thought of putting her in a wheel chair sends her into a negative mood, and that I don't want, as she must stay positive for as long as possible, even in her extremely dark days, of which there are many. Due to the side effects of the treatment, journeys in the evening are very tiring for her, and make her feel unwell. So anything over an hour from home is out of the question, which only leaves us with Peterborough. So this decision has taken away her one bit of evening pleasure as far as watching speedway is concerned, so I'm just so grateful for her sake, that Mildenhall still run meetings in the afternoon, which she can cope with, as the body isn't so tired at that time of day. We will both miss our visits to Peterborough, which along with Belle Vue (basing that on TV meetings we've seen) produces the best racing in the Premiership by a country mile. I know that I could still go, but I'll be buggered if I'm going to leave her at home on her own watching something we've both enjoyed as a couple for a great many years. I have a neighbour who kindly sits with her whilst I go to King's Lynn, as we both feel that I mustn't stop my life completely, as her illness affects and tests my mental strength beyond belief, so I do need a break, so that I can still be as strong as I can for her for the rest of the days and nights. So thank you Peterborough Speedway Club for denying people like my wife (it's bound to keep others away) that little bit of pleasure they need, as they fight their way through what life they have left. Be ashamed of yourselves. I certainly do not understand clearly as with all things Panthers there is more to this than we are being allowed to know. As it stands those who have made the decision which has been universally condemmed stand accused of total lack of compassion and absence of "the milk of human kindness" this rotten deed will haunt them for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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