Peterborough Speedway Disabled Parking 2020

[Crump99]

45 minutes ago, stevebrum said:

That posters woeful attempts at attacking anyone who explains there limitations is quite frankly disgusting and shameful.

The lack of awareness in disability issues is beyond a disgrace. 

 

He has though got the page count up and kept the thread prominent, as well as allowing those of us with some understanding of the subject to educate those with a narrower view, so he had his uses although given the ignorance and abuse I'd have sacrificed those benefits. That may have been his strategy all along, it'd take a brave person to work out the logic in that individual.

Edited February 3, 2020 by Crump99

[crazysue]

1 hour ago, Crump99 said:

Not necessarily, even if you can walk the distance but show difficulties around general discomfort for reasons that you define and evidence (whether that be physical and/or mental (anxiety, depression, dementia etc)) as well as potential safety to yourself and others then you may be able to get a BB. In fact the recognition of hidden disabilities was added to the criteria last August.

The loons gonna have a helluva job with that - sit back and get some popcorn

I thought it best not to confuse the poor soul with that one, he (?) was having a hard enough time trying to get their head around the fact that mobility impaired people have difficulty walking 

[stevebrum]

1 hour ago, Crump99 said:

He has though got the page count up and kept the thread prominent, as well as allowing those of us with some understanding of the subject to educate those with a narrower view, so he had his uses although given the ignorance and abuse I'd have sacrificed those benefits. That may have been his strategy all along, it'd take a brave person to work out the logic in that individual.

I’d say the only reason for the page count is because of the constant uneducated posts. 

But of course education for those with little knowledge is a good thing. Sadly for the multi aliased one it’s only about getting a reaction to provoke more reactions.

If it’s brought attention to this thread that can only be a good thing despite its best efforts to derail and mock it. 

[Baldyman]

6 hours ago, Phil said:

Ignore the troll. He has gone.

Have you closed his trollslayer account as well? As that one doesn't say banned like the messiah one. 

[Crump99]

23 hours ago, crazysue said:

I thought it best not to confuse the poor soul with that one, he (?) was having a hard enough time trying to get their head around the fact that mobility impaired people have difficulty walking 

Sounds like the ideal candidate to carry out Personal Independent Payment assessments. Lot's of horrors stories there regarding assessors who haven't got a scooby about the difficulties that the disabled face, especially when being assessed under controlled circumstances when they can't see its affects as in daily living.

Edited February 4, 2020 by Crump99

[stevebrum]

1 hour ago, Baldyman said:

Have you closed his trollslayer account as well? As that one doesn't say banned like the messiah one. 

The troll itself already confirmed that one had been shut down. 

[Icicle]

we need  not worry ,it has plenty of "sites" to choose from

[Crump99]

On 1/31/2020 at 10:36 PM, wealdstone said:

As a non twitterer   what have they put on twitter?t

"Wealdstone has gone very quiet, has he been got at" was the latest tweet

[Crump99]

On 2/3/2020 at 1:40 PM, NeilWatson said:

Now we have some respite from 'The Messiah' hopefully we can get back on topic, which is:

 

As I said the Messiah at least kept the thread going.

The topic is, make sure that if you know anyone that this might affect then do let them know because they probably don't bother much with speedway sites or internet generally and they'll not find the regressive action on the main local news media. They may not realise that the club has chosen to make their attendance more difficult or impossible, and certainly less pleasurable from 2020 onwards. They may wish to spend their time and money elsewhere. We know of some on here who feel like that and I've seen some saying the same elsewhere so I'm sure that there's more yet to find out who will feel that way, so do get the message out there.

[Crump99]

On 2/4/2020 at 9:23 AM, Crump99 said:

"Wealdstone has gone very quiet, has he been got at" was the latest tweet

Good news is that I've heard from Wealdstone and he's fit and well but just had the enthusiasm kicked out of him by Panthers management. The clubs regressive action against their own disabled fans (even the ones that played ball) amongst other things has left him drained and in need of a rest. I know how he feels and I suspect that he's far from alone.

Edited February 5, 2020 by Crump99

[NeilWatson]

The petition on change.org

 https://www.change.org/PeterboroughSpeedwayDisabledParking2020

remains open, and I ask as many of you as possible to sign the petition if you support its content and aims.

it is a respectful, constructive petition, and makes no threats or demands, simply urging the Promotion to look at the situation again from the perspective of a Blue-Badge holder.

I’ve been asked about the payment requested by change.org. It’s a ‘charge/donation’ made by them, and is nothing to do with me or the Club. However it can be skipped past (as can the sharing) there’s a link right at the bottom of the relevant page of the signing process.

Thanks for reading

[wealdstone]

The situation over Blue Badge parking is despicable. The claim that it is merely in line with Showground policy is misleading as I would guess that a large majority of showground events involve the arena and not the stadium or events which commence effectively just inside the turnstiles. Very few events it seems to me  have no visitor involvement until the stadium is reached. Enquiries I have made seem to think that Speedway and possibly the Showground would be in a difficult legal position should a Blue Badge holder  injure themselves or worse during the marathon walk now required , having willfully and knowingly chosen to ignore the fundamental requirements and principles  of being eligible to have a badge.  Gladstone Brooks an" Injury lawyers for You". could be in for a field day

[BluPanther]

According to the clubs official twitter page, they have stated that 'they haven't excluded anyone'. Lost for words 

[wealdstone]

13 minutes ago, Blupanther said:

According to the clubs official twitter page, they have stated that 'they haven't excluded anyone'. Lost for words 

They haven't as long as you  crawl  ,drag yourself or be carried the distance required

[NeilWatson]

I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that my disabilities control my whole life.

Any trip out, be it shopping, sightseeing, concerts, or sport is defined by the simple question ‘how far will I have to walk’. Supermarkets are, by and large, not a problem, I choose large stores that provide ‘mart carts’ or small local shops where I can park outside and get what I need in close proximity to the door. For non-food purchases Amazon is my friend!

A trip to the seaside has to start very early in the day to bag a parking place by the beach and facilities - if they’re all taken we come home. The National Trust are very switched on to mobility issues and provide shuttles from the car-park to the main attraction - similar to the one used at Leicester speedway.

For gigs I have a list of venues that work well for me, and a list of those that are out of the question.

Sport? I only ever go to speedway and at the majority of clubs there’s parking adjacent to the entrance which is generally right by the track. Leicester and Peterborough are notable exceptions - I’ve already mentioned Leicester who acknowledge the issue and offer a buggy service.

Like many I have both mobility and breathing problems, which combined mean I simply cannot walk any distance - I wish I could. I am reliant on destinations acknowledging the issue and making adjustments, most do but sadly there are exceptions.

 

[wealdstone]

35 minutes ago, NeilWatson said:

I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that my disabilities control my whole life.

Any trip out, be it shopping, sightseeing, concerts, or sport is defined by the simple question ‘how far will I have to walk’. Supermarkets are, by and large, not a problem, I choose large stores that provide ‘mart carts’ or small local shops where I can park outside and get what I need in close proximity to the door. For non-food purchases Amazon is my friend!

A trip to the seaside has to start very early in the day to bag a parking place by the beach and facilities - if they’re all taken we come home. The National Trust are very switched on to mobility issues and provide shuttles from the car-park to the main attraction - similar to the one used at Leicester speedway.

For gigs I have a list of venues that work well for me, and a list of those that are out of the question.

Sport? I only ever go to speedway and at the majority of clubs there’s parking adjacent to the entrance which is generally right by the track. Leicester and Peterborough are notable exceptions - I’ve already mentioned Leicester who acknowledge the issue and offer a buggy service.

Like many I have both mobility and breathing problems, which combined mean I simply cannot walk any distance - I wish I could. I am reliant on destinations acknowledging the issue and making adjustments, most do but sadly there are exceptions.

 

These I am  afraid  are the issues that those at Peterborough have chosen  cynically and callously to disregard.

Edited February 7, 2020 by wealdstone

[Eduds1]

I am a Wolves supporter and traveled down to the EoS 4 times last season ( once for the Championship fours and 3 Wolves meetings ). I have mobility issues, Heart failure Diabetes etc but don't have a problem driving,

I am accompanied to every meeting I attend by my Grand-Daughter who has Cerebral Palsy.

Whilst we can both walk small distances arm in arm like pair of drunks the extra distance being proposed is completely out of our range so I am afraid we will not be able to attend.

Whilst I am having a moan I would also like to point out that the disabled toilets were locked on 2 occasions and locked before the end of the meeting on another.

I am also registered as one of her carers and on each occasion pointed this out to the lady on the gate but was charged 2 full price admissions, which surprised me as every other Elite league club plus Leicester, Sheffield and Cradley all charged 1 full admission and the carer entered free.

                                                                                         Whinge over

                                                                                         Yours Steve

[waytogo28]

13 hours ago, Blupanther said:

According to the clubs official twitter page, they have stated that 'they haven't excluded anyone'. Lost for words 

When Buster makes a decision the facts surrounding it become The Truth - at least to the deluded Yes men / women that surround him.

[Mimmo]

12 hours ago, NeilWatson said:

I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that my disabilities control my whole life.

Any trip out, be it shopping, sightseeing, concerts, or sport is defined by the simple question ‘how far will I have to walk’. Supermarkets are, by and large, not a problem, I choose large stores that provide ‘mart carts’ or small local shops where I can park outside and get what I need in close proximity to the door. For non-food purchases Amazon is my friend!

A trip to the seaside has to start very early in the day to bag a parking place by the beach and facilities - if they’re all taken we come home. The National Trust are very switched on to mobility issues and provide shuttles from the car-park to the main attraction - similar to the one used at Leicester speedway.

For gigs I have a list of venues that work well for me, and a list of those that are out of the question.

Sport? I only ever go to speedway and at the majority of clubs there’s parking adjacent to the entrance which is generally right by the track. Leicester and Peterborough are notable exceptions - I’ve already mentioned Leicester who acknowledge the issue and offer a buggy service.

Like many I have both mobility and breathing problems, which combined mean I simply cannot walk any distance - I wish I could. I am reliant on destinations acknowledging the issue and making adjustments, most do but sadly there are exceptions.

 

I don't need to go into our problems again with Jan's lung and hip cancer, but I took her to Skegness for the day ( that's what I thought it would be) last Summer, but even with the Blue Badge, could find nowhere to park that was within manageable walking distance for her, so we had to turn round and come back home........140-miles of fuel wasted!!

  

[wealdstone]

When you read some of the examples on here you must conclude that those responsible for the decision either do not understand the concept of Blue Badges or are lacking in compassion and "The Milk of Human Kindness"