racers and royals Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 45 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Didn't the then promotion father and daughter (Dore & Bliss) "re-negotiate" the lease thereby substancially reducing Reading's tenure much to Reg Fearman's dismay? Pretty sure it was the council "re-negotiating " the lease in lieu of planning consent not followed- eg landscaping etc etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 4 hours ago, steve roberts said: Didn't the then promotion father and daughter (Dore & Bliss) "re-negotiate" the lease thereby substancially reducing Reading's tenure much to Reg Fearman's dismay? Yes but that still doesn't explain what GI gained from the closure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 9 hours ago, skydog said: Yes but that still doesn't explain what GI gained from the closure Cut and run i would think- place was falling down. No BAGS money at Reading either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 If anyone’s interested https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/23825874.abbey-stadium-future-swindon-greyhound-venue-unknown/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaJones Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Clarke Osbourne reveals why Swindon Speedway had to leave stadium | Swindon Advertiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaJones Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Abbey Stadium: New pictures show latest work on Swindon stadium | Swindon Advertiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 hour ago, JessicaJones said: Clarke Osbourne reveals why Swindon Speedway had to leave stadium | Swindon Advertiser He can quote whatever rhetoric he feels appropriate but still doesn't hide the fact the good folk of Swindon were told a pack of lies for a number of years now with false promises. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 hour ago, JessicaJones said: Abbey Stadium: New pictures show latest work on Swindon stadium | Swindon Advertiser Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: He can quote whatever rhetoric he feels appropriate but still doesn't hide the fact the good folk of Swindon were told a pack of lies for a number of years now with false promises. Not sure what he's on about . Speedway only runs one a week on a Thursday as a rule between March and Oct .. So easy to fit in and any rent money from the speedway on top of the Greyhound money is a bonus and better than nothing , From the speedway point of view a club a of Swindon support have a better chance than most of breaking even . The bottom line is Clark has stopped Speedway so he can build houses just like he always wanted to 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: Ditto. He said: “You can see at the top of the pictures the new grandstand being put up opposite the old one. And the arches will be the pits for the speedway teams. The tory bloke has idea has he ? “I’m very pleased to see the progress that’s being made – and I think it was a very good decision by the council to give planning permission that insisted the stadium was rebuilt before more houses can be built nearby.” why ? what good has it done anyone If Speedway is not going to take place anymore and Greyhounds meeting don't have anyone watch it anymore what was the point of forcing anyone to build it . Edited October 24, 2023 by orion 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, orion said: Not sure what he's on about . Speedway only runs one a week on a Thursday as a rule between March and Oct .. So easy to fit in and any rent money from the speedway on top of the Greyhound money is a bonus and better than nothing , From the speedway point of view a club a of Swindon support have a better chance than most of breaking even . The bottom line is Clark has stopped Speedway so he can build houses just like he always wanted to Totally agree! He quotes total rubbish and anyone knowing his history will realise. Edited October 24, 2023 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 If only the Swindon Promoters had a venue to continue the sport somewhere in Swindon.. Ideally a venue with a main stand and a track would be ideal.. Anyone with any idea where there may be one being constructed within the Borough Of Swindon..? Maybe someone locating one could get say a 20% finders fee for finding it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliss44 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Excuse my ignorance as I have not kept up to date with the goings on of Swindon Speedway since my beloved stadium closed. Why did Swindon close ? When I view the photographs of the present day Swindon track it looks good enough to race on!! My memories of the toilets there were pretty grim but I have seen worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 I don't know why they have kept speedway track in good condition, they must be going over it with a grader/weed killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Why don't they SCB/BSPL take the speedway licence back from 'on ice' and allow another Promoter to take it on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 22 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Why don't they SCB/BSPL take the speedway licence back from 'on ice' and allow another Promoter to take it on? Good point .Even if we can't go back to the Abbey ..with Ruseell and Clark we have chance of finding a new venue . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 35 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Why don't they SCB/BSPL take the speedway licence back from 'on ice' and allow another Promoter to take it on? The penny is slowly dropping at BSPL towers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 3 hours ago, fliss44 said: Excuse my ignorance as I have not kept up to date with the goings on of Swindon Speedway since my beloved stadium closed. Why did Swindon close ? When I view the photographs of the present day Swindon track it looks good enough to race on!! My memories of the toilets there were pretty grim but I have seen worse. Basically for the same reason that Monmore Green (Wolves) has just closed for Speedway, the owners of the Stadiums don't want it though probably for different reasons Swindon simply want to get as many houses built on the Abbey Stadium site as they can get, Monmore Green the reason given was that to many Greyhounds are getting injured by debri from the Speedway Track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 So let me get this right, Speedway in Swindon is unviable but Speedway in Poole is viable both Stadiums owned by Stadia UK, the present scenario is Stadia UK closed the Greyhound racing in Poole to move the televised Greyhounds to Swindon thus making Poole Speedway the only source of income at Poole except for a bit of income from Car Parking and a Car Boot, this then made Swindon more profitable but gave the Speedway less dates to race on, Speedway IS viable at Swindon but not so viable as building houses on the Car Parking area used for Swindon Speedway patrons. https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/23849178.clarke-osbourne-reveals-swindon-speedway-leave-stadium/ Osbourne is not telling the whole truth in this article, and the new company is just window dressing and everyone knows it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 10 minutes ago, heathen52 said: So let me get this right, Speedway in Swindon is unviable but Speedway in Poole is viable both Stadiums owned by Stadia UK, the present scenario is Stadia UK closed the Greyhound racing in Poole to move the televised Greyhounds to Swindon thus making Poole Speedway the only source of income at Poole except for a bit of income from Car Parking and a Car Boot, this then made Swindon more profitable but gave the Speedway less dates to race on, Speedway IS viable at Swindon but not so viable as building houses on the Car Parking area used for Swindon Speedway patrons. https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/23849178.clarke-osbourne-reveals-swindon-speedway-leave-stadium/ Osbourne is not telling the whole truth in this article, and the new company is just window dressing and everyone knows it. Stadia UK don't own Poole Stadium, the local council do. They only hold the lease to stage whatever sports they are licensed to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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