SteelShoe Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 I believe the 'Kids go free for Summer' didn't bring in any more kids even though hundreds of vouchers were given out in schools. It's difficult, the sport in its present form probably requires some form of re-invention. Kids can get bored easy so this has to be taken into consideration as well. Think the club needs a single point of entry through an electronic pay booth along the lines of the one at Redcar. All other possible points of access need to be properly secured because it is relatively easy to gain access at points around the stadium. Much needed toilets with wash basins, a catering facility serving hot food and an improved PA system would all represent great improvements for next season. I felt that the 'Comets lager' initiative has been a success as well as a decent brew. Some fans missed it when it went out of stock at the back end of the season. I would appeal to fans to refrain from bringing in their own alcohol but support Andrew and the club as every little helps. Most stadia do not allow alcoholic drinks to be brought in. Re Start Times : difficult one this . A nice warm weekend afternoon can be attractive, fans can sit and have a drink or ice cream etc. With either a 3pm or 5pm start on a Saturday or Sunday and most visiting fans from the Northern Teams should still get home at a reasonable hour. Personally I have always felt that speedway looks better under floodlights, the light level has to be very good and general stadium lighting would be required which at the moment is probably not financially doable. Having such lighting would however open up the possibility of evening racing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyboy Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 Are there any plans to install floodlights and hold meetings on a saturday evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 48 minutes ago, Billyboy said: Are there any plans to install floodlights and hold meetings on a saturday evening See my previous post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber75 Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 I suspect one of the problems with floodlights is the associated investment required such as car park lighting and street lighting along the access road, the cost of installing floodlights would be a small part of the overall bill. Personally as a travelling supporter from Barrow the 3 or 5 starts suits us but wouldn't be keen on a 7 - 7,30 start as sometimes our grandson comes with us and it would be too late getting home. From a future view if the promotion seriously wants to stage FIM meetings I think lights will be recurred. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 (edited) 12 hours ago, SteelShoe said: I believe the 'Kids go free for Summer' didn't bring in any more kids even though hundreds of vouchers were given out in schools. It's difficult, the sport in its present form probably requires some form of re-invention. Kids can get bored easy so this has to be taken into consideration as well. Think the club needs a single point of entry through an electronic pay booth along the lines of the one at Redcar. All other possible points of access need to be properly secured because it is relatively easy to gain access at points around the stadium. Much needed toilets with wash basins, a catering facility serving hot food and an improved PA system would all represent great improvements for next season. I felt that the 'Comets lager' initiative has been a success as well as a decent brew. Some fans missed it when it went out of stock at the back end of the season. I would appeal to fans to refrain from bringing in their own alcohol but support Andrew and the club as every little helps. Most stadia do not allow alcoholic drinks to be brought in. Re Start Times : difficult one this . A nice warm weekend afternoon can be attractive, fans can sit and have a drink or ice cream etc. With either a 3pm or 5pm start on a Saturday or Sunday and most visiting fans from the Northern Teams should still get home at a reasonable hour. Personally I have always felt that speedway looks better under floodlights, the light level has to be very good and general stadium lighting would be required which at the moment is probably not financially doable. Having such lighting would however open up the possibility of evening racing. There was a Hot food Van on site when I visited at the start of the season.Was it there all season ? Edited October 28 by Fromafar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2ohh Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 15 hours ago, Neila said: But unfortunately as summer went on, a lot of the kids who were attending disappeared, probably out and about doing other things in the better ?? weather, maybe if a slightly later start time was trialed it may be a success, or the club could maybe do a poll over social media or website to see the reaction to a possible trial start time. what about the ones who dont do faceache and other media ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: There was a Hot food Van on site when I visited at the start of the season.Was it there all season ? Usually there was a catering van, only occasionally was one not available due in part to what other events were on in the locality . Not sure what the view is on in house catering now but I believe Andrew always wanted to bring it in house. This obviously brings it's own challenges, cost v benefit is important and having suitable staff available to man it on a regular basis. Being able to cook is useful as well 😃. I hold the likes of Glasgow and Redcars Filling Station as great examples of what can be achieved. 👌👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 31 minutes ago, SteelShoe said: Usually there was a catering van, only occasionally was one not available due in part to what other events were on in the locality . Not sure what the view is on in house catering now but I believe Andrew always wanted to bring it in house. This obviously brings it's own challenges, cost v benefit is important and having suitable staff available to man it on a regular basis. Being able to cook is useful as well 😃. I hold the likes of Glasgow and Redcars Filling Station as great examples of what can be achieved. 👌👍 Think the Anderson’s done their own in house catering when they were in charge at Berwick. think it was a success as they provide the food from their Butcher Business which obviously makes a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 36 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Think the Anderson’s done their own in house catering when they were in charge at Berwick. think it was a success as they provide the food from their Butcher Business which obviously makes a big difference. From what i heard the pies were excellent 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 3 minutes ago, Normski said: From what i heard the pies were excellent 😁 Can't beat a great pie 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 41 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Think the Anderson’s done their own in house catering when they were in charge at Berwick. think it was a success as they provide the food from their Butcher Business which obviously makes a big difference. Andersons burgers seemed to held in high regard as well from what I remember. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 5 minutes ago, Normski said: From what i heard the pies were excellent 😁 From what I saw, you not only heard that .🤔👌 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 1 minute ago, SteelShoe said: Andersons burgers seemed to held in high regard as well from what I remember. 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 3 hours ago, Fromafar said: Think the Anderson’s done their own in house catering when they were in charge at Berwick. think it was a success as they provide the food from their Butcher Business which obviously makes a big difference. Berwick still do they’re catering in house and still use Andersons produce 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 6 hours ago, Heedthebaw said: Berwick still do they’re catering in house and still use Andersons produce I realise that,but the difference is they have to buy the food to sell,which was not the case before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted Saturday at 09:01 AM Author Report Share Posted Saturday at 09:01 AM Just seen a post of comets promotional team set up at the national speedway show just outside Coventry. We'll done to all involved, another example of how the comets word gets about 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted Saturday at 10:09 AM Author Report Share Posted Saturday at 10:09 AM Comets at the speedway show 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2ohh Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago (edited) OHH DEAR . HOPE THE TXT i have just got is untrue . Edited 8 hours ago by j2ohh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scaramanga Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Hearing reports of fire bridge at northside last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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