Mildenhall 2025

[secsy1]

This a Mildenhall 2025 potential return topic.

So why not just stick to the actual subject.

Stop deviating and get behind the actual potential return of a speedway track and embrace it.

[Rayleigh]

13 minutes ago, secsy1 said:

This a Mildenhall 2025 potential return topic.

So why not just stick to the actual subject.

Stop deviating and get behind the actual potential return of a speedway track and embrace it.

Well said secsy1

[PotteringAround]

Would imagine the local Health & Safety Executive are going to be very on the ball about safety issues at Mildenhall.   Another Motocross rider killed on the Mildenhall MX track next door yesterday.   The second death in 6 months.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2je8jpl55o

[ch958]

16 hours ago, norbold said:

Why can't you believe me? Tell me what in my post was factually wrong?

and why would our opinions scupper a reopening? 

[Marky_Mark]

If Steve Ribbons was doing this as a personal venture then yes whatever his previous experience/ventures were would be irrelevant as everyone would just be hoping he succeeds in reopening. 

The reason it is relevant, just in my opinion, is because you are asking us to put our money in to fund it. I think it’s valid to know who’s going to be using the money and whether it’s going to be used correctly rather than just chucking money over the fence to a stranger. 

I was initially interested in making a pledge but to be honest the track issues have made me nervous, now you are raising money just to pay the league bond but then having to get a loan to pay for the air fence, does that make all pledgers liable for the loan if they are shareholders, and surely it’s a lost cause for entering any national league competitions this season as it was reported that the deadline to have everything signed off to enter the national trophy was 15th March, however it’s stated that the foam fence would take 2 months to deliver once ordered ….. and they don’t yet have the funds to order it.

I’m not trying to be negative and I think it’s really important that we try to get as many tracks running as possible and wish nothing but best wishes and support to this project, but I think it’s only fair that people have valid questions and concerns given the fact this is going to be a fan funded project.

[edmon]

21 minutes ago, Marky_Mark said:

If Steve Ribbons was doing this as a personal venture then yes whatever his previous experience/ventures were would be irrelevant as everyone would just be hoping he succeeds in reopening. 

The reason it is relevant, just in my opinion, is because you are asking us to put our money in to fund it. I think it’s valid to know who’s going to be using the money and whether it’s going to be used correctly rather than just chucking money over the fence to a stranger. 

I was initially interested in making a pledge but to be honest the track issues have made me nervous, now you are raising money just to pay the league bond but then having to get a loan to pay for the air fence, does that make all pledgers liable for the loan if they are shareholders, and surely it’s a lost cause for entering any national league competitions this season as it was reported that the deadline to have everything signed off to enter the national trophy was 15th March, however it’s stated that the foam fence would take 2 months to deliver once ordered ….. and they don’t yet have the funds to order it.

I’m not trying to be negative and I think it’s really important that we try to get as many tracks running as possible and wish nothing but best wishes and support to this project, but I think it’s only fair that people have valid questions and concerns given the fact this is going to be a fan funded project.

If as you say you have valid questions, you should ask them directly and not on a public forum like this.

[Marky_Mark]

11 minutes ago, edmon said:

If as you say you have valid questions, you should ask them directly and not on a public forum like this.

This is a discussion forum is it not?

[edmon]

25 minutes ago, Marky_Mark said:

This is a discussion forum is it not?

A discussion forum - Yes.  But not a place where valid questions be asked of Mr Ribbns and his team.

Just my opinion

[stevehone]

1 hour ago, edmon said:

A discussion forum - Yes.  But not a place where valid questions be asked of Mr Ribbns and his team.

Just my opinion

there might be a number of people on this forum that would be interested in the answer though

[PotteringAround]

3 hours ago, edmon said:

If as you say you have valid questions, you should ask them directly and not on a public forum like this.

That makes no sense.

If shares in this venture are being offered publicly to members of the public, why shouldn't those members of the public discuss things on a public forum?

If someone doesn't want public information available to the public, that makes me immediately wonder what it is that  they want to hide?

[secsy1]

I suggest that anyone with any interest how the Mildenhall Speedway Supporter CIC has to operate take a look at what is required by visiting Community Interest Companies Guidance - GOV.UK

Everything is very clear on what can and cannot be done.

I took time to read and follow certain FAQ and found out what I needed without bothering anyone.