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Post by admin on Jan 1, 2022 12:05:37 GMT
Oh dear. Up to 1,600 homes could be built on Peterborough’s Showground site as part of a multi-million pound transformation of the venue. peterboroughtoday 30/12/21 Thanks for posting that. I rarely look at the ET so would have missed that. I'll have a look later. Bratley lives onsite and Dick still meets up so I'd say that they know as much as what's printed here anyway. These things rarely happen as first reported, if at all, although I think that it's safe to say that we are in the end game at the EoES but when that is is still open to question. I'm still waiting for Mick Horton's motor complex in Fengate. Perhaps we can restart that project. I recall that there was a similar ET splash, there were plans, the land was agreed and there was a timetable? I said that it was a long way between those details and project completion before being slapped down by Dr Watson & told to speak to Mick. Think that I said that I didn't need to speak to him. 1-0 to me! Talking of Fengate: what's the situation with the old greyhound stadium. Obviously there'd be the usual fight with local residents over noise and parking/access etc but with PCC often seeming quite supportive of Peterborough Speedway then they'd easily overcome any difficulties with location/restrictions. That's basically what I pointed out at the start of the thread: Make the most of it. I'm sure that someone has an idea of how many more seasons there will be but we can't be too far away from the end although I thought that there had to be an alternative for existing users such as the speedway? Policy LP36: East of England Showground said (not sure if Draft Peterborough Local Plan of June 17 was agreed and/or modified on 24 July 2019) "The loss of any existing leisure and sports facilities will not be supported unless replacement facilities are provided in accordance with policy LP30" LP30 page 80New plan unveiled to build homes and leisure facilities on Peterborough’s East of England Showground to create 400 plus jobsThe showground owner, the East of England Agricultural Society, has announced it has entered into a land promotion agreement with Asset Earning Power Group (AEPG) to develop and enhance the 165 acre site. The move is expected to pave the way for the development of homes and public leisure facilities which could create more than 400 jobs. A masterplan for the residential development is being drawn up and an outline planning application is expected to be submitted to Peterborough City Council next spring. Alistair Beattie, interim chief executive of the East of England Agricultural Society, said, “The end of the three-day agricultural show in 2012 meant that the showground was no longer essential to the future of the Society. “Our alliance with AEPG allows the development of the leisure facilities and wider site, leaving the Society to focus on its charitable aims of promoting agriculture, education, and rural life. “This collaboration with AEPG will enable us to develop our initiatives and engage with other organisations to deliver tangible outcomes, such as our association with Anglia Ruskin University, Peterborough, on the content of agriculture-related educational courses. “The Society is delighted to support the continued operation of the East of England Arena as a centre for events in the city and the region, and we are excited by AEPG’s proposals for new leisure facilities on the site. He added: “The Trustees of the Society were keen to avoid the loss of this important amenity which is an asset to the City of Peterborough and the retention of employment on the site.” Ashley Butterfield, chief executive of AEPG, which specialises in the creation of mixed-use residential and leisure developments, said: “We’re thrilled to have entered into an alliance with the East of England Agricultural Society to enhance the site as a new destination to live in the city with an exceptional leisure and events offer at its heart. “This will create enormous benefits for people living and working in Peterborough. “The site has vast potential. “AEPG plans to create a considered development with leading-edge leisure facilities for the local community as well as the wider public. “It is expected this will create in excess of 400 jobs. “AEPG’s team are preparing a master plan for a new type of housing development that will combine a unique lifestyle with aspirational homes set within a beautiful, landscaped environment. “A planning application will be submitted in the Spring 2022 for a scheme that is in accordance with the site allocation and policies of the 2019 adopted local plan.“We will be consulting about our plans before they are finalised, and a planning application is submitted and look forward to sharing updates as the plans develop.” Peterborough Today, Thursday, 9th September 2021. anyone see speedway mentioned?
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Post by Hodgy on Jan 3, 2022 18:19:59 GMT
Oh dear. Up to 1,600 homes could be built on Peterborough’s Showground site as part of a multi-million pound transformation of the venue. peterboroughtoday 30/12/21 Thanks for posting that. I rarely look at the ET so would have missed that. I'll have a look later. Bratley lives onsite and Dick still meets up so I'd say that they know as much as what's printed here anyway. These things rarely happen as first reported, if at all, although I think that it's safe to say that we are in the end game at the EoES but when that is is still open to question. I'm still waiting for Mick Horton's motor complex in Fengate. Perhaps we can restart that project. I recall that there was a similar ET splash, there were plans, the land was agreed and there was a timetable? I said that it was a long way between those details and project completion before being slapped down by Dr Watson & told to speak to Mick. Think that I said that I didn't need to speak to him. 1-0 to me! Talking of Fengate: what's the situation with the old greyhound stadium. Obviously there'd be the usual fight with local residents over noise and parking/access etc but with PCC often seeming quite supportive of Peterborough Speedway then they'd easily overcome any difficulties with location/restrictions. That's basically what I pointed out at the start of the thread: Make the most of it. I'm sure that someone has an idea of how many more seasons there will be but we can't be too far away from the end although I thought that there had to be an alternative for existing users such as the speedway? Policy LP36: East of England Showground said (not sure if Draft Peterborough Local Plan of June 17 was agreed and/or modified on 24 July 2019) "The loss of any existing leisure and sports facilities will not be supported unless replacement facilities are provided in accordance with policy LP30" LP30 page 80New plan unveiled to build homes and leisure facilities on Peterborough’s East of England Showground to create 400 plus jobsThe showground owner, the East of England Agricultural Society, has announced it has entered into a land promotion agreement with Asset Earning Power Group (AEPG) to develop and enhance the 165 acre site. The move is expected to pave the way for the development of homes and public leisure facilities which could create more than 400 jobs. A masterplan for the residential development is being drawn up and an outline planning application is expected to be submitted to Peterborough City Council next spring. Alistair Beattie, interim chief executive of the East of England Agricultural Society, said, “The end of the three-day agricultural show in 2012 meant that the showground was no longer essential to the future of the Society. “Our alliance with AEPG allows the development of the leisure facilities and wider site, leaving the Society to focus on its charitable aims of promoting agriculture, education, and rural life. “This collaboration with AEPG will enable us to develop our initiatives and engage with other organisations to deliver tangible outcomes, such as our association with Anglia Ruskin University, Peterborough, on the content of agriculture-related educational courses. “The Society is delighted to support the continued operation of the East of England Arena as a centre for events in the city and the region, and we are excited by AEPG’s proposals for new leisure facilities on the site. He added: “The Trustees of the Society were keen to avoid the loss of this important amenity which is an asset to the City of Peterborough and the retention of employment on the site.” Ashley Butterfield, chief executive of AEPG, which specialises in the creation of mixed-use residential and leisure developments, said: “We’re thrilled to have entered into an alliance with the East of England Agricultural Society to enhance the site as a new destination to live in the city with an exceptional leisure and events offer at its heart. “This will create enormous benefits for people living and working in Peterborough. “The site has vast potential. “AEPG plans to create a considered development with leading-edge leisure facilities for the local community as well as the wider public. “It is expected this will create in excess of 400 jobs. “AEPG’s team are preparing a master plan for a new type of housing development that will combine a unique lifestyle with aspirational homes set within a beautiful, landscaped environment. “A planning application will be submitted in the Spring 2022 for a scheme that is in accordance with the site allocation and policies of the 2019 adopted local plan.“We will be consulting about our plans before they are finalised, and a planning application is submitted and look forward to sharing updates as the plans develop.” Peterborough Today, Thursday, 9th September 2021. anyone see speedway mentioned?We have survived at The EOES for years against the odds. Various types have somehow brought us to the tapes season after season, when often looking doomed. Business men, wannabe business men, Spivs, passionate sports people and dictators. They all had a great track and other facilities in place. Once the Showground is gone I cannot see anyone starting anew in a field. The dog track did look an option but doubt they would get planning position or a sugar daddy to throw time and money at it. I was shocked when the dogs closed - every time I went the place was always absolutely packed. It certainly wasn’t your average bookies daily flapping track. Always thought there was something more to it (the closure).
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Post by rodders on Jan 3, 2022 23:02:11 GMT
I don't come from Peterborough and have never been to the Dog Track ( don't even know where it is) . However I believe that this was the preferred option for Danny Dunton when bringing Speedway to Peterborough. What went wrong I don't know
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Post by admin on Jan 4, 2022 0:05:23 GMT
I don't come from Peterborough and have never been to the Dog Track ( don't even know where it is) . However I believe that this was the preferred option for Danny Dunton when bringing Speedway to Peterborough. What went wrong I don't know I'm pretty sure that you're correct in that. I inherited some old programmes from Ken Greer at some point and amongst them was a Moto Ball match (Pretty sure many of the first Panthers feature. I know Dick did) at the Fengate dog track. I'll see if I can find it. I did hear a story about why they ended up at the EoES but it was a long while ago and has gone from memory.
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Post by admin on Jan 4, 2022 0:18:47 GMT
We have survived at The EOES for years against the odds. Various types have somehow brought us to the tapes season after season, when often looking doomed. Business men, wannabe business men, Spivs, passionate sports people and dictators. They all had a great track and other facilities in place. Once the Showground is gone I cannot see anyone starting anew in a field. The dog track did look an option but doubt they would get planning position or a sugar daddy to throw time and money at it. I was shocked when the dogs closed - every time I went the place was always absolutely packed. It certainly wasn’t your average bookies daily flapping track. Always thought there was something more to it (the closure). That's the problem now with Chapman wanting out and basically treading water until the brown stuff hits the fan. There will be no infrastructure to sell/hand over as has always been the case: a great track, stadium and location - that was always worth a punt for someone. As you say, who is going to want to throw money at a completely new project, if it was there, that could sink or swim. If PCC supported such a move then it's amazing how rules and regulations can be mitigated though.
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Post by admin on Jan 4, 2022 10:21:04 GMT
Now that’s something I have never seen before, Alan Swann enjoying his speedway. He's still mentally damaged by the e-mail that Bratley sent to the sports editor suggesting that Swann shouldn't continually attack the most successful/high profile (at that time) city team. He's also often recentley been lumbered with the Panthers reporting gig since Plummer left the ET so he probably appreciates that there's a bit more to it than the standard football fan's view of our sport where he used to sit. He's also probably got some new contacts who he doesn't wish to offend.
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Post by admin on Jan 4, 2022 12:33:39 GMT
I don't come from Peterborough and have never been to the Dog Track ( don't even know where it is) . However I believe that this was the preferred option for Danny Dunton when bringing Speedway to Peterborough. What went wrong I don't know It's here Rodders. It's just off town centre and a stones throw (if you can chuck about 2/3 of a mile) from the Posh ground:
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Post by Bigcatdiary on Jan 4, 2022 16:40:24 GMT
Now that’s something I have never seen before, Alan Swann enjoying his speedway. He's still mentally damaged by the e-mail that Bratley sent to the sports editor suggesting that Swann shouldn't continually attack the most successful/high profile (at that time) city team. He's also often recentley been lumbered with the Panthers reporting gig since Plummer left the ET so he probably appreciates that there's a bit more to it than the standard football fan's view of our sport where he used to sit. He's also probably got some new contacts who he doesn't wish to offend. He clearly has mellowed over the years but with everyone leaving or retired I bet he does most of the work now and hasn’t got the time or energy to wind anyone up.
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Post by Hodgy on Jan 4, 2022 17:04:05 GMT
He's still mentally damaged by the e-mail that Bratley sent to the sports editor suggesting that Swann shouldn't continually attack the most successful/high profile (at that time) city team. He's also often recentley been lumbered with the Panthers reporting gig since Plummer left the ET so he probably appreciates that there's a bit more to it than the standard football fan's view of our sport where he used to sit. He's also probably got some new contacts who he doesn't wish to offend. He clearly has mellowed over the years but with everyone leaving or retired I bet he does most of the work now and hasn’t got the time or energy to wind anyone up. Years ago I actually sent an email after he had his usual P take regarding Speedway and poor attendances in the daily ET. I took the bait and retaliated regarding his beloved Peterborough Town Cricket club, of which he was captain - which were lucky if they managed to get one man and his dog even though it was free. He did put it in is letters half page. He was a year above me at school, in my brothers year - was still a know it all, all those years ago. The ET is so bad now it’s probably only the older generation that still buy it - full of poor, out of date reports, copied from others with dreadful grammar and spelling. That’s what happens after so many cut backs and the impact of social media. Swann tried to come from the controversial angle but guess he’s now trying not to annoy so many people with his wind ups.
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Post by Hodgy on Jan 5, 2022 11:54:18 GMT
Just read a positive post from Mick Bratley on the Peterborough Panthers 2022 thread regarding the EOES development. Hope it provides the outcome we all want. Although big money and back handers often dictate.
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Post by admin on Jan 5, 2022 17:23:26 GMT
Just read a positive post from Mick Bratley on the Peterborough Panthers 2022 thread regarding the EOES development. Hope it provides the outcome we all want. Although big money and back handers often dictate. I'll have a look. He's a clever old stick and always knows more than he lets on if you can smoke the bugger out these days Having said that, it doesn't say anything that we don't already know or can be found via the information on this thread. I've just read the paper copy of that article and was more disappointed that it's focus was on the housing and two plans that the developers propose to submit. There was no direct mention of Peterborough Speedway. The important bit is what this actually means and how strong PCC resolve is when push comes to shove: Policy LP36: East of England Showground said (not sure if Draft Peterborough Local Plan of June 17 was agreed and/or modified on 24 July 2019) "The loss of any existing leisure and sports facilities will not be supported unless replacement facilities are provided in accordance with policy LP30" LP30 page 80If Buster is winding down somewhat then whatever transpires will require time, money and effort. He's trying to get away from that isn't he? A conversation costs nothing so it's good if he has spoken with the councillor, every little might help, especially with that spring meeting upcoming.
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Post by Hodgy on Jan 5, 2022 21:40:16 GMT
Just read a positive post from Mick Bratley on the Peterborough Panthers 2022 thread regarding the EOES development. Hope it provides the outcome we all want. Although big money and back handers often dictate. I'll have a look. He's a clever old stick and always knows more than he lets on if you can smoke the bugger out these days Having said that, it doesn't say anything that we don't already know or can be found via the information on this thread. I've just read the paper copy of that article and was more disappointed that it's focus was on the housing and two plans that the developers propose to submit. There was no direct mention of Peterborough Speedway. The important bit is what this actually means and how strong PCC resolve is when push comes to shove: Policy LP36: East of England Showground said (not sure if Draft Peterborough Local Plan of June 17 was agreed and/or modified on 24 July 2019) "The loss of any existing leisure and sports facilities will not be supported unless replacement facilities are provided in accordance with policy LP30" LP30 page 80If Buster is winding down somewhat then whatever transpires will require time, money and effort. He's trying to get away from that isn't he? A conversation costs nothing so it's good if he has spoken with the councillor, every little might help, especially with that spring meeting upcoming. I think you, I and others know MB is smarter than your average bear. However, the mafia don’t like his sort. Someone that brings sensibility and a positive way forward to the table, to which impacts the self interest of personal agendas. In my opinion there are not enough of he that could take the sport by the scruff of the neck in order to attempt forward thinking. Unfortunately the decision makers will not listen unless it suits. Which is why I assume he gave it up.
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Post by admin on Jan 5, 2022 23:27:16 GMT
I'll have a look. He's a clever old stick and always knows more than he lets on if you can smoke the bugger out these days Having said that, it doesn't say anything that we don't already know or can be found via the information on this thread. I've just read the paper copy of that article and was more disappointed that it's focus was on the housing and two plans that the developers propose to submit. There was no direct mention of Peterborough Speedway. The important bit is what this actually means and how strong PCC resolve is when push comes to shove: Policy LP36: East of England Showground said (not sure if Draft Peterborough Local Plan of June 17 was agreed and/or modified on 24 July 2019) "The loss of any existing leisure and sports facilities will not be supported unless replacement facilities are provided in accordance with policy LP30" LP30 page 80If Buster is winding down somewhat then whatever transpires will require time, money and effort. He's trying to get away from that isn't he? A conversation costs nothing so it's good if he has spoken with the councillor, every little might help, especially with that spring meeting upcoming. I think you, I and others know MB is smarter than your average bear. However, the mafia don’t like his sort. Someone that brings sensibility and a positive way forward to the table, to which impacts the self interest of personal agendas. In my opinion there are not enough of he that could take the sport by the scruff of the neck in order to attempt forward thinking. Unfortunately the decision makers will not listen unless it suits. Which is why I assume he gave it up. I don't think the mafia had any more issues with Bratters that anyone else. Crucially he knew when to withdraw and accept what they ruled, whether or not it made sense. Had Frost stuck with Bratters & Andersen instead of installing Oakes and Bjerre then we all know that he'd have had seasons of success. And the biggest issue of all is that 2010 wouldn't have happened because whatever the root cause of the disagreement, Bratters would have accepted it (even if through gritted teeth) and in no way would have left the room. Shame that he wasn't around for Holdergate. I'd like to have seen how he would have dealt with that.
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Post by admin on Jan 6, 2022 16:48:57 GMT
Peterborough Panthers are not panicking over plans to build houses on the Showground
Peterborough Panthers insist there is no immediate alarm surrounding the future of the club:
Plans unveiled last week for 1,600 houses on the Showground site which stages Panthers’ meetings have already caused panic amongst fans, but it appears the club are staying calm and their only focus is defending the Premiership title.
Plans for the speedway track are unknown, but club sponsor Michael Tomalin has recently moved the English arm of his City Auction Group business to the East of England Arena.
A club spokesperson stated: “We can confirm the club have been aware of plans for development further down the line, but at this stage they don’t know a timescale for this and how it will affect the speedway track.
“We don’t expect this to be a short term situation and the only focus at this stage is building up to the 2022 season and trying to win the Premiership again. “We are certainly looking forward to the new season and beyond and as and when there is anything relevant to the speedway club to report we will do so.”
Details of the number of homes earmarked for the 165 acre Showground were released by the Asset Earning Power Group (AEPG) as part of its leisure village-led development bid for the site.
Ashley Butterfield, chief executive of AEPG, said it was hoped to submit two outline planning applications, plus a masterplan for the site, to Peterborough City Council in the spring.
The first application will be for 650 homes - a number already allocated in the council’s Local Plan, which guides development in the city.
The second application will include a further 950 homes, which do not figure in the Local Plan, plus a £15 million leisure village.
Mr Butterfield said “The speedway track is subject to discussions with the city council and the speedway organisers. I have spoken to the speedway organisers. It is under review.”
ET 6/1/22
A successful season came just at the right time for the Panthers with potentially crucial long term decisions affecting the club only being a few months away.
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Post by Hodgy on Jan 6, 2022 20:57:08 GMT
Peterborough Panthers are not panicking over plans to build houses on the ShowgroundPeterborough Panthers insist there is no immediate alarm surrounding the future of the club: Plans unveiled last week for 1,600 houses on the Showground site which stages Panthers’ meetings have already caused panic amongst fans, but it appears the club are staying calm and their only focus is defending the Premiership title. Plans for the speedway track are unknown, but club sponsor Michael Tomalin has recently moved the English arm of his City Auction Group business to the East of England Arena. A club spokesperson stated: “We can confirm the club have been aware of plans for development further down the line, but at this stage they don’t know a timescale for this and how it will affect the speedway track. “We don’t expect this to be a short term situation and the only focus at this stage is building up to the 2022 season and trying to win the Premiership again. “We are certainly looking forward to the new season and beyond and as and when there is anything relevant to the speedway club to report we will do so.” Details of the number of homes earmarked for the 165 acre Showground were released by the Asset Earning Power Group (AEPG) as part of its leisure village-led development bid for the site. Ashley Butterfield, chief executive of AEPG, said it was hoped to submit two outline planning applications, plus a masterplan for the site, to Peterborough City Council in the spring. The first application will be for 650 homes - a number already allocated in the council’s Local Plan, which guides development in the city. The second application will include a further 950 homes, which do not figure in the Local Plan, plus a £15 million leisure village. Mr Butterfield said “The speedway track is subject to discussions with the city council and the speedway organisers. I have spoken to the speedway organisers. It is under review.” ET 6/1/22
A successful season came just at the right time for the Panthers with potentially crucial long term decisions affecting the club only being a few months away. The 2010 stance appeared to me was Frost following Sadhu’s stance - and at the time rightly so. The mafia were very worried that they could never compete with their financial advantage. Therefore ganged up against them. In my opinion it turned out there were very different agendas. Frost just wanted to be successful in his new venture. Whereas it turned out Sandhu had a different long term agenda, which didn’t involve Speedway.
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Post by admin on Jan 6, 2022 23:26:36 GMT
The 2010 stance appeared to me was Frost following Sadhu’s stance - and at the time rightly so. The mafia were very worried that they could never compete with their financial advantage. Therefore ganged up against them. In my opinion it turned out there were very different agendas. Frost just wanted to be successful in his new venture. Whereas it turned out Sandhu had a different long term agenda, which didn’t involve Speedway. Who knows, it was fun to be around at that time though. I just wish that I could recover the threads I deleted from that time with Luke Signwriter and Champs2006 on red meat daily and Frost & Mahoney less than impressed by the content. "Top Talk - The Frost Report 2009
I read Mick Bratley's article in last week's programme and in general I agree with him reference " keyboard warriors". I look at our website regularly and whilst I understand that this is a useful and easy media for you to exchange news and views and is also meant meant to be fun, I would certainly like to see some serious feedback from you all as well. For instance it would be a great help to me and my management team if you could let us know your ideas or views on what we can do to improve your club. What you do and don't like etc. We are here to turn this into a great speedway club for all of you and this is one way to get your voice heard and your opinions expressed. Likewise concentrate your thoughts and comments on the positive rather than negative regarding the our team - win or lose. Negative words, actions and thoughts will always end with negative results."That's what you get for doing admin early morning when you're still half asleep. I doubt that Bratters May 2009 programme note was forgotten by the mafia "I felt our victory over Poole was a hollow victory and I complained in writing to the BSPA about the manner in which Poole conducted themselves during the meeting. Riders waving their partners by in order that they got the bonus point, and in doing so put their partner out of a job. A rider not wanting to take part in the rerun of a race because his point would assist in putting a member of the team out of a job, who was supposed to not be put out of a job. I witnessed it all with my own eyes, this was not hearsay, I saw what was going on and why the hell should I not tell you how YOU the paying public were cheated on the evening of May 14 by Poole Speedway."Good times
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Post by admin on Jan 15, 2022 21:10:48 GMT
Just waiting for Belle Vue & a couple of no8s:
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Post by Hodgy on Jan 16, 2022 11:29:14 GMT
Just waiting for Belle Vue & a couple of no8s: Sheffield still look the team to beat. Rumours on the BSF were Tai going Belle Vue, a snip on around 7pt average. Would have made them favourites. Many saying he only wanted to do home meetings so BV rightly declined. They will probably now end up with the moaning Tungate, who won the Darcy Invitation meeting yesterday.
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Post by admin on Jan 20, 2022 9:41:46 GMT
I don't come from Peterborough and have never been to the Dog Track ( don't even know where it is) . However I believe that this was the preferred option for Danny Dunton when bringing Speedway to Peterborough. What went wrong I don't know I'm pretty sure that you're correct in that. I inherited some old programmes from Ken Greer at some point and amongst them was a Moto Ball match (Pretty sure many of the first Panthers feature. I know Dick did) at the Fengate dog track. I'll see if I can find it.I did hear a story about why they ended up at the EoES but it was a long while ago and has gone from memory. Just found that. It was actually Sunday 9th 1972. A moto ball match of Peterborough v Ipswich. Will post the detail later. Panthers were already settled at the EoES so just an opportunity of some Sunday fun a mile from Ken Greer's front door I guess, and nothing more to it than that. Interesting that the following Sunday was banger racing with Panthers John Stayte named in both fixtures (called a Hell Driver in the bangers). I recall him particularly because I'm sure my brother-in-law bought a Mk1 Ford Cortina from Stayte when he was returning to Aus at some point.
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Post by rodders on Jan 20, 2022 10:04:14 GMT
I suppose the point is whether the dog track is a viable option should we lose the showground. I don't think Danny Dunton's original approach was dismissed out of hand, but understand the dog track is within a residential area
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Post by admin on Jan 21, 2022 19:10:26 GMT
I suppose the point is whether the dog track is a viable option should we lose the showground. I don't think Danny Dunton's original approach was dismissed out of hand, but understand the dog track is within a residential area The point is that if it was a viable option then who is going to put money in to a new venture these days? Speedway is more low profile and minority than at any time that I can remember. The old dog track is in an area which is just about residential but there are more factory units in that area than houses. One resident though in close proximity is one too many.
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Post by admin on Jan 21, 2022 19:13:51 GMT
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Post by Hodgy on Jan 21, 2022 20:59:18 GMT
I suppose the point is whether the dog track is a viable option should we lose the showground. I don't think Danny Dunton's original approach was dismissed out of hand, but understand the dog track is within a residential area The point is that if it was a viable option then who is going to put money in to a new venture these days? Speedway is more low profile and minority than at any time that I can remember. The old dog track is in an area which is just about residential but there are more factory units in that area than houses. One resident though in close proximity is one too many. There are many houses close to the closed dog track. Some really old houses in addition to the new flats built on the sewer. Can’t believe that area will ever welcome a Speedway track. No chance but it would certainly make a great stadium. It’s the cold that I hate at The Showground. I still don’t understand what happened to the Greyhound business. It was a gold mine for years, 3 or 4 nights a week always packed as other flapping tracks died. Like him or not, Rex Perkins would never have let this happen.
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Post by admin on Feb 3, 2022 10:17:10 GMT
Peterborough Panthers have added Dan Gilkes to their squad for the 2022 speedway season.
Gilkes, 19, will be the club’s official number eight rider which means he will be with the team for all home meetings and available to step in if needed as a member of the squad.
Gilkes will also be busy with Plymouth at both Championship and National Development League level after making the switch from Kent this winter.
ET 3/2/22
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Post by Bigcatdiary on Feb 4, 2022 12:52:27 GMT
PPSSC Quiz Nights 2022 all 7.30pm start.
Friday 11th February - St Valentine’s Quiz Night
Friday 22nd April - Easter Quiz Night
Friday 15th July - Quiz Night
Friday 16th September- Quiz Night
Friday 16th December - Christmas Quiz Night
More events to follow
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