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Post by rodders on Feb 12, 2022 19:51:12 GMT
In the event that anybody is wondering why we were not at quiz last night wife has been in hospital since Monday , with heart and diabetes problems.
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Post by Hodgy on Feb 12, 2022 21:09:47 GMT
In the event that anybody is wondering why we were not at quiz last night wife has been in hospital since Monday , with heart and diabetes problems. Hope she gets well soon Rodders. |
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Post by admin on Mar 2, 2022 15:44:48 GMT
The opposition - Belle Vue will get there at some point:   |
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Post by admin on Mar 10, 2022 11:36:24 GMT
Peterborough Panthers Chris Harris wants to race in 120 meetings next season!
I hope that he's got a good deal & sponsors because with fuel costs going crazy & due to get much worse, I'm not sure that more is better?
Fuel costs, the cost of living and increasing inflation are all likely to hit riders and supporters alike during 2022.
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Post by Hodgy on Mar 10, 2022 20:37:32 GMT
Peterborough Panthers Chris Harris wants to race in 120 meetings next season!I hope that he's got a good deal & sponsors because with fuel costs going crazy & due to get much worse, I'm not sure that more is better? Fuel costs, the cost of living and increasing inflation are all likely to hit riders and supporters alike during 2022. Even before these shocking fuel increases the cost of living has caused a major eye opener for all of us. Times gone by we just accepted it. From all our utility bills and supermarket receipts the difference is now as noticeable as the fuel rise. I would expect Riders will be on contracts that include travel costs, irrelevant of pump prices. Therefore the club would be the loser. Although I’ve been on a scheme where you claim x per mile, which is much Lower than reality. You can then claim the difference from the tax man. |
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Post by Hodgy on Mar 22, 2022 18:52:23 GMT
Great start for MPT last night, winning the PC Memorial meeting. Could be a real trump card for us again this season.
PETERBOROUGH and Plymouth racer Michael Palm Toft took a dramatic victory in front of a packed crowd at Belle Vue’s Peter Craven Memorial Trophy.
Danish star Palm Toft was a late call-up to the meeting with the Aces’ German signing Norick Blodorn unavailable, and his eleven points in the qualifying races took him straight to the six-man Final.
Meeting leader Matej Zagar (12) appeared set to battle it out for the win with GB captain Tai Woffinden – but Palm Toft took advantage midway through the race to charge through on the inside.
Zagar and Woffinden completed the rostrum places with Brady Kurtz, Niels-Kristian-Iversen and Max Fricke also reaching the Final.
Palm Toft said: “There are some big names on this trophy and to win isn’t something I expected, but it feels amazing to say that I have.
“I don’t go into any meeting without wanting to win and when I got the call, I wasn’t coming in just to make up the numbers.
“I knew I’d have to make every race count in a field like this and I think it paid off in the best way, and I’m delighted to start my season off on a high.
“It’s not quite sunk in yet. It is a very prestigious meeting and there are riders who’ve won this trophy who’ve gone on to do great things. It’s a very special feeling and I’m delighted I had the chance to be a part of it.”
britishspeedway.co.uk/mpt-takes-craven-glory Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Post by Hodgy on Mar 22, 2022 20:26:27 GMT
Great start for MPT last night, winning the PC Memorial meeting. Could be a real trump card for us again this season. britishspeedway/mpt-takes-craven-glory PS for Riggers, read you could have got 100/1 on our man. Now that would have been a value e/w bet b0252 1. Tobiasz Musielak (Sheffield) - 1, 0, 1, 1, 1 = 4 2. Adam Ellis (Sheffield) - 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 = 2 3. Brady Kurtz (Belle Vue) - 2, 1, 0, 3, 3 = 9 FOURTH IN FINAL 4. Matej Zagar (Unattached) - 3, 3, 1, 2, 3 = 12 SECOND IN FINAL 5. Nicolai Klindt (Unattached) - 3, 3, 2, 0, 0 = 8 (SF 4th) 6. Tai Woffinden (Unattached) - 1, 1, 3, 3, 1 = 9 (SF 1st) THIRD IN FINAL 7. Jason Doyle (Ipswich) - 0, 3, 0, 0, 3 = 6 8. Tom Brennan (Belle Vue/Glasgow) - 2, 0, 2, 1, 2 = 7 9. Robert Lambert (Unattached) - 1, 2, 3, 0, 1 = 7 10. Max Fricke (Belle Vue) - 3, 2, 2, 2, 0 = 9 (SF 3rd) SIXTH IN FINAL 11. Jye Etheridge (Belle Vue/Berwick) - 0, 2, 0, 0, 2 = 4 12. Michael Palm Toft (Peterborough/Plymouth) - 2, 2, 3, 2, 2 = 11 WINNER OF FINAL 13. Chris Harris (Peterborough/Berwick) - 0, 1, 3, 3, 0 = 7 14. Niels Kristian Iversen (Kings Lynn) - 1, 3, 1, 3, 1 = 9 (SF 2nd) FIFTH IN FINAL 15. Charles Wright (Belle Vue/Redcar) - 2, R, 1, 1, 3 = 7 16. Dan Bewley (Unattached) - 3, 1, 2, 1, 2 = 9 (SF 5th) Grand Final: Palm Toft, Zagar, Woffinden, Kurtz, Iversen, Fricke 62.88Line Up: Kurtz, Palm Toft, Zagar, Woffinden, Iversen, Fricke Comments: Palm Toft in the right place at the right time to take advantage of Woffinden an Zagar battling each other speedway updates |
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Post by Bigcatdiary on Mar 23, 2022 10:15:36 GMT
Peterborough Speedway Press & Practice will take place on Monday 28th March at the Showground, meeting the media at 11.30 and track action at 2pm.
The PPSSC will be holding a meet the team later on at the Post Office Club, doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start with a small admission on the door.
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Post by Bigcatdiary on Mar 29, 2022 7:23:20 GMT
Following the Meet the Team evening last night.
Rob Lyon announced the riding order to start the season as
1. Michael Palm Toft
2. Scott Nicholls
3. Ulrich Ostergaard
4. Hans Andersen
5. Chris Harris
6. Benjamin Basso
7. Jordan Palin
It’s apparent that the team spirit is still very good, they reacted very well to general questions and all played a full part in answering the Q & A session. Management explained the rules concerning missing Rising Stars this year, who are replaced by the teams No 8,s who also ride in the junior team at no 1.
Peterborough Junior matches are against just Kings Lynn and Ipswich.
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Post by admin on Apr 27, 2022 9:30:27 GMT
Panthers were unsuccessful in their first objective of the season which was to qualify for the final, and to win, the Premiership League Cup. Kings Lynn pipped Panthers to the top spot by a single point, with a match to spare, following their victory over a depleted Ipswich Witches side (56-34) on Monday 25/4/22.
Panthers now have to move their focus away from the minor honours on to the big prize of defending their Premiership trophy. That difficult task starts as they travel to Belle Vue on Bank Holiday Monday, May 2 (midday start), in a repeat of last year's Grand Final which is a final unlikely to repeated in 2022?
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Post by admin on May 30, 2022 13:40:49 GMT
Premiership table prior to this evening's (May 30) basement battle (although a win wouldn't shift us today) at Saddlebow Road and Thursday's home fixture at the EoES v 3rd place Ippo. That sounds impressive but is effectively a mid table side, as close to bottom as top, in a 6 team league.  |
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Post by admin on Jun 10, 2022 9:24:53 GMT
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Post by rodders on Jun 10, 2022 11:27:42 GMT
BSF say Ostergaard and Nicholls out. Less clear on who the replacements are. Any clues?
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Post by Bigcatdiary on Jun 10, 2022 14:37:27 GMT
BSF say Ostergaard and Nicholls out. Less clear on who the replacements are. Any clues? To be fair Rodders I think it’s rubbish, I generally (not every time) hear if somethings coming off and have heard absolutely nothing from my usual sources. I am concerned that our crowds will drop off if we don’t suddenly get a massive improvement but I am not very optimistic for Monday even less now that they have replaced Nielsen with Jake Allen. |
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Post by admin on Jun 17, 2022 18:19:49 GMT
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?“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" Anyone know what happened if anything? |
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Post by admin on Jun 22, 2022 12:49:35 GMT
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?“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" Anyone know what happened if anything? Speedway champions Peterborough Panthers are in a race against time to save next season (The title holders have been at same venue for 52 years).Speedway champions Peterborough Panthers are embroiled in a desperate race against time to save their 2023 season and remain in the city. The club has been rocked by an announcement from the Asset Earning Power Group (AEPG), the owners of the East of England Arena and Events Centre, that its grandstand and race track are to be pulled up to make way for a £50 million housing and leisure village development. But club bosses say they are determined to remain in the city and have called for urgent talks with Peterborough City Council in a bid to find a new home. The club along with other major outdoor events have been told they will have to find a new venue or reduce in size to stay at the Arena after July 1 next year. But July 1 is in the midst of the Panthers’ season, which runs from March to October, and means the current season could be their last if an alternative venue is not agreed. The Panthers have raced at the site continuously since 1970 and when they won the league title last autumn several thousand spectators watched them secure the title. A spokesman said: “Talks will be taking place in the coming weeks to determine the next phase for the Panthers, with the firm intention of the club continuing in 2023 and beyond. "We are negotiating a future plan for the next phase of Peterborough Speedway as a community club driven for the people, and the club owners will be leading ongoing discussion with Peterborough City Council for a longer-term solution. “Representatives of the club will be pursuing meetings with members of Peterborough City Council and arena operators AEPG as a matter of urgency. “It is important to note that the East of England Showground development is a work in progress as the owners proceed with their application. “We wish to formulate a plan to ensure the speedway team remains an integral part of the growth and redevelopment of Peterborough. “The Panthers, who are the reigning Premiership champions racing at the top level of the sport bringing International stars to the city on a regular basis, are a massive part of the local community. “Indeed, on occasions in the past, supporters have mobilised in order to ensure the sport’s continuation, and there have always been strong links between club ownership and the fans.” AEPG revealed yesterday they were in talks with the organisers of a number of major outdoor shows, which have long been favourites with the public, about finding new venues or ‘changing dramatically’, from July 1 next year. Pamela Newbould, Head of Events at the East of England Arena, said: “We will have to say farewell to some fantastic outdoor shows we've worked with over the years, and not without sadness, but as our venue evolves to meet the needs of modern events and experiences, we are very excited for the future of shows, conferences and exhibitions at The Arena." peterboroughtoday/news/speedway-champions-peterborough-panthers-are-in-a-race-against-time-to-save-next-season |
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Post by admin on Jun 22, 2022 13:17:56 GMT
Can't square the circle of how they can announce our demise without adhering to the local plan (assuming that still applies?):
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 80
Existing Culture, Leisure, Tourism and Community Facilities
The loss, via redevelopment, of an existing culture, leisure, tourism or community facility will only
be permitted if it is demonstrated that:
k. The facility is demonstrably no longer fit for purpose and the site is not viable to be - it's still fit for purpose -
redeveloped for a new community facility; or
l. The service provided by the facility is met by alternative provision that exists within - is Norfolk Arena reasonable for Peterborough? - reasonable proximity: what is deemed as reasonable proximity will depend on the nature
of the facility and its associated catchment area; or
m. The proposal includes the provision of a new facility of a similar nature and of a similar or - there is no provision/proposal -
greater size in a suitable on or off-site location
so assuming that the draft plan was accepted as it stood, then they can't really announce that they are knocking the place down without meeting k, l or m which they haven't as far as I can see?
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Post by admin on Jun 22, 2022 13:20:52 GMT
Club statement 22/6/22
PETERBOROUGH Speedway are aware of this week’s reports regarding the proposed redevelopment and regeneration of the East of England Showground site.
Representatives of the club will be pursuing meetings with members of Peterborough City Council and arena operators AEPG as a matter of urgency.
It is important to note that the East of England Showground development is a work in progress as the owners proceed with their application.
We wish to formulate a plan to ensure the speedway team remains an integral part of the growth and redevelopment of Peterborough.
The Panthers, who are the reigning Premiership champions racing at the top level of the sport bringing International stars to the city on a regular basis, are a massive part of the local community.
Indeed, on occasions in the past, supporters have mobilised in order to ensure the sport’s continuation, and there have always been strong links between club ownership and the fans.
We are negotiating a future plan for the next phase of Peterborough Speedway as a community club driven for the people, and the club owners will be leading ongoing discussion with Peterborough City Council for a longer-term solution.
Talks will be taking place in the coming weeks to determine the next phase for the Panthers, with the firm intention of the club continuing in 2023 and beyond.
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Post by admin on Jun 22, 2022 19:03:34 GMT
Is there likely to be much opposition?
Councillor Julie Stevenson, who is one of the area’s representatives on Peterborough City Council, said: “Residents of Peterborough have been anticipating changes to what we know as the Showground.
"There is sadness that events like Truckfest will no longer take place here after 2023.
"But there is also anticipation for what’s to come and we’re keeping a keen eye out for AEPG’s planning application later this year.
"I’m sure those events that will happen here for the last time in 2023 will be planning special send-offs and we’ll all be looking forward to that.”
Not a ringing endorsement or mention of speedway. Think I'll have to e-mail about LP36 & existing users.
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Post by rodders on Jun 22, 2022 19:39:06 GMT
Regrettably once planning permission is given for so much as a rabbit hutch that is the thin end of the wedge. A local councillor here in Cambridge once told me that their only concern was to keep any nasty's away from their own patch.
I do not know Peterborough well but it seems to me the only possible site for Speedway to continue is the Dog Track, and that from what I am told is unlikely.
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Is there likely to be much opposition?Councillor Julie Stevenson, who is one of the area’s representatives on Peterborough City Council, said: “Residents of Peterborough have been anticipating changes to what we know as the Showground. "There is sadness that events like Truckfest will no longer take place here after 2023. "But there is also anticipation for what’s to come and we’re keeping a keen eye out for AEPG’s planning application later this year. "I’m sure those events that will happen here for the last time in 2023 will be planning special send-offs and we’ll all be looking forward to that.” Not a ringing endorsement or mention of speedway. Think I'll have to e-mail about LP36 & existing users. |
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Post by Hodgy on Jun 22, 2022 20:37:32 GMT
Regrettably once planning permission is given for so much as a rabbit hutch that is the thin end of the wedge. A local councillor here in Cambridge once told me that their only concern was to keep any nasty's away from their own patch. I do not know Peterborough well but it seems to me the only possible site for Speedway to continue is the Dog Track, and that from what I am told is unlikely. I still can’t understand what happened to the dog track. Every time I went the new amazing glass fronted extension with restaurants and bars was packed 3 nights a week. Numbers that Peterborough Speedway could only dream of. Very surprised it closed, appeared an absolute gold mine. Assuming it’s awaiting housing planning. No chance of noise planning permission for Speedway. Far too built up area. |
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Post by admin on Jun 22, 2022 21:48:45 GMT
Regrettably once planning permission is given for so much as a rabbit hutch that is the thin end of the wedge. A local councillor here in Cambridge once told me that their only concern was to keep any nasty's away from their own patch. I do not know Peterborough well but it seems to me the only possible site for Speedway to continue is the Dog Track, and that from what I am told is unlikely. I don't think that the dog track is on either. The new owner is Fengate Land Holdings, based in Lynch Wood, Peterborough (ironically a stones throw from the EoES) with, according to details held at Companies House, Fengate Land Holdings has registered Mick George Ltd (Posh sponsor & sure that I saw a sponsor banner once at Awalton?), of Lancaster Way, Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, as ‘a person with significant control’. There would be noise issues and probably parking issues so I wouldn't hold out much hope. Speedway is on life support anyway so I don't see there being anyone silly enough or with money to burn to take on such a big new project. Possibly leaving (assuming their demolition date stands) 2023 at Lynn, Leicester (ala Coventry), Mildenhall or something before we similarly follow the Bees onto the defunct tracks website. |
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Post by admin on Jun 23, 2022 12:38:22 GMT
Is there likely to be much opposition?Councillor Julie Stevenson, who is one of the area’s representatives on Peterborough City Council, said: “Residents of Peterborough have been anticipating changes to what we know as the Showground. "There is sadness that events like Truckfest will no longer take place here after 2023. "But there is also anticipation for what’s to come and we’re keeping a keen eye out for AEPG’s planning application later this year. "I’m sure those events that will happen here for the last time in 2023 will be planning special send-offs and we’ll all be looking forward to that.” Not a ringing endorsement or mention of speedway. Think I'll have to e-mail about LP36 & existing users. I was a bit confused by the councillor list on the PCC website. That explains it. |
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Post by admin on Jun 23, 2022 12:52:40 GMT
Thurs 24/6/22 ET
Big outdoor show organisers revise attractions as East of England Arena operator outlines £50 million leisure village plan:
Festival organisers plan changes to fit smaller venue - Large scale attractions such as monster vehicle festival Truckfest, the National Motorhomes and Campervan Show and the celebration of giant diggers Plantworx, MCN, Antiques and Peterborough Panthers have all been told there might not be space for them in the new look Arena.
The warning comes as Asset Earnings Power Group (AEPG), which operates the Arena, said it is to accelerate its proposals for a major leisure village development on the 165 acre showground with the goal of submitting planning applications for the development before July 1 next year (ie 2023).
It means many of the outdoor events will have to find new venues or change from July 1 next year - does it? It's all hot air atm but a good way of easing them out. Paper never refuses ink. Mick Horton's Fengate motorsport project springs to mind, as does the new Posh ground (aren't they due to move in to the Embankment Allianz Arena in 2023?)
Bosses of speedway club Peterborough Panthers, which has raced at its track on the Arena for 52 years, have called for urgent talks to save next season and its place in the city.
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