steve roberts 9,242 Posted July 7, 2018 15 minutes ago, DSC67 said: I've always felt that the owners of these abandoned buildings and sites should be made by the local authorities to keep them in a decent condition instead of allowing them to crumble into a state of disrepair and end up where demolition is the only option ...some 8 years ago I was in correspondence with the then owners of the stadium citing my concerns that the stadium was being left to deteriorate so that it would no longer be a viable facility with a view of selling it off for re-development. She refuted that in strong terms but I have since been found correct...a disgraceful state of affairs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted March 15, 2019 Hopes fade - https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17501893.oxford-stadium-hopes-for-future-fade-as-remaining-businesses-leave/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Weasel 306 Posted March 15, 2019 On 3/29/2018 at 7:52 AM, MattK said: The stadium supporting 62 jobs and bringing £3.1m to the local economy seems wildly optimistic. Does anyone have a link to the actual report? It does appear to be good news though and reading between the lines the council seem to be lining themselves up to take over the stadium. I went there in May 2007 shortly before they closed to watch Swindon and I doubt there was 62 home fans there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted March 21, 2019 Legends to reunite - https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17516790.oxford-speedway-legends-to-reunite-at-anniversary-meet/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted March 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, Midland Red said: Legends to reunite - https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17516790.oxford-speedway-legends-to-reunite-at-anniversary-meet/ Gordon Kennett is apparently due to attend. Nice to see Gordon showing an interest in speedway because he was somewhat a reluctant hero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted March 21, 2019 20 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Gordon Kennett is apparently due to attend. Nice to see Gordon showing an interest in speedway because he was somewhat a reluctant hero. Gordon is a regular at Arlington. Did you see him on EaglesTV...very interesting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 755 Posted March 21, 2019 Gordon was the star of the last ever appearance of speedway bikes at Wimbledon making the tarmac look as if it was a shale track on the bends. The video is on YouTube 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miro 9 Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) On 3/15/2019 at 9:16 AM, Midland Red said: Hopes fade - https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17501893.oxford-stadium-hopes-for-future-fade-as-remaining-businesses-leave/ Edited March 29, 2019 by miro error Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miro 9 Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17536056.fences-put-up-at-stadium-after-businesses-move-off/?ref=mr&lp=6 Edited March 29, 2019 by miro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BangerBoy 47 Posted March 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, miro said: https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17536056.fences-put-up-at-stadium-after-businesses-move-off/?ref=mr&lp=6 If you left empty space would you not do the same because of your friendly travellers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted March 29, 2019 It's hardly Donald Trumps wall. If they was upto anything untoward then they would certainly have a big wooden fence to hide behind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted April 1, 2019 https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17539931.looking-back-oxford-stadium-in-happier-times/#gallery0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adonis 1,454 Posted April 1, 2019 On 3/29/2019 at 6:49 PM, BangerBoy said: If you left empty space would you not do the same because of your friendly travellers? Most likely .just donlt want to get done like brandon estates did ,for failing to secure their property Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArthurRudge 347 Posted April 5, 2019 Shame it cannot be utilized what would have to be done to bring it up to todays spec apart from the air fence? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted November 1, 2019 Compulsory purchase considered - https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18009786.oxford-stadium-council-may-consider-compulsory-purchase-order/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
