TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted November 1, 2018 (edited) Hi to all Workington Fans. Here is the rub, running in 2019 will be very difficult and honestly it still is in doubt as to whether we will be coming to the tapes next year, however I am proposing something different and developing a business plan (with others) to save the club and to ensure it runs at least for the next three years whilst Derwent Park is still available, what happens after this period we can worry about then. What I am looking for is some commitment from fans; local businesses or anyone who has contact details of anyone who can offer support who I can talk to, the proposal is to form a new partnership (LLP) to run the club. For obvious reasons I can not go into much detail on here however, I do have the bit between my teeth; but I can not do this all on my own. I am working with the promotion to formulate a plan to take the club forward and continue with the sport in Workington. The Club "end of season bash" is at the Workington Railway Club this Friday and I will be open for any discussions then where the plan can be discussed or if anyone would like to PM me I can provide details. The Speedway Trust who have provided invaluable support over the last two seasons and will be heavily involved along with all of the fan base. It is an open secret that the club isn't financially viable and has had cash flow problems, hopefully my proposal will go a long way to correcting this. As the BSPA General Meeting is coming up fast this proposal is time limited unfortunately as certain assurances and guarantees have to be met at the BSPA AGM. So come on Workington how much do you want Speedway, its your call. Once its gone I very much doubt you will ever get it back Regards THJ Edited November 1, 2018 by TotallyHonestJohn Spelling, Spell Check and Eyesight 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liz !!! 128 Posted November 1, 2018 Well you know where to find me, I'm as poor as a church mouse unfortunately but if there is anything I can do I will be there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted November 1, 2018 If anyone can get money or help from anyone it "thj" have met him and hand still sore after shaking his but he comes across as someone who could make things happen together wiiyb laura and the town board !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted November 1, 2018 Go Workington!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted November 1, 2018 Wishing you the very best with your efforts, the town deserves for the Sport to continue especially after the successes of this season, it would be a crying shame for the Sport to be lost in Mara land.. when its gone its gone.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelShoe 500 Posted November 2, 2018 A very positive initiative THJ which requires the wider fan base epecially the 'hardcore' supporters to embrace in order that we can continue to have the sport we love. It's not that many months ago that Whitehaven Rugby league apealled for help from the wider community to help raise something like £60K. I was recently informed on good authority that the club are now debt free. If this was possible for them then why not the Comets ?. So come on everyone lets all look very seriously at what we can do to help secure the future of the club. Up the Comets !! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StuM179 0 Posted November 2, 2018 Hi, how do I contact someone to find out more information about this please?? Have tried to message Laura on Facebook but to no avail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Comet Fan 0 Posted November 3, 2018 THJ, I have sent you a PM and hope to hear from you in due coarse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted November 3, 2018 Mason Campton sorted for visa next year came 2nd in state championship hugh skidmore winning with zane keleher coming 3rd Josh Grajczonek 4th 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singy13 372 Posted November 3, 2018 Pouring down outside.......and I don't care........lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave1951 1 Posted November 3, 2018 21 minutes ago, mac101 said: Mason Campton sorted for visa next year came 2nd in state championship hugh skidmore winning with zane keleher coming 3rd Josh Grajczonek 4th Well done Mason! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comet49 314 Posted November 3, 2018 31 minutes ago, singy13 said: Pouring down outside.......and I don't care........lol The gods were certainly kind to us last weekend, thank goodness. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted November 3, 2018 54 minutes ago, comet49 said: The gods were certainly kind to us last weekend, thank goodness. yep , they gave us freezing cold weather. an icy track and lot of baltic kids . give me rain any day, except Saturday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted November 3, 2018 Far to Hot here in cypres good timing booking to come last wed what a week its been 3 trophys ice on the track and now sunburn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted November 3, 2018 Well.done mason sorted for next year . 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites