StevePark 2,780 Posted August 17, 2020 15 hours ago, screm said: Well done to Andrew Dalby https://newcastle-speedway.co.uk/diamonds-recognise-andrew-dalbys-outstanding-contribution-to-the-club/?fbclid=IwAR2WsYLN2jHeZ3r7A_T9dXA9O_2yAPFv82sqCCxCojQgQoDH3udhakGr71o Never heard of him....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEITH M 850 Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 21 hours ago, screm said: Well done to Andrew Dalby https://newcastle-speedway.co.uk/diamonds-recognise-andrew-dalbys-outstanding-contribution-to-the-club/?fbclid=IwAR2WsYLN2jHeZ3r7A_T9dXA9O_2yAPFv82sqCCxCojQgQoDH3udhakGr71o I agree he has done his bit for Newcastle Speedway over the years but why single him out? In over 40 years of attending why not mention others who have done a lot ( if not more ) to keep Newcastle Speedway going .. Yes maybe his money input has helped but he did disappear off the scene and away from the speedway for a number of years(though he was still having an input) .. How often do you see him at an away meeting ? So yes maybe he deserves a mention but I can think of a lot more who do so also . Edited August 17, 2020 by KEITH M 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,360 Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, KEITH M said: I agree he has done his bit for Newcastle Speedway over the years but why single him out? In over 40 years of attending why not mention others who have done a lot ( if not more ) to keep Newcastle Speedway going .. Yes maybe his money input has helped but he did disappear off the scene and away from the speedway for a number of years(though he was still having an input) .. How often do you see him at an away meeting ? So yes maybe he deserves a mention but I can think of a lot more who do so also . It looks to me that it is more Rob Grant thanking him for his help in getting things done last winter to help him save the Club. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, KEITH M said: I agree he has done his bit for Newcastle Speedway over the years but why single him out? In over 40 years of attending why not mention others who have done a lot ( if not more ) to keep Newcastle Speedway going .. Yes maybe his money input has helped but he did disappear off the scene and away from the speedway for a number of years(though he was still having an input) .. How often do you see him at an away meeting ? So yes maybe he deserves a mention but I can think of a lot more who do so also . Have to have my twopenneth here Keith! Had it not been for Dalbers, the Diamonds wouldn't be still running, it would have closed down years ago, thanks to his financial input. As far as away meeting attendance goes, as you know he works at both Newcastle and Sunderland Dogs, so making it to away meetings is virtually impossible, but he was a frequent visitor to away tracks, especially between the mid-late 90's to mid 2010's, and I should know because I travelled with him most of the time. He and I (and sometimes Dave Fraser) were the only Gems fans at the away meetings with them quite often. I agree others also deserve a mention, but to say "he's done his bit" is, in my opinion, a massive understatement and no I'm "not just saying that, because he's a very good friend." 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEITH M 850 Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, StevePark said: Have to have my twopenneth here Keith! Had it not been for Dalbers, the Diamonds wouldn't be still running, it would have closed down years ago, thanks to his financial input. As far as away meeting attendance goes, as you know he works at both Newcastle and Sunderland Dogs, so making it to away meetings is virtually impossible, but he was a frequent visitor to away tracks, especially between the mid-late 90's to mid 2010's, and I should know because I travelled with him most of the time. He and I (and sometimes Dave Fraser) were the only Gems fans at the away meetings with them quite often. I agree others also deserve a mention, but to say "he's done his bit" is, in my opinion, a massive understatement and no I'm "not just saying that, because he's a very good friend." Not disagreeing with you Steve and yes I agree that Andrew’s cash has probably helped keep the speedway going at certain times, I just thought to single one person out for praise was in my opinion not correct as how many others over the years have went out looking for sponsorship, worked in all weathers at the track over many winters , held supporters functions etc.. Did that not help keep the speedway open aswell ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted August 17, 2020 Honestly I agree wholeheartedly with Steve Park... Dalbers is one of life's good guys... honourable... genuine and consistent and it's great that the new promotion have recognised his efforts for the Diamonds... Yes others have done good work over the years however even when he was dumped on by one or two others he consistently stood up to be counted he consistently backed the team and his absence although self imposed was due to him not being treat with much respect by a couple of previous promoters who still had the audacity to hold their hands out for his cash as a fellow promoter... and he never once complained or ducked his obligations or responsibilities... Great guy... oh hang on he does have one skeleton in his cupboard.... He's a closet Makem... I know... I've outed him now and it's embarrassing (very embarrassing) but we can surely allow him this one guilty pleasure after all he has done for the Diamonds.. Well done Andy... keep it up and well done to the current promotion for recognising the support provided over the years... well deserved credit... Regards THJ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted August 18, 2020 18 hours ago, KEITH M said: Not disagreeing with you Steve and yes I agree that Andrew’s cash has probably helped keep the speedway going at certain times, I just thought to single one person out for praise was in my opinion not correct as how many others over the years have went out looking for sponsorship, worked in all weathers at the track over many winters , held supporters functions etc.. Did that not help keep the speedway open aswell ? I think you are being too singular. Everyone is important at Brough for there to be any speedway. But it has got to be accepted that the roles of some people are more important and essential for the sport to be sustained. If you or I stopped going to Brough, it would still continue. If the likes of Dalbers did, there would be NO SPEEDWAY. If it hadn't been for Me, George and Peter, there would have been no Speedway as from 1997. Dalbers has always been behind Newcastle Speedway for a long time, and still contributed financially even during his short self imposed exile due to differences with a Promoter. As can be seen from THJ's post, he was of great assistance to Rob during the takeover and still remains to continue to help Newcastle Speedway, 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cambasdiamond 3 Posted August 20, 2020 Dave is this not the mayor's award that you and I and a few others received for work done at Newcastle speedway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted August 21, 2020 On 8/20/2020 at 10:54 AM, Cambasdiamond said: Dave is this not the mayor's award that you and I and a few others received for work done at Newcastle speedway Yes it is the reward system to recognise certain peoples extra contribution as you know. I think Keith is thinking that we should give everyone that walks through the gate, a medal which is not realistic or reasonable. There will always be those whose contributions are more valuable to keep speedway running and the Lord Mayors award was for that purpose. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted August 30, 2020 Plans for the future of Newcastle Speedway https://newcastle-speedway.co.uk/diamonds-message-to-supporters/?fbclid=IwAR3Obyt7JWugX1w8Z2JYedfNegIO_tYDDzjg99smuJFVOjEO1Nnq_fvm0Ng 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted August 30, 2020 42 minutes ago, screm said: Plans for the future of Newcastle Speedway https://newcastle-speedway.co.uk/diamonds-message-to-supporters/?fbclid=IwAR3Obyt7JWugX1w8Z2JYedfNegIO_tYDDzjg99smuJFVOjEO1Nnq_fvm0Ng Hopefully Newcastle can manage to remain at Brough Park for a season or two, to allow enough time for a suitable site to be found, planning permission obtained and the necessary ground and stadium work done to move from Brough without any interruption to continuous Speedway? I fear for any Club that is a tenant, especially of dog stadiums, who can live off of a betting levy with no fans with speedway fans considered a risk to that income if it stopped by a close down due to Covid being bought in by a speedway fan. Worrying times. Brummies very much in the same boat. We need an effective vaccine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,273 Posted August 30, 2020 Makes sense to plan a move away from Greyhound tracks.. No long term growth plan (no matter how good), will be delivered if you are relying on the sport of greyhound racing to provide you ongoing with their facilities to use.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,395 Posted August 30, 2020 I've always though High Flatworth in Howdon would be great but that's North Tyneside. So many built up areas though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted August 31, 2020 14 hours ago, ch958 said: I've always though High Flatworth in Howdon would be great but that's North Tyneside. So many built up areas though The ex Seimens land on the opposite side of the Fossway, would be the ideal alternative if it was big enough to build a decent track. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted August 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Tsunami said: The ex Seimens land on the opposite side of the Fossway, would be the ideal alternative if it was big enough to build a decent track. Looks big enough Dave. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites