StevePark 2,780 Posted February 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Fortythirtyeight said: As you don’t seem to have taken in the reasons given at the time (?)….money ! The promotion made the financial decision not to carry on with the Gems to save losing more money. 3 hours ago, ruffdiamond said: So, do you not think the 'covid situation' put an extra strain on their financial situation? 3 hours ago, ruffdiamond said: Maybe some more than others, but didn't in any way have anything to do with the Gems being disbanded? Taken from itv Tyne/Tees news website: "Newcastle Speedway was running three teams: the Diamonds, the Gems and the Sapphires. Since Covid, the club says it has had to drop the Gems because it couldn't afford the overheads of running three teams under the current restrictions." Full article here: https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2021-06-29/longest-standing-speedway-club-in-the-country-forced-to-fundraise-to-make-it-through-the-season 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted February 18, 2022 2 hours ago, cheggie said: Any idea when an assessed average of 5pts for Lee will be confirmed? No. It was mentioned early on with his signing that we had something like 7.5 points, and someone mentioned Lee's average would be assessed as 5.00. It sounds about right given the time he has been out, and his capability if he gets his fitness and nerve back. We will see. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortythirtyeight 838 Posted February 18, 2022 3 hours ago, StevePark said: Taken from itv Tyne/Tees news website: "Newcastle Speedway was running three teams: the Diamonds, the Gems and the Sapphires. Since Covid, the club says it has had to drop the Gems because it couldn't afford the overheads of running three teams under the current restrictions." Full article here: https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2021-06-29/longest-standing-speedway-club-in-the-country-forced-to-fundraise-to-make-it-through-the-season Exactly..” couldn’t afford “, which means finance, and the Sapphires only cost the price of four race jackets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted February 18, 2022 13 minutes ago, Fortythirtyeight said: Exactly..” couldn’t afford “, which means finance, and the Sapphires only cost the price of four race jackets. Maybe fuel,,, nowt to do with covid tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Fortythirtyeight said: Exactly..” couldn’t afford “, which means finance, and the Sapphires only cost the price of four race jackets. "under the current restrictions" ie Covid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,059 Posted February 19, 2022 Why not just forget about last season & let's get behind the whole set up from top to bottom & hopefully have a good & entertaining season for the sake of Newcastle speedway 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted February 19, 2022 7 hours ago, Justgotmecpc said: Why not just forget about last season & let's get behind the whole set up from top to bottom & hopefully have a good & entertaining season for the sake of Newcastle speedway R I,,, start a mass debate, then come out with that old chestnut??? Covid!!! phhh,,, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted February 19, 2022 Taken off Facebook: Would you be interested in joining the Newcastle Speedway Supporters Association? Our Ethos Is to raise funds to help support the continuation of speedway at Brough Park and help build a wider fan base to support the future of the club. The Supporters Association will be ran independently but in conjunction with the promotion to help sustain the future of Newcastle Speedway. Our Aim Is to have a working voluntary committee who will be democratically elected by its members at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Committee will work alongside the promotion to deliver the ethos and aims of the association. Funds raised by the Supporters Associations; Last Lap Draw will go directly towards the upkeep/ running costs of Newcastle Speedway. The remainder of the funds will go towards community based initiatives and ring fenced for social events. Newcastle Speedway will be able to request additional funds from the NSSA on an adhoc basis at the discretion of the committee. Annual Memberships Annual membership to the Supporters Association will be available to purchase following our formal launch event with options for adult, children, and family memberships. If members sign up on our launch night they will be entered into our very first free monthly prize draw exclusively for members of the Supporters Association. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniew 163 Posted February 19, 2022 Do you have a launch date? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted February 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, erniew said: Do you have a launch date? Nowt to do with me. Just passing the "info" on for those not on Facebook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted February 19, 2022 4 hours ago, erniew said: Do you have a launch date? what are you launching , a ship or a rocket ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,155 Posted February 20, 2022 Well what a small world !! Went to a gig (a foreigners journey ) in Workington my home town who was sitting next to me ? A certain Roy Clark and Steve Brock !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted February 20, 2022 7 hours ago, Neila said: Well what a small world !! Went to a gig (a foreigners journey ) in Workington my home town who was sitting next to me ? A certain Roy Clark and Steve Brock !! Hope that didn't stop you enjoying the gig!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrace Grumbler 337 Posted February 20, 2022 13 hours ago, Neila said: Well what a small world !! Went to a gig (a foreigners journey ) in Workington my home town who was sitting next to me ? A certain Roy Clark and Steve Brock !! A gig? In Workington? Who? Where - one of the clubs? Roy looks like a Country & Western type to me - yeehah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted February 20, 2022 13 hours ago, Neila said: Well what a small world !! Went to a gig (a foreigners journey ) in Workington my home town who was sitting next to me ? A certain Roy Clark and Steve Brock !! Bet u didnt get a word in 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
