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Great line up and GP format with 23 races Chris Holder and Jason Doyle confirmed with more names coming. For sponsorship enquiries starting at £200 please mail for more details mmxevents@yahoo.com

Mmnnn interesting.... I see Poole on the tour dates 1st February

Steve, I think Re-Run filmed it and I know Dave Fairbrother took quite a few shots. Look out on the Darcy Ward Foundation site as the news page should be updated when pics are available. With regard to an interval slot we had to respect the importance of the meeting and that Chris had kindly agreed to do the trimming. I'm not sure he ( or Matt) would have appreciated him setting to during the interval! Actually it took quite a bit longer than we had anticipated too.... All thanks to Jenny for going through with it .. All her own idea too.. Totals will be revealed soon...

Hi All just wanted to draw attention to loyal Poole fan Jenny Smith who is going to have her head shaved, to raise funds for The Darcy Ward Foundation, tomorrow night after the Pirates' meeting with the Aces and in front of fans. All being well, Chris Holder has agreed to wield the clippers too! If you would like to sponsor Jenny please visit her just giving page below.... any amount would be much appreciated! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ShaveForDarcy or, alternatively, if you are attending the match, there will be opportunities to donate at the stadium tomorrow night. The Darcy Ward Foundation will also be selling merchandise in the Glass stand and anyone wishing to sign up for membership to the DWF may do so in person during the meeting. It will be cash only on the night however, as member badges will be issued to Annual Members 'on the spot'. More details about the HEADSHAVE4DARCY here..... http://darcywardfoundation.com/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=22

Just a note to interested folks that there have been a number of race jackets belonging to Barry Briggs already sold on EBay. He is selling his collection and there is currently a great example of this on EBay. Check out "Briggo Collection" by description to find a specially commissioned Wembley Lions Race Jacket signed by Thirteen World Champions at the Wembley Banquet of Champions that took place at the closure of the Empire Stadium. autographs include Briggs, Mauger, Fundin, Moore, Olsen, Collins Hancock amongst others Check it out!

I would love to see Eric Broadbelt scraping the kick boards at Wimborne Road again. He was 100% all racer often succeeding but, on occasions, would crash trying! He was the first real thriller that I recall ...and I went week after week to watch him strut his stuff. A lovely guy who I have had the priviledge to meet several times since.

For the benefit of any one who may not have seen the advert in Speedway Star, Briggo is making an appearance in Folkestone this Saturday 8th November. The 'evening with Barry Briggs' will feature a detailed chat with the four times World Champion, including stories of his general love of all things motorcycling, as well as life in and out of speedway. Using personal photos from his own collection it should be interesting, informative and humorous in Barry's inimitable style!. If you would like tickets the contact numbers are 07500 939122 or 07756 999703 - Astra Grass Track Club who are the organisers. The event is at Southcliff Hotel - The Leas, Folkstone - tickets £14.00 including buffet.

Briggo was fantastic last night. He spoke for over two hours and then took questions from the room. It was standing room only, with over 140 people in attendance including Reg Luckhurst and Alf Hagon who each had a few words to say too. The presentation included some video clips as well as over 150 photographs from Barry's collection as he chatted informally about speedway and other insightful life stories. (And, yes, those dirt deflectors were on the agenda too!), The evening was very much a pilot but, in answer to Tyretrax above, a mini tour could be a future consideration. Thanks to Astra Grass Track club for organising the event and to all those who attended.

Just to highlight that Barry Briggs is currently selling some of his personal collection items on EBay in the coming weeks... Just search under BRIGGO COLLECTION for some genuine first class souvenirs from the four times World Champion. Best of luck MMX

Those interested in memorabilia might like to check out this - a genuine item from Briggo's personal collection Race Jacket Sale

Malcolm, you gave so much pleasure to the fans at Poole and made " Super Simmo" a phrase that was recognised on cars throughout the town. For me it was at a time when the Pirates were not fashionable but you bought glamour, recognition, and high achievement to the town and all in a most professional way. I was lucky enough to meet and interview you a few times and was proud to see you complete a lap of the makeshift circuit at the veteran reunion at Sammy Miller's in New Milton, wearing the skull and crossbones once more! I won't forget that trade mark smile of yours on that day, even though you had been thought too poorly to get astride a bike. Wimborne Road will always remember the great times you brought... Stay out in front and keep beating 'em all.. Nigel Leahy

Welcome to Havvy's Farewell thread. Gary is hard at work planning a great night at Wimborne Road to open the season in Dorset. We would be delighted to hear from any potential sponsors, advertisers or donors. Keep in touch via twitter and Facebook (google Havvy's farewell) and please send any enquiries to mmxevents@yahoo.com We aim to be posting regular updates as news is released but stand by for a really special occasion as we say farewell to one of Britain's Finest! Best wishes everyone Thanks MMX

Hi All The race jacket worn by Chris Harris which is signed by him and Havvy is on EBay this week. It is the one used in the second half Individual (number eight) as allocated to Bomber via his match score. It was auctioned on the night but the buyer never paid! ...we have been holding onto it ever since. Take a look and have a punt for it - the proceeds, after ebay fees, go 100% to Havvy so please be generous! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Havvys-Farewell-Speedway-Race-Jacket-Gary-Havelock-Chris-Harris-HAND-SIGNED-/151283916053?pt=UK_Sports_Memorabilia_ET&hash=item2339395d15

Good Morning Everyone Delighted to report Blue Sky and Sunshine over Poole this morning! Fingers crossed for a great day and evening... DOORS OPEN at 6pm and there will be an autograph signing session with Havvy, Mark and Tony in the glass Grandsatnd from 6.00pm - 6.30pm Really looking forward to it now.... tell your friends and hope to see you there!! MMX

Bournemouth Bedding Centre along with their supplier Silentnight have joined forces to provide Havvy with a top of the range, four drawer, platform bed as a prize in his special draw at Friday’s meeting. The bed with a retail price tag of £1,500 and includes home delivery in the UK, will top the list of raffle prizes on the night which also includes a pair of tickets to the British Speedway Grand Prix at Cardiff in July and other Havvy merchandise. Fans will be able to purchase sponsorship certificates at the meeting and each £5 donation to the fund will qualify as one entry into the draw. The certificates were launched last month and already one lucky winner has landed a rider sponsorship on the night with a package of benefits to go with it. ALSO........... FORMER BRADFORD FANS will be pleased to see that no less than three of the Dukes official race jackets from 1997 will be making their way down to Poole for Havvy's Farewell... John Murphy, an avid fan of the Dukes, has made them available for Gary’s post-race memorabilia auction. They are all signed by members of the team and two will go under the hammer on Friday night. They include the heat leader jackets of Joe Screen and Mark Loram as well as Havvy’s own number that is to be presented Greg Hancock, the last rider to win a race at Odsal Stadium, home of the Dukes. SEE ARTICLE HERE...

CONGRATULATIONS .. To Keith Mason from Stockton on Tees the WINNER of Havvy's Draw to be the Rider Sponsor to Davey Watt - The draw will continue next Friday night with the remaining prizes on offer, including 2x tickets to the British GP...

Just to confirm .. The draw takes place tonight for the Rider Sponsorship. The £5 certificates on sale via Gary's website will still be on sale after that with the remaining prizes drawn on the night. TODAY is the last chance to become a rider sponsor (Davey Watt) for a £5 stake - includes two tickets to the meeting the signed race jacket and a photo opportunity with Davey on the parade!

Please tell your friends and help Havvy..... Just a week to go to join the contest to become a rider sponsor at Havvys Farewell ...go to www.garyhavelock.co.uk and sponsor for £5 to receive a certificate with a chance to win the package ..or Cardiff Tickets and other prizes ...,The Rider sponsorship is for Davey Watt and includes his signed Race Jacket and a special photo opportunity on the parade! You can purchase as many £5 sponsorships as you like .. Each one is a separate entry! Please be sure to add a contact number in the note to seller as you check out in case you are a winner Good luck in the draw!

You can now sponsor Gary for £5 via his website www.garyhavelock.co.uk

Cheers Steve..and at least you are guaranteed to get the certificate which is a nice souvenir. For Information: The draw for the Rider Sponsorship will be made on Fri 14th March. one week before the meeting. Winners will be notified by telephone (hence the importance of giving the number!) The remaining prizes will be drawn on the night.

You can sponsor Havvy for just £5 You will receive a limited edition, hand signed (by Gary) souvenir certificate. The certificates are numbered so that the purchasers are entered into Havvy's special prize draw... 1st prize - Entry into the meeting for you and a guest as a Rider Sponsor You will have the opportunity to have a picture taken with your rider during the parade! Plus you get to keep the signed race jacket. 2nd Prize - Two tickets for the BRITISH SPEEDWAY GRAND PRIX Cardiff 12th July 2014 3rd Prize - A hand painted RACEPAINTZ Gary Havelock programme board to be autographed by Havvy 4th Prize - A large framed photo of Havvy (also donated by RACEPAINTZ) YOU CAN BUY AS MANY CERTIFICATES AS YOU LIKE @ £5 - Each one is an entry in the draw. Its a great opportunity and a chance to help Havvy at his farewell for a very modest sum The first prize winner may select the Cardiff Tickets if unable to attend the meeting - the prizes would then be shuffled up the order. PAYMENT:.................... You can pay using PayPal send £5 plus 80p P&P for each certificate payments are to mmxevents@yahoo.com Please ensure name and address and a PHONE NUMBER are included at checkout!

The AUCTION has begun on EBay for the positions of Assistant Team Manager to Tony Rickardsson and to Mark Loram for Havvy's farewell Tony's Team will feature No.1 Chris Holder and Mark's Team No.1 Darcy Ward... Search for Havvy's Farewell - or follow the links below...... Tony Rickardsson Mark Loram Best of luck! MMX

Just to confirm the meeting format is two seven man teams over 14 heats.. After heat 14 there will be a "second half" for the top four riders in each team comprising two semi-finals and a final ... Havvy is also inviting many of his former English team mates to join him in a tribute to Britain's Finest and we hope many will take to the track for a final lap. Plus, he has some of the young talent of the future to showcase what is yet to come on UK shale. The past, present and future will all be celebrated on this special night at Wimborne Road!

A Week to go....... before the bidding starts on Saturday 22 February for a chance to be an Assistant Team Manager to Tony Rickardsson or Mark Loram at Havvy's Farewell! Watch out for news, also, on a chance to win a Rider Sponsorship Package and some great prizes in Havvy's Special Prize Draw.... All will be revealed soon! All enquiries to mmxevents@yahoo.com

LATEST NEWS.......................................................................... Gary Havelock will make an exclusive announcement regarding his farewell meeting in a live telephone interview during the Riders Equipment Fund Speedway Quiz on Wednesday night at the Champs Bar, Poole Stadium. The former World Champion and Pirate’s captain will talk to host, Nigel Leahy and reveal plans for his meeting including the staging date along with the format, some of the confirmed riders, and a few special features that are sure to capture the imagination of fans. Havelock’s arrangements for the event were upset at the weekend when it was announced that the BSPA had re-scheduled the Elite Riders Championship at Coventry to take place on the date advertised for the Havvy’s Farewell. The speedway quiz is open to all fans and members or non-members of the REF. Doors open at 7.00pm with the quiz due to start at 7.30pm Competing teams can be made up of a maximum six persons but fans are encouraged to come along in smaller groups if they would like to join forces with others in a bid to win the prizes! Entry is at £4.00 for REF members and £5.00 for non-members.