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Do keep up Lovey, look at post #1075!!!

Sorry to appear thick...(well I suppose I am really) but what is a GBE?

He's on his way as I type

Taken from www.Ipswichwitches.co: More Witches Ready To Fly Tuesday, 28 February 2012 14:30 | Mathieu Tressarieu joined Ipswich last June as a replacement for the injured Chris Schramm and quickly became known for his full throttle all action style. He was voted ‘Mr Entertainer’ by Ipswich fans at the end of the season and his re-signing was widely applauded when announced. Mat has spent the winter preparing for what he believes will be a very important season for him. He has been training regularly in France, both at the gym, kick-boxing and on the track at Marmande. He's also bought an engine which is the, “Best and smoothest engine he's ever owned.” In fact he likes it so much he's having his other engines set up in the same manner. He is planning some speedway sessions ahead of his return to Ipswich for official Press and Practice day and is looking forward to this season more than any other! He is determined to concentrate on his speedway career this year and would like to confirm that he has decided not to compete in the World Longtrack Championship but has agreed to a request from his French Federation to compete in the European Speedway Championship. After a sensational UK debut season racing for Mildenhall in the National League Aussie teenager Cameron Heeps signed a full contract with Ipswich before returning home to Perth, Australia last November. He will make his Premier league debut on March 15th at Foxhall riding at reserve with fellow Aussie debutant Rohan Tungate. He says “My Aussie season has been good with everything going to plan. We have tried a few different things with engines and clutches. I’m really looking forward to the 2012 UK season; riding for both Ipswich and Mildenhall should be good. Hopefully just as good or if not even better than last year!” Joe Jacobs (a fellow Witches asset) also travelled out to Perth with Cameron and the pair spent the winter mainly racing at Pinjar Park (Cameron’s local club) but also managed to fit in the odd sunbathing session as well! Joe unfortunately broke his ankle in late December, which sidelined him for a few weeks, but he has recently been back on a bike, scoring double figures in his first meeting and declaring himself fit for action. He will again be racing for the Mildenhall Fen Tigers this year and is hoping that his spell in Australia has set him up for a much better season this year.

Excellent news for Mildenhall: You are here News > Crime and Courts Court decision leaves couple facing massive legal bills Published on Monday 27 February 2012 13:03 A COUPLE who said their lives had been made a misery by the racket from a nearby stadium and motor cycle track near their West Row home are facing financial ruin after their case hit the buffers today. Fireman Raymond Shields and his partner Katherine Lawrence of Fenland, Cooks Drove, argued the cacophony of noise from Mildenhall Stadium and motocross track blighted their daily lives - but are now facing enormous lawyers’ bills after their marathon legal campaign ended in failure at London’s Appeal Court. But in a decision with far-reaching implications for land use, three judges ruled the stadium and track, both of which have planning permission, are “an established part of the character of the locality” and, despite the noise, did not amount to a “nuisance” in law. The ruling means Mr Shields and Ms Lawrence will be stripped of a £20,000 damages pay out they were awarded by a judge last year and face having to pay hundreds of thousands of pounds in legal costs bills. They must pay costs of £85,000 on account straight away, but that is likely to be only a small fraction of their eventual bill. Lord Justice Jackson said the stress and cost of the couple’s two-and-a-half-year struggle through the courts were both “huge”, and told the court: “The outcome of this litigation will be a disaster for the claimants, a fact which I regret”. But he added: “On the other hand, their predicament is a consequence of their decision to purchase a house in an area where motor sports were an established activity”. The couple are adamant that, when they bought their home,just 500 metres from the track, in January 2006, they were blissfully unaware that speedway, stock car racing, banger racing and motocross were going on nearby. But Lord Justice Jackson said that was “most surprising” when all relevant planning permissions, going back to 1975, and certificates of lawful use were available for inspection on the local authority’s register. And he observed: “It is a matter of prudence, indeed basic common sense, to inspect that register before purchasing a property in a rural location”. Whilst emphasising that he was making no finding of dishonesty against Mr Shields or Ms Lawrence, the judge said the motor sports use “was or should have been apparent to the purchasers and the purchasers’ professional advisers”. Dismissing the couple’s damages action, the judge, sitting with Lords Justice Mummery and Lewison, concluded: “The noise of motor sports emanating from the track and the stadium are an established part of the character of the locality”. In a High Court ruling last year, Judge Richard Seymour QC dismissed claims that incidents of “harassment” the couple said they suffered due to the stand they took over noise could be pinned on any of those involved in owning or operating the venue. The court was told the couple’s cars in Fenland’s driveway were attacked by a forklift truck in the early hours of April 21 2010. An oil tank was fractured during the incident, sending heating oil flowing into the bungalow. That resulted in Mr Shields and Ms Lawrence, a management consultant, leaving their home and, in their absence, on June 11 2010, the bungalow was badly damaged by fire - a blaze which the couple claimed was “caused deliberately”. However, Judge Seymour said there was “not a scrap of evidence” as to the identity of the forklift truck driver and it was “simply not good enough” for the couple to say that the owners or operators of the venue were implicated. Dismissing the couple’s claim for “aggravated” and “exemplary” damages, the judge said he could reach no conclusion on the cause of the fire at Fenland. However, the judge went on to award the couple more than £20,000 damages against David Coventry, one of the stadium’s freehold owners, and Moto-Land UK Ltd, which operates the motocross track. That payout was overturned by the Appeal Court today. The couple’s first complaints about the noise were lodged with Forest Heath District Council three months after they moved into Fenland and Mr Shields even built a straw bale wall around the house to prevent his peace and quiet being ruined. However, Lord Justice Jackson said planning permission for the stadium, the home of the Fen Tigers speedway team, was granted as long ago as 1975; local authorities were “supportive” of the venue and planing consent for the motocross track followed in 2002. taken from http://www.newmarketjournal.co.uk/news/crime-and-courts/court_decision_leaves_couple_facing_massive_legal_bills_1_3566180

Mike Bacon has tweeted that there will be a meeting on March 22nd, when Newport should have been the visitors, details to follow.

Fraid not mate, closed only now.

Blast not another Witch beating Sam Masters surely

Oh no, he didn't beat Sam Masters there did he???

Lol Lovey getting excited!!!!! Can you find anymore CS, the last 2 are the same, and I was enjoying the action.

Heard about this on Radio Suffolk tonight: Sunday 26th February: Shane Parker Farewell Shane Parker wants to bid farewell to his Ipswich fans and former team mates. If you want to be part of this very special evening you need to be at the St Clements Social Club, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, 6:00pm start. The itinerary will include a Quiz, Grand Raffle, Interviews with Shane and a Disco to 11:00pm. More to follow... Entry to the event is by ticket only and costs £2.50 Send payment and a stamped addressed envelope to Peter Thorpe, 101 Hatfield Road, Ipswich, IP3 9AG Cheques should be made payable to 'Ipswich Speedway Supporters Club' or 'ISSC' Telephone: 07940 542608 for more information. taken from Ipswichwitches.co

Taken from Ipswichwitches.co: Two New Witches Ready To Fly Thursday, 09 February 2012 17:46 | As promised after last week's season preview by Ipswich 'Sackers' Witches captain Kevin Doolan we turn the spotlight on to two of our new signings from down under: Rohan Tungate has put in a lot of preparation over the winter for his inaugural UK season and isn't planning on being a reserve in the Ipswich team for long. Based in Kurri Kurri, New South Wales he has been training a far bit and also racing whenever possible, which for him is equally important. Speaking from his Australian home he says "I enjoyed the Aussie Championship series; it went really well for me" "I have been busy getting everything sorted before the start of the UK season. I hope to get off on a good start and keep the team up the point end of the field plus keep improving my average. Easy to say but it can be done! I think we have a really good team, not just the riders, everyone involved. I enjoyed the Ipswich track when I visited last year and can't wait to start entertaining the fans". Dakota North has taken a slightly different approach, as he gets ready to wear a Witches racejacket for the first time. He did take part in the Aussie U21 Championship recently, scoring nine points and last weekend he came third, with partner Tom Armstrong, in the Undira Park Pairs meeting at Shepparton, Victoria (Dakota scored 18 of their 24 point total). But apart from these meetings he hasn't done a lot of other racing. He said recently "This summer I have just been working for my Dad and water skiing as much as I can to keep up my fitness. I've been trying to save as much money as possible so that I can buy all new bikes for this year. I think it should be a good season in the UK; I like Ipswich a lot and should be scoring big at home plus I will be trying to be more consistence away as well." For more details about Rohan & Dakota plus the rest of the Ipswich 'Sackers' Witches you can check out their profileshere Don't forget you will have a chance to meet the 'new boys' and catch up with some of your favourites from last year at our 'Meet The Riders' night on Wednesday 14th March. Tickets are selling fast and thay are limited so don't leave it too late if you haven't got one yet!

I suppose next you will have us believe that films are moving, in colour and with sound Taken from Lovespeedway.com: Rohan Tungate and Cameron Heeps to race in Peterborough opener Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:33 AM FAST-RISING Australian youngsters Cameron Heeps and Rohan Tungate will both make their first Showground appearances in Peterborough’s eagerly-anticipated season-opener on March 19. Comments Email Print Got a story? FAST-RISING Australian youngsters Cameron Heeps and Rohan Tungate will both make their first Showground appearances in Peterborough’s eagerly-anticipated season-opener on March 19. Heeps and Tungate, who are going into their debut campaigns at Premier League level with Ipswich, have been recruited to complete the Sullivan’s Seven line-up, led by club legend Ryan Sullivan, as they take on the new-look Readypower Panthers. It’s a perfect curtain-raiser to the Elite League season with established stars Sullivan, reigning World Champion Greg Hancock and former Panthers skipper Nicki Pedersen set to provide the home team with a major test. And the meeting will offer an exciting glimpse into the sport’s future, as 16-year-old Heeps enjoyed a sensational first season in the UK with Mildenhall at National League level, whilst Tungate (22) impressed greatly in a late-season visit in 2011, during which he competed in open meetings and scored well at both Redcar and Leicester. Panthers’ doubling-up riders Rene Bach and Kyle Newman also line up against their regular team-mates to ensure the full squad have a run-out – and managerial duo Trevor Swales and Jan Staechmann will also pit their wits against each other for one night only, with Swales set to take charge of Sullivan’s Seven. Co-promoter Julie Mahoney said: “I don’t think we could ask for a better way to start the season as the fans will get to see their own team, some of the World’s other top riders and some of the best youngsters too. “It’s also a great opportunity for Cameron and Rohan to race with and against the top men, I’m sure it will do them good and we’d like to thank Chris Louis at Ipswich for his co-operation in allowing them to race in this meeting.” Meanwhile, there continues to be plenty of interest in the sponsorship auction of the “Sullivan’s Seven” race jackets – with one bid even coming in from Australia! The race jacket sponsorship will include entry to the meeting, name in the programme, photograph in the pits with the riders before the meeting and the unique chance to watch heat 15 from the centre green. The jackets will go to the seven highest bidders at the time of the March 1 closing date. Supporters are asked when making an offer if they are prepared to transfer to any other jacket if their bid for their chosen jacket is not successful. The winning sponsors will be notified by email and it is requested that payment be received in full by March 12. Panthers’ bosses will then contact all the race jacket sponsors to make arrangements for the meeting. If the sponsor is unable to attend the meeting then arrangements can be made to post the jacket. Offers for a particular rider or any of the jackets can still be made by email to juliem@readypower.co.uk

Don't forget, we have a "Meet the Riders Evening" Wednesday 14th March at Kesgrave Social Club including slideshow of Press & Practise. Tickets available from http://ipswichwitches.co/

Just one that I know of, sadly not me!!!! Taken from www.lovespeedway24.co.uk: IPSWICH ‘Sackers’ Witches star, Taylor Poole won the Australian U21 Championship at Kurri Kurri, New South Wales. He scored consistently through the qualifying heats, beaten only by Sam Masters and Alex Davies who both joined him, along with Justin Sedgmen in the ‘A’ Final. In the first running of this, Poole was in the lead but the race was stopped when Masters fell while under pressure from Sedgmen, with Masters disqualified In the re-run Poole again gated first but had to fight off a spirited challenge by Sedgmen to secure his first U21 title. The top three riders have now earned themselves a place in the World Under 21 Championships. Fellow Witch, Dakota North, was also in the field and made it through to the ‘B’ Final, finishing second to Sedgmen. Jack Holder, brother of Grand Prix star Chris Holder, also left Kurri Kurri celebrating after being crowned Aussie U16 champion. Speaking straight after the event Poole said: “This is one of the happiest days of my life. The meeting went ok and I made a good first bend in the final but it got stopped and I didn’t think it would happen again. I made another good gate but Sedgy got past and then I got him back.” B Final: Justin Sedgmen, Dakota North, Mason Campton, Ryan Douglas A Final: Taylor Poole, Justin Sedgmen, Alex Davies, Sam Masters (f/disq) Australian Under 21 Final Scores: Sam Masters 15, Alex Davies 14, Taylor Poole 13, Mason Campton 10, Ryan Douglas 10, Justin Sedgmen 9, Dakota North 9, Micky Dyer 9, Todd Kurtz 7, Tyson Snow 6, Jake Allen 5, Michael Penfold 4, Harley Brigden 3, Michael Detenon 2, Sean McLellan 2, Brenton Barnfield 1

Big congratulations to Taylor Poole, Aussie U21 Champion. Go Aussie Witches

Or perhaps with the Stars returning to the PL

Taken from Lovespeedway.com: Come and meet the Witches . . . big night out Monday, January 23, 2012 3:29 PM . WITH just over 50 days before the start of the new Premier League season, Ipswich Speedway will be holding a ‘Meet The Riders’ event on Wednesday, March 14, at Kesgrave Social Club (start time 7:30pm). All of the Ipswich ‘Sackers’ Witches will be present along with the management team of Pete Simmons and Chris Louis. This will be a great opportunity for fans to meet the new additions to the team and catch up with some familiar faces from last year. There will also be a buffet and prize draw. Tickets cost £3 and are available at the Kesgrave Social Club, online via our team website: www.ipswichwitches.co or by post to 9 The Bretts, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2YY. Please make all cheques payable to ‘Ipswich Speedway Supporters Club’ and enclose an SAE. All admission tickets will also go into a draw for two adult tickets for the Witches first meeting on Thursday 17th March. Track staff signing-on night will take place on Tuesday 14th February at Kesgrave Social Club, also at 7:30pm. Can all staff that require an SCB licence please bring a passport size photo. And a final reminder is that the Ipswich Supporters Club AGM takes place tomorrow (Tuesday 24th January) at the Selkirk Inn pub, 24 Selkirk Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3HX. This will be followed by a question and answer session with the promotion and management team. The meeting is open to anyone but only Supporters Club members can vote during the AGM.

Just to let you all know, the ISSC AGM is on Tuesday 24th January @ Selkirk Inn 7.45 sharp taken from http://ipswichwitches.co/index.php/supporters-club/88

Poor Millsy, get well soon mate, and best wishes to Andrew too

I think (well I hope so anyway!!) that it was tongue in cheek!!!

Hope it's not too bad BFD!!

I understand last week he went over the handle bars and hurt his hand/wrist, but not sure if that is the problem or something else sorry!!

Well how about 64 days and counting, until our opening meeting on March 15th v Rye House

now there's a thought