BOBBATH 467 Posted January 13, 2009 Saw Jim's name on another thread -I recall(I think) Jim riding for Hackney-mid sixties-was also at California Poppies I think-how is he anyone know?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,176 Posted January 14, 2009 Are you sure you're not mixing up Jim Gleed with Jim Heard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spinkox 37 Posted January 14, 2009 Saw Jim's name on another thread -I recall(I think) Jim riding for Hackney-mid sixties-was also at California Poppies I think-how is he anyone know?? Well he was at the California reunion a few months ago. If you send me your email address I can send you a pic of him sitting on a very nice chrome JAP . . . steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wessex Wanderer 148 Posted January 14, 2009 Saw Jim's name on another thread -I recall(I think) Jim riding for Hackney-mid sixties-was also at California Poppies I think-how is he anyone know?? Not sure he rode for Hackney (or that late at all) - could be wrong though! He did ride non league for Aldershot and probably rode in PL matches about that time but I cannot remember which teams. Maybe Poole - just thinking aloud, the old memory box is not what it was!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted January 14, 2009 Norbold I may indeed be mixing up Jim Heard and Jim Gleed-what is Jim Heard up to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oddfossengen 1 Posted January 15, 2009 jim gleed alive and well and lives near reading until recentely (andmay still be)worked in a timber yard he did ride for the poppies and signed for southampton but never rode also rode for a couple of other clubs at s.a.l. standard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star ghost 7 Posted January 15, 2009 Jimmy Gleed & Jim Heard both rode for Norwich Stars when the National Trophy was altered to 10-a-side. They were used in the 9 & 10 positions by the Stars for this competition and we reached the Final before going down to Belle Vue Aces. Jimmy Gleed was a regular with the California Poppies in the old beloved Southern Area League whilst Jimmy (Jack?) Heard rode for the Rye House Roosters team in the same competition. Both were popular riders at the time they came to ride for the Norwich Stars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,176 Posted January 15, 2009 Jim Heard is also alive and well and living in Grays, Essex. He doesn't have much to do with speedway anymore, preferring to spend his time on the golf course. He does, however, keep in touch with former riders living nearby such as Terry Stone and Vic Ridgeon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted January 15, 2009 Thanx folks-glad the "Jims "are still ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
