Ben Fund Meeting - Berwick - Saturday 9 March 2013 6.30pm

[Bandit59 1,157]

What time do the gates open ?Know it says starts 6 30 i presume its 5 00 and theres no footy on

[homer 170]

What time do the gates open ?Know it says starts 6 30 i presume its 5 00 and theres no footy on

Football team website has them playing Montrose with a 2pm start

[Paulco 7,148]

There can be as many posts as you want about which riders are riding where over this weekend but for me the big question that needs answering is WHY HOLD THIS AT BERWICK ?

 

 

 

Still shaking my head in disbelief at this one

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This meeting, which raises funds for seriously injured riders, is now the traditional opener for the British Speedway season, and Berwick follows previous stagings at Sheffield, Rye House, Scunthorpe and Birmingham. Organiser Paul Ackroyd gives very careful consideration to choosing the venue each year.

 

He says "We need to move the meeting round the country, and it's only fair that the northern supporters get a chance to see the meeting.

 

"Berwick have always had good track collections for the Ben Fund, in fact they have been the highest for the last three years, so obviously the people there are keen to support the Ben Fund.

 

"With the air fence, and the stadium the way it is now, the improvements that have been made make it an ideal venue and opportunity for us to have the meeting there

 

To those who wonder why the meeting is being held at Berwick.

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Still shaking my head in disbelief at this one

Just about par for the course for that particular person , he's a well known numpty

[luluthetiger 221]

This meeting, which raises funds for seriously injured riders, is now the traditional opener for the British Speedway season, and Berwick follows previous stagings at Sheffield, Rye House, Scunthorpe and Birmingham. Organiser Paul Ackroyd gives very careful consideration to choosing the venue each year.

 

He says "We need to move the meeting round the country, and it's only fair that the northern supporters get a chance to see the meeting.

 

"Berwick have always had good track collections for the Ben Fund, in fact they have been the highest for the last three years, so obviously the people there are keen to support the Ben Fund.

 

"With the air fence, and the stadium the way it is now, the improvements that have been made make it an ideal venue and opportunity for us to have the meeting there

 

To those who wonder why the meeting is being held at Berwick.

 

Good post. I think there's only one Elitist prock* who wondered why. One who seems to think all speedway should be held in his West Midland backyard. Doesn't seem to have contributed further since his last post, though.

 

* possible spelling error

[spin king 1,930]

Still shaking my head in disbelief at this one

Have to agree, but I do think the poster is on the wind- up to be honest.

 

The likes of yourself and Glasgow fans,and fans from other clubs north of Scunthorpe have supported this event with your presence over the years and travelled miles to watch the event, why should the more Northern club be given a chance not to travel 100's of miles for a change.

 

I don't think it matters if its Chris Holder or Chris Schramm who rides in the meeting, its a chance for fans to get together to raise money for riders who have suffered serious injuries or life changing injuries.

[Catch Me If You Can 260]

What time do the gates open ?Know it says starts 6 30 i presume its 5 00 and theres no footy on

There is football. But it is listed for 2pm so should end before 4pm. Sure I read somewhere they did not want any speedway traffic coming in until 4pm

[Marcelle 162]

Well I'm looking forward to my first visit to Shielfield Park, hope the weather holds. Berwick have as much right to hold the meeting as any other track in the country. Now what are the Burgers/Chips etc like?

Edited March 4, 2013 by Marcelle

[Islander15 1,065]

Has anyone got the line-up in riding order? Many thanks

[Bandit59 1,157]

There is football. But it is listed for 2pm so should end before 4pm. Sure I read somewhere they did not want any speedway traffic coming in until 4pm Cheers

Well I'm looking forward to my first visit to Shielfield Park, hope the weather holds. Berwick have as much right to hold the meeting as any other track in the country. Now what are the Burgers/Chips etc like?

THE BEST you will not be dissappointed

[crescent girl 1,920]

Has anyone got the line-up in riding order? Many thanks

 

It's OK, they'll sell you an excellent programme. All proceeds go to the BenFund.

[Islander15 1,065]

 

 

It's OK, they'll sell you an excellent programme. All proceeds go to the BenFund.

 

I want it to set the updates page up, but if no-one knows it looks like I'll have to add the line-up on Saturday. Not long now!

[diamond@heart 399]

Forecast says rain Friday and Saturday, hope it does not spoil the meeting, looking forward to this one.

[SCOTLAND1314 121]

Well I'm looking forward to my first visit to Shielfield Park, hope the weather holds. Berwick have as much right to hold the meeting as any other track in the country. Now what are the Burgers/Chips etc like?

 

Marcelle

 

I like the burgers at Berwick but the hidden food gem hides on the fourth turn.... the pie shop. The pies are worth the trip alone.

 

Not sure if the pie shop will be there this season... fingers crossed.