The White Knight 9,039 Posted March 25, 2013 I attended the Official Practice at Newcastle Speedway's Brough Park on Sunday and I have rarely been so cold in my life. Imagine my surprise then, when I went to the Track Shop to get a couple of Bovrils, I was given my Drinks and I offered my money for payment and was told "That is quite all right the Hot Drinks are Free of Charge". I would like to THANK the Newcastle Promotion for this. On a day as cold as Sunday they probably could have made a real killing on Hot Drinks - BUT - they looked after the welfare of their Supporters (Customers) instead. I think that this was a tremendous gesture in these tight Financial times. I, for one, will always be grateful for this effort. Once again - Many Thanks Newcastle Speedway. Oh!!! - The Drink warmed me up beautifully too. 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted March 25, 2013 what a great idea/gesture from the Newcastle promotion.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 21,084 Posted March 25, 2013 Isn't it though.Someone(might have been Mies van der Rohe,Le Corbusier or another foreign architect)said "God is in the detail"......and this seems to prove them right.Nice one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richspeedway 327 Posted March 25, 2013 Great gesture by Newcastle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted March 25, 2013 It's the little things that count eh ................... fantastic gesture Newcastle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianbuck 928 Posted March 26, 2013 Yes. Well done Newcastle Speedway. Typical generosity and thoughtfulness of Geordies. Birmingham made a similar gesture with free hot drinks and cakes at the Perry Barr Press and Practice Day, which was also much appreciated by those of us there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
george.m 3,063 Posted March 26, 2013 I attended the Official Practice at Newcastle Speedway's Brough Park on Sunday and I have rarely been so cold in my life. Imagine my surprise then, when I went to the Track Shop to get a couple of Bovrils, I was given my Drinks and I offered my money for payment and was told "That is quite all right the Hot Drinks are Free of Charge". I would like to THANK the Newcastle Promotion for this. On a day as cold as Sunday they probably could have made a real killing on Hot Drinks - BUT - they looked after the welfare of their Supporters (Customers) instead. I think that this was a tremendous gesture in these tight Financial times. I, for one, will always be grateful for this effort. Once again - Many Thanks Newcastle Speedway. Oh!!! - The Drink warmed me up beautifully too. Bet you wished they'd had lap dancers too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted March 26, 2013 Bet you wished they'd had lap dancers too. I'd rather have a Bovril. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitten2502 263 Posted March 26, 2013 Yes. Well done Newcastle Speedway. Typical generosity and thoughtfulness of Geordies. Birmingham made a similar gesture with free hot drinks and cakes at the Perry Barr Press and Practice Day, which was also much appreciated by those of us there. I know that refreshments were served from the pits hut - although I didn't know they were free - they kept it pretty quiet, not deliberately I'm sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
george.m 3,063 Posted March 26, 2013 I'd rather have a Bovril. Try a blue pill with that! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted March 26, 2013 Try a blue pill with that! Would stop him falling out of bed. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OGT 612 Posted March 27, 2013 Well done Newc, gotta look after the old uns this time of year.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted March 27, 2013 I'd rather have a Bovril. But not in your lap! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Ore 207 Posted March 27, 2013 Hope it catches on and we are given free cooling beer on very hot days too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites