Jonny the spud 2,281 Posted November 1, 2013 Have we seen the last of the wightlink islanders ? The air fence issue may be the death knell for the club. What will happen to the riders either way, what do the fans want to see next year ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 123 Posted November 1, 2013 I really hope its not the end of the IOW the bspa should help small clubs if u ask me they could have put a meeting like Dean Felton did at Buxton. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted November 5, 2013 I haven't seen any fundraising activities from the Isle of Wight concerning an 'Air Fence Fund' type thing, yet Buxton (and others) started theirs months ago. I just hope they haven't left it too late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny the spud 2,281 Posted November 5, 2013 Well something would need to be sorted quite quickly so as to avoid leaving their riders in limbo and maybe missing out on other team places Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunty 189 Posted November 5, 2013 The Air Fence Saga again! Lets have a whip around! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 5, 2013 Have we seen the last of the wightlink islanders ? The air fence issue may be the death knell for the club. What will happen to the riders either way, what do the fans want to see next year ? I really hope its not the end of the IOW the bspa should help small clubs if u ask me they could have put a meeting like Dean Felton did at Buxton. The Air Fence Saga again! Lets have a whip around! I am sure that I read somewhere the cost of an Air Fence is in the region of £20,000? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 413 Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) I haven't seen any fundraising activities from the Isle of Wight concerning an 'Air Fence Fund' type thing, yet Buxton (and others) started theirs months ago. I just hope they haven't left it too late. Prominently featured on the home page of the club's OFFICIAL website at www.iowislanders.co for many, many, many weeks now has been a link to the "Smallbrook Airfence Campaign" sir! Edited November 5, 2013 by Bryn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Prominently featured on the home page of the club's OFFICIAL website at www.iowislanders.co for many, many, many weeks now has been a link to the "Smallbrook Airfence Campaign" sir! I stand corrected! Just that I didn't see anything more widely advertised (if advertised is the correct word!), although I admit not to follow every club (be it EL, PL or NL) on Twitter/Facebook etc., I thought I might have seen it somewhere! As I say apologies, although my original post wasn't to 'have a go' at anyone. Also, as a footnote, it's great to see you back on the Forum, Bryn and I hope you are getting (or got) near to your usual self. Edited November 5, 2013 by The Abbott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.Butler 601 Posted November 5, 2013 isle of wight competing at PL level for so long was a miracle, getting enough money for an air fence will be another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 413 Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) I stand corrected! Just that I didn't see anything more widely advertised (if advertised is the correct word!), although I admit not to follow every club (be it EL, PL or NL) on Twitter/Facebook etc., I thought I might have seen it somewhere! As I say apologies, although my original post wasn't to 'have a go' at anyone. Also, as a footnote, it's great to see you back on the Forum, Bryn and I hope you are getting (or got) near to your usual self. No worries sir ( I use this word as I think that whilst some like internet names I'm not a fan and it would sound daft to me to use "The Abbott" ) and let me say I certainly didn't think for a moment that your original posting was 'having a go' at anyone. However I felt I should draw attention to the campaign being in existence with full details being carried on the Wightlink Islanders OFFICIAL website. Personally speaking I've always considered that any club's official website is the most accurate source of any details / info / news that I might want to seek out about that club and, of course, there are links to all club's official sites on the BSPA website. I'm glad to be back, although bored with the close season already and perhaps wishing too that it would have been possible for me to go to Australia for three months - hopefully next year! Edited November 5, 2013 by Bryn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete cc 322 Posted November 5, 2013 air fence!! could they not use one of the poly foam fences? if several clubs " joined together" they could buy one fence and just transport it from track to track or would it be just to big? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted November 5, 2013 air fence!! could they not use one of the poly foam fences? if several clubs " joined together" they could buy one fence and just transport it from track to track or would it be just to big? [The ferry trips would be a bit exspensive ,,could float them across the solent behind a rowing boat to save money though ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 123 Posted November 5, 2013 It would be said to see any club have to close because of the air fence it lucky for club like King's Lynn Cov and Dudley as they use track that already have them there did Oxford have a air fence if so anyone know what happen to it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderbob 44 Posted November 6, 2013 is it really only the air fence issue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 6, 2013 is it really only the air fence issue? Oh!! That's an intriguing comment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
