speedybee 295 Posted July 5, 2015 A quick heads up for those who may be interested.... The 'Save Coventry Speedway' campaign was started in September 2014 after the announcement that plans were being prepared for the building of housing at Coventry Stadium in Brandon, which has staged speedway since 1928. It was also announced that motor sports at the stadium, one of the country’s finest and best loved motor sport venues, would cease at the end of the 2016 season. Supporters were assured that a new stadium would be built in the a Coventry area before the existing one was 'levelled' but we have had no news of any developments in regard to locating land for a new stadium, nor any progression of housing plans on the exiting site, or any announcement of a change of plan at Brandon.This meeting is called to put the future of both speedway and stock car racing firmly back on the agenda with urgency and the 'Save Coventry Speedway' campaign will be inviting key representatives from the stadium, the council and the promoters of both motor sports to speak at this meeting to enlighten concerned fans. It is also hoped that a fund will be set up to ensure that the interests of the racing community with its long and rich heritage can be properly represented. We are all aiming for the same thing - the preservation and prosperity of our beloved sports. So it’s time we came together with common purpose.8-10pm Binley Woods Village Hall. Thursday July 23rd. Local residents, speedway and stock car fans all welcome! Please state if you will be coming with numbers. The hall has limited capacity. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted July 5, 2015 Good luck as speedway is a dying sport now thanks to those who have run it down to the ground over the last 25 years. Hope rugby council find the bees a new home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcts 252 Posted July 5, 2015 It took 28 years to get a new track for Leicester.......you could be in the same boat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FranktonBee 54 Posted July 5, 2015 It'll be too late by then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted July 5, 2015 It took 28 years to get a new track for Leicester.......you could be in the same boat. And they messed that up from a blank canvas Good luck to the bees survival 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcts 252 Posted July 5, 2015 And they messed that up from a blank canvas Good luck to the bees survival At least we can change it! You can't change anything if you haven't got a track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedybee 295 Posted July 22, 2015 Here is our agenda for tomorrow's meeting. We hope to see as many of you as possible there, for what should be a very interesting evening indeed. This meeting isn't a protest - it is a constructive forum for keeping the fans in touch with what is planned for the future at Brandon and for speedway and stock car racing, and to discuss ways of working together. Save Brandon Stadium 8 to 10pm Thursday 23 July 2015 Binley Woods Village Hall Please note: the hall will be in use until 7.30pm and time will be needed to rearrange the room so please don't expect to gain entry until c7.45pm. Agenda 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Background to the meeting 3. Current position on the housing proposals 4.. Contributions and updates invited from Mick Horton (representing Coventry Speedway), Jeremy Heaver (Stadium Manager), Rugby Borough Council and Binley Woods and Brandon & Bretford Parish Councils 5. Future organisation 6. Other potential courses of action 7. Open discussion 8. Summary of key actions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game On 1,117 Posted July 22, 2015 Here is our agenda for tomorrow's meeting. We hope to see as many of you as possible there, for what should be a very interesting evening indeed. This meeting isn't a protest - it is a constructive forum for keeping the fans in touch with what is planned for the future at Brandon and for speedway and stock car racing, and to discuss ways of working together. Save Brandon Stadium 8 to 10pm Thursday 23 July 2015 Binley Woods Village Hall Please note: the hall will be in use until 7.30pm and time will be needed to rearrange the room so please don't expect to gain entry until c7.45pm. Agenda 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Background to the meeting 3. Current position on the housing proposals 4.. Contributions and updates invited from Mick Horton (representing Coventry Speedway), Jeremy Heaver (Stadium Manager), Rugby Borough Council and Binley Woods and Brandon & Bretford Parish Councils 5. Future organisation 6. Other potential courses of action 7. Open discussion 8. Summary of key actions Has there been any confirmation of the above parties actually attending? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedybee 295 Posted July 22, 2015 Has there been any confirmation of the above parties actually attending? Yes, we believe that all with be attending with the possible exception of Jeremy Heaver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted July 24, 2015 So how did it go and how many attended ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) So how did it go and how many attended ?Interview about last night at 9am on BBCCovWarksTold there was a good turn out of around 150 people. Edited July 24, 2015 by mdmc82 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedybee 295 Posted July 24, 2015 The breakfast show has many reports of interview this morning. Great turnout, packed hall - good mixture of local residents, and speedway and stox fans. Will report more later but everyone there was very positive about the meeting. Thanks to all fans who supported us. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted July 24, 2015 Interview about last night at 9am on BBCCovWarks Told there was a good turn out of around 150 people. On the road so not within the area to pick that station up, however I think that was a poor turnout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob VDS 101 Posted July 24, 2015 Fingers crossed for you guys, Speedway cant afford to lose you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Voice Of Reason 2,124 Posted July 24, 2015 however I think that was a poor turnout. How many people can you get in a village hall! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
