Grachan 7,362 Posted January 24, 2016 Why not offer everyone who lives on the estate 5 quid entry. Might attract a few more fans, and even if not it shows up as a gesture of good will. Better to have these people onside. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted January 24, 2016 Apparently in the past more people have been complaining about the speaker system from the dogs than the noise from the speedway, probably due to the number of days of the week they run. Not sure if the same number of fans from Swindon who attend would travel to Highworth for every meeting, even more might pick and choose the meetings they attend than did last year. The Freke Arms would attract a heck of a lot more.business though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shale Searcher 1,264 Posted January 24, 2016 Why not offer everyone who lives on the estate 5 quid entry. Might attract a few more fans, and even if not it shows up as a gesture of good will. Better to have these people onside. That would hint that the problem was real, and the speedway was bribing the locals.... Not the best move. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
van wolfswinkel 635 Posted January 24, 2016 The Freke Arms would attract a heck of a lot more.business though! A fyne local hostelry...the biggest steak n'ale pie I hath ever devoured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted January 24, 2016 That would hint that the problem was real, and the speedway was bribing the locals.... Not the best move. I live near Newbury racecourse and they sometimes put concerts on. Every time they do, local residents get a voucher for cheap admission to a race meeting. It's a gesture that is appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,700 Posted January 24, 2016 I live near Newbury racecourse and they sometimes put concerts on. Every time they do, local residents get a voucher for cheap admission to a race meeting. It's a gesture that is appreciated. It's always wise to invite your neighbours to a noisy house party Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted January 24, 2016 It's always wise to invite your neighbours to a noisy house party Exactly. And they might enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzCagney 310 Posted January 25, 2016 Screw the neighbours. The speedway was there long before they were. Suck it up or move. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Screw the neighbours. The speedway was there long before they were. Suck it up or move. It's all very well having that sort of attitude, but surely it's better to try and make it something local people are actually interested in. Edited January 25, 2016 by grachan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzCagney 310 Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Nice idea and good luck with that. But if all they want to do is bitch then its still pretty much just screw 'em. EDIT: Swindon, indeed speedway as a whole, needs to cut prices to attract fans back who have deserted the sport. Giving reduced admission to placate a few whiney neighbours isn't really the Big Plan the sport needs. In fact it might only serve to piss of long standing supporters who have been there through thick and thin. And thinner. And thinner again. Edited January 25, 2016 by BuzzCagney 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted January 25, 2016 So assuming the new stadium is being built at some point, and untill such time Does anybody know how long you have in the Abbey Can you run in there for a full season ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chalkie 263 Posted January 25, 2016 Yes please to Twelve Oaks, as I could ride my bike to Speedway from Lechlade! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sevy 8 Posted January 26, 2016 I live near Newbury racecourse and they sometimes put concerts on. Every time they do, local residents get a voucher for cheap admission to a race meeting. It's a gesture that is appreciated. I completely agree with this - I too live within earshot of Newbury racecourse and the freebie/discounted tickets for local residents are definitely appreciated and would possibly be a good idea for the Swindon promotion to consider... grachan - We must almost be neighbours! I'm just off Pinchington Lane near the car dealerships - anywhere near you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted January 26, 2016 I completely agree with this - I too live within earshot of Newbury racecourse and the freebie/discounted tickets for local residents are definitely appreciated and would possibly be a good idea for the Swindon promotion to consider... grachan - We must almost be neighbours! I'm just off Pinchington Lane near the car dealerships - anywhere near you? I'm on the racecourse estate, off Westwood Road. I've never actually taken up one of the offers, but it does make you feel respected. It's all very well people having a "stuff the local residents, if they don't like it then tough" attitude, but it's exactly that sort of attitude that could get tracks closed down. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shale Searcher 1,264 Posted January 26, 2016 I'm on the racecourse estate, off Westwood Road. I've never actually taken up one of the offers, but it does make you feel respected. It's all very well people having a "stuff the local residents, if they don't like it then tough" attitude, but it's exactly that sort of attitude that could get tracks closed down. Cheap to tickets to local residents could be seen in a number of lights..... 1) trying to get locals on side and in stadium 2) Bribing locals to stop them complaining 3) Looked at by the hard core supporters with disdain, as regular supporters don't get cheap tickets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
