coventry1963 99 Posted January 8, 2016 According to the local paper, proceedings are due to officially start at 11.00am so would suggest if you can't get there till 11.00am you should still be in time as the service itself is unlikely to start with the actual committal? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted January 8, 2016 Yes, I would imagine that will be the last thing to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dj350z 2,266 Posted January 8, 2016 Thank you very much for the replies. Hopefully I can get there a bit earlier anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coventry1963 99 Posted January 9, 2016 Just returned from the commemoration service for "Little Boy Blue". The event was very well attended with at least, I would estimate, 500+ fans and riders. Great to see some old familiar faces, even if they do look somewhat older and with many of them showing the aches and pains resulting from their riding days! Â A fitting tribute to "Booey", one of the sport's best entertainers from the sixties and seventies. Interesting facts in the programme state that Nigel topped the British league averages in 1965 with 11.09 points CMA (including 17 maximums from 34 league matches that year) and 11.16 CMA for the remaining 10 non-league team matches. He also averaged 10.70 CMA for the seven year period from 1964 to 1970! That's some record, especially bearing in mind the quality of opposition at that time. His last race in the Bees colours, which he won, was on 09 October 1976. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
van wolfswinkel 635 Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Great rider, always one of the best away riders seen at Blunsdon, and some good battles with Briggo, Ashby, Kilby, Broady. Memorable 11 points scored at Swindon for GB v. Sweden 1968 in front of 12000, GB winning, big scores from Ashby Broady and brother Eric. Edited January 9, 2016 by Mad Moose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dj350z 2,266 Posted January 9, 2016 (edited)  A fitting tribute to "Booey", one of the sport's best entertainers from the sixties and seventies. Interesting facts in the programme state that Nigel topped the British league averages in 1965 with 11.09 points CMA (including 17 maximums from 34 league matches that year) and 11.16 CMA for the remaining 10 non-league team matches. He also averaged 10.70 CMA for the seven year period from 1964 to 1970! That's some record, especially bearing in mind the quality of opposition at that time. His last race in the Bees colours, which he won, was on 09 October 1976. Those statistics are amazing given the opposition at the time. From the eulogy by Eric Boocock and interviews with some former team mates, sounds like he was ruthless with gate positions!! I know Peter York comes in for criticism on here but I thought he was very good today. Edited January 9, 2016 by dj350z 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
full-throttle 182 Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) I know Peter York comes in for critism on here but I thought he was very good today.  100% agree. TBH I wasn't looking forward to listening to Peter York, but he presented the occasion with remarkable ease.  As for attendance I would have thought 800+, four deep along the back straight and the grandstand was about 60% full. This gives a good impression of the turnout   https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12508784_966704233399619_5247631981164800795_n.jpg?oh=566e40575eeb80f21ca84eb9bbf90a86&oe=570A9792 Nigels final lap. Courtesy of David Presscott on facebook   New link below, but you may need to log onto FB to view, apologies if that's the case Edited January 9, 2016 by full-throttle 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedibee 3,091 Posted January 9, 2016  100% agree. TBH I wasn't looking forward to listening to Peter York, but he presented the occasion with remarkable ease.  As for attendance I would have thought 800+, four deep along the back straight and the grandstand was about 60% full. This gives a good impression of the turnout   https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12508784_966704233399619_5247631981164800795_n.jpg?oh=566e40575eeb80f21ca84eb9bbf90a86&oe=570A9792 Nigels final lap. Courtesy of David Presscott on facebook   https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/rsrc.php/v2/y4/r/-PAXP-deijE.gif Final lap link wont work for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
full-throttle 182 Posted January 9, 2016 hope this works  https://www.facebook.com/david.prescott.5209/videos/1106848989349488/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dj350z 2,266 Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) I have added them directly to the thread now for easier viewing. Â No I won't files too big!! Edited January 9, 2016 by dj350z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted January 9, 2016  100% agree. TBH I wasn't looking forward to listening to Peter York, but he presented the occasion with remarkable ease.  As for attendance I would have thought 800+, four deep along the back straight and the grandstand was about 60% full. This gives a good impression of the turnout    Four deep along the back straight? No-one was there, in fact I think it was closed off as was the end section of the grandstand. I haven't got a very good camera but if anyone wants to have a look at my photos they're here. https://www.facebook.com/janet.hambleton/posts/10154467547727785?pnref=story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dj350z 2,266 Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Hope fully this will work: Â Â Â https://www.icloud.com/attachment/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcvws.icloud-content.com%2FB%2FAY3xxys2NW0gaCTeFETjzjPw7qStAXX2SbaieRGKMBys_V3Ofz5n6RJB%2F%24%7Bf%7D%3Fo%3DAm73wdHFBUUCJtxtq1dBCeNUiCVz1s6Kp_ORTNlB3v_1%26v%3D1%26x%3D3%26a%3DBfS1dnjjHyPSA4L-MAEA_wHIAP8MoZTd%26e%3D1454956864%26k%3D%24%7Buk%7D%26fl%3D%26r%3D3B06F9E1-2AAF-4242-8C1C-B684F24934EE-1%26ckc%3Dcom.apple.largeattachment%26ckz%3D7B56D900-AF02-475B-800F-25FA9A75CF0E%26p%3D41%26s%3DgjR4ZSyxImzSinXECCdf3TH8osQ&uk=5VRm-GOA-9PxP5aTZDGqUQ&f=IMG_0517.MOV&sz=46644639 Edited January 9, 2016 by dj350z 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
full-throttle 182 Posted January 9, 2016 Four deep along the back straight? No-one was there, in fact I think it was closed off as was the end section of the grandstand. I haven't got a very good camera but if anyone wants to have a look at my photos they're here. https://www.facebook.com/janet.hambleton/posts/10154467547727785?pnref=story   of course, I don't know why I posted back straight, should have read home straight, it's been a long time so forget which as which, not helped because the tapes were missing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gatwick Rocket 53 Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) A fitting tribute to "Booey", one of the sport's best entertainers from the sixties and seventies. Interesting facts in the programme state that Nigel topped the British league averages in 1965 with 11.09 points CMA (including 17 maximums from 34 league matches that year) and 11.16 CMA for the remaining 10 non-league team matches. He also averaged 10.70 CMA for the seven year period from 1964 to 1970! That's some record, especially bearing in mind the quality of opposition at that time. His last race in the Bees colours, which he won, was on 09 October 1976.I researched the 1965 season a few months ago and last night put the stats on the Internet. You can see Booey's record that year alongside his Coventry team-mates at http://myspeedwaysite.co.uk/1965coventryscorechart.html. Apologies for the naff formatting, it's my first go at creating a website, but enjoy the stats. Edited January 9, 2016 by Gatwick Rocket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColinMills 1,728 Posted January 9, 2016 Four deep along the back straight? No-one was there, in fact I think it was closed off as was the end section of the grandstand. I haven't got a very good camera but if anyone wants to have a look at my photos they're here. https://www.facebook.com/janet.hambleton/posts/10154467547727785?pnref=story great pics 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
