Dandelion 775 Posted June 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Gotta say, a great collective effort from the Diamonds fans and, fans from other clubs. Wouldn't want to single out one or two. Yes... EVERYONE who gave is brilliant and I thank everyone for their generous donations... But I couldn't help but mention the people who donated £1,000, that's just insane amounts... A few people donated £200, £100 too which is brilliant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Discofever 67 Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) It just proves how much people want Newcastle Speedway to succeed with the new owners Edited June 18, 2021 by Discofever 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moomin man 76 171 Posted June 18, 2021 I'm not a Diamonds fan, but I donated the cost of an adult admission. We can't afford to lose more clubs. Here's hoping the appeal raises more money in the coming days. Every little helps. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,283 Posted June 18, 2021 45 minutes ago, moomin man 76 said: I'm not a Diamonds fan, but I donated the cost of an adult admission. We can't afford to lose more clubs. Here's hoping the appeal raises more money in the coming days. Every little helps. I’ve done the same. Good luck guys 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted June 18, 2021 well done everyone who donated to this cause . newcastle deserve this funding and help . well done everyone . credit to the sport .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryW 1,178 Posted June 19, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Dandelion said: Just noticed Terrace Grumbler has donated £1,000 also Dunno who you guys (or girls) are in reality, but if I did, there'd be some pints being bought... Think Rob owes a couple of free roasts in the next meeting and maybe a free entry of two, can't hurt too much more Great stuff from those donating so much, but am I wrong in thinking that the likes of justgiving take a percentage cut of every donation if it's not to a registered charity? So if someone wants to make a decent sized donation to the club, they would be better doing it directly rather than through a site like this. For a large number of small donations these sites are great, even if they DO take that cut as they make it easy for anyone to give a little bit, but for larger donations I'm not sure they make sense. Not knocking the donations at all, it's great to see, but it's also sad to think of some of this money going into the pockets of an internet company rather than Newcastle speedway. Edited June 19, 2021 by HenryW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted June 19, 2021 15 hours ago, Dandelion said: Just noticed Terrace Grumbler has donated £1,000 also Yep @Terrace Grumbler just another one of the @Dandelion fan club x Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrace Grumbler 337 Posted June 19, 2021 2 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Yep @Terrace Grumbler just another one of the @Dandelion fan club x Regards THJ Aren't we all... ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted June 19, 2021 Total now over £9000 so well done to all. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted June 19, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, Dandelion said: And who knows... Maybe I'll get my bikini and Finnish flag out just for THJ Looking forward to that... Huba huba huba... Regards THJ Edited June 19, 2021 by TotallyHonestJohn Edited for accuracy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 214 Posted August 4, 2021 Brought back to the top incase anyone else wants to contribute.. thanks to everyone who already has Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinBSN 617 Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Gaz said: Brought back to the top incase anyone else wants to contribute.. thanks to everyone who already has Maybe need to close it and actually use the money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted August 4, 2021 47 minutes ago, Marshall07 said: Maybe need to close it and actually use the money The money has been put to good use... you always see what was raised that will never go away... it can still be added to though but that pot is empty at the minute... Newcastle are on a pretty even keel all bills and riders paid up to date... the problem is there is nothing in the pot to fall back on... the loss of the season ticket money pulled that buffer out from under the club... That's why going forward they need the crowds to be as large as they possibly can... supporter power will save the club... if they get out of their chairs and get along to the stadium... Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davieb1 19 Posted August 5, 2021 On 6/19/2021 at 1:01 AM, HenryW said: Great stuff from those donating so much, but am I wrong in thinking that the likes of justgiving take a percentage cut of every donation if it's not to a registered charity? So if someone wants to make a decent sized donation to the club, they would be better doing it directly rather than through a site like this. For a large number of small donations these sites are great, even if they DO take that cut as they make it easy for anyone to give a little bit, but for larger donations I'm not sure they make sense. Not knocking the donations at all, it's great to see, but it's also sad to think of some of this money going into the pockets of an internet company rather than Newcastle speedway. im afraid they take 5% off the money raised which can ne quite substantial which is the very reason I wont be donating via sites like these id rather give it cash in hand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davieb1 19 Posted August 5, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 5:19 PM, Dandelion said: Just noticed Terrace Grumbler has donated £1,000 also Dunno who you guys (or girls) are in reality, but if I did, there'd be some pints being bought... Think Rob owes a couple of free roasts in the next meeting and maybe a free entry of two, can't hurt too much more whats the point in a collection if youre going to give it away with free burgers or free beer I free burger and a free pint would quite clearly be quite a substantial reduction think before you make a clearly stupid statement 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites