Ghosty 500 Posted November 28, 2022 7 hours ago, arnieg said: Odd pricing structure. What happens between 8am and 9.30 to justify the extra £3? It's primarily a motorcycle Auto Jumbo so by gaining early admission you get first dibs on what being offered. You may see a few people with Speedway or Grasstrack connections Max Richards & Julian Wigg are regulars. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMac 720 Posted November 29, 2022 20 hours ago, DazS said: cheers tony i was hoping i hadn't missed it. will be having it. can you just turn up or need to book it.? You can pay £10 at the door on the night. Books are £20 each. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMac 720 Posted December 7, 2022 On 11/28/2022 at 3:56 PM, DazS said: cheers tony i was hoping i hadn't missed it. will be having it. can you just turn up or need to book it.? You can pay £10 at the door on the night. Books are £20 each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMac 720 Posted December 7, 2022 If you live in or near Manchester, then you might be interested to know that PC is returning to the Longsight & District Sports & Social Club this Friday (Dec 9) for an 'Evening with Peter Collins' Q&A that I'll be conducting with him. It's also another ideal opportunity to buy his acclaimed new autobiography for £20 (a fiver off the RRP) and get it signed by the sporting legend. You may also like to take a selfie incorporating his 1976 world title-winning bike, leathers and body colour. Doors open at 7.30pm, with the main event starting at 8.00. As well as selling the book, Susie will also be there with a number of Retro Speedway's selected DVDs. The full address is:Longsight & District Sports & Social Club140 Kirkmanshulme Lane (next to the NSS) Manchester M12 4WP Admission: £10.00 (inc buffet). You can pre-order a ticket via PayPal from Lesleyrourke33@hotmail.com or pay at the door on the night. Hope to see you there . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedtiger 327 Posted December 7, 2022 9 hours ago, TonyMac said: If you live in or near Manchester, then you might be interested to know that PC is returning to the Longsight & District Sports & Social Club this Friday (Dec 9) for an 'Evening with Peter Collins' Q&A that I'll be conducting with him. It's also another ideal opportunity to buy his acclaimed new autobiography for £20 (a fiver off the RRP) and get it signed by the sporting legend. You may also like to take a selfie incorporating his 1976 world title-winning bike, leathers and body colour. Doors open at 7.30pm, with the main event starting at 8.00. As well as selling the book, Susie will also be there with a number of Retro Speedway's selected DVDs. The full address is:Longsight & District Sports & Social Club140 Kirkmanshulme Lane (next to the NSS) Manchester M12 4WP Admission: £10.00 (inc buffet). You can pre-order a ticket via PayPal from Lesleyrourke33@hotmail.com or pay at the door on the night. Hope to see you there . . . Good, I’ll be there but why not have this at NSS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted December 8, 2022 16 hours ago, Speedtiger said: Good, I’ll be there but why not have this at NSS? You have to ask PC that question….. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMac 720 Posted December 8, 2022 19 hours ago, Speedtiger said: Good, I’ll be there but why not have this at NSS? What does it matter? PC has no personal affinity with the NSS and no-one from Belle Vue's management has made contact with him or us as his publisher to express any interest in hosting such an event. It's not as if it could be held to coincide with a speedway meeting either. Besides, the Longsight social club - who did approach us and are keen to make use of their facilities - is festooned with Aces memorabilia, proudly celebrating Belle Vue's history. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedtiger 327 Posted December 8, 2022 36 minutes ago, TonyMac said: What does it matter? PC has no personal affinity with the NSS and no-one from Belle Vue's management has made contact with him or us as his publisher to express any interest in hosting such an event. It's not as if it could be held to coincide with a speedway meeting either. Besides, the Longsight social club - who did approach us and are keen to make use of their facilities - is festooned with Aces memorabilia, proudly celebrating Belle Vue's history. Fair point Tony. Still a bit odd attitude by BV manger as PC is a BV Ace? But its better to go were you are welcome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomhaines 68 Posted December 8, 2022 4 hours ago, Speedtiger said: Fair point Tony. Still a bit odd attitude by BV manger as PC is a BV Ace? But its better to go were you are welcome. When you read the book you’ll understand why… Personal view, both sides need to grow a pair but PC comes out sounding very bitter at the end of the book (which is a shame as the rest is great). Whilst I don’t agree with BVs current position it’s their business to run how they feel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DazS 431 Posted December 10, 2022 enjoyed the night out last night, but never would of guessed he liked coronation st, as much as Emmerdale. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMac 720 Posted December 13, 2022 If you live in or not far from Lymm in Cheshire, then you might want to drop into the Lymm Heritage Centre this Thursday (Dec 15, 6.30-8.30pm), when PC will be there signing copies of his book. The full address is: Lymm Heritage Centre, Legh Street, Lymm, WA13 0DA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TINYS 292 Posted December 20, 2022 Started reading PC;s book today but can only do an hour at the most as it;s so heavy. Good for building up the arm muscles though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted December 20, 2022 45 minutes ago, TINYS said: Started reading PC;s book today but can only do an hour at the most as it;s so heavy. Good for building up the arm muscles though. ...only a few days to go before I open my Xmas stocking and settle down and have a read of it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nw42 2,048 Posted December 20, 2022 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: ...only a few days to go before I open my Xmas stocking and settle down and have a read of it! I almost envy you, I went cover to cover in just a few days and thoroughly enjoyed the book, I'd advise any of your family not to attempt meaningful conversation until the new year, depending on your reading speed of course. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted December 21, 2022 3 hours ago, nw42 said: I almost envy you, I went cover to cover in just a few days and thoroughly enjoyed the book, I'd advise any of your family not to attempt meaningful conversation until the new year, depending on your reading speed of course. Me too, over a few days. Like all such books crammed with detail, but told in an interesting way, ( it's just like PC is dictating it to you ) I will be reading it again over the holidays.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
