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If there is anything positive to be taken from this truly unfortunate occurrence, it is that people in power at the remaining clubs which currently do not employ two paramedic professionals in addition to two ambulances (or one plus an equipped medical room) have been given a very clear heads-up that the next disaster could be at their track. There are private organisations all over the country providing paramedic services . In Central Scotland alone, there are half a dozen! These companies are in business competition with each other, they offer competitive rates (considerably lower than some of the wild guesstimates quoted by previous posters) and I can only imagine several club bosses have been busy over the past few days, obtaining quotations and weighing up options. At least half a dozen circuits I know of (I'm sure there are more) have two-plus-two medical cover, and while other factors can delay or even cancel meetings, at least these clubs can be confident of sparing their customers the avoidable aggravation suffered already this year at Birmingham and Mildenhall. Nigel Tolley and his consortium at Perry Barr (who have already got so much right) have learned a hard lesson -- and I really, really hope they can get their show back on the rails, and push onwards and upwards after last Wednesday's fiasco.

Absolutely nothing wrong with the track on Wednesday, it looked superb. Such a shame what looked like a pretty fair crowd were denied what might have been a cracking match . An expensive lesson for the new consortium.

A very good, constructive post. What's it doing on the BSF?

Jack T and the reserves?

Another visit from Oxford, whose Chargers provided stiff opposition at NDL level earlier this month -- now here come the big guns! First trip to Shielfield for the Cheetahs since October, 1997 -- when they lost 48-42. Same again, maybe? FTS Bandits (powered by Keenwood Karpets: 1 Chris Harris, 2 Ty Proctor, 3 Theo Pijper, 4 Leon Flint, 5 Ricky Wells, 6 Jye Etheridge, 7 Kyle Bickley Monarch Oxford Cheetahs: 1 Troy Batchelor, 2 Jack Thomas 3 Cameron Heeps, 4 Kyle Newman, 5 Scott Nicholls, 6 Dillon Ruml, 7 Nathan Stoneman

Basso is already playing fast and loose with Britain, missed Peterborough's meeting yesterday -- probably cost them the match -- and while an undoubted talent, might not always be available for his UK clubs......... But Jye Etheridge is hoping to be fit for Birmingham tomorrow.

If the volunteers can work away on little things in and around the venue, and fans see a small improvement to early difficulties each time they visit, support will develop. No music being allowed is something that means ingenuity is required to make sure there are other ways of filling the 'dead air' between races.

Bradley probly doesnt, as he was in National League when he first came over. He'll have some degree of patriality. If George Congreve is also of British stock and can ride for The Geezers without a permit, might he be found an NDL club to boost his track-time, and confidence, as he battles to make his way up the speedway ladder?

Looking at the fixtures/results page of the programme, I realised there is no mention of Devils' matches -- reading that programme, a casual spectator would presume there was no speedway at Armadale on May 8th or June 17th.

Define shorts?

BWD is not riding. Diamonds are using r/r at #1 at Glasgow on Friday, but have Chris Harris on Sunday.

He was a hero to ride on, and effectively win the match in Heat 14, if he has a broken leg!

Cannot understand the comments (mainly from some southern posters, l think) about how the current NDL is "devalued"..... In my eyes it's a great league, if Worky and Easty -- dare l add IoW? -- were to join the existing clubs in 2023, it would add even more sparkle. IMHO....

Don't the Updates people just lift Shadders' excellent Berwick Live Updates service, rather than source their own info?

Last season, Monarchs WON by 58-32 at Shielfield!

Never mind, Bruan -- you've got the Mughty Banditos next week!

The cost for setting up a one-off stream from a stadium which has no facility already set up? At least £3K......

Following big queues at the cash turnstiles before Bandits' previous match (against Birmingham) which caused a delay in starting the meeting, supporters are reminded that purchase of e-tickets will allow speedy passage into the stadium through the pass-gate. Purchase in advance from: https://www.berwickspeedway.com/tickets/ Thirty heats in the programme -- first race will start at 6.30 prompt.

Following big queues at the cash turnstiles before Bandits' previous match (against Birmingham) which caused a delay in starting the meeting, supporters are reminded that purchase of e-tickets will allow speedy passage into the stadium through the pass-gate. Purchase in advance from: https://www.berwickspeedway.com/tickets/ Thirty heats in the programme -- first race will start at 6.30 prompt.

Cara House, 44 Castlegate, Berwick Upon Tweed 01289 302749 pam@carahouse.co.uk or Travel Lodge, Loaning Meadows, North Road, Berwick, TD15 1UQ 0871 984 6279

Hopefully, he's had no lasting damage, and can make the meetings. If he's ruled out, Bandits would have Leon Flint, Ty Proctor and Jye Etheridge (twice) on hand as rider-replacements.

The second part of Saturday's Shielfield Park double-header features the NDL portion of the Berwick/Edinburgh Easter eggs-travaganza (sorry, couldn't help myself). The CL match begins at 6.30pm, expect this part of proceedings to kick off about 8.15pm GHT Bullets: 1 Kyle Bickley (captain), 2 Kieran Douglas, 3 Ben Rathbone, 4 Greg Blair, 5 Luke Crang, 6 Mason Watson, 7 Ace Pijper Stellar Devils: 1 Danny Phillips, 2 Josh Embleton, 3 Tom Wooley (captain), 4 George Rothery, 5 Willie Lawson, 6 Gregor Millar, 7 Lewis Millar Adults £24, Concessions/OAP/Students £20, Juniors (12-15) £6, Under 12 £1 At the time of writing, Bullets are top of the NDL standings (albeit with a long way to go) and must be aiming to add some points - but, when an Edinburgh team come to Berwick.....

First part of Saturday's double-header features two clubs, each with two new riders and a returnee joining three from last season. Last season, Edinburgh swamped the Bandits 32-58 -- revenge would be sweet! The same clubs' NDL teams provide the second match entertainment after the main event. FTS Bandits: 1 Chris Harris (captain), 2 Ty Proctor, 3 Theo Pijper, 4 Leon Flint, 5 Ricky Wells, 6 Jye Etheridge, 7 Kyle Bickley WTF Monarchs: 1 Sam Masters (captain), 2 Lasse Fredriksen, 3 Paco Castagna, 4 Kye Thomson, 5 Joshie Pickering, 6 Jacob Hook, 7 James Sarjeant Tapes up: 6.30pm Double-header prices: Adults £24, Concessions/OAP/Students £20, Juniors (12-15) £6, Under 12 £1

The very best wishes to everyone who has contributed in any way to the resurrection of the stadium, and speedway in Oxford. It is a real feel-good story, let's now look for a return to glory at Coventry, Rye House and Bradford......

Luke Killeen was at Berwick last night, but had bike trouble, didnt get many -- any -- laps in after match. His brother Dec is lined up to start in the Berwick Academy team, although both are currently awaiting the blessing of Prittii Patel ....