Ray Stadia Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 41 minutes ago, singy13 said: Well considering the population of Workington is approx 25,000 and neighbours Whitehaven similar I think the speedway lady promoter did well during her reign. Comets first appeared for the west Cumbrian sporting public in 1970,,,a reported crowd of 6,000 came to watch, This spell of male promoters lasted 12 seasons. Glasgow came to use the track in mid eighties ( can't be bothered to check proper date), Then Messrs Thomas and Mole brought Stoney and co. to Derwent Park in 1999 - this time the opening event only saw 4,000 attend, cough, cough. With the final chapter of this era being in 2018 (history and all that ). So yes Laura took over running Comets for the final handful of seasons at the previous venue, and she did very well compared to other promoters without squaring circles at all. To say that team speedway is not viable in Workington is an unfair comment given that a great many clubs have folded and re-appeared on several occasions down the years - some from cities way bigger than little 'Worky'..e.g.Newcastle (where are they now ?)..Oxford, Sheffield. Barrow....oh I give up!!!!...... I think that is it, we all give up! Speedway has had its head in the sand for many years. I love (or loved speedway), but I do feel the game is up, in its current guise, here in the UK. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamski1282 Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 Compulsory Strike Off of a company is typically done by Companies House as a result of the Company failing to submit/file the necessary paperwork (I e. confirmation statements and/or accounts). The failure to submit this information is a failure of the company Director(s). Companies House give companies plenty of notices for submitting the relevant paperwork. This, as has been said by others, is NOT an HMRC/Tax matter. If, in this case, Companies House have struck off Northside as a result of failing to submit the necessary returns, this would be a criminal offence (of the company Director(s), which is likely to be the reason for radio silence whilst trying to sort it out. Why this resulted in the riders being banned from guesting for other teams is unclear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 26 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: I think that is it, we all give up! Speedway has had its head in the sand for many years. I love (or loved speedway), but I do feel the game is up, in its current guise, here in the UK. I agree with you, Ray. I sincerely hope we are both wrong, and that the phoenix may yet arise from the ashes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldPitGate Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 1 hour ago, singy13 said: Well considering the population of Workington is approx 25,000 and neighbours Whitehaven similar I think the speedway lady promoter did well during her reign. Comets first appeared for the west Cumbrian sporting public in 1970,,,a reported crowd of 6,000 came to watch, This spell of male promoters lasted 12 seasons. Glasgow came to use the track in mid eighties ( can't be bothered to check proper date), Then Messrs Thomas and Mole brought Stoney and co. to Derwent Park in 1999 - this time the opening event only saw 4,000 attend, cough, cough. With the final chapter of this era being in 2018 (history and all that ). So yes Laura took over running Comets for the final handful of seasons at the previous venue, and she did very well compared to other promoters without squaring circles at all. To say that team speedway is not viable in Workington is an unfair comment given that a great many clubs have folded and re-appeared on several occasions down the years - some from cities way bigger than little 'Worky'..e.g.Newcastle (where are they now ?)..Oxford, Sheffield. Barrow....oh I give up!!!!...... Hi didn't Laura end up throwing the towel in though due to massive ongoing losses ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 1 hour ago, singy13 said: Well considering the population of Workington is approx 25,000 and neighbours Whitehaven similar I think the speedway lady promoter did well during her reign. Comets first appeared for the west Cumbrian sporting public in 1970,,,a reported crowd of 6,000 came to watch, This spell of male promoters lasted 12 seasons. Glasgow came to use the track in mid eighties ( can't be bothered to check proper date), Then Messrs Thomas and Mole brought Stoney and co. to Derwent Park in 1999 - this time the opening event only saw 4,000 attend, cough, cough. With the final chapter of this era being in 2018 (history and all that ). So yes Laura took over running Comets for the final handful of seasons at the previous venue, and she did very well compared to other promoters without squaring circles at all. The population of the Workington/Whitehaven/Maryport/Cockermouth conurbation is around 70,000. The population of Berwick-on-Tweed is only 12,000. with no larger town or city for 60 miles. Speedway has survived continuously in Berwick for 57 years. Whatever the reason for the ebb and flow of speedway appreciation in Workington, it isn't lack of population. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted July 7 Author Report Share Posted July 7 17 minutes ago, crescent girl said: The population of the Workington/Whitehaven/Maryport/Cockermouth conurbation is around 70,000. The population of Berwick-on-Tweed is only 12,000. with no larger town or city for 60 miles. Speedway has survived continuously in Berwick for 57 years. Whatever the reason for the ebb and flow of speedway appreciation in Workington, it isn't lack of population. Too many other semi or professional sporting attractions in and around the worky area, and lots of local rugby of both codes that get a reasonable following, where not much in or around the Berwick area, unless you like to watch crops grow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgas Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 27 minutes ago, Neila said: Too many other semi or professional sporting attractions in and around the worky area, and lots of local rugby of both codes that get a reasonable following, where not much in or around the Berwick area, unless you like to watch crops grow There’s quite a lot of other sport in easy reach of Berwick. Especially if you like bike racing. Lots of rugby clubs about, there’s also that big green thing in the middle of the speedway track. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 8 hours ago, YeOldPitGate said: Hi didn't Laura end up throwing the towel in though due to massive ongoing losses ? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 10 hours ago, YeOldPitGate said: Hi didn't Laura end up throwing the towel in though due to massive ongoing losses ? there was high rent to pay at derwent park northside has income from training sessions to help with running costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 10 hours ago, Neila said: Too many other semi or professional sporting attractions in and around the worky area, and lots of local rugby of both codes that get a reasonable following, where not much in or around the Berwick area, unless you like to watch crops grow You have the wee rangers lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 18 hours ago, Neila said: Can remember a good few years ago now, but both Eastbourne and Glasgow did northern/southern tours all travelling in a coach with seats taken out to put bikes etc in . Riders mechanics and management all travelling together Glasgow also had a van to transport all the bikes and equipment to away matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 11 hours ago, YeOldPitGate said: Hi didn't Laura end up throwing the towel in though due to massive ongoing losses ? Yeah she did. But nothing different to those who ran the club before her. Or indeed just like so many failed speedway promoters throughout the country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 11 hours ago, crescent girl said: The population of the Workington/Whitehaven/Maryport/Cockermouth conurbation is around 70,000. The population of Berwick-on-Tweed is only 12,000. with no larger town or city for 60 miles. Speedway has survived continuously in Berwick for 57 years. Whatever the reason for the ebb and flow of speedway appreciation in Workington, it isn't lack of population. Yeah Berwick are a top speedway fraternity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 16 minutes ago, singy13 said: Yeah Berwick are a top speedway fraternity. They have had their wobbly moments over the years! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 4 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: They have had their wobbly moments over the years! We certainly have but surviving being homeless and bouncing back, showed how important it meant to have speedway in Berwick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 Must all be down to the free parking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 3 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Must all be down to the free parking.... nice pies as well m8 i can verify that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 5 minutes ago, Normski said: We certainly have but surviving being homeless and bouncing back, showed how important it meant to have speedway in Berwick. Oh yes! I had forgotten that you were exiled to Beddington Loch/Lock for a few years (I think that was the name), before returning to your spirital home! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 2 minutes ago, Ray Stadia said: Oh yes! I had forgotten that you were exiled to Beddington Loch/Lock for a few years (I think that was the name), before returning to your spirital home! Berrington Lough 1982-1996 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted July 8 Author Report Share Posted July 8 Are Berwick fans the new Poole fans ? Taking over other clubs threads 🤪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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