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Post by squibby on Dec 22, 2006 19:47:38 GMT
The Express & Echo today carries a back page article about the change of ownership of Haldon Racecourse. It seems a big company, which owns a number of the big courses such as Newmarket etc, has taken control.
Hopefully, this will not have any negative bearing on the plan to bring speedway to Haldon in 2008 ??
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Post by Nevs on Dec 22, 2006 20:49:31 GMT
Thought the same myself when I read it this morning.
Hopefully someone will be able to put our minds at rest in some way.
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Post by Nevs on Dec 23, 2006 18:25:17 GMT
Someone was very quick in responding.
Just received this email from Allen Trump that he has asked me to post.
Thanks Allen.
"Could you wish everyone on the forum Season's Greetings from me, thanks.
Re the Exeter Racecourse takeover here is the current position.
I have today had a discussion with Mr Geoffrey Billson, Managing Director of
the racecourse regarding the reported takeover by RHT and he has assured me
that nothing will change in the relocation of Exeter Speedway to Haldon as a
result of the takeover. RHT is committed to maximising income from the
racecourse in exactly the same way as the old company was. Mr Billson
reiterated the racecourse's continuing support for the opening of the
Falcons at Haldon in April 2008. On a personal note I must say that Exeter
Racecourse were bitterly disappointed when we were unable to obtain planning
for next April and there is no doubt that the revenue from Exeter Speedway
is an important factor in their budget. We have an excellent relationship
with the Directors and other senior employees at Haldon who are 100% behind
us so it's business as usual to get the Falcons flying once again for 2008.
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.
Allen
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Post by squibby on Dec 24, 2006 14:50:06 GMT
That's excellent news indeed !!  Many thanks to Mr. Trump for putting us all in the picture so quickly - a merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year to you, sir. |
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Post by winkey on Dec 24, 2006 19:22:41 GMT
i second that squibby, it could have been a worrying christmas but now i can enjoy the festivities and look forward to the 2008 return of the super falcons. merry christmas to all !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by towbar on Dec 30, 2006 8:37:00 GMT
Couls a successful professional relationship at Haldon open up new possible venues at York, Newmarket etc?
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Post by Clumsy Rumsey on Jan 20, 2007 10:32:10 GMT
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Post by winkey on Jan 21, 2007 18:27:12 GMT
that's a really good item on the bbc site ! it's a shame our local newspaper down here in torquay doesn't have such items so as to keep south devon abreast of the current situation.
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Post by slipslider on Jan 22, 2007 19:40:35 GMT
Great item on the bbc site - really encouraging to see that the 'new nest' may not be in so much danger as we might have feared. I think we may have 'unearthed' a diamond in Allen Trump. He gives as much cause for optimism as Colin.
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