Is The Writing On The Wall For Shakey ????

Dart Vader · Post by **Dart Vader** » Sun Nov 17, 13 5:53 pm

I think the notion of use it or lose is admirable, however my two penneth

I went to HRDs with my boys this year, yes the weather wasn't great abut the atmosphere was good and he evening entertainment was great.

However, you can't always run a business based on atmosphere, some of the basics need addressing, e.g.

Seating is rough and rotten, leaves marks on your trousers from the mould on the seat planks

Loos, well, basic is fine but the paying public expects better facilities in is day and age

Track time, yep, that isn't the best but you can't help the oil downs, but shutting the track early is a bit cheeky.

Don't get me wrong, I can live with the seats, the loos etc, I guess we are a bit more forgiving as it's an intrinsic part of our hobby.....but it doesn't give the right impression to newcomers or families taking the kids

People's expectation is much higher than it was 20 years ago, so raise the standards a bit and you will hopefully get more people coming

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Sun Nov 17, 13 6:50 pm

Dart Vader wrote:I think the notion of use it or lose is admirable, however my two penneth

I went to HRDs with my boys this year, yes the weather wasn't great abut the atmosphere was good and he evening entertainment was great.

However, you can't always run a business based on atmosphere, some of the basics need addressing, e.g.

Seating is rough and rotten, leaves marks on your trousers from the mould on the seat planks

Loos, well, basic is fine but the paying public expects better facilities in is day and age

Track time, yep, that isn't the best but you can't help the oil downs, but shutting the track early is a bit cheeky.

Don't get me wrong, I can live with the seats, the loos etc, I guess we are a bit more forgiving as it's an intrinsic part of our hobby.....but it doesn't give the right impression to newcomers or families taking the kids

People's expectation is much higher than it was 20 years ago, so raise the standards a bit and you will hopefully get more people coming

brilliant darter, spot on,

Birdman · Post by **Birdman** » Sun Nov 17, 13 8:39 pm

I too love Shakey and not only because I'm 30 miles away. The facilities are poor but with poor attendances due to weather forecasts ( that are usually wrong) and the economy over the last few years,I can't see they can do much more in the short term. However, the economy seems to be improving and so might attendance.
I'm going to site my caravan there next season, it's only £125 for the year and that will be a bonus with only me driving.
See you there in 2014
Chris n Rose

Adrian Worman · Post by **Adrian Worman** » Sun Nov 17, 13 9:32 pm

I travel twice the distance to Shakey than I do to the Pod, but I'd rather go there any day

Les has put it better than I did, effort required from all parties but spesh from the people we give the money to.........

Missed ya last few times Chris, see ya next season

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Mon Mar 17, 14 1:52 pm

Well is this the final nail I really hope not

we really need to support this track

http://www.cala.co.uk/longmarston/downloads/vision.pdf

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Mon Mar 17, 14 4:09 pm

generally as soon as houses are mentioned = kerching $$$ job done

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Mar 17, 14 4:33 pm

You're screwed.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Mon Mar 17, 14 4:50 pm

I'm not usually the prophet of doom, but it doesn't look good, particularly following today's announcement about plans for new garden cities.

Following the drivel being spouted by that muppet Higgins driving the High Sleaze 2 railway through, that's just about made my day...

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Mon Mar 17, 14 5:10 pm

Game over..........

A very sad day..........

sublimemike · Post by **sublimemike** » Mon Mar 17, 14 5:33 pm

Depends what the other development sites are like... and the nimby's. I've seen this before, the landowners always want to cash in but if the there are better alternatives for the council it doesn't mean they get it. 3500 houses - that's a lot..

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Mon Mar 17, 14 7:29 pm

Gutted, it may be down at heel, but i have a soft spot for Shakey, it's almost local. Only 225 miles away...I prefer it to the Pod

cadboy · Post by **cadboy** » Tue Mar 18, 14 6:46 am

It is very sad to see this but it happens and I can guess on the outcome.

May have to give up my American car hobby all together as there are not many places it can go to.

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Tue Mar 18, 14 3:12 pm

Want to try and help sign this

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/62554

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Tue Mar 18, 14 3:12 pm

Want to try and help sign this

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/62554

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Tue Mar 18, 14 3:20 pm

done