Author Topic: THE DEATH OF ANOTHER GEM (Read 3581 times)

crazycraig · « **Reply #25 on:** January 12, 2007, 05:47 PM »

we need a new venue or buy the mo fo

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #26 on:** January 12, 2007, 05:53 PM »

come to epic sunday mornings, it only takes me a hour and a half to get there

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #27 on:** January 12, 2007, 06:08 PM »

Sorry, sorry and sorry once more....... for what i'm about to say.......

This doesn't surprise me one bit. Massive park on two levels full of average (at best) ramps. The bowl is an absolute gem i agree, and you can see that good money was spent there.

But the rest is a bit stale..... without regular rebuilds, structured sessions that pay good money, and another decent form of income, all skateparks in this country are living hand to mouth every week. Its a damn shame, but thats the way it is sadly. As the sport evolves the parks need to keep up and thats getting harder and harder as more parks open.

I'll be sad to see Bones go, I've had some good sessions up there but unfortunately nothing in life stays the same forever

It's had a bloody good run though

billstup · « **Reply #28 on:** January 12, 2007, 06:26 PM »

Thank God for Rom, open 30 years so far

trill · « **Reply #29 on:** January 12, 2007, 06:36 PM »

you can relie on rom it may be wet alot of the year but it wont disappear.

theRuler · « **Reply #30 on:** January 12, 2007, 07:20 PM »

Quote from: TwoBobRob on January 12, 2007, 06:08 PM

Sorry, sorry and sorry once more....... for what i'm about to say.......

This doesn't surprise me one bit. Massive park on two levels full of average (at best) ramps. The bowl is an absolute gem i agree, and you can see that good money was spent there.

But the rest is a bit stale..... without regular rebuilds, structured sessions that pay good money, and another decent form of income, all skateparks in this country are living hand to mouth every week. Its a damn shame, but thats the way it is sadly. As the sport evolves the parks need to keep up and thats getting harder and harder as more parks open.

I'll be sad to see Bones go, I've had some good sessions up there but unfortunately nothing in life stays the same forever

It's had a bloody good run though

bones is a bit of a shit park

but i would session a quarterpipe and trick ramp in a warehouse quite happily all night
i like the convenience of bones - the fact we can rent the whole gaff for a tenner a pop. really relaxed atmos - and not affected by weather

still a 60 mile drive each way for me though.

wish i lived near a place like rom

when the summer comes i will start riding at a local industrial estate like i did last summer. just grass banks, steps n stuff.

Holmetech · « **Reply #31 on:** January 12, 2007, 09:48 PM »

Bloody shame if its true about our bones.

would miss it.

I better get organised and get some concrete down in my garden ready for my quarterpipe and trick ramp for summer eh.

Holmetech · « **Reply #32 on:** January 12, 2007, 10:07 PM »

I need to get my extension water tight before i can get slabbing my mini skatepark though.

My 20 foot container is in the way at the mo bru.

Not sure if to alter my pipes from 4foot to 5foot or 6foot,what you reckon?? $:-\$

Holmetech · « **Reply #33 on:** January 12, 2007, 10:34 PM »

Will do bru, cheers.

Think i will make em 6foot,i'll be putting a new 6foot fence up too,so the neighbours wont see it.Well they'll see the safety bars when its in use,and hopefully me popping up over the fence time to time,ha,ha.

Just wondering if to put a turnstile at my front gate.

theRuler · « **Reply #34 on:** January 13, 2007, 04:43 PM »

sounds good phil

i will come round and ride with you!

whereabouts do you live?

jezza · « **Reply #35 on:** January 13, 2007, 05:38 PM »

is there not the possibility of some sort of regeneration grant available for this, from what i can see is it get kids off the streets and gives them something positive

(never mind us old farts using it)

financial viability is more important in the private sector however if the local government can be pursuaded to cough up, it would be good PR for them. Could be a joint Private/locally funded project.

it wouldnt surprise me if the land/ building has been sold for development

Trev · « **Reply #36 on:** January 13, 2007, 05:42 PM »

keeps the old farts out of the pub...

jezza · « **Reply #37 on:** January 13, 2007, 05:45 PM »

there could also be cash from lottery funding/sports council(if thats wot its called these days).

or someone can go on that fortune 5 thingy on ITV, and ask for 60K to ensure the long term future of the place. Someone can go on with a BMX and do loads ov tricks in front of em and beg for the cash

now i would like to see that on telly

billstup · « **Reply #38 on:** January 13, 2007, 05:45 PM »

Before any Local Authority would get involved it would have to pass a few tests first, like if it was safe, health and safety wise, and had disabled access, working toilets ect, and Bones has got no chance on that score

jezza · « **Reply #39 on:** January 13, 2007, 05:50 PM »

H&S wise does it not meet requirements now $:-\$ wouldnt they have closed it down before now if it didnt.

as for facilities they can be added cheaply to satisfy.

sounds like a bespoke centre is required up the north west...indoor and outdoor park top facilities

motomagII · « **Reply #40 on:** January 14, 2007, 09:28 AM »

fook i love that place its bit of drive but better than whats nearer as i dont like works to much .realkly gutted to hear this .was falling apart somewhat though.

christhejob · « **Reply #41 on:** January 14, 2007, 06:39 PM »

manchester central skatepark is run by the oldest of old school bmxers, harry (who did defunct) and chris hamer. so please do go along. it's great. and ask them about renting it out after hours, i am sure they would talk to you..

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #42 on:** January 14, 2007, 08:08 PM »

we have.

not to sure bones is shutting down actually.

the lease is up for sure, but, from my conversations last night, we will see.

centralskatepark · « **Reply #43 on:** January 15, 2007, 02:06 PM »

hello harry here from central skatepark, yes heard all the rumors too, but were going no where.
everyones welcome down at centralskatepark in manchester city centre.
private parties are cool too !
just give us a bell to arrange anything you may have in mind.
tel:0161 834 7974 and ask for me
cheers
H

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #44 on:** January 15, 2007, 02:08 PM »

pm me with prices for a private session. we usually do 9-12. thanks.

daze · « **Reply #45 on:** January 15, 2007, 07:46 PM »

well i did my bit, been going to bones at least once a week for the past 3 years.

it will be a sad day if it does close. tbh, I dont like central as a "bike park" really.

its always been full of skaters when i've been so that kinda says it all.

Hopefully the new park in the indoor ski place they're building near the trafford centre
will be decent, it opens autumn i think.

at least its nearly spring so the weather should pick up soon and outside parks it will be!