Author Topic: poole panthers track (could it be re-opened) (Read 6133 times)

zed4130 · « **on:** April 17, 2008, 12:20 PM »

This is just a thought, as i did my neck in last week at the panthers track, tore ligaments and damaged muscle

I got thinking ,how easy would it be to re-open this track, its kinda there, would need alot of work, plus not sure why it closed, i heard a thing about a rare lizard, there are lizards here coral plays with them,

it would be great to have a local track up and running, so my question is, would this be impossible to do, and would the local council help ? thanks

paul

dan-dare · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2008, 12:28 PM »

It's got potential Zed, lizards eh?

zed4130 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2008, 12:30 PM »

thats the one she was playing with

its like V all other again

kdw712 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2008, 12:37 PM »

Quote from: ZED on April 17, 2008, 12:20 PM

i heard a thing about a rare lizard, there are lizards here coral plays with them,

paul you got a post code on the track (roughly)

zed4130 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2008, 12:45 PM »

no ,but if you put rossmore school pooel dorset in the google you should find it

kdw712 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2008, 12:49 PM »

kdw712 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2008, 01:01 PM »

paul

have a look at the map on this link

the blue shaded bits are special conservation areas
poss location of great crest newts amongst other things
a very protected species

linky McLink

if you need to resize or maximise the window after opening click reload map after to get decent view

zed4130 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2008, 01:02 PM »

some pics

ill have a look mate

zed4130 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2008, 01:05 PM »

so the track looks ok then ? cant see any blue bits, although im coloured blind

thanks for the link mate, newt's

zed4130 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2008, 02:53 PM »

I think this would make a great little track poss more like Mk's track, as the bournemouth one is a bit extreme , so would make a nice alternative, plus there is the sports college/ leasure center next to it, so could be part of it ? poss i suposse too many tracks close together ? any ideas would be a help , as i wouldnt know were to start, bournemouths club might help ? imagine the panthers back

perry · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:02 PM »

get a pic of the lizard , the mrs will be able to tell what it is

looks like a good track for some duel , or whatever they are calling it now

zed4130 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:07 PM »

think its a slow worm , well thats what i was told this one was

pickle · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:17 PM »

Paul

i would say that your first port of call is the council, they would be able to tell you if there is any conservation order on the land.

then i'm guessing they would need to give permission for the track to be re-opened (that's if they are the current owners of the land?)

perry · « **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:25 PM »

yep thal be a slo worm

this is a proper lizard , although it is a crap photo , i tried getting a better angle but he got wise and hid

zed4130 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:37 PM »

very nice perry

yep that what i thought rob, ill give them a try, and see were we stand, how cool would it be though

but i recon alot of local support, but there is a huge estate next to the track, and lots of the kids (chavs)

ride there, i bet they would love to race

AL · « **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:45 PM »

Paul... Ive heard Geoff Routledge from Bournemouth Club Talking about Poole track BITD...

I would say pick his brains first ... I cant believe the Lizards have only moved in in the last decade

Chairman - Geoff Routledge
6 Tensing Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 3AX
Tel - 01202 475810
Mobile - 07813 515981

As you say even its just a play track still good

zed4130 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:47 PM »

cheers mate, geoffs the tall guy with the tash isnt he , ive chatted to him at iford a few times in the past

paul

zed4130 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:50 PM »

just spoke to geoffs good wife, she said this has ben tried before, ill speak to him later,

kdw712 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2008, 04:07 PM »

Paul you could try PM'ing / speaking with Jazzye (justin) about the Hersden track

small 4 man track ideal for the local community etc
Hersden track has been a huge success in that town
ideal example to quote

or Pm Humps - he knows a fair bit about starting tracks and running the club

zed4130 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2008, 04:11 PM »

Quote from: kdw712 on April 17, 2008, 04:07 PM

Paul you could try PM'ing / speaking with Jazzye (justin) about the Hersden track

small 4 man track ideal for the local community etc
Hersden track has been a huge success in that town
ideal example to quote

or Pm Humps - he knows a fair bit about starting tracks and running the club

cheers kev, ill speak to geoff, and see what reason it wasnt alowed before, if seem ok, ill speak to justin, and humps, i need all the help on this, so thanks to everyone , ive no clue about running a track, or racing, but it seems a waste of a great old track, were kids could have lots of fun, plus get them off the streets, isnt that what everyone says

paul

zed4130 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2008, 04:27 PM »

just spoke to geoff, its a no go, he has tried a few times, but because of the sand snake, they wont build on it, nice guy, had a long OS chat

oh well i tried, Bl##dy snakes

southern andy · « **Reply #21 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:24 PM »

Geoff works in the cycle experience shop in Hythe mate, though it may have changed it's name in the last month. Very nice bloke, been at Bournemouth BMX club since the early 80's.

He was there on Sunday at Andover chatting to me about me getting back in the saddle, wont be long now mate.

zed4130 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:43 PM »

Quote from: Southern Andy on April 17, 2008, 06:24 PM

Geoff works in the cycle experience shop in Hythe mate, though it may have changed it's name in the last month. Very nice bloke, been at Bournemouth BMX club since the early 80's.

He was there on Sunday at Andover chatting to me about me getting back in the saddle, wont be long now mate.

yeah ive spoke to geoff many times at iford, a cracking bloke, shame about the old track though $:-\$ but all you can do is try

AL · « **Reply #23 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:01 PM »

Complete bollox, a lot of this rare Snake/lizard etc etc

I have competed in a British Championship (motorcycle) Enduro for many years thats held at Bordon Camp in Hampshire.. Its called the "Natterjack " and named after a very rare Natterjack Toad...

Many events are run in this huge army training area, right in the middle of its breading ground ... Car Rallies, Numerous Bike Enduros, trials , Mountain bike events, and off Course Army manovers 365 days a year...

Has this effected the Natterjack Toad .... Has it F+++

As I have said before these reptiles have not just moved in over night??? Very easy for the Council just to use this as an excuse to close tracks , By-ways etc

zed4130 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 18, 2008, 06:34 AM »

probably because they let the mod use it , it would be hipocritacal (spelling lol) to stop other's usuing it, ill still ring the local councal and see what they say, but geoffs been doing thins kinda thing for years , so probably a waste of time $:-\$

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