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Hooray for race day, Or how to spend the odd hour going nowhere |
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Aug 15 2009, 03:03 PM
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Having spent 35 minutes stuck fast in today's ( Saturday ) traffic owing , so I have been reliably informed , to a horse race, I feel I have the right to pose the question " What single benefit ( apart from that to the local hostelries ) has Newbury Racecourse contributed to the town. Yes I know everyone will label me a killjoy, but heck it's my posting.
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Aug 15 2009, 05:33 PM
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QUOTE (Strafin @ Aug 15 2009, 05:33 PM) I would say loads, firstly it is a great venue for all sorts of charity and corporate events. It looks beautiful, rather that than a massive housing estate. They have all sorts going on in the grounds as well, car shows and the like, plus they have racing there every now and then. The traffic is a product of it's success granted, but if the roads around Newbury weren't in such a state, and those that are any good weren't closed it migt be a bit better. I am sure the new Robin Hood layout is helping but can't really be measured due to everything else. That's one vote for then
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Aug 15 2009, 05:54 PM
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Some folk/business who benefit: Local hotels Local pubs Local taxis Local fuel stations Local doormen Cleaning companies Local first aid providers (The British Red Cross still provide Newbury Racecourse) TV Coverage - marketing for the town (I had to force myself to type that one ) No matter how clogged up the town gets, there are some very positive benefits.
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Aug 15 2009, 06:04 PM
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QUOTE (lordtup @ Aug 15 2009, 04:03 PM) Having spent 35 minutes stuck fast in today's ( Saturday ) traffic owing , so I have been reliably informed , to a horse race, I feel I have the right to pose the question " What single benefit ( apart from that to the local hostelries ) has Newbury Racecourse contributed to the town. If it hadn't been for the Racecourse, we would have had a bypass on the correct and sensible side of the town that would not have destroyed good countryside.
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Aug 16 2009, 07:51 AM
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QUOTE (Brewmaster @ Aug 15 2009, 07:04 PM) If it hadn't been for the Racecourse, we would have had a bypass on the correct and sensible side of the town that would not have destroyed good countryside. Hear Hear!! And, as I have said before on this forum, less heavy traffic on the A339 STILL through Newbury.
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Aug 17 2009, 01:16 PM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Aug 15 2009, 07:33 PM) I’ve got my windows wide open as I write this and can hear Simply Red singing. And it cost me nothing. Poor sod!
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Aug 17 2009, 02:30 PM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Aug 17 2009, 02:44 PM) I wasn't complaining... if I did I would have closed my windows. Oh GMR.......
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Aug 17 2009, 06:28 PM
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QUOTE (Berkshirelad @ Aug 17 2009, 04:48 PM) The race course is entitled to exist and it is obvious that it gives many people pleasure - hence the huge amount of traffic on race days!
However, I think that they should pay for extra Policing and signage so that traffic disruption can be minimised after all football clubs have to and so does Newbury show.
I also notice that the disruption increased once they strted charging punters for parking - presumably this causes queuing to pay I think most people who get pleasure from it are from outside Newbury. Going my the coach loads of people.
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