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Post by Feed Your Head on Sept 6, 2008 20:54:25 GMT
There's been alot of mouthing off and letters to our local press from the LCGB and AFSC about the Free event on the green at Ryde at the I.W. Rally. Just wondered what others who went thought.
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Post by elviswasamod on Sept 6, 2008 21:14:41 GMT
hi, eltjo when we first got there we were asked to sign a petition about this but when the free event started i thought it was brill a lot of people are only bothered as they parked there scoots there but there was still great parking facilaties so my opinion is keep it going it was a great festival atmosphere although i bet the king lud lost a lot of custom remember people hate change anyway small fakers were awsome,
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Post by Feed Your Head on Sept 6, 2008 22:37:04 GMT
Ferdy, I too thought it was a good idea and I really enjoyed what i saw.. The organiser ( a local entrepenuer with a passion for scooters and who organises the Lambretta Day here)has been labelled as a money grabber, but I don't see how he could've made much out of it. It did raise £4000 for the poppy apeal. Some of the comments against have been real personal attacks which I don't like.
I believe VFM have put their tuppence into the arguement against, but then that's to be expected.
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Post by elviswasamod on Sept 6, 2008 22:42:35 GMT
VFM what a joke of cause they aint happy as there not making on lt good luck to the guy who runs this event as you said it must of cost a fair packet to arrange that even the beer was £3 a pint a fair price for what we got SUPERB
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Post by gary on Sept 8, 2008 19:24:33 GMT
Was 3 quid a pint/drink at the 2 VFM do's i attended,plus 6 quid entry!!!
Think it upset people who are set in their ways,old sticklers!!
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Post by skrappey on Sept 10, 2008 8:16:38 GMT
Good idea and if hen makes a few bob from it then good for him.
My gripe would be where it was. The green has been known for a free show, alternative custom show if you like, a chance to walk rould and take pics, talk to folk. This gig upset that scene and icrowded everyone into a small areas with accompanying parking problems. Move it down the prom a bit as there's plenty of space.
As I said, goood show but in the wrong place.
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Post by Feed Your Head on Sept 10, 2008 15:32:43 GMT
I think everyone, including the organiser, knows it was in the wrong place. Unfortunately he only got permission from the town council at the "11th" hour. He had asked to have it down the other end but was told that the council wanted to contain the Scooter Event in one area. Personally, I'd tell him to have it in Sandown as this area is starting to get more pubs and Hotels etc. involved in putting on small Do's.
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Post by retrogirl on Sept 10, 2008 17:18:44 GMT
;D Maybe the park by Easthill rd! and then it wouldnt be too far to go into town 5 mins max! ;D I enjoyed it, especially in the afternoon chillin! ;D
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