Berwick Bandits Speedway

The Berwick Speedway Supporters Club held their EGM today, to discuss a proposal by Berwick Bandits Speedway Club Ltd. to enhance the present ‘Supporters Club,’ to an official body of the club, in essence a ‘Berwick Bandits Speedway ‘Members Club’.

Corrine Gillie, the chairperson of the committee opened the meeting and passed on to Phil Newton for a presentation to outline the proposals on offer. These proposals are yet to be agreed upon in detail but are a guideline of what the Speedway Club is offering to ‘Members’.

A brief synopsis of the proposals are as follows:-

• Bringing the fans closer … Continue Reading
  

Berwick Bandits Speedway Club’s have revealed a new sponsorship deal that will see the return to motorcycle racing of the legendary “AJS” initials, when the timber, sawmilling company of A & J Scott Ltd become the Berwick Bandits Speedway main team sponsor for 2010.

After an action packed first season in charge of Berwick Bandits Speedway the new owners of the club, Anderson’s Butchers and Cornhill Village Shop are proud to announce they have signed a deal with the local family business to be the Bandits’ … Continue Reading

John, Liz, Ryan, Mark and Cameron from Andersons Butchers and Lynda, David, Julie, Steve, Peter and Morag from Cornhill Village Shop would like to wish everyone in Speedway a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We would like to thank Dave Peat and all the Riders for the great enthusiasm and exciting racing they produced in our first season in charge of the Bandits.

But most of all we want to thank you our loyal fans, our staff and sponsors without whom there would not be any Speedway.
We hope you have enjoyed our first season and we hope you will give … Continue Reading

The Cremation Service for Graham Platten will be held on Friday 18th December at 11.30 am at:

SOUTH SHIELDS CREMATORIUM

JOHN REID ROAD

SOUTH SHIELDS NE34 9DT

It was with great sadness that we at Berwick Speedway heard of the death of Graham Platten today (10 December).

Graham was Track Photographer at Shielfield from 2000 until the end of the 2008 season but had to give up his familiar role on the Centre Green before the start of the 2009 campaign due to illness.

Speaking on behalf of the Club on Thursday night, Club Official Dennis McCleary said: “ On behalf of everyone involved with Berwick, from the Promotion, through the riders, officials and staff we express our sincere condolences to Christine and all the family following Graham’s passing … Continue Reading

With Christmas fast approaching, how about stocking up on some Bandits goodies, please see our downloads page for photos’ of 2009 stock or click here.
This is limited in quantity, and can be reserved from Cornhill Village Shop on  01890 – 883313  for pre-Christmas delivery.
The prices shown include free p&p and are the perfect gift for any Bandits fan.

Season Tickets for 2010 are also still available at 2009 prices until 1st January 2010.
These again are an ideal present for the speedway ‘nut’. An application form can be downloaded from this site … Continue Reading

Berwick Bandits plans for the new Season which commences mid-March 2010 are well advanced.

Team building including the return of the highly popular skipper Paul Clews is progressing well and admission/advertising and sponsorship prices have now been set for the new term.

One major issue being highlighted at this time is the matter of a main TEAM/CLUB SPONSOR for 2010 and Bandits are willing to speak and meet with anyone now interested in joining up with their progressive club.

Co- Owner Lynda Waite said today (Thurs 26 November) “ Before we highlight 2010, let me add my sincere thanks on behalf of the … Continue Reading

Berwick Bandits Speedway Club’s Health & Safety Officer / Environmental Marshall, George Fairgrieve has become the latest to be honoured within the club when he received one of the highest awards his fellow professionals can bestow.

On Wednesday evening, 18 November 2009, George was made a Fellow of The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland, an award which can be conferred on a member who is considered to have rendered outstanding and distinctive service to the Institute and in the wider field of Environmental Health and George is now one of a select band of around 20 such award … Continue Reading

Long serving Berwick Official Dennis McCleary has added his congratulations to the Berwick Promotional Team in keeping prices for admission at virtually the same as last term, for the 2010 season.

McCleary, involved with the club for over 40 years stressed: “Fans should be well pleased with the position. Remember in January, V.A.T.  goes back up to 17.5% from 15% and that is a cost which must be born by the club.

In only increasing the Adult gate by £1 per meeting it means that fans on the other price scales will have no increase and that includes the Family Tickets (2 … Continue Reading

Berwick Bandits Speedway Club Limited also confirmed their intention to continue with their popular ‘Family Ticket’, this scheme allows two adults and two children admission to an exciting evenings racing at a reduced rate, compared with ‘full admission prices’.

Furthermore, the management of the Bandits have agreed to ‘peg’ their price for a ‘Family Ticket’ at the same low price as the 2009 Season, only £30.

Additionally they have announced that Season Tickets for 2010 will be kept at the same prices as were charged for the 2009 Season until January 1st 2010 – £275 for Adult, £200 for Senior Citizen and … Continue Reading