Berwick Bandits Speedway

Former Speedway World Champion, Californian “Sudden” Sam Ermolenko will be back in Berwick to co-host the ambitious speedway club’s pre-season celebrations along side centre-green presenter, the experienced Dick Barrie.

Such was the impression that Berwick Speedway and its supporters made on the former World number one at the recent fund-raising forum and DVD evening that he has already booked his tickets for the Pre-Season Bash – Berwick Speedway’s Spectacular at Berwick Holiday Centre on Saturday 6th March from 7.00pm ‘till late.

He will also be taking a roving microphone to help co-host the extravaganza to make the start of the Bandits’ 2010 … Continue Reading

The management of the A & J Scott Berwick Bandits and the  Newcastle “Sapphire Engineering”  Diamonds have joined forces in offering reduced admission prices to season ticket holders, in both legs of the Tyne/Tweed Trophy.

The event, now an annual season’s opener for the two local rivals rekindles that all-important local rivalry setting both sides up for what will surely be a hard and exciting season.

Newcastle season ticket holders will get a £2.00 discount off the normal admission price at Shielfield Park, Berwick on 20th March at 7.00pm for the first leg of the trophy, with the offer reciprocated for Berwick … Continue Reading

Following the unprecedented success of the sell-out Forum/DVD evening on February 6th, Berwick Bandits Speedway Club Ltd. are emphasising that tickets are required for the Pre-Season Event, to be held on 6th March at Berwick Holiday Centre 7.00pm.

The tickets for the event in the centre’s Headland Ballroom have been selling well, especially following the great evening that was had at the Black and Gold for the above fund-raiser, so it is with this in mind that the Club are urging anyone who requires a ticket for the event on 6th March, purchase these at their earliest convenience.

The … Continue Reading

Former Bandit Rob Woffinden was given a fantastic send-off in Scunthorpe  on Thursday afternoon.

Berwick were represented by  Dick Barrie, plus three of Rob’s team-mates from 1987/88 — Rob Grant, Sean Courtney and Wayne Ross (who travelled from Australia to be there!).

There were four World Champions (Lee, Collins, Ermolenko and Havelock)  present and probably a hundred other riders among a congregation of around 250 inside the chapel and seemingly as many  standing outside in bright sunshine.

Ten-times Australian Champion Leigh Adams led a large contingent of Aussies reminding us of Rob’s popularity in … Continue Reading

The success of last night’s Forum/ DVD night was characterised by the ‘feel-good’ factor that swept through the ‘sell-out’ audience. The night was a jam packed affair in many respects, not least by the amount of Berwick Speedway supporters who purchased their tickets, and eagerly arrived early as to get a good seat but also by the entertainment provided.

The fund-raising night was declared an absolute success, with a huge sum of £2906 being split between the ‘Motor Neurone Disease Association’, in memory of the late Graham Platten and the ‘Michal Makovský Testimonial … Continue Reading

The organisers of Saturday’s Motor Neurone / Michal Makovsky event wish to thank  The CORNHILL VILLAGE SHOP MOTOR NEURONE RESEACH RAFFLE for Sponsoring the evening plus PAM THOMPSON, CARA HOUSE, CASTLEGATE, BERWICK for Sponsoring Guest accommodation.

Great news for those who are going…. it’s a sell out!!!

Bad news for those who didn’t get advance tickets… it’s a sell out! Sorry to anyone who may have missed out.

Rob Woffinden’s Funeral will take place on 11th February at 1pm at The Woodlands Crematorium, Brumby Wood Lane, Scunthorpe DN17 1SP.

By request no flowers.

If you wish to make a donation please make cheques payable to; Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund. Mark on the back of cheque; Rob Woffinden.
Address; ACU, Wood House Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2YX

‘Due the better weather, and wishing to make a head-start on track preparation for the coming Season, Ian Rae is looking for volunteers starting THIS Saturday, the 6th February, 9.30am, to start essential track maintenance.

All help will be greatly received, both this Saturday and also Sunday 7th February, 9.30am.

Many Thanks

Berwick Speedway and all connected with the club were deeply saddened to hear the news early Saturday morning (January 30th 2010) of the death of former Bandit, Rob Woffinden.

“Wuffy” had battled bravely with his fight against cancer and did manage to achieve his final ambition – to see Christmas Day with his family, but today, his battle reached it’s chequered flag.

He will be dearly remembered by all Bandits’ fans who were fortunate enough to see him race at a track he reigned supreme, the old Berrington Lough circuit when he joined the Bandits in the late 80s following times with … Continue Reading

On the night of the event for Motor Neurone Research and the Michal Makovsky Testimonial the organsisers have announced a fine set of items for auction and here it the list of auction items for that DVD/Forum Night which takes place on Saturday 6th February 2010 – - -

Lot 1               Sam Ermolenko Testimonial Glass Momento                            Starting Bid – £100

Lot 2               Michal Makovsky Signed  Bordernapolis Race Jacket           Starting Bid – £25

Lot 3               Lee Complin Signed Bordernapolis Race Jacket                     … Continue Reading