Wimbledon greyhound stadium gone.

[sir albion]

Oh blimey, a new one on me, didn't realise it had closed.
Well it was a good night at my Mrs work do, all those years ago

I bet Didcot hasn't changed much

It's changing pretty fast and a lot of new homes being built although I'll be off to swindon very soon hopefully as that's a very up and coming place and properties are a lot cheaper

Used to go to reading greyhounds a lot

 

[AmexRuislip]

It's changing pretty fast and a lot of new homes being built although I'll be off to swindon very soon hopefully as that's a very up and coming place and properties are a lot cheaper

Used to go to reading greyhounds a lot

Yes I know a few examples military types who have ended buying in the Swindon and Carterton areas, duensuring to the reasonable prices there.

 

[giveusfalmerplease]

unfortunately (or not depending on your point of view) the world moves on. I was looking for a branch of barclays in brighton recently. When we moved here 35 years ago they had 10 branches that i can count in brighton now only 3. As for the dogs i remember doing my 1p forecast doubles on Crayford (still going), Romford, Walthamstow and White City. Wasnt there also one at Harringay?

 

[Chicken Run]

There was a report on BBC local news recently, reporting on the people who have grown up with the dog racing fraternity.
Possibly a cult thing going on, but sadly another institution gone from the local London area.
As you say, good news for AFC Wimbledon.

The one at Reading is a good night out.

Portsmouth and White City are a good night out too!

 

[downham seagull]

Seems a bit much to expect your mum and dad to pay £8.77bn over 15 years.

Yeah! That's my inheritance halfed!!

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

Portsmouth and White City are a good night out too!

This, although I'm more of a horse man myself, you'll often see me at Stockton, Lewes or Alexandra Palace, well it makes a change from football, it's not easy being a Third Lanark fan y'know

 

[Frutos]

Yes I know a few examples military types who have ended buying in the Swindon and Carterton areas, duensuring to the reasonable prices there.

I spent most of my childhood in Carterton...have been back once in the last 17 years and can't say I have any desire to go again.

 

[Spiros]

Hove Dogs has to be Dead Man Walking shirley? Doubtless be unaffordable flats ten years down the line.

Not so sure about that. Went there with wife and kids on Saturday evening and the place was pretty busy in the 'cheap' area under the stand. The restaurant appeared to be full. Also it wasn't full with old men there were loads of parties of late teens / early 20-somethings clearly enjoying a night out with their mates. Good to see

 

[sully]

Not so sure about that. Went there with wife and kids on Saturday evening and the place was pretty busy in the 'cheap' area under the stand. The restaurant appeared to be full. Also it wasn't full with old men there were loads of parties of late teens / early 20-somethings clearly enjoying a night out with their mates. Good to see

It's odd, though, that every other session is free - and deserted!

 

[AmexRuislip]

Portsmouth and White City are a good night out too!

Haha

 

[AmexRuislip]

I spent most of my childhood in Carterton...have been back once in the last 17 years and can't say I have any desire to go again.

Is that of being a scaley brat or normal human?
Have not been there for a few years

 

[Frutos]

Is that of being a scaley brat or normal human?
Have not been there for a few years

Very few normal humans there as I remember it!

Dad was stationed at Brize.

 

[Chucky_78]

It's odd, though, that every other session is free - and deserted!

Owned by Coral. Only reason racing is on is because it's broadcast to the betting shops. They don't care about people through the door at the day time mettings.

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

Owned by Coral. Only reason racing is on is because it's broadcast to the betting shops. They don't care about people through the door at the day time mettings.

Yeah it's totally absurd how they can provide prices to 7000 betting shops based on two or three bookmakers, half a dozen punters and about a hundred quid changing hands

 

[Spiros]

But it's easy to see how they make the money on the betting. In one race on Saturday evening there were 6 dogs running and the longest price was 4/1. You don't need to be a maths genius to see that there is a fair wedge for the bookies whichever dog wins.

 

[sully]

Owned by Coral. Only reason racing is on is because it's broadcast to the betting shops. They don't care about people through the door at the day time mettings.

I understand that bit. I just find it odd that loads of people are prepared to pay to go on a Saturday night, but don't go on Thursday evenings when it's fee.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Why are all the greyhound stadiums closing down?

The option of going to the dogs is going to the dogs.