b40rt Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Strongly disagree.I think that the decision makers in Fort William feel some kind of duty to maintain the long tradition of the Scottish Six Days Trial at the moment, even though revenues generated for the town are obviously lower than in the past. In my view, a move out of town is, potentially, the first step out of the back door for the event. No longer in the forefront of the town's thoughts, how long would it be before the Police became less tolerant of the road traffic issues, how long before the trial had to route around the town and not through it, how long before Town Hall Brae is lost? Before anyone scoffs about Town Hall Brae, take note of the trouble that the Isle of Man Government has taken to maintain the Governers Bridge section of the TT course, even though it is not part of the public roads any more. Throw some traditions out of the window at your peril - but you may be throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Its only started and finished in Fort Bill for approx 30 of its 100 years ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big john Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Its only started and finished in Fort Bill for approx 30 of its 100 years ! Actually, the beginning of the "start and finish" at Fort William was the 1977 trial (due to the Gathering of the Clans in Edinburgh that year), prior to that only time was 1966 for one year only, to my knowledge. I haven't given my thoughts on where I think the centre of the trial should be located, not yet... Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardofos Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Its only started and finished in Fort Bill for approx 30 of its 100 years ! But where did it start and finish from all the other years, days 2 to 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 But where did it start and finish from all the other years, days 2 to 5? Some changes are for the better ? Before the West End car park was reclaimed, where did it start ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot 3 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Some changes are for the better ?Before the West End car park was reclaimed, where did it start ? Car Park beside the THB behind what was Marshall and Pearsons...now Blacks. Parc Ferme was there as long as I can remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa. Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Has there been a decision made as to the base for the SSDT yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highland lassie Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Has there been a decision made as to the base for the SSDT yet? No decision as yet, although there is a lot of background work going on within the committee. We've had site visits and discussions with various bodies around Fort William, and hope to make a decision quite soon. The planning for each SSDT starts in September each year, so we can't afford to leave any decisions too late, but there is an awful lot to consider so we don't want to rush it either. As soon as a decision is made, the details will be made public on the SSDT site, here on TC and in general press releases, so don't worry, you'll hear about it straight away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonder boy Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 I would say leave it where it is, it really is the heart of the SSDT. I would say maybe try and sort out the space a little bit better. Even ask the council if you get the car park across from the Nevis centre as an over flow. The BSW saw mill has take over the area where the pulp mill use to be and has a huge space, don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big john Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Blimey! Wonder Boy returns! Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dab-man Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Actually, the beginning of the "start and finish" at Fort William was the 1977 trial (due to the Gathering of the Clans in Edinburgh that year), prior to that only time was 1966 for one year only, to my knowledge.I haven't given my thoughts on where I think the centre of the trial should be located, not yet... Big John When do we hear the thoughts of Professor Moffat then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big john Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 When do we hear the thoughts of Professor Moffat then? You won't! I'm keeping my opinions on this subject to myself this time! Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I would say leave it where it is, it really is the heart of the SSDT. I would say maybe try and sort out the space a little bit better. Even ask the council if you get the car park across from the Nevis centre as an over flow. The BSW saw mill has take over the area where the pulp mill use to be and has a huge space, don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizza5 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 You won't! I'm keeping my opinions on this subject to myself this time!Big John Sitting on the fence are we John? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big john Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Sitting on the fence are we John? Possibly, but I think you know my views on this one anyway! Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Having spectated a couple of times in the late 70's, it was always a great feeling to return to Fort William for the evening which seemed to be the centre or heart of the trial. Having ridden the event in 1999, that same atmosphere was prominent in Fort William, what you could say was central to the soul of the event, part of the very essence of trials. It was also very helpful in being able to walk to and from the Parc Ferme from local accommodation. I think if you remove the trial base from Fort William, you chance to lose the soul of the Scottish. If there has to be a change to a larger Parc Ferme, is there not anything else that can be used but still within walking distance of the town centre? I say, keep the trial based where it is, it is very likely the best trial in the World, and in my mind it should be a dream for every young trials rider to ride at least once in their lives. Bye, PeterB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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