  FORMER
HEATHENS RIDING IN STYLE!
Former Cradley riders Mark Robinson and Anthony Boyd have teamed up
off the track with a venture on four wheels instead of two. The
ex-Heathens are now the men behind the Lady Penelope Limo
Services.
[Click here to Read the
Story]
External Link:
www.ladypenelopelimoservices.co.uk |
 OMMERIN'
AROUND : NEW EXCLUSIVE SEASON PREVIEW!
A new article in the popular OMMERIN'
AROUND series, written exclusively for the website by Cradley fan
Keith Burrows. Read the review of Keith's predictions from last year
plus the all-important look ahead to what's in store for 2008.
[Click here to Read the
Full Article] |
 SUPPORTERS
MUST DECIDE THE WAY FORWARD
Just as was indicated in last years
AGM, the committee of Club CH decided to stand down following this
years trip to Cardiff. Despite organising trips to other tracks,
quiz nights, disco's etc support has dwindled recently and some
social events have been poorly supported.
[ Click here to Read the
Story] |
 NEW
TRACK SHOP MERCHANDISE FOR 2008
Sophie has added a range of new
merchandise to the Track Shop for 2008,
including programme boards rider coasters and
new pens. You can also still order the 2008 Heathens calendar plus
the popular t-shirts, badges, stickers and keyrings.
[Click Here to
Visit the Online Track Shop] |
PLANNING APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
The proposal to resurrect Cradley
Heath Speedway at the new site off Oldnall Road has hit major
stumbling blocks and it has sadly now been decided that the planning
application will be shelved. Read the statement by Tony Mole and
reaction from Bob Edwards of C.R.A.S.H.
[Click Here to Read
the Story] |
PLANNING
APPLICATION Q&A
Following the news of the Planning
Application withdrawal, Bob Edwards has answered some of the main
questions being asked via the website & fans forum. Why has the
application been withdrawn? How helpful have the council been? And
where do we go from here?
[Click Here to Read
the Story] |
 NEW
FANS FORUM & MESSAGE BOARD LAUNCHED
We are pleased to announce the launch
of a new Fans Forum enabling supporters to exchange memories, views
and discussion. The previous forum will remain archived after being
in use by Cradley fans on the Internet for the last 8 years. The new
forum has a fresh new look and improved features.
[Click Here to
Register or Login to the New Forum] |
 SIGN THE PETITION
YOUR SUPPORT IS STILL NEEDED -
CLICK HERE TO SIGN!
The petition urging Dudley Council to Bring Back Cradley Speedway is
still valid. Thousands of signatures have now been recorded urging
the council to support the return of the club. Paper and
online versions remain active and anyone wishing to sign or collect
further signatures is still encouraged to do so.
Click here to sign
the online petition or download the paper version
here. |
 POCKET
SIZED HISTORY OF DEFUNCT SPEEDWAY TRACKS - CRADLEY HEATH SPECIAL
This new publication has just been released by Speed-Away
Promotions. Featuring over 80 pages full of stats, stories, photos
and memories galore, it's the latest in the series of 'Defunct
Tracks' guides, but with Cradley as the subject, this one was turned
into a bumper-size special edition. To order send cheque/Postal
Order (no credit card facility) for £14.99 (including free delivery)
to: Speed-Away Promotions, 19, Arundel Road, Lytham St. Annes,
Lancashire FY8 1AF. Alternatively email
oriolecy@btinternet.com |
  CRADLEY
HEATH REVISITED
This page although not speedway related is
intended for our overseas fans and supporters who visited us from
all parts of the world. It is a collection of photographs
showing how Cradley Heath is changing rapidly from the town it used
to be. Now showing the new Tesco Superstore. |
 OUR
60th ANNIVERSARY: 21st JUNE 2007
21st June 2007 marked the 60th
ANNIVERSARY of the first ever official Speedway Meeting in Cradley
Heath. On the 21st June 1947, Cradley Heath entertained Wombwell in
a National League Division 3 match. The attendance at Dudley Wood
was listed as 12,000.[Click Here to Read] |
A
POEM: MEMORIES OF DUDLEY WOOD by Karen Buffey
We
have received a poem from Cradley supporter Karen Buffey which has
been published on our new
Myspace Page and generated some great feedback. Here it is
published again to no doubt bring the memories flooding back for a
huge number of old Dudley Wood regulars.
[Click Here to Read] |
CLUB
HISTORY: 1970 SEASON REVIEW:
Despite making great progress in 1969, the season of 1970 turned out
to be another which promised a great deal for Cradley and eventually
delivered more disappointment.
[History - 1970] |
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