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Greyhound racing to return to Bolton?
8:34pm Thursday 27th March 2008
Comments (17)THE glory days of greyhound racing could soon be back in Bolton.
A group of enthusiasts will meet next week to launch a fresh bid to revive the sport in the area.
They will debate a number of potential sites for a new racing track with the input of experts from Belle Vue Speedway.
Among the sites that will be up for discussion is land in the Middlebrook area.
The meeting marks the latest bid to re-introduce the sport to Bolton following the closure of the Raikes Lane greyhound track in 1996.
It is being organised by Tony Foden, who played a key part in the successful bid to save the smaller Westhoughton dog track, in Wigan Road, from being developed into homes in 2004.
Mr Foden, a retired businessman, said: "There is still a lot of passion for dog racing in Bolton and Raikes Lane has been sorely missed since it was closed controversially.
"Our plans are very much in their infancy at the moment and we need to look at various things, including location and how this could be financed. But we know there is and would be a lot of interest in a new track.
"We have spoken to Bolton councillors in the past who have expressed their support for a new racetrack and are planning to approach Bolton Council with a view to them suggesting a few potential sites."
The original Raikes Lane racing track opened in 1927 when a Mr A Pilkington's Conally Lass won the 7pm race on December 10.
The track became the fourth to open in Britain and it was placed on the site of an old colliery.
It closed in 1996 after 69 years, leaving 60 workers - 13 full-time and 47 part-time - redundant.
Former greyhound trainer, Albert Fearne, aged 78, of York Avenue, Little Lever, said: "To bring back a dog track would be very beneficial to the town.
"It is something for the whole family to enjoy. It wouldn't just bring social benefits to Bolton, but financial benefits too."
The meeting will be held at Rumworth Labour Club on Tuesday, April 1 at 7pm.
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amosc99, Hoofdorp says...
10:31pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Roge wrote:Its still a good night out - have you ever been?
Who are these people trying to kid?? You only have to have a quick scan on t'internet to see that Greyhounds are one of the most neglected breeds of dog on the planet!! And why?? Because they're dumped when they can't race anymore and end up in one of the many rescue charities across the country! Can people not avoid such shameful pursuits in their desire for entertainment?! There's only one thing that drives this! Money!
I've been to Belle Vue twice?
Now this is the sort of initiative that Bolton should be looking at, rather than creating apartments in town, decreasing the number of lanes on the main roads, leaving the host-town with NO Market Hall etc...
I hope this come to fruition.
Roge, do you have any evidence of what you say, which government or RSCPA reports say this?
roundhead, bolton says...
10:35pm Thu 27 Mar 08
amosc99, Hoofdorp says...
10:45pm Thu 27 Mar 08
roundhead wrote:Why pick on Breightmet - what about Johnson Fold, Great Lever, Halliwell, Astley Bridge, Bromley Cross, Sharples, Smithills, Little Lever, Darcy Lever, The Haulgh, Ladybridge, Heaton, Deane, Daubhill, Derby, Westhoughton, Daisy Hill, Lostock, Middlebrook, Blackrod, Horwich, Farnworth, Moses Gate etc....
Instead of opening a track,let them chase the scum round breightmet.
Breightmet is no worse and no better than any other part of Bolton! - GET OVER IT!
Tony Peters, Greyhound Action says...
10:52pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Our latest research indicates that at least 15,000 greyhounds are put to death each year because of the british dog racing industry.
These dogs are killed after failing to make the grade as racers or after their racing "careers" come to an end, either through age or injury.
This is why the last thing this country needs is another greyhound track and also why we are calling on the public not to attend or bet on greyhound racing, so this death-industry comes to an end through lack of financial support.
See our website at www.greyhoundaction.
org.uk for more information.
roundhead, bolton says...
11:07pm Thu 27 Mar 08
amosc99 wrote:Sorry mate it's breightmet's turn.
roundhead wrote: Instead of opening a track,let them chase the scum round breightmet.Why pick on Breightmet - what about Johnson Fold, Great Lever, Halliwell, Astley Bridge, Bromley Cross, Sharples, Smithills, Little Lever, Darcy Lever, The Haulgh, Ladybridge, Heaton, Deane, Daubhill, Derby, Westhoughton, Daisy Hill, Lostock, Middlebrook, Blackrod, Horwich, Farnworth, Moses Gate etc.... Breightmet is no worse and no better than any other part of Bolton! - GET OVER IT!
Roge, Horwich says...
11:41pm Thu 27 Mar 08
'Wales is no different to other parts of the UK in terms of the cruelty inflicted on some Greyhounds and Lurchers when they are no longer useful as racers or hunters. While some owners care for their dogs others just discard them when they are no longer useful. One Greyhound was hung from a tree, they are frequently thrown onto busy roads, and they are shot, battered to death, poisoned or just locked up and left to starve to death.
We estimate that between 400 and 500 pure bred Greyhounds need a home in Wales each year once they are no longer able to race.'
Wake up and smell the coffee!
Louiseclark, London says...
1:02am Fri 28 Mar 08
Tommy, says...
8:32am Fri 28 Mar 08
amosc99 wrote:Heaton is like dinner with the Queen compared to breightmet!
roundhead wrote:Why pick on Breightmet - what about Johnson Fold, Great Lever, Halliwell, Astley Bridge, Bromley Cross, Sharples, Smithills, Little Lever, Darcy Lever, The Haulgh, Ladybridge, Heaton, Deane, Daubhill, Derby, Westhoughton, Daisy Hill, Lostock, Middlebrook, Blackrod, Horwich, Farnworth, Moses Gate etc....
Instead of opening a track,let them chase the scum round breightmet.
Breightmet is no worse and no better than any other part of Bolton! - GET OVER IT!
The Horwich Observer, Horwich says...
9:01am Fri 28 Mar 08
(only joking)
I can't see it being that much of an attraction to be honest. Once the locals have been a few times, that will be it. Lets face it if you want a night at the dogs, Bell Vue is only half hour down the motorway.
gazz_ball - Supera Moras!, bolton says...
9:50am Fri 28 Mar 08
Breightmet is no worse and no better than any other part of Bolton!
Breightmet no worse than heaton, markland hill or lostock. Amosc, behave yourself my lad. :)
chas, suffolk says...
9:55am Fri 28 Mar 08
dave a, Little Lever says...
11:27am Fri 28 Mar 08
s just a posh word for Johnson fold,for the stuck ups!
foxygran, Bolton says...
7:51pm Fri 28 Mar 08
jockey, atherton says...
11:32pm Fri 28 Mar 08
derek, st helens says...
3:14pm Mon 31 Mar 08
bold
derek, st helens says...
3:15pm Mon 31 Mar 08
bold
Raikes Lane greyhound track closed in 1996
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Roge, says...
9:54pm Thu 27 Mar 08
And why?? Because they're dumped when they can't race anymore and end up in one of the many rescue charities across the country!
Can people not avoid such shameful pursuits in their desire for entertainment?!
There's only one thing that drives this! Money!