That crash at Edinburgh last Friday saw Slater split his crash helmet and suffer plenty of front end bike damage so on behalf of the REF I was delighted to be able to pass on a cash award before last night’s BSN Final. Fair to say he surprised and really grateful.

In the run up to a series of very important meetings for the Pirates, the Riders Equipment Fund (REF) have given Zach and Lewi a cash boost towards equipment and expenses. The riders received their awards last night with Barrie Wellman and Kev & Jan Grant doing the honours.

Cooper’s turn for an REF award last night.

Another grateful Pirate. Fraser Bowes received a cash contribution towards equipment repairs following his recent painful crash. Tony Griffin did the honours on behalf of the REF.

Two presentations last night. Vincent Marsland with Will Cairns and Phil Wicker with Kyle Newman. If you join the REF, this could be you.

With over £2,000 worth of damage to his equipment, the REF are already working with the club on providing some urgent financial help to Richard Lawson. You’re welcome to join us as part of the REF. Drop me a message.

With over £2,000 worth of damage to his equipment, the REF are already working with the club on providing some urgent financial help to Richard Lawson. You’re welcome to join us as part of the REF. Drop me a message.

A super turnout for last night’s Speedway Darts Night where the Pirates beat the Buccaneers 49-41 whilst the Golden Helmet was won by Scott Southwick. Thanks to everyone who supported the event.

Our next fund raiser is on Wednesday 25 February. It’s a speedway darts night starting 7.30 at The New Inn on Wimborne Road. Join Dan Gilkes, Will Cairns and Middlo on the oche. If you want to play text 07759163559 ASAP.

Congratulations to Team NID on last night’s speedway quiz win.

Diary date. Speedway quiz for the REF. 10 December at Bluebird Social Club BH22 9DP. Doors open at 7.00. Quiz at 7.30. £5 members. £7 non-members.

Over 80 buyers and browsers at this morning’s memorabilia event making it a very successful activity. Thanks to all those who attended and dug deep to support the REF.

Don’t forget our memorabilia morning at the Stadium on Saturday. Sellers from 10.00. Browsers and buyers from 10.15. Admission £2.00 per person. Loads of reasonably priced badges, programmes, books, shirts and jackets plus a few higher value rider specific items.

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Saturday 8 November. 10.00 to 13.00. Poole Stadium Glass Grandstand. Speedway memorabilia open house. Bring, buy, sell, swop. All welcome. Bring your loft and garage treasure. Just £2 admissions for all attendees.

Will’s turn for an REF award last night with Lucy and Gordon doing the honours. And the peppers? Catch up with @PirateCast to find out more. Photo courtesy of Liam Cockwell.

REF Fund Raiser Any interest at £75 and above for a Troy Lee Designs helmet signed and donated by Tobias? Pirate, Gladiator and Bears fans will recall his big crash whilst guesting in the Plymouth v Redcar meeting as a result the helmet was heavily impacted and condemned.

Delighted to have been able to present a special REF momento to Stan and Val in appreciation of their dedication to the fund.

Tommy presenting to Zach and Jamie to Richard before last night’s high octane meeting.