| Ban 22:49 - Feb 18 with 1848 views | Boundy |
Grey hound racing in Wales to be banned because 35k allegedly signed a petition, nearly half a million signed a petition to discuss the 20 mph speed limit,that was ignored .Virtue signalling at it's worst. |  |
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| Ban on 23:11 - Feb 18 with 958 views | onehunglow |
Shame they didn't ban horse racing too
Animals should not be used for human entertainment
Many greyhounds ended up with horrific ends
Wales notoriously for cruelty in this | |
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| Ban on 23:27 - Feb 18 with 953 views | Kilkennyjack |
Communication to the public on both has been woeful.
The 20 mph is in place in many English cities.
First year figues in Wales now say ….. ‘The first year of a controversial Welsh speed limit saw around 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured on 20 and 30mph roads, ministers have said’.
I think thats enough to shut most half sensible people up.
Not as convinced by the new dog racing ban, but i look forward to understanding more. |  |
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| Ban on 06:30 - Feb 19 with 853 views | Scotia |
At the last Senedd election there were about 1.2 million individual votes for parties with a 20 mph speed limit in their manifesto.
The petition may have been officially ignored, but Welsh Labour obviously realise they've made a massive mistake and are changing some roads back.
If people actually voted though, we wouldn't have 20 mph limits everywhere or a Labour led Senedd. | | | |
| Ban on 07:49 - Feb 19 with 837 views | Daggyjack |
| Ban on 23:11 - Feb 18 by onehunglow |
Shame they didn't ban horse racing too
Animals should not be used for human entertainment
Many greyhounds ended up with horrific ends
Wales notoriously for cruelty in this |
With regards to horse racing, that's an old worn out tune that keeps getting played - these horses are looked after / cared for so well - they have the best of everything generally and in my experience, the aftercare once retired is superb.
Most injuries take place running around a field rather than on a track, though of course, I agree, it's heartbreaking when a horse breaks down.
Also, let me tell you, if a horse didn't want to run and jump, they wouldn't!! |  | | |
| Ban on 08:16 - Feb 19 with 814 views | AnotherJohn |
It would be interesting to know how many people in Swansea who have dogs will be affected by the ban. Presumably the demise of the old greyhound racing track near Harris Brothers on Ystrad Road meant that interest was decreasing. I often wondered what happened with the mystery fire that preceded the closure. The fire is not mentioned in the Wiki entry below. Does anybody know?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swansea_Greyhound_Stadium | | | |
| Ban on 08:47 - Feb 19 with 780 views | onehunglow |
Again, you get Welsh offended this time over dog racing
It should not occur anywhere | |
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| Ban on 08:50 - Feb 19 with 778 views | onehunglow |
| Ban on 07:49 - Feb 19 by Daggyjack |
With regards to horse racing, that's an old worn out tune that keeps getting played - these horses are looked after / cared for so well - they have the best of everything generally and in my experience, the aftercare once retired is superb.
Most injuries take place running around a field rather than on a track, though of course, I agree, it's heartbreaking when a horse breaks down.
Also, let me tell you, if a horse didn't want to run and jump, they wouldn't!! |
Morally
No animal should be used simply for human fun
Horses are there purely to make money and to feed the sates of gamblers
Too fookingvrught it should be banned
Spaniards defend bullfighting
Bulls love the sport apparently
They get looked after too prior to getting slaughtered | |
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| Ban on 08:57 - Feb 19 with 778 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
| Ban on 23:27 - Feb 18 by Kilkennyjack |
Communication to the public on both has been woeful.
The 20 mph is in place in many English cities.
First year figues in Wales now say ….. ‘The first year of a controversial Welsh speed limit saw around 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured on 20 and 30mph roads, ministers have said’.
I think thats enough to shut most half sensible people up.
Not as convinced by the new dog racing ban, but i look forward to understanding more. |
They have combined the data for 20 and 30 mph zones when they could have reported on the 20mph zones. Never mind let's hope the people will not notice. |  |
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| Ban on 09:35 - Feb 19 with 721 views | majorraglan |
Lots of good points in this thread, which to be honest is an issue I’ve never really given a lot of thought to. Greyhound racing is something which appears to have been in decline for a long time and there are significant concerns about animal welfare.
That said, I’m not convinced that it is something the WG should be banning. | | | |
| Ban on 09:36 - Feb 19 with 721 views | Boundy |
Then that just reinforces my comment on virtue signalling more valid . how about tackling puppy farms which are stinking cesspits for the greedy . | |
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| Ban on 09:44 - Feb 19 with 705 views | onehunglow |
| Ban on 09:36 - Feb 19 by Boundy |
Then that just reinforces my comment on virtue signalling more valid . how about tackling puppy farms which are stinking cesspits for the greedy . |
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Agree
Puppy farms are horrific
The demise of greyhound tracks sits with the disintegration of Speedway, which I love,
Many British tracks from Somerton Park to Belle Vue had speedway tracks adjacent some of which were pretty dangerous
Sign of the times really | |
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| Ban on 10:04 - Feb 19 with 687 views | Boundy |
| Ban on 09:44 - Feb 19 by onehunglow |
Hi
Agree
Puppy farms are horrific
The demise of greyhound tracks sits with the disintegration of Speedway, which I love,
Many British tracks from Somerton Park to Belle Vue had speedway tracks adjacent some of which were pretty dangerous
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Morning Sir, My father was born in Skewen and my grandparents lived on Charles Street which is where opposite the dog track ( now a housing estate for the posh and needy) was located and we were often taken there to watch a race or two, dogs definitely and I suppose to some extent horses love to run around and to be honest I don't follow horse racing but aware that during the National for example many horses have died , and as dog racing seems to have faded from the memory I've never considered the welfare of the dogs . | |
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| Ban on 10:18 - Feb 19 with 667 views | Daggyjack |
Nonsensical comparison.
You only know the extent that horses are looked during and after their racing careers if you are involved.
Of course, there are those in life that mis-treat any animal beit horses or dogs and they should be nowhere near both the animals or the sport in my opinion, | | | |
| Ban on 10:21 - Feb 19 with 656 views | onehunglow |
| Ban on 10:04 - Feb 19 by Boundy |
Morning Sir, My father was born in Skewen and my grandparents lived on Charles Street which is where opposite the dog track ( now a housing estate for the posh and needy) was located and we were often taken there to watch a race or two, dogs definitely and I suppose to some extent horses love to run around and to be honest I don't follow horse racing but aware that during the National for example many horses have died , and as dog racing seems to have faded from the memory I've never considered the welfare of the dogs . |
Neath Speedway ran for just one season in 1962
Weren't supported by local people | |
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| Ban on 11:05 - Feb 19 with 639 views | Boundy |
| Ban on 10:21 - Feb 19 by onehunglow |
Neath Speedway ran for just one season in 1962
Weren't supported by local people |
Too noisy I expect | |
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| Ban on 11:34 - Feb 19 with 624 views | theloneranger |
| Ban on 10:21 - Feb 19 by onehunglow |
Neath Speedway ran for just one season in 1962
Weren't supported by local people |
Another massive problem - was that there was no track lighting!! |  |
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| Ban on 11:50 - Feb 19 with 603 views | onehunglow |
| Ban on 11:34 - Feb 19 by theloneranger |
Another massive problem - was that there was no track lighting!! |
No dirt deflectors in those days and bikes were very raw indeed, like sitting on a razor blade that you couldn't slow down apart from easing off the throttle
Speedway was massive just after the war
Wembley Lions had gates of 50000 and Zlondon had many tracks
The old White City was something to behold
Check out the 81 World Final on you tube
Most glorious sports event I've been to | |
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| Ban on 12:12 - Feb 19 with 588 views | Flashberryjack |
| Ban on 08:47 - Feb 19 by onehunglow |
Again, you get Welsh offended this time over dog racing
It should not occur anywhere |
Horse racing, Greyhound racing, f*ck me!!! you'd even ban Christmas if you could.
Your really are a right miserable git. |  |
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| Ban on 13:03 - Feb 19 with 532 views | Daggyjack |
| Ban on 10:21 - Feb 19 by onehunglow |
Neath Speedway ran for just one season in 1962
Weren't supported by local people |
I used to go to Carmarthen Speedway in the early 2000's - they stopped for the same reason. | | | |
| Ban on 13:25 - Feb 19 with 506 views | onehunglow |
| Ban on 12:12 - Feb 19 by Flashberryjack |
Horse racing, Greyhound racing, f*ck me!!! you'd even ban Christmas if you could.
Your really are a right miserable git. |
Well, it's why Jehovahs witnesses appeals to me
They don't celebrate birthdays nor Christmas
You're a devil  | |
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| Ban on 13:28 - Feb 19 with 511 views | Boundy |
For anyone interested in a little localish history ( as a Birchgrove boy I often wandered over the border ( the Bowens Arms ) into unknown territory
https://alchetron.com/Skewen-Greyhound-Stadium | |
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| Ban on 13:33 - Feb 19 with 503 views | lifelong |
| Ban on 08:47 - Feb 19 by onehunglow |
Again, you get Welsh offended this time over dog racing
It should not occur anywhere |
No, you state that Wales is notorious for cruelty in this activity, how does it differ in Wales compared to other countries. Before you make such a disgusting comment why don’t you do some research in the matter? Or is it just another of your stupid criticism of anything that is Welsh, it really is pathetic. |  | | |
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