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Wimbledon Dog racing.

Charlton_Stu
Charlton_Stu Posts: 3,869
in Other Football and Sports
Anyone who enjoys a night at the dogs, they are doing free entry plus pint of lager until 28th Feb with voucher.http://www.hotukdeals.com/visit?m=10157&q=2118054
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  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    Cheers Stu - just down the road from me.
  • Addicted
    Addicted Posts: 2,804
    Im still upset they closed down Walthamstow dog track, had some great nights there. Went to Wimbledon once but didn't think it had the same character.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,855
    Isn't that where AFC Wimbledon want to build their new ground?
  • Charlton_Stu
    Charlton_Stu Posts: 3,869
    Never got to go to the Stow but heard it was very good with a night club joined onto it. Always liked Catford as it was more local to me plus i seemed to be lucky there.
  • Charlton_Stu
    Charlton_Stu Posts: 3,869
    killerandflash said:

    Isn't that where AFC Wimbledon want to build their new ground?

    I believe so, would be a shame as not many left now.

  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    killerandflash said:

    Isn't that where AFC Wimbledon want to build their new ground?

    Correct, the old Speedway track.
  • NorthStandUltra
    NorthStandUltra Posts: 2,540
    Will always be Wimbledon Dons Speedway to me
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    I shall be doing this.
  • To_Be_Franck
    To_Be_Franck Posts: 1,095
    Charlton_Stu said:

    Never got to go to the Stow but heard it was very good with a night club joined onto it. Always liked Catford as it was more local to me plus i seemed to be lucky there.

    Always lucky there? Wasn't it full of dogs?
  • smiffyboy
    smiffyboy Posts: 4,314
    Used to go catford a lot when it was open now go crayford but it's not the same shit stadium with no real atmosphere
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  • red_murph
    red_murph Posts: 2,460
    edited January 2015
    Last time I went was about a year ago. They only had one side open (I think this is the case all of the time now) and trying to get a drink or something to eat was absolutely horrendous, it made half time at The Valley look like a professional operation.

    Waited half an hour in a queue and gave up.

    Used to be a great night out and also used to love going along to Catford back in the day. There was a group of about ten of us, we all said we wouldn't be going back.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    I've been to Wimbledon dogs at least annually for the last 5 years.

    Only one side open, but that's the "decent" side, where you can sit inside.

    Never ever had to wait, to be served drink or food. I'm amazed at the above.

    Very good night out, I'd thoroughly recommend.
  • red_murph
    red_murph Posts: 2,460
    Covered End said:

    I've been to Wimbledon dogs at least annually for the last 5 years.

    Only one side open, but that's the "decent" side, where you can sit inside.

    Never ever had to wait, to be served drink or food. I'm amazed at the above.

    Very good night out, I'd thoroughly recommend.

    Maybe they had an off night then Covered End, they lost a lot of customers that night though, many of us who had been going for years off and on. We were downstairs and just wanted a beer and to put a bet on then step outside and watch the racing. Shouldn't be too much to ask? It was a truly shite evening and they cost themselves money by not being able to cater for the punters.

    In true English nature I never properly complain about anything, did this time though. Sent an email to them, nothing back at all.

    Would love to hear that it's better now and might then give it another go in the future as it was always a good night out before that.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    Aah. I use the upstairs bars. Much warmer, much more pleasant and no queues.
    Get there earlyish, grab a table with a view & get food from upstairs as well.
    Only problem would be if you're there by yourself (keeping a table).
    We nip down to put the bets on, takes 1 minute, or use the upstairs Tote.
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    Is Catford not still open?
  • Charlton_Stu
    Charlton_Stu Posts: 3,869
    Never had trouble getting drinks either, would imagine it being a lot busier on the derby nights though.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    PL54 said:

    Is Catford not still open?

    Closed years ago. Probably more than 5 years ago.
  • smiffyboy
    smiffyboy Posts: 4,314
    PL54 said:

    Is Catford not still open?

    Housing estate mate probably still get a load of dogs running around it
  • mickc
    mickc Posts: 573
    PL54 said:

    Is Catford not still open?


    The dog stadium is already under construction for a new housing development.

  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,855
    smiffyboy said:

    Used to go catford a lot when it was open now go crayford but it's not the same shit stadium with no real atmosphere

    Never been to the 'new' Crayford, used to love the banger racing there!
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  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,638
    Covered End said:

    PL54 said:

    Is Catford not still open?

    Closed years ago. Probably more than 5 years ago.
    Closed in 2003.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    guinnessaddick said:

    Covered End said:

    PL54 said:

    Is Catford not still open?

    Closed years ago. Probably more than 5 years ago.
    Closed in 2003.
    Yes, I thought it was probably more like 10 tbh.
  • A-R-T-H-U-R
    A-R-T-H-U-R Posts: 7,678
    Go to Hall Green dogs frequently.
    Less fun since they lost the speedway club.
    Dog vs bike would have been fun.

    When I first went dog racing, the dogs always won.
    I'm getting better now though.
  • smiffyboy
    smiffyboy Posts: 4,314
    killerandflash said:

    smiffyboy said:

    Used to go catford a lot when it was open now go crayford but it's not the same shit stadium with no real atmosphere

    Never been to the 'new' Crayford, used to love the banger racing there!
    Your not missing much I go a few times a year as the kids love it and so I take them to keep them happy although I get accused of turning them into gamblers
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    mickc said:

    PL54 said:

    Is Catford not still open?


    The dog stadium is already under construction for a new housing development.

    I can only imagine how crap that housing will be around there
  • Charlton_Stu
    Charlton_Stu Posts: 3,869
    Went last night,had a good night happy to break even when i go live dog/horse racing but finished £100 up after bets and drinks.If you want to sit down, you need to be there no later than 6.45pm,
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    We're going on Friday.
  • Joshuk87
    Joshuk87 Posts: 503
    Is a great micro brewery/ bar opp the car park of the dogs. Worth popping in before hand.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    Joshuk87 said:

    Is a great micro brewery/ bar opp the car park of the dogs. Worth popping in before hand.

    Presumably doesn't sell Guinness or lager ?
  • Charlton_Stu
    Charlton_Stu Posts: 3,869
    Another night of losing your money.....http://www.lovethedogs.co.uk/uploads/new123wmtojune.pdf

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