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It’s that exciting time of the year when we start to see results come in as riders blow off the cobwebs in individual meetings and at the press and practice days of clubs across the country. There have already been two Premier League Cup results, Somerset starting with an away win at Peterborough and Sheffield already look stronger than the last few years. It is our turn this weekend as we get our first view of a 2015 Monarchs race jacket at the press and practice on Saturday afternoon.

This is the reason the Trust exists to ensure we have a P&P next year and the year after. Speedway and the Edinburgh Monarchs on the track for years to come is our primary aim. What more do you want, well the most eagerly awaited Scottish derby on Sunday is not bad for seconds.  There have been big changes in the west but it’s on the track that matters and the new look Glasgow Tigers will get a huge test as the league champions roll into town, Remember to set your watch as the clocks go forward on Sunday morning.

There will be Trust representatives there on Saturday and as usual they will be happy to provide any information or answer any questions you may have. Already we are seeing examples of the uncertainties of speedway as riders are injured and teams make changes and on Thursday night there was the first rain off as Ipswich vs Rye House fell victim to the weather. The Trust want to minimise the impact of these types of unexpected events but we can only do that with your help. JOIN US now and ensure the future of the Monarchs.

The 2015 speedway season in Scotland kicks off this Friday with Theo’s Night of Champions at Armadale Stadium. It is a well deserved testimonial for Theo Pijper and all Monarchs Fans are desperate to see the first throttle twisted in anger. Representatives of the Monarchs Fans Trust will be there on Friday to pass out information and answer any questions that supporters have. We will be handing out flyers and standing order forms inside the stadium before the first race and then in the bar after the meeting. Please come and say hello we are always keen to hear from the fans and are determined to make sure all Monarchs Supporters are aware of the trust and why it is needed.

Over the weekend we passed 60 members so we say a massive thank you to everyone that has signed up, this has given us a fantastic platform to move forward and we hope to present our first donation to the club in April.

Joining the Monarchs Fans Trust and helping to secure the future of the Monarchs could not be easier. It takes about 2 minutes to do and is as simple as 1-2-3!

1. Just go to JOIN US page.
2. Select the amount you would like to contribute from the available options and click on the link to take you to the direct debit form.
3. Fill in your name and billing details on the short form and hey presto!

You will have joined the Monarchs Fans Trust and pledged your support for the Monarchs. You will receive an email from our payment processing partner, Gocardless Limited, confirming when your first payment will be processed. This will be the first working day of the next month, e.g. Wednesday 1st April 2015.

Remember, you can cancel your direct debit at any time so there is no minimum commitment. We hope you will continue to pledge a monthly amount (as generous as you can afford without breaking the bank!) for the long term future of the Monarchs but it’s really flexible and easy to change if you need to.

If you would prefer not to pay by direct debit then there is details of how to pay by cheque or Standing Order on the ALTERNATIVE PAYMENTS page.

Help us secure the future of the Monarchs by joining the first Speedway fans trust of its kind.

Launch Night at the Corn Exchange

The Trust held two successful launch meetings over the weekend at Armadale Stadium on Friday night and the Corn Exchange last night. We delivered a presentation talking through a lot more details about the Trust and then had a Q&A session. It was great to get some really positive feedback and hear that everyone at both meetings was fully behind the idea and were keen to get involved. Since then the membership has risen above 50 and we expect more to sign up soon. The message out of our meeting is

IF WE DO NOTHING OUR CLUB WILL FOLD

It won’t be tomorrow or in 3 months but it is a matter of time if we stand back and let it. This is a serious threat to speedway in the east of Scotland and the Edinburgh Monarchs and we need to get this message out to as many people as possible. The Monarchs Fans Trust principal aim is to stabilise the finances of Edinburgh Speedway and prevent this happening.

Thank you to all that attended these events it was great to hear from you and we hope you got as much out of the meeting as we did. We plan to have more questions from these meetings on our FAQ page soon.

West Lothian Launch – 6th March 2015 – Armadale Stadium at 7.30pm

Tonight the West Lothian Launch of the Monarchs Fans Trust takes place at Armadale Stadium. We invite everyone to come and join us in the Stadium Bar where we will be delighted to give more details on

• who we are
• what we are doing
• how we are doing it
• and how you can join us.

More importantly it will be the opportunity for anyone to ask any questions to the working group of the Trust. The bar will be open as will a newly refurbished snack bar. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you all face to face. If you have any questions you would like asked then please use our CONTACT US page.

 Edinburgh Launch – 7th March 2015 – Edinburgh Corn Exchange at 7.30pm

 Our second launch meeting will be in the Newmarket Suite at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange tomorrow night, Saturday 7th March 2015. The bar will be open and tea and coffee facilities will also be available.

Newmarket Suite, Corn Exchange, 11 Newmarket Road, Edinburgh EH14 1RJ

http://www.edinburghcornexchange.com/about-us

We appreciate that Direct Debit may not be a suitable method of payment for all potential members of the Monarchs Fans Trust. We have created a new Standing Order Mandate form which will enable you to set up a Standing Order instead.  Please visit our ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT METHODS page to download the form to set this up.

It is two days until the official launch weekend of the Monarchs Fans Trust and we are looking forward to seeing as many people as possible at both our events.  We cannot emphasise how much it matters to the future of speedway in the east of Scotland and the Edinburgh Monarchs. You have probably had a chance to look through our prospectus and rules and may have heard or read about us in the media recently but on Friday you get the chance to ask the questions that really matter to YOU.  This is a public meeting so we welcome everyone to the event and invite all questions and enquiries. The trust is all about the members and we need you to make it a success.

West Lothian Launch – 6th March 2015 – Armadale Stadium at 7.30pm

The first of our two launch dates will be at the home of the Edinburgh Monarchs on Friday 6th March 2015. We will be in the bar at the Stadium from 7.30pm where the bar will be open. The snack bar at the stadium has been refurbished and will open on the night as well.

Armadale Stadium, Armadale, West Lothain EH48 2PD

Edinburgh Launch – 7th March 2015 – Corn Exchange at 7.30pm

Our second launch meeting will be at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh on Saturday 7th March 2015. We have booked the Newmarket Suite at the Corn Exchange from 7.30pm. The bar will be open and tea and coffee facilities will also be avilable.

Newmarket Suite, Corn Exchange, 11 Newmarket Road, Edinburgh EH14 1RJ
http://www.edinburghcornexchange.com/about-us

If you cannot make either night and have a question or would like a question to be asked for you on the night then use our CONTACT US page to get in touch and we will get an answer for you.

The Trust spokesperson Dave Harley will be guesting on the Speedway Show on Biker FM tonight.  The programme goes out live and starts at 7pm.  You can listen in and hear more about us by going to their website http://bikerfm.uk/speedwayshow/