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Club Arnage / General Discussion / Re: Embassy Racing shuts
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on: November 12, 2008, 01:54:09 am
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It is possible that Aston may pick up the project themselves, but given the woeful amount of road cars being sold I very much doubt it and they are now saying a P1 Aston wont appear until 2011.
I was talking to a local Aston Dealer and they havent sold a car this month. They also do Jag and havent sold one of those either. things are a little desperate for some. |
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Club Arnage / General Discussion / Re: The French are at it again...... I'd call it Ransom.
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on: November 12, 2008, 01:47:23 am
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THE SEA CAT that SF use carries at best 175 cars if they are all medium sized.200 onl if they have fiat 500's.
P&O had a 210 capacity boat that couldnt ever get more than 185 and that was after a small car rally.
They also run on better fuel than heavy oil used in cruise type ferries.( diesel to you and me ) .
I thought the actions were ransom, being they stated they wouldnt take action, but did a day early.
You keep to your words.
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Club Arnage / General Discussion / The French are at it again...... I'd call it Ransom.
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on: November 07, 2008, 10:09:57 pm
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 Taken from another topic..... Basically it seems the French Government are also into ransom tactics that are usually reserved for lorry drivers, farmers and fishermen. Allthough i dont know the full story or the extent of the debt but it seems a little un-fair of the actions taken. I seem to remember the Port of Bologne Sur Mer being very happy at Speed Ferries running and providing tourism and revenue to their port, which was once a bust and thriving port. Shameful, but that would be very true of some of the countries attitudes. Its ironic, as i'm sure there are French employees who will be effected by this!! Latest Travel News
7 November 2008 09:00
Arrest of SpeedOne by the Port Authorities in Boulogne
Yesterday afternoon, shortly after 17:00 UK time, the Port authorities of Boulogne arrested SpeedFerries’ SpeedOne during its turnaround. The arrest was made on the basis of SpeedFerries Limited’s debts to the port in relation to port dues and taxes.
The arrest was totally unexpected, as the authorities had given written confirmation that no legal steps would be taken prior to a meeting planned for 10:00 today. At this meeting SpeedFerries in consultation with its bankers and financial advisors, were to present a proposal for a resolution of the issues relating to outstanding dues and taxes, as well as disputes with the Port regarding:
A) Substantial counterclaims towards the Port which have been entirely ignored by the French authorities, and
B) Serious competition and discriminatory issues in relation to the Port’s dealings with a French ferry operator preparing to start-up a Dover-Boulogne service.
The authorities informed the SpeedFerries staff on site that the arrest was carried out despite the written agreement, as “this would strengthen the negotiating position of the Port against SpeedFerries”.
As the actions of the Boulogne Port authorities are now proven to be unpredictable and inconsistent with their given guarantees, SpeedFerries finds itself in a position where it is unable to inform its customers, employees or business partners, of a firm date for the resumption of services.
The company deeply regrets this situation and asks everyone affected to accept our sincere apologies. Further statements will be issued when more information of substance becomes available.
SpeedFerries Limited
Curt Stavis
Chief Executive Officer
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Club Arnage / General Discussion / Re: Ferry booked for 2009 pilgrimage
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on: November 05, 2008, 04:56:08 pm
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Just spent £1650 on LD Lines...............
Thats £1000 cheaper than P&O from 3 years ago.
Or £600 cheaper than 2 years ago on Brittany Fisheries from Poole.
I'm £400 lighter. By getting in a couple of hours earlier than you, I probably cost you £50. For the Caravan, Dover Calais isn't much cheaper I was going to book them in the morning, but waited for the credit card to come home. When she did, all crossings were £30 more than the morning, yet the group ticket was £100 less ?? Go Figure. |
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Club Arnage / 2013 / Re: Caravan Wanted!
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on: November 05, 2008, 01:21:26 am
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Have you phoned your local council depot ??
They are struggling what to do with them and always have a good number on 7 day warnings.
I'll keep my eye's open in the local council estates for one.
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