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I bet if you have a quiet word with one Paul Bastard, he would be able to get you in for an all weekend look at the inside of our new stand. He's done it before. :lol:

[quote="happytorq"]those are good pictures - think we kinda forget how rundown the old stand was on the inside. I'm pleased that the interior looks more the part now.

theoretically, if a chap happened to be in the Bay next summer (say, in July)..what would be the chances of being allowed to take a look around?[/quote]

With a very few exceptions, on any normal, working, non-matchday, virtually guaranteed. Let Andy Candy know maybe 2/3 days beforehand and he will sort you out, I imagine. There was some talk of running actual tours at set times, I'm not sure how that idea has progressed in the month or so since it was raised, but I'm sure it won't have been completely discounted.

Matt.

I couldn't say sorry, I was refereeing that day so was obviously allowed in

those are good pictures - think we kinda forget how rundown the old stand was on the inside. I'm pleased that the interior looks more the part now.

theoretically, if a chap happened to be in the Bay next summer (say, in July)..what would be the chances of being allowed to take a look around?

thanks for that Y4L! Looks decent!

Just for people who have not seen the inside:-

Male Referee changing room complete with showers and toilet facilites(Female room is smaller)
[img]http://i49.tinypic.com/2mo5nhz.jpg[/img]
Crest on floor
[img]http://i48.tinypic.com/2e1fyj9.jpg[/img]
Medic room
[img]http://i48.tinypic.com/34eb3bc.jpg[/img]
Home changing room hallway
[img]http://i47.tinypic.com/30w44mv.jpg[/img]
Computer suite/Gym entrance
[img]http://i45.tinypic.com/b62a37.jpg[/img]
Players entrance
[img]http://i45.tinypic.com/dcwnqt.jpg[/img]

Went in the disabled section as a carer with a friend for the Rochdale game. I can say its an excellent view and has excellent access. A Vast imrovement.

Only point worth mentioning is that we appeared to be the only people in the ground getting wet, in fact we were soaked after about 10 mins.

Perhaps a point for Mr Candy, any plans to put a small roof on that section for the people who can't avoid it?

The not so mobile on their feet and entry/exit to and from Bristow's Bench.

Stannah ?

Stannah in the corners ?

Stannah up and down ?

With regard to stannah up, thatta whatta da Poppaside for.

(8) STANNAH UP ! IF YOU LOVE TORQUAY . . . . . . STANNAH UP ! . . . (8)

Non wheel chair user, just walked past it an in my ignorance hadnt considered the need until I saw it. I believe previously wheelchairs had to go at the front of the familt stand, so they now have a much better view

Are you a wheelchair user, or a non wheelchair user who just happened to be impressed?

Matt.

There is already plenty of wheelchair space in the bench. Was quite impressed

[quote="Chris B"]Just a minor point, this, but does anyone know if there are any plans to put advertising hoardings on the walls below the seating? Even a few decent flags or something would surely be an improvement on breeze-block grey.[/quote]
And how about having some standing spectators there? Or space for wheelchairs etc.. Then it would look more like a football ground, rather than a factory building..

Just a minor point, this, but does anyone know if there are any plans to put advertising hoardings on the walls below the seating? Even a few decent flags or something would surely be an improvement on breeze-block grey.

Talking about health and safety, in view of the abandoning of the game between Wycombe Wanderers and Bristol Rovers last weekend because of an electrical storm - I think it was reported that lightning actually struck one of the stands - I wonder if any lightning conductors have been considered for Bristow's Bench which is, after all, rather high, and in one of the highest parts of Torquay. Has a risk assessment even been carried out?

Presumably though, if such a storm were to occur during a match at Plainmoor, it would also have to be abandoned anyway.

[quote="Louis Higgins"]Steve, please can I use that fantastic panoramic image in this site?[/quote]

Of course you can Louis. Let me know if you want the original jpg.