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rhinochopig
16,050 posts
67 months
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Purely was the chap I used to kick off a thread about amazing bravery a couple of years ago. A long time hero of mine.
Altruism and racing don't always go hand in hand, yet Purley embodied both.
OP why not show 'the video' at the meeting. Those images say more about the man than any words can.
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lauda
717 posts
76 months
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Best of luck with this OP, a fantastic idea.
I grew up in Bognor and even spent a few summers washing up in the staff canteen at Lec to pay my way through university. I also remember seeing Purley flying his plane over Bognor when I was a nipper. Let's just say it was normally pretty easy to figure out if it was him!
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m8rky
Original Poster
1,530 posts
28 months
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m8rky
Original Poster
1,530 posts
28 months
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Mmm well this may change the direction this may take a little.Had a phone call today from a chap at a firm called GKA who are community relations firm for the construction and development industry.
He informed that there will be some "art panels" along Shripney Road and they seemed quite keen on the idea of something to do with David and the LEC F1 team.
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m8rky
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1,530 posts
28 months
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Went along to the meeting this evening,got the idea down on paper and will also e-mail the idea in as well so just wait and see.The deadline for proposals is 29th Feb.
So along with the contact I had from GKA which I will pursue further I just hope there will be something at the end of it.
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heightswitch
3,413 posts
119 months
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Bump.
Has any new news materialised on this? Would be nice to see a fitting memorial?
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m8rky
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28 months
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Will get back on this a bit nearer the completion of the building,have had contact with all parties concerned and it is a bit soon but ongoing and will update when it gets nearer the time for them to do the art panels.Nothing is cut and dried yet but the right people are aware and interested.
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chevronb37
5,128 posts
55 months
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I hope nobody minds me posting this here, but I visited the Tom Pryce memorial in Rhuthin a few weeks ago. It is very near the EVO Triangle and well worth a visit to pay one's respects.  Also worth remembering the touching statue of Roger Williamson at Donington.  David Purley is equally worth of permanent recognition in my opinion. Best of luck to all those working towards the goal of marking a great man.
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Chunkychucky
3,928 posts
38 months
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m8rky said: Will get back on this a bit nearer the completion of the building,have had contact with all parties concerned and it is a bit soon but ongoing and will update when it gets nearer the time for them to do the art panels.Nothing is cut and dried yet but the right people are aware and interested. Excellent news, great to hear OP
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