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POOLE team manager Neil Middleditch has agreed to put in a special appearance for the club’s Riders’ Equipment Fund as an exclusive fundraiser for the Darcy Ward Foundation.Middleditch will be joined by Pirates star Davey Watt on Wednesday February 10 in the main stand at Poole Stadium to open up to fans about all things speedway with all proceeds going to Ward’s rehabilitation.Host Nigel Leahy said: “It’s going to be quite a night. Middlo is up for it as a fundraiser for Darcy and has promised a no-holds-barred and frank discussion with plenty of talking points.“I aim to get lots of the stuff that people don’t readily hear and to get Neil’s unique take on things. We will also be checking out the latest news on Darcy as he settles in back home, and the evening will close with an open session where people can put their own questions to Middlo.”Admission to the event is £8 per person as a suggested minimum fee; however, as a fundraiser, organisers are appealing for people to donate more if they would like or are able.

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BELLE Vue Colts have completed their line-up with the signing of 2012 British Grasstrack Champion Andy Mellish.The Tameside-based 31-year-old has been a familiar figure in the Belle Vue pits in recent years as part of their Midland Development League team.Manager Steve Williams said: “Part of the philosophy behind the Colts is that we want riders who want to ride for us and who already have that Belle Vue connection, and those are traits all of the lads riding for us share.“Andy is no different and we’re delighted to give him the chance to ride for the Colts in the National League. He’s a great guy to have around and we believe he’ll be a great asset to the team.”