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Old 4th Jan 2021, 18:35
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Originally Posted by Deltasierra010
Of course they could join up with existing clubs and ensure the strength of them for the future, but I guess that’s too easy.
I gather a couple of different options along these lines were explored. Reading between the lines, I suspect that Bicester was a victim of its own success and that some people may have feared an effective takeover by the larger club.

Originally Posted by 22/04
Most clubs have active cadet or young pilot schemes and some Universities have very active clubs for example Loughborough.
Ironically, Bicester was a front-runner in this regard, with a very successful Cadet scheme and also a very active Oxford Uni group (both now migrated to Weston).
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