Simon
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 12:07 AM |
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BIG MEET - Suggestion
Chaps,
I know that there are lots of little groups that meet around the country (of which I still have to attend any ), but was thinking that as there are
so many on here building and driving, that perhaps a Big Meet could be organised.
I appreciate that some will have to travel a fair way no matter where it's held but I'd have no objections in travelling.
To ensure a big turn out, I'm suggesting (if the general concensus is in favour) that we have it no sooner than Summer 08 - just over a year
away. That gives those starting kits now a chance to make it, and those like me a chance to finish the mods they're making to their cars.
Whaddya reckon?
ATB
Simon
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bracey
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 12:23 AM |
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sounds a good idea mate ill be there ,where ever that may be ???
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macdave69
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 01:11 AM |
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only a year away, I've not even started the garage alterations yet!!!
Sounds like a cracking idea to me.
Maybe theme it on an event somewhere,
beer, bbq, sounds of BEC's and loud rock music!!!
Where do I sign?
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graememk
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 06:27 AM |
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yeah i'm up for it, what area would you be thinking of ?
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bob
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 07:27 AM |
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Limeleight exhibitions some years back used to hold a one day meet at ( i think ) Hickstead showground, there were no traders it was just a park and
chat meeting.
I think it was called the "rendevous" and made a change from shows with traders, you could ask the questions to the people who live with
the car not sell them.
Simon its a good idea, you just need one very large field, some loos and a burger van.
Oh and probably a load of organising.
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RazMan
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 07:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bob
.... its a good idea, you just need one very large field, some loos and a burger van.
Don't forget the beer tent 
Sounds like a good idea. I would imagine we might have some costs to sort out so we might have to do it on a ticket basis.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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whitestu
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 07:54 AM |
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Sounds like a good excuse to go for a drive.
I'm up for it.
stu
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Findlay234
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 08:29 AM |
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What about sorting for somewhere like a disused airfield. somewhere central in the country.
the type i mean is along the lines of bovingdon airfield in herts (or bucks) near hemel hempstead. They have a market there on saturdays and some
driving schools use it a lot. It has been used for legal cruises as well. Its got a full airfield ready for a simple track to be laid out. All thats
needed is to speak to the farmer and ask to use a portion of it.
There must be others in the country that are more central that do the same thing.
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DIY Si
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 09:03 AM |
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Sounds like a good idea that! How many do you reckon would turn up, as that may influence where we go? As said above somewhere like an old airfield
would be good, perhaps with a little track set put for a quick blast around? That would mean an ambulance, marshalls and so on, so tickets would be a
must for that, but shouldn't be too much. Would somewhere like Bedford Aerodrome be doable, or too expensive?
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
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Jasper
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 09:41 AM |
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Go for it chaps - this has been tried before and the organisation became too daunting and the idea was dropped.
Doesn't mean it can't work in the future though
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chrisg
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 09:57 AM |
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I think it's a great idea, but the stumbling block last time was public liability insurance, killed it stone dead.
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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tegwin
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 10:18 AM |
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If you do it at an organised site they should have public liability insurance...
I woul;d seriously recomend looking at the Three Counties showground in Malvern, Worcestershire as its in a central location and they are pretty
experienced at running the VW camper/bug fest, the big bikes show and vareious other cult motor club events...
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TangoMan
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 11:03 AM |
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Three Counties doesn't sound like a bad idea.
We used to have an annual meeting in the TVR 'S' club and would get nearly 100 cars. We could dwarf that without really trying.
It worked really well with T-Shirts being produced and sold, burger bars etc. We usually would go for a fair blat around the lanes at some time during
the day. Raised a few eyebrows going through the small villages. No insurance implications as we are all insured for public highways... hopefully
We did it one year at Rockingham and parked up just outside the track. They let some of us take the drivers around for the parade lap and them gave us
all a lap (or 2) of the circuit.
Another option would be to arrange it in conjunction with another event. Say the MC750 racing at Donnington. We could discuss with the track to see if
we could get in cheap/free and park inside the track. Not much chance of a drive out then though..... But at least the beer and burgers would be
available.
Whatever is arranged, to get the best turnout it would need to be fairly central, with perhaps an overnight option and something to wet the appetite
on day two.
Summer's here!!!!
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Catpuss
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 11:14 AM |
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Sounds a great idea.
I know there are areas down near Rockingham that can be rented out for say a weekend as I've been to a few when doing BBC filming.
The idea of a Saturday night camp over is a good idea as people can have a beer or 5 and not worry about having to drive back.
There is also the big center up the Fosse Way IIRC just comming in to Coventry. Something like Warwickshire county show ground? I've been there
a few times for the re-enactment fares and they have certainly large open areas.
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cjtheman
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 02:01 PM |
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i think it would be a great idea
it would be good to meet in person other builders
not a bad idea for donington we could watch some racing through the day and have a few beers and look at some of the cars in the evening
cheers
colin
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Marlon
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 02:31 PM |
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Sounds like a great idea to me.
How about a poll? Consisting of county's where people are from, The most votes etc gets it?? or just a list of suitable places for people to
vote on?
john
[Edited on 28/4/07 by Marlon]
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caber
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| posted on 28/4/07 at 05:05 PM |
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Warwickshire middle of WHAT country? We have a lot of us in Scotland, East fortune airfield near Edinburgh is more geographically central to UK, there
are some places in Northumberland that might be good too!
caber
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Simon
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| posted on 30/4/07 at 07:52 PM |
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Location, location, location.
I was thinking this might be the main stumbling block
I have a place two minutes from me (The Hop Farm - which has many many shows throughout the year including the War and Peace Show). This would be
ideal, but it's not exactly central, so I'm thinking it'd have to be somewhere between Brum and Manchester. It'd mean a fair
old trek for those on southern coastal counties, East Anglia and West Wales and a major journey from the northern reaches of England/Scotland.
A compromise needs to be made and, as the old adage goes: You can please some of the people blah blah blah except in this case, the more that are
displeased the better, cos it's fairer.
I've no objections to it having to be a ticketed venture, say £5-£10 ish per head, but non profit (or profit to charity local to venue seems
fairest).
Would prefer it to be away from major population centres (to prevent unwelcome visitors).
Large bbq/burger van, bear tent (with non alcoholic beverages for non drinkers such as meself), a larger tarmac area for a sprint (maybe).
I'll do a bit of research, and list things that'll be required, but I think a lot more members on here'll need to go along with it.
I'd like to think that perhaps a hundred "7's", maybe better halves and sprogs in dd, so I'd like to think two to tree
hundred people in all will attend.
Thoughts/ideas please
ATB
Simon
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RazMan
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| posted on 30/4/07 at 08:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon
bear tent
You won't catch me in there - I'll be in the beer tent
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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smart51
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| posted on 30/4/07 at 08:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by caber
Warwickshire middle of WHAT country?
The UK of course, unless you want to go to the Republic of Ireland, there's only one country round here
The Geographical centre of Great Britain is in the sea near the isle of man. I can think of a good circuit near there. On the otherhand, the best
place for a meet is near the centre of population rather than of land. Sadly for the Cornish, Scottish, Northern Irish and perhaps people from
Northumberland or Kent, the centre of population is somewhere between London Birmingham Manchester and Leeds.
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kipper
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| posted on 30/4/07 at 09:32 PM |
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Elvington or Melbourn,,,,,, one has a track layout the other has a drag strip, just add beer tent and Robert's you fathers brother.
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Simon
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| posted on 30/4/07 at 10:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
quote:
Originally posted by Simon
bear tent
You won't catch me in there - I'll be in the beer tent
I thought we could put David Cameron in there and have a group hug
ATB
Simon
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TangoMan
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| posted on 1/5/07 at 10:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by smart51
The Geographical centre of Great Britain is somewhere between London Birmingham Manchester and Leeds.
Sounds like Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield area then. Any ideas. I know there is a large park just outside Nottingham in Sherwood Forest. Might be
suitable...
I think there is also a karting track somewhere closeby and a sprint venue..
[Edited on 1/5/07 by TangoMan]
Summer's here!!!!
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Danozeman
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| posted on 2/5/07 at 05:46 AM |
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quote:
I'd like to think that perhaps a hundred "7's", maybe better halves and sprogs in dd, so I'd like to think two to tree
hundred people in all will attend.
Would be easy i reckon to achieve those numbers. Id be up for it where ever it is..
Isle of man?? We could have a dam great convoy and some limitless roads to drive on.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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smart51
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| posted on 2/5/07 at 07:17 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TangoMan
quote:
Originally posted by smart51
The Geographical centre of Great Britain is somewhere between London Birmingham Manchester and Leeds.
[Edited on 1/5/07 by TangoMan]
Ooh, I've been misquoted! Is someone trying to manipulate the location of the megameet?
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