Meet Ideas - Page 4

starbug2 · 14th December 2010, 18:58

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Originally Posted by woolleysox

I will keep my sun roof closed

i haven't got one , but bev can go topless now ..... in her MGF

woolleysox · 14th December 2010, 19:02

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Originally Posted by JakeW89

I'm really keen on this Idea of Blackpool - why don't we have a chat about it this Sunday at the meet?

Good idea jake look forward to that and Mr Edds idea sounds good, Next year is looking better n better for meets.

just think of the convoy up to Blackpool. Bit cold for topless but come on starbug keep it clean please

bobgrice · 14th December 2010, 19:03

if you do blackpool you can join up with the north west mob
we can have a convoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

starbug2 · 14th December 2010, 19:04

who's going to be rubber duck then

Bernard LPG · 14th December 2010, 19:22

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Originally Posted by Mr Edd

Sounds good to me, I'd get a chance to pop to Lytham St Annes where I grew up.

BTW Can I suggest another venue. How about The Prescott Hill climb. I went a couple of years ago and they have sections cordoned off for different manufacturers. They did have one section for MG Rovers But I can't remember how many were there.

I took these photos to give you a feel for it... Click Me

It truly is a fantastic day out for the family.

Edd

Yes, Prescott is a good day out, it's been a few years since I've been though. Just down the road for me too. :xmas-smiley-031:

Mr Edd · 24th December 2010, 11:29

I have just posted the following in the North West group as they are also looking into venues for meets.

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Although I now live in Shropshire I was born in Manchester and grew up in St Annes so I am interested in attending any of your meets. If you have a newsletter type thing that publicises these events could you include me in them.

I went to the Gretna meet earlier this year (2010) so the travelling doesn't bother me (I also lived in Oz for nearly 30 years). My only issue is the wife and I look after an invalid so on occasions I may have to drop out of a meet at short notice.

I must say the Bruntingthorpe meet was excellent and I am trying to suggest to the Midlands group that we try a meet at Blackpool or at The Prescott Hill Climb where they actively encourage car clubs to meet. They cordon sections off for manufacturers etc. The Bugatti museum is worth a visit and lots of market stalls and food venues there as well as the hill climbing entertainment. From memory the entrance is £10 per car.

To get a feel of the place take a look at these photos I took in 2009 Click Me

for more info on Prescott events and dates etc... Click Me

Edd

I think if we could pull off a meet at Prescott and they joined in as well it could be a fantastic day out for all the family.

Edd

PS I have written to the Bugatti Car club for costings etc.

J1MBO · 24th December 2010, 12:07

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Originally Posted by Mr Edd

I have just posted the following in the North West group as they are also looking into venues for meets.

I think if we could pull off a meet at Prescott and they joined in as well it could be a fantastic day out for all the family.

Edd

Hi Edd

Posted on the NW area in answer to your question - we don't have a regional secretary at the moment as Richard stood down after he sold his ZT.

Cheers
Jim

woolleysox · 19th January 2011, 08:46

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Originally Posted by JakeW89

Please use this thread to nominate ideas for meet venues!

Cheers,

Jake

French Weekend at precott Hill we will be booking the Sunday 29th May with a convoy from J10 M6 Walsall you are welcome to join the convoy or join up on the way or meet at Prescott Hill. Any more info just ask. If you want to join us please add your name to

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=prescott+hill

woolleysox · 19th January 2011, 08:52

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Originally Posted by J1MBO

I had the same idea some time ago and mentioned it on the NW region forum - the secretary and a mod weren't too impressed, both said it would be a logistical nightmare. I think it's a goer.

Jim

Anymore thoughts on Blackpool meet Jake!!

cymry · 20th January 2011, 20:25

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Originally Posted by James.uk

Once you have been to a few meets you get a bit bored with looking at our cars, so do the family's.

We need to seek out venues that are good for wives, children, and friends, if we don't, then long term the attendances at meets will drop right off..

Museums are OK but don't limit them to cars n motorbikes.. In my opinion, country parks with water, boats, cafés, play areas, rides etc are the ideal meeting places..

I have also found that at large meetings, people break up into small groups and it becomes very difficult to find specific people you may want to meet and talk with...

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Hi James

At the risk of being selfish (as it's just down the road from me!!) this venue has a nice combination of an award winning Country Park (which I take my collie to at least 4 times each week):

http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/doc.asp?cat=598

plus at the same location a transport museum with bus collection and heritage railway (steam occasionally):

http://217.158.157.207/railways/GCRN/visiting.htm

I can make enquiries if you wish, I know they do club visits

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