North East Nano Meet Venue

2Diesels · 6th March 2011, 19:38

I've been to see a chap today in Darlington who has an ideal facility for a North East nano style meet.

His name is Jim Pearson & he has set up a nicely equipped workshop called Spanner It on Yarm Road Ind. Est. in the town & basically you rent a bay to repair your car using his tools (& yours if you want) There is a charge for this obviously but we can get special rates for being a car club & can book the whole workshop for 1/2 or full days at a reasonable rate.

I am happy to co-ordinate such a meet but would need a guarantee of attendance by way of a deposit otherwise I will be liable for all costs which would be very unfair.

The prices I have arranged today are £120 for a 1/2 day or £200 for a full day now I know at first this sounds expensive but the more people we can get the cheaper it becomes, the workshop itself can comfortably accomodate 6-7 cars & the yard is massive so outdoor nano-ing is both possible & welcomed but please be aware that wether inside or outside, fixer or fixee you all pay your share.

Here's a link to Spanner It's website
http://www.spannerit.co.uk/

Any feedback on this would be greatly appreciated

suzublu · 6th March 2011, 20:32

I concur with Colin's view of the site.The owner's are very keen on car clubs,I would say, real enthusiasts,& the facilities are second to none.Easily accommodate 20+cars.

trebor · 6th March 2011, 20:42

good luck with this Col spread the Nanos far and wide !

2Diesels · 6th March 2011, 20:49

Thanks Rob.......................I'll see you next Sunday

2Diesels · 8th March 2011, 07:31

Just a quick tickle................anyone got any views on this so I can get the ball rolling?

derekosb · 8th March 2011, 08:59

Hi Col,

I have always fancied attending one of these Nano style meets to see how they operate to then see if we can organise one up here.

Darlington is 183 miles away for me so is possible.

Looking at the maths, if we take the workshop for a full day at £200, then we need 20 members to make it £10 a head, 16 members to make it £12.50 and obviously if was only 10 members, £20 a head. Saying that, if there were only 10 members maybe the half day would be sufficient at £12 a head.

Sounds a good idea, although obviously I agree that you would need to be protected against the costs implications.

When were you thinking of?

Derek

2Diesels · 8th March 2011, 09:50

Probably June but can't remember the date

or any time after that

ZedTeeTee · 9th March 2011, 20:28

Depending on the date - I could be able to come down - happy to lend some bulk (I won't say muscle) and a helping hand. The cost seems reasonable and maybe I can get a few jobs lined up for some willing victims.....I mean helpers.

2Diesels · 10th March 2011, 07:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mofo

Depending on the date - I could be able to come down - happy to lend some bulk (I won't say muscle) and a helping hand. The cost seems reasonable and maybe I can get a few jobs lined up for some willing victims.....I mean helpers.

That's what it's all about

I'll look into dates & I think I'll get the ball rolling

Andyd358 · 25th March 2011, 22:31

Sounds like a good idea. Just hop enothing goes wrong with the ZT to make me NEED to come to this one but will still be interested in attending.

6th March 2011, 19:38	#1
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	North East Nano Meet Venue I've been to see a chap today in Darlington who has an ideal facility for a North East nano style meet. His name is Jim Pearson & he has set up a nicely equipped workshop called Spanner It on Yarm Road Ind. Est. in the town & basically you rent a bay to repair your car using his tools (& yours if you want) There is a charge for this obviously but we can get special rates for being a car club & can book the whole workshop for 1/2 or full days at a reasonable rate. I am happy to co-ordinate such a meet but would need a guarantee of attendance by way of a deposit otherwise I will be liable for all costs which would be very unfair. The prices I have arranged today are £120 for a 1/2 day or £200 for a full day now I know at first this sounds expensive but the more people we can get the cheaper it becomes, the workshop itself can comfortably accomodate 6-7 cars & the yard is massive so outdoor nano-ing is both possible & welcomed but please be aware that wether inside or outside, fixer or fixee you all pay your share. Here's a link to Spanner It's website http://www.spannerit.co.uk/ Any feedback on this would be greatly appreciated

6th March 2011, 20:42	#3
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	good luck with this Col spread the Nanos far and wide ! __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

8th March 2011, 08:59	#6
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Hi Col, I have always fancied attending one of these Nano style meets to see how they operate to then see if we can organise one up here. Darlington is 183 miles away for me so is possible. Looking at the maths, if we take the workshop for a full day at £200, then we need 20 members to make it £10 a head, 16 members to make it £12.50 and obviously if was only 10 members, £20 a head. Saying that, if there were only 10 members maybe the half day would be sufficient at £12 a head. Sounds a good idea, although obviously I agree that you would need to be protected against the costs implications. When were you thinking of? Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker.

25th March 2011, 22:31	#10
Andyd358 Posted a thing or two JAguar X-Type 2.0d Sport Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bedlington, Northumberland Posts: 1,902 Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	Sounds like a good idea. Just hop enothing goes wrong with the ZT to make me NEED to come to this one but will still be interested in attending. __________________ This was My MGZT [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Going to miss driving it Support Our Troops http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

6th March 2011, 20:32	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I concur with Colin's view of the site.The owner's are very keen on car clubs,I would say, real enthusiasts,& the facilities are second to none.Easily accommodate 20+cars.

6th March 2011, 20:49	#4
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Thanks Rob.......................I'll see you next Sunday

8th March 2011, 07:31	#5
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Just a quick tickle................anyone got any views on this so I can get the ball rolling?

8th March 2011, 09:50	#7
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Probably June but can't remember the date or any time after that

9th March 2011, 20:28	#8
ZedTeeTee This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stanley Posts: 3,334 Thanks: 240 Thanked 303 Times in 172 Posts	Depending on the date - I could be able to come down - happy to lend some bulk (I won't say muscle) and a helping hand. The cost seems reasonable and maybe I can get a few jobs lined up for some willing victims.....I mean helpers.