N. Kent ? - Page 2

man of kent · 2nd April 2011, 18:34

Stevemac, you call it. Your the regional secretary.

Maidstone is fairly central with the M20 and Chatham with the M2 A2 from Dartford & east to Dover.

Let me know if you want me to take a look at this area. I was also thinking of wives and kids (do they come?). Chatham dockyard has historical interest for a full day out after the meet with the Dickens centre for the kids. Also shops. Also restaurants and cafes.

Maidstone is a riverside pub and sometimes river trips (need to check).

stevemac · 2nd April 2011, 21:35

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Originally Posted by man of kent

Stevemac, you call it. Your the regional secretary.

Maidstone is fairly central with the M20 and Chatham with the M2 A2 from Dartford & east to Dover.

Let me know if you want me to take a look at this area. I was also thinking of wives and kids (do they come?). Chatham dockyard has historical interest for a full day out after the meet with the Dickens centre for the kids. Also shops. Also restaurants and cafes.

Maidstone is a riverside pub and sometimes river trips (need to check).

Kent is not part of my area. I am just trying to help as a number of Kent members posted that they want a meet. In my experience, although partners, children etc are welcome, they seldom turn up and we spend most of the time in the carpark chatting.

man of kent · 4th April 2011, 19:21

I'll take a look at Chatham dockyard in the next couple of days. Pub (Ship & Trades), history, cafes, shops, river walks and cover. A sunday later in the month or early May, not easter. The historic dockyard is recommended if anybody wants to make a day of it.
More soon.................

AURORA MG · 4th April 2011, 22:57

The pub chain that owns the White Hart I mentioned in my previous post also runs the place on the A20 by Leeds Castle near Maidstone which is about 1 minute from Junction 8 of the M20. We have used it before.

man of kent · 6th April 2011, 10:27

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Originally Posted by Aurora ZT-T

The pub chain that owns the White Hart I mentioned in my previous post also runs the place on the A20 by Leeds Castle near Maidstone which is about 1 minute from Junction 8 of the M20. We have used it before.

I dont know this location. If you have used it before, do you want to contact them to see if its ok & call the meeting yourself?

We have to decide a location as there are usually lots of suggestions and the thread goes round in circles. I'm easy whichever way it goes.

Pub at Leeds Castle or in the Chatham Dockyard area?

calibrax · 6th April 2011, 19:46

Leeds Castle pub sounds good... I think a pub is always best, can chat in the car park for a bit once everyone has turned up, then go in the pub for some lunch. I'd imagine it would be quite boring for partners/kids though as we tend to chat about cars the whole time!

Anyway, I won't be able to go this month, what with POL just over a week away, and then Easter, and after that it's the end of the month again so work will be busy! But May onwards would be ok for me.

AURORA MG · 6th April 2011, 20:27

I will look up the name of the place at Leeds Castle. They have a cosy room up some stairs that we were allowed to use to ourselves. Chatham Dockyard is obviously good for me & Steve given we are Medway residents (

)

The Leeds Castle venue would possibly be more helpfull for those from further afield I guess.
If we decide a couple of dates (possibly Friday or Saturday evening) then we can go forth & sort the venue.

Another question - Do we want to keep this on this forum only or does anyone want to do a multi-forum meet?

steerzpyke · 7th April 2011, 06:58

I think the pub near leeds castle is called the 'Park Gate'. I'd be like to come along too if my work schedule permits.

EnEnGee · 7th April 2011, 12:04

Is indeed the Parkgate Inn. I would be up for it. I haven't been to a local meet since the last Westerham meet Andy (Aurora ZT-T) arranged a couple of years ago.

Quite convenient for the M20 or M2.

Regards

AURORA MG · 7th April 2011, 21:52

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Originally Posted by EnEnGee

Is indeed the Parkgate Inn. I would be up for it. I haven't been to a local meet since the last Westerham meet Andy (Aurora ZT-T) arranged a couple of years ago.

Quite convenient for the M20 or M2.

Regards

That's it yes The Park Gate Inn. When a date is set I will find the number & can reserve the upstairs (hopefully).

6th April 2011, 19:46	#16
calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	Leeds Castle pub sounds good... I think a pub is always best, can chat in the car park for a bit once everyone has turned up, then go in the pub for some lunch. I'd imagine it would be quite boring for partners/kids though as we tend to chat about cars the whole time! Anyway, I won't be able to go this month, what with POL just over a week away, and then Easter, and after that it's the end of the month again so work will be busy! But May onwards would be ok for me. __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

6th April 2011, 20:27	#17
AURORA MG Banned (EX)-ZT-T190SE in Aurora. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 42 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	I will look up the name of the place at Leeds Castle. They have a cosy room up some stairs that we were allowed to use to ourselves. Chatham Dockyard is obviously good for me & Steve given we are Medway residents () The Leeds Castle venue would possibly be more helpfull for those from further afield I guess. If we decide a couple of dates (possibly Friday or Saturday evening) then we can go forth & sort the venue. Another question - Do we want to keep this on this forum only or does anyone want to do a multi-forum meet?

7th April 2011, 06:58	#18
steerzpyke Avid contributor Rover 75 Auto cdti Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Kent Posts: 107 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I think the pub near leeds castle is called the 'Park Gate'. I'd be like to come along too if my work schedule permits. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]The craic was good in Cricklewood

2nd April 2011, 18:34	#11
man of kent Loves to post 75 tourer auto diesel Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nordelph, nr Downham Market Posts: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Stevemac, you call it. Your the regional secretary. Maidstone is fairly central with the M20 and Chatham with the M2 A2 from Dartford & east to Dover. Let me know if you want me to take a look at this area. I was also thinking of wives and kids (do they come?). Chatham dockyard has historical interest for a full day out after the meet with the Dickens centre for the kids. Also shops. Also restaurants and cafes. Maidstone is a riverside pub and sometimes river trips (need to check).

4th April 2011, 19:21	#13
man of kent Loves to post 75 tourer auto diesel Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nordelph, nr Downham Market Posts: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll take a look at Chatham dockyard in the next couple of days. Pub (Ship & Trades), history, cafes, shops, river walks and cover. A sunday later in the month or early May, not easter. The historic dockyard is recommended if anybody wants to make a day of it. More soon.................

4th April 2011, 22:57	#14
AURORA MG Banned (EX)-ZT-T190SE in Aurora. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 42 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	The pub chain that owns the White Hart I mentioned in my previous post also runs the place on the A20 by Leeds Castle near Maidstone which is about 1 minute from Junction 8 of the M20. We have used it before.

7th April 2011, 12:04	#19
EnEnGee Posted a thing or two CDT Tourer (SORN) & 2.0 V6 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sittingbourne Posts: 1,058 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Is indeed the Parkgate Inn. I would be up for it. I haven't been to a local meet since the last Westerham meet Andy (Aurora ZT-T) arranged a couple of years ago. Quite convenient for the M20 or M2. Regards