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CANCELLED - ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

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I know this may feel a little premature, but August will be upon us in no time, and I want this meet to be a good one. This will also give you all plenty of time to be able to save up for the event, as I would love for as many of you as possible to come! As with the Christmas meet, there will be competitions on the day, photograph opportunities and a chance to get to know your fellow members.

As for the date, the actual anniversary is Friday the 28th August, but I think a weekend would better suit the masses, so I have made it Saturday 29th August.

Unlike the Christmas meet, whereby the location moved depending on who had their names on the list, I am just going to pick a central location in the country. This will accommodate any last minute attendees and will be fair to everyone.

I have done a quick Google search, and the most central point in the UK is Fenny Drayton, Nuneaton. Now, there is nothing here of interest, so I have looked at the surrounding areas for a good place to meet, and I reckon Coventry would be a great place, which can also be accessed by the M6 (north west), the M1 (north/south east), the M5 (south west). So there are main roads across the country that all lead here.

Coventry also has a great place to hold a car meet - the Coventry Transport Museum. I went to this museum a lot as a kid, and loved it every time I went. So I am sure that a group of car enthusiasts will be able to appreciate what they have to offer. There is also a great place close by called Coombe Abbey, that we can use to have a group picnic/BBQ and let the kids/dogs burn off some energy.

We could also maybe look to make this a weekend event, and arrange some camping/hotels for people to stay at and make the journey for those from further afield a little more justifiable - but do you need more of a reason than to be a part of this great community? :laugh:

So, we have the bare bones, we will plan more as the date draws nearer.

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2/ Freshandminty
3/ Chris
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Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

Me too :thumbup: :wave:
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

Perhaps another jam meet at the same time/location? At the minute I'm good to go to Coventry, but as I can't get up to Sheffield, could something be worked in to this meet for a bit of fun?
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

Thats a bank holiday weekend i think
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

Murph, it's possible, if we use acoustic instruments. Lugging amps, speaker cabs, drums, guitars, cables etc around for a weekend and having no where planned to set up would be a bit tricky.
The jam session in Sheffield is being hosted by headless' band Your Next as it's local for them. We can look into this, but as I said, it would require a little bit of planning.

And if it's a bank holiday weekend, we'll just have to work through it lol.
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

You mean drink through it lol
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

Even better :drinks:
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

Could have a weekend at billing aquadrome?
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

What's that mate? Could add it to the itinerary for the meet :)
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

Its a large camping area with fun fair pubs cafes .but its a bit further south milton keynes i think .had a couple car shows there in the past sorry northhampton :drinks:
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

Just had a look they r having a jap meet 6.7 june .ÂŁ10 per car up to 4 people that would be good
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

Hope to make it I have the Elgrand by then :)
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

I've put your name on the list dude, even if you don't have it, come in that amazing cube :thumbup:
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

Karl said:
I've put your name on the list dude, even if you don't have it, come in that amazing cube :thumbup:

Cheers Karl, trouble is if the cube hasn't sold by then I think I'll need to rethink the Elgrand plans.
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

Need more members on the list for this.

This meet will mark a year since the club started. It's a central location, so it's fair to everyone attending from afar. This'll be a great day, possibly a great weekend, and would be amazing to have a huge group of us join together to mark the occasion!

So come on guys. get your names down!
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

:rant: :devil: Sorry karl cant make it now. Wife booked holiday
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

I'm interested in Coventry meet
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

Should I add you to the list then Chris?
 
Re: ElgrandOC 1st Anniversary Meet - Saturday 29th August - Coventry

Depends on holidays I might be up for it. :)
 
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