TVRCC has announced the 2005 National Event in the North -- the Big Northern Gathering (BNG).
Where: Castle Howard - North Yorkshire
Over two days, the BNG will bring together all sorts of cars from all over the nation. TVRCC has organised a “pick and mix” type event. Do as much or as little as you like. Do two days or just the one.
You'll need to book your own accommodation.
Day 1 -Saturday 10 Sept 2005 - Three country drives
Three organised drives into the beautiful countryside of North Yorkshire:
- Drive 1 - East via Helmsley and Malton
- Drive 2 - West via Coxwold – tight challenging roads
- Drive 3 – North over the moors to the coast and Wolds - now fully booked
The drives will start at the Tesco car park, Clifton Moor, York (off northern ring road, A1237). Meet at 10.20am, depart 11am
Places are limited so be quick, groups will be catered for but once its booked up, there will be no more room for late arrivals. Drive 3 is now fully booked and places are filling up for the others, so please don't delay and book early to avoid disappointment. This is limited to 90 cars, with a maximum of 30 cars on each drive. All have a buffet lunch stop included in the price of £15 per person.
Although this is a TVRCC-only day -- day members are welcome at an additional cost of £5 -- even other marques.
Saturday night the meeting point for beers is Wetherspoons, Postern Gate, Piccadilly, York (see link below).
Day 2 -Sunday 11 Sept 2005 - City Rumble
TVRCC member meeting from 9.40am, departure 10.30am. Meet at the Eye of York beside the Castle Museum, Clifford's Tower and the Crown Court Building. Once this area is full, the Castle car park (to the right of the Hilton Hotel and behind Clifford's Tower) will be used. In both areas, permissions have now been granted, by York City Council, to park.
Driving will follow the route pictured on the TVR Car Club Web site, through the city and out to the racecourse, where it will regroup. Cars may then drive to Castle Howard and join the main BNG event.
Parking is strictly TVRCC members only: the Council has promised not to ticket any TVR parked in the Castle Car Park between the agreed times. Please attend, giving yourself spare time - the rumble will leave on time!
The rumble is a TVRCC organised event and will therefore be open ONLY to TVRCC members.
Route: Eye of York - Castle - Castle Howard, to arrive about11.00am.
Gathering at Castle Howard
Private area for cars including other makes. Free entry to meeting place with space for over 800 cars.
You may use the café and retail shops - no BBQs please.
For a reduced fee, you may enter the house grounds and gardens, through our own private entrance over the bridge.
Prices: £5.00 adults - £3.00 upgrade to House. £4.00 Children - £2.00 upgrade to House
- Hexham Horseless Carriages, HL Gorners and DriveStyle Horseless Carriages are attending with special offers for attendees and the latest TVRs.
- The Polishing Company will be at Castle Howard on Sunday to assist members with their car's polishing needs. Demonstrations and a polishing clinic.
- Loudest TVR Competition: there will be a loudest TVR competition at Castle Howard at 1pm. Exhaust noise will be measured by our resident judge and a trophy awarded to the loudest car.
- Archery: The Bridlington Archers Society is negotiating attendance and will be giving archery tuition to members, using long bows and straw tagets - £1 for 6 arrows.(TBC)
Saturday drives are TVRCC members only, Saturday night all PHers, Sunday rumble TVRCC members only, Castle Howard all PHers welcome.
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