Cars in the park 16th October

[kevin63]

I can't do Rumble, will a good pop, crackle and bang do.

[tvrbob]

Any thoughts on a new venue? Bolton Abbey has been done now. There are other venues with more to offer the day visitor. How about Harewood House on the grass in front house. I'm sure they would be willing to negotiate considering the number of cars that regularly come to these meets.

They can either take what we offer to pay or get nothing. It's got to be worth a try for next year.

[chris_crossley]

tvrbob said:

Any thoughts on a new venue? Bolton Abbey has been done now. There are other venues with more to offer the day visitor. How about Harewood House on the grass in front house. I'm sure they would be willing to negotiate considering the number of cars that regularly come to these meets.

The event is very hit and miss regarding attendance. The last one was cancelled due to lack of interest.
I am happy to try harewood again but i get the opinion that the expect people to pay full entrance. The front of the house is a NO NO. The best they could do was about £5 a PERSON and in the north field. I was hoping to get a couple of years of attendance. This would make negotiating a lot easier. So i will try harder next year to get different venues. The event as the name suggest would move around. The downside being i have two companys to run. This is a hobby/fun and i have limited time to organise.

The downside/upside with bolton is that there happy for the business and don't care if 15 cars or 150 cars turn up. Other venues seem to want money up front. Bolton also allows BBQ's whilst harewood dosn't. So if the weather is bad an it's a no show. All bolton has lost is a bit of tape to mark the reserved parking.

I will try harder. In the mean time if you are planning on attending then please add your name to the Calendar. If you bringing a group then put this in the comments. More people more ammo for negotiating.

Cheers
chris

Note to self. Must try harder to get different venue

>> Edited by chris_Crossley on Tuesday 30th August 13:37

[tvrbob]

Thanks Chris, I know it can be a pain pulling these meetings together.

[speed8]

Just seen this thread.... Should hopefully be able to make it. Haven't been able since the first one.

Might be in the Focus if it's still working (major failure the other day, water pump or head gasket).Or, if I can convince Paola to pillion I'll bring the bike or god forbid.... I might still have the tivver

[cobranut]

Hi Chris, if I can hget the Cobra going will be there, in the garage with a poorly carb or something like that, did a 1000 miles going to Le Mans and back no problem and broke down a week later! See you there, will post a message on the Cobra cklub site to see if any more want to attend, regards, Nigel.

[chrisj]

I've added my name to the list, but it's provisional. The car is due to go on the rollers tomorrow so if the engine stays in one piece I should be there on the 16th.

[chris_crossley]

If you are a member of another forum then can you post a link to here. This way we can increase the number of cars. More the merrier

[chris_crossley]

If your thinking of going or are bringing a pack or cars. Then can you please put your name on the calendar.

[url]www.carsinthepark.org.uk[/url]

I need to make sure we have enought space reserved.

Cheers.

[fridaypassion]

is the event definately going ahead then? I have 4 or 5 megane 225 up for it if you dont mind us tagging along

[IVANHOE]

We will make it afterall, I have booked the night shift off. Bugger work!!

[chris_crossley]

The event is on. So if you intend to come put your name of the calendar. It lets people know they won't be the only person there

Its a car nuts gathering, so your megane pack are very welcome.

[Snoremeister]

I will hopefully be able to make it this time. What time do people start turning up?

[chris_crossley]

Ill try to be there for 10ish and most people start arriving after. Most getting there before dinner time. Depending on how far people have to travel.

Looking forward to another good meet. The variety gets better every meet

[Webbozen]

This will be a first for me at this event with my 1971 Marcos Mantis 2+2. Looking forward to meeting owners and appreciative spectators alike.

[gemini]

Will be doing a little run out from York to Bolton Abbey if anyone fancies?

Two Chimaeras and a Renault at present

[unrepentant]

Is it £5 per car or per person to get in? Need to advise my brother as he's coming with his sprogs.

[Chim Girl]

£5 per car. It's the ice creams that cost £5 per person.

[RIchardD]

gemini said:

Will be doing a little run out from York to Bolton Abbey if anyone fancies? Two Chimaeras and a Renault at present

Time and exact starting point?

[chris_crossley]

Chim Girl said:

£5 per car. It's the ice creams that cost £5 per person.

They might be cheeper. Don't think there will be a long queue in autum