2015 S Club Heaven
Discussion
Hi everyone 
Longer term S owners may remember that the annual S Club Heaven get together used to be an event dedicated to the S Series cars, although any TVRs were welcome (I actually went to my first SCH in my old chimaera
) which was organised by a person or a group of people from this forum.
I cannot recall the full details but after the original plans for the 2012 event fell through the TVRCC Events team stepped in and made SCH part of a show they were already attending at Thoresby near Nottingham. This was a good event, repeated in 2013 when the show also included Chimfest.
This year the meet grew again at Blenheim Palace (although it didn't achieve anywhere near its full potential due to the dreadful weather) by combining SCH, Chimfest and the Sixes.
Afterwards some comments were made in the forum topic running at the time and several people spoke to or emailed me about returning to an S Series focussed event (with others more than welcome!) for SCH2015. I agreed this is a good idea but anticipated 2 problems - firstly the TVRCC may already have some plans in place for 2015 and, if they hadn't, who would be prepared to put the event together?
I have dealt with the first point - after contacting the TVRCC they let me know they are more than happy for someone from the S community to arrange SCH2015.
The second point is the reason for this topic i.e. who is going to organise it? Well, it's not going to be me because I did my bit in 2008 & 9 and I already have another busy year ahead of me but, if necessary, I am prepared to help out in a limited way in 2015.
I have a list of tasks, things to remember, etc from 08 & 09 which I can handover so you'll not be starting from scratch. Like a lot of things it might seem like a daunting task now but once you get started it isn't.
And don't worry that you'll need to do it all on your own - I am sure there will be plenty willing to assist on the day, organising parking, etc, etc...
I would prefer it if this topic didn't go down the "I think xxxxx would make a good venue" or "What we should is..." route because there have been enough of those already! If you want to get involved, now is your chance. I know there are plenty of you out there with the enthusiasm and ability
As I said above I can help if you want me to and the TVRCC will provide support.
Feel free to email me if you want to discuss before announcing in the forum
Cheers,
L'rs
Longer term S owners may remember that the annual S Club Heaven get together used to be an event dedicated to the S Series cars, although any TVRs were welcome (I actually went to my first SCH in my old chimaera
) which was organised by a person or a group of people from this forum.I cannot recall the full details but after the original plans for the 2012 event fell through the TVRCC Events team stepped in and made SCH part of a show they were already attending at Thoresby near Nottingham. This was a good event, repeated in 2013 when the show also included Chimfest.
This year the meet grew again at Blenheim Palace (although it didn't achieve anywhere near its full potential due to the dreadful weather) by combining SCH, Chimfest and the Sixes.
Afterwards some comments were made in the forum topic running at the time and several people spoke to or emailed me about returning to an S Series focussed event (with others more than welcome!) for SCH2015. I agreed this is a good idea but anticipated 2 problems - firstly the TVRCC may already have some plans in place for 2015 and, if they hadn't, who would be prepared to put the event together?
I have dealt with the first point - after contacting the TVRCC they let me know they are more than happy for someone from the S community to arrange SCH2015.
The second point is the reason for this topic i.e. who is going to organise it? Well, it's not going to be me because I did my bit in 2008 & 9 and I already have another busy year ahead of me but, if necessary, I am prepared to help out in a limited way in 2015.
I have a list of tasks, things to remember, etc from 08 & 09 which I can handover so you'll not be starting from scratch. Like a lot of things it might seem like a daunting task now but once you get started it isn't.
And don't worry that you'll need to do it all on your own - I am sure there will be plenty willing to assist on the day, organising parking, etc, etc...
I would prefer it if this topic didn't go down the "I think xxxxx would make a good venue" or "What we should is..." route because there have been enough of those already! If you want to get involved, now is your chance. I know there are plenty of you out there with the enthusiasm and ability
As I said above I can help if you want me to and the TVRCC will provide support.
Feel free to email me if you want to discuss before announcing in the forum
Cheers,
L'rs
Hmmm. A very succinctly phrased post Longers.
As you may recall, early this year I was in favour of "piggy-backing" with Newark Kit Car & Classic Show, and would have stepped forward to be the SCH "main man" because I reckoned it had so much going for it, but with the demise of that event, I thought the TVRCC Events team did a splendid job and in spite of the dampish weather, over 90 Tivs attended at Blenheim on each day.
On reading your new rally call to man the ramparts, I initially thought about making Barn Farm the venue for SCH 2015, but it has too many limitations to
stage a successful S jamboree weekend. There is not enough hard standing for a nice display of S's, especially if the weather is ( cough ) a tad inclement, there are no other attractions on site, and the site owners/ managers would not be amenable to trade stands and the like.
Taking this into account, I'd prefer Blenheim again, if the camping facilities were less remote & not so basic. Amalgamating with Chimfest & the T-cars is better and bigger.
I'm quite happy to organise our Barn Farm Camping weekend again for 2015, probably the 3rd or 4th weekend of June, whichever doesn't clash with too many other events, but as I said, I don't think it would be suitable for SCH.
Regarding SCH, I will be more than willing to help whoever steps forward to volunteer ( :takes a swift step backwards: )
Over to you guys
Edited by glenrobbo on Monday 17th November 10:19
As a suggestion; if a body were to step forward to arrange S Club 2015, would it not be a good idea to liaise with someone who is already arranging an event for one of the other TVR models and to use the same venue and suppliers? This would make the job a bit easier in as much as contacts and the venue and its capabilities will already be known.
Whatever happens, we don't want Longers getting involved, he has higher priorities to take care of. (S Eurotour)
Whatever happens, we don't want Longers getting involved, he has higher priorities to take care of. (S Eurotour)
glenrobbo said:
...I was in favour of "piggy-backing" with Newark Kit Car & Classic Show, and would have stepped forward to be the SCH "main man" because I reckoned it had so much going for it
The first SCH I helped with (2008) was at that show Glen and it proved to be a popular venue. I can't take any credit for choosing it though, it was Barkchoc's idea!And well done for at least thinking about being the "main man".
Oldred_V8S said:
As a suggestion; if a body were to step forward to arrange S Club 2015, would it not be a good idea to liaise with someone who is already arranging an event for one of the other TVR models and to use the same venue and suppliers? This would make the job a bit easier in as much as contacts and the venue and its capabilities will already be known.
I can see the advantages of that approach Paul, but the very reason for me starting this topic was because some people had said to me it would be good to see another S Club without the other TVR models (nothing wrong at all with the other models though, please don't you or anyone else think it's my wish to alienate or exclude other cars & people!) and I'm not sure if they were hoping I'd organise it....Oldred_V8S said:
Whatever happens, we don't want Longers getting involved, he has higher priorities to take care of. (S Eurotour)
Thanks for your concern! More details on that soon hopefully Longers said:
Oldred_V8S said:
As a suggestion; if a body were to step forward to arrange S Club 2015, would it not be a good idea to liaise with someone who is already arranging an event for one of the other TVR models and to use the same venue and suppliers? This would make the job a bit easier in as much as contacts and the venue and its capabilities will already be known.
I can see the advantages of that approach Paul, but the very reason for me starting this topic was because some people had said to me it would be good to see another S Club without the other TVR models (nothing wrong at all with the other models though, please don't you or anyone else think it's my wish to alienate or exclude other cars & people!) and I'm not sure if they were hoping I'd organise it....Oldred_V8S said:
Whatever happens, we don't want Longers getting involved, he has higher priorities to take care of. (S Eurotour)
Thanks for your concern! More details on that soon hopefully Sorry I may not have made myself clear with the first point. I meant for the person, whoever it may be, to talk to the other organiser who would pass on hints and tips and contacts and to use their venue, not to piggy-back onto their event.
Oldred_V8S said:
Ian
Sorry I may not have made myself clear with the first point. I meant for the person, whoever it may be, to talk to the other organiser who would pass on hints and tips and contacts and to use their venue, not to piggy-back onto their event.
Ah ha! In that case... great idea Paul Sorry I may not have made myself clear with the first point. I meant for the person, whoever it may be, to talk to the other organiser who would pass on hints and tips and contacts and to use their venue, not to piggy-back onto their event.
Past couple of years I've gone to really good show held at Raby Castle (near Darlington).
Although it's a really mixed show, it's a lovely setting with some great drives to get to, particularly coming from the M6.
There has been a couple of 'feature' clubs using the event as a meet, last year there was a big mini contingent, jaguar club, and Astons featured in the courtyard area.
As it's an existing show , catering, security marshals etc are already there and there is a commercial organiser.
Something like this could significantly cut down the amount of effort required by a volunteer organiser.
Whilst this one may be a bit far north for some, piggy backing on an existing non-tvr focussed event seems like a good idea to me.
Although it's a really mixed show, it's a lovely setting with some great drives to get to, particularly coming from the M6.
There has been a couple of 'feature' clubs using the event as a meet, last year there was a big mini contingent, jaguar club, and Astons featured in the courtyard area.
As it's an existing show , catering, security marshals etc are already there and there is a commercial organiser.
Something like this could significantly cut down the amount of effort required by a volunteer organiser.
Whilst this one may be a bit far north for some, piggy backing on an existing non-tvr focussed event seems like a good idea to me.
Good news...
Someone has been in touch with me and not only have they shown an interest in helping out, they have already been in touch with the organisers of an event which ticks all of our boxes. More news will be shared as soon as possible but in the meantime if you still want to get involved remember that "many hands make light work"
Cheers,
L'rs
Someone has been in touch with me and not only have they shown an interest in helping out, they have already been in touch with the organisers of an event which ticks all of our boxes. More news will be shared as soon as possible but in the meantime if you still want to get involved remember that "many hands make light work"
Cheers,
L'rs
clive f said:
just out of interest, if it is S cars only, how many could there be??
There were a good 50 or more in 2010 and 2011 that I organised. Also happy to host details on my website incUsing sign up etc as I did for those if the organiser wants that help. Time stops me doing it now but I loved the 2 years I did
clive f said:
just out of interest, if it is S cars only, how many could there be??
Hi Clive As said above, I think 40-50 cars is achievable. Really depends on the weather though - there were far fewer than that at Blenheim this year thanks to the continual heavy rain.
The plan isn't to exclude other models but to make this an S focussed event. Obviously other models of TVR will be more than welcome so it's hard to guess final numbers but if the local region decide to support it then 50+ is likely (overall total was 90 something cars the year I ran it at Newark with numbers being boosted by the East Mids TVRCC regional group).
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