New venue for SCH 2017

[glenrobbo]

phillpot said:

greymrj said:

Are they being hoarded or going to less sociable owners!?

Like people who'd need bribing to go near London?

Now now boys, put those handbags down.

[Deeman]

Mike - it ain't London. Its more like Slough (Big Difference!). We could always pop over the road to Windsor and park up outside the castle for a cup of tea with her majesty!

[phillpot]

Hi Pete, I know that (and I know we'll we way outside the congestion charge) but I think to some people anywhere near the M25 and you're in London

[greymrj]

glenrobbo said:

Now now boys, put those handbags down.

Gave up on handbags Glen, so difficult to get them to match my shoes you know!

On the vexed subject of handbags, and in view of the discussion on the value of V8S cars, you might care to compare the value of V8's with handbags. There are people out there with a lot more money than sense. And yes, this is real, I know someone who works for them.
http://www.vestiairecollective.com/women-bags/hand...

OK, OK, I take the comments about going to 'London', just cant see any fun in that drive in the S from Preston. But no matter where you choose it is a difficult one for someone.

(Interesting that when the Eurotour 2017 was suggested to be in Scotland a lot of the southern members and at least one midland one didnt like it, an extra days driving for them! Eurotour France/Holland/Germany etc is an extra day driving for us oop norf tha ken!)

[magpies]

greymrj said:

(Interesting that when the Eurotour 2017 was suggested to be in Scotland a lot of the southern members and at least one midland one didnt like it, an extra days driving for them! Eurotour France/Holland/Germany etc is an extra day driving for us oop norf tha ken!)

When is the S Tour of western Jockland going to be?

I can't make Euro in 2017 due to spending more than all my money on a diving trip to the western Pacific, so should be ok for 2018 especially if it is in EuroScot.

[mk1fan]

Did you cancel that appointment at the opticians?

The suggested 2017 SCT route to Scotland is suggested for 2017 oddly enough.

No issues for me going to Scotland as per my post at the early part of the year. My only issue is whether I'll have the time for any tours.

[magpies]

magpies said:

There is another at Corbridge (A69 between Newcastle and Carlisle) first weekend in July - not sure about Camping arrangements - but with 700 vehicles last year I would imagine there would be.

http://www.mg-cars.org.uk/news/news1097.html

Edited by magpies on Tuesday 8th November 15:38

I can confirm that camping is allowed.

If this is 'North enough' could be good for 2018?

[glenrobbo]

It does look good Mick. Plenty of activities. I shall confer with Alan to discuss options.

Could really do with shower / toilet facilities for campers.

[AutoAndy]

glenrobbo said:

phillpot said:

No problem here with a trip down sowf (nor up t'north in 2018) , can we get a group buy on the congestion charge? ...

As I understand it at the moment, the congestion charge applies to Central London, and does not apply at weekends anyway Mike.

http://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/g...

If anyone knows different, please let us know.

If you're worried about congestion, Vick Vapour Rub is good. Or goose grease and camphor.

.....reminds me of the lorry driver from up north who came down to London....he reached the North Ciruclar and saw a guy walking on the path at the side. So he pulled over and called to the guy;
"Ey oop mate, is this London"
"Yes it is"
"Great, where do you want this load of wood then?"


....note I was born north of Watford ....


If you are driving in the congestion charge area, then you will be much too far into the city! ....although it doesn't apply at weekends....like London Thunder in 2007(?) when we blocked Whitehalll with hundreds of TVRs

[v8s4me]

phillpot said:

... can we get a group buy on the congestion charge? ...

The only congestion at this show is around the porta-loos

[portzi]

Deeman said:

Mike - it ain't London. Its more like Slough (Big Difference!). We could always pop over the road to Windsor and park up outside the castle for a cup of tea with her majesty!

Unfortunately any journey which involves the M25 especially around HEATHROW is a gamble at certain times of the day.Uxbridge would involve either for most A1 or M1 coming from the north, or M4 which again can have traffic in and out of the M25 .

I used to live in Ashtead, SURREY so know the trouble areas well.

I used to hate taking the TVR up and down the M25, mentalist drivers for one reason !!!

[Deeman]

Used to be in Ashtead? Where have you moved now?

[magpies]

glenrobbo said:

It does look good Mick. Plenty of activities. I shall confer with Alan to discuss options.

Could really do with shower / toilet facilities for campers.

it is in the grounds of the rugby team with all their usual facilities

I'll check it out in 2017

[Deeman]

portzi said:

mentalist drivers for one reason !!!

Usually little scrotes in Audi's..........

[enna]

Hello fellow S TVR fans.i am looking at the Web page for venues for 2017 , we will be at Stoneleigh Park, Any others meets a bit nearer to us in Norfolk area beforehand?

[glenrobbo]

enna said:

Hello fellow S TVR fans.i am looking at the Web page for venues for 2017 , we will be at Stoneleigh Park, Any others meets a bit nearer to us in Norfolk area beforehand?

Hi Enna,
Hopefully either TopGear Steve or AutoAndy will organise the "Freezing fish'n'chips run to Aldeburgh in Jan/Feb, and a re-run of the S-Club Norfolk TT sometime in April?
Keep an eye on the events wiki, it gets busier as more events/ meets are added.

Anybody is free to come up with their own suggestions ( No, Steve, I won't do that! ), so if you know of any thing happening, put it on here!

[phillpot]

enna said:

we will be at Stoneleigh Park

Might be a bit quiet.........

glenrobbo said:

the S-Club Norfolk TT sometime in April?

Was that the one where we stopped for lunch at a "motoring themed" cafe?

[glenrobbo]

phillpot said:

enna said:

we will be at Stoneleigh Park

Might be a bit quiet.........

glenrobbo said:

the S-Club Norfolk TT sometime in April?

Was that the one where we stopped for lunch at a "motoring themed" cafe?

I seem to recall it was "Rick's Diner". Tasty burgers and delicious ice cream.

Re Stoneleigh: Alan said at the NEC that we might as well still book a TVR area with the organisers of the kit car show, so any of us can still attend and use it as a camping base for Stratford Festival of Motoring and/ or Donington Historic.
Both Alan & I are keen to go there, and anybody with a TVR is welcome to join us.

[phillpot]

glenrobbo said:

I seem to recall it was "Rick's Diner". Tasty burgers and delicious ice cream.

glenrobbo said:

and anybody with a TVR is welcome to join us.

you guys are just like the gift that keeps giving

[mycroft]

Nicks diner ;-)
Been back since ,fantastic food.