GRIFFINS HEAD PAPPLEWICK - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

GRIFFINS HEAD PAPPLEWICK - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

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Roony

378 posts

229 months

Saturday 20th July 2013
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Far too many people crammbed around cars holding pint glass's............ definately a recipt for disaster!

bellsv8

13 posts

129 months

Saturday 20th July 2013
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The worst thing I saw was some Chav help him self to a good look round the galardo open the door lean in and grab the steering wheel and av a good poke round which in my eyes is shocking !!!!! I would never dream of doing that I actually asked if I could av a sit in the aventerdor and I no Simon very well ... I was shocked that someone would do that with out asking

Choo

121 posts

155 months

Wednesday 21st August 2013
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I've been toying with going for a long time but I think on reflection of the recent comments I may need to look at some alternatives. It's a shame as by all accounts had been previously very well reputed.

mrmaggit

10,146 posts

248 months

Thursday 22nd August 2013
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raceboy said:
stockpie said:
Did anyone go out by the crossroads at the pub about 7.20 ? I did for a look. Utter chaos with big hold ups for people simply passing through the village let alone latecomers
Yeap, I was in that queue, which would have explained why the car did its best kettle impression when I finally got parked, saw quite a few nice classics turn around and some went for a drink up the road at the horse & groom. wink
And a very nice pint it was, too. wink

Devilstreak

8,088 posts

181 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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I've heard the first one of the season is this evening. Anyone making the effort?

raceboy

13,095 posts

280 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Yeap, starts tonight but I'm not sure if I can be bothered, might see what the turnout is like from the reports, and without sounding 'elitist' what the policing of what cars are parked where is like.
It got to the point last year where the field looked like an average supermarket car park with exotica turning round in the queue and going home.

raceboy

13,095 posts

280 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Yeap, starts tonight but I'm not sure if I can be bothered, might see what the turnout is like from the reports, and without sounding 'elitist' what the policing of what cars are parked where is like.
It got to the point last year where the field looked like an average supermarket car park with exotica turning round in the queue and going home.

2 sMoKiN bArReLs

30,254 posts

235 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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I'm not sure if I'll go again either..was too big for its own boots the back end of last year

raceboy

13,095 posts

280 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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So did anyone actually go?
Usually see a picture or two by now.

C1RVY

2,329 posts

263 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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raceboy said:
So did anyone actually go?
Usually see a picture or two by now.
Too many dark clouds for me biggrin

Maybe next time

Barreti

6,680 posts

237 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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I went.
It did look like it would pee down any minute all evening, but it held off.

I think they had someone 'selecting' cars on the gate. I was waved through by a man-mountain in hi-viz at any rate.

Still a far contingent of the VW fraternity but a fair mix of othe stuff too.
I will go back again.

There was someone there with a DSLR camera taking low level shots, so I'm surprised there are no pics.

Devilstreak

8,088 posts

181 months

Friday 9th May 2014
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C1RVY said:
Too many dark clouds for me biggrin

Maybe next time
Exactly the same here, I got drowned on the way home from work so decided against it.

raceboy

13,095 posts

280 months

Friday 9th May 2014
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I'm tempted with the Little John meet in Ravenshead on Wednesday 14th but the weather isn't looking good for next week. frown

C1RVY

2,329 posts

263 months

Friday 9th May 2014
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raceboy said:
I'm tempted with the Little John meet in Ravenshead on Wednesday 14th but the weather isn't looking good for next week. frown
I'll check it out biggrin

purpleperil

1,214 posts

284 months

Saturday 10th May 2014
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C1RVY said:
raceboy said:
I'm tempted with the Little John meet in Ravenshead on Wednesday 14th but the weather isn't looking good for next week. frown
I'll check it out biggrin
Watch it - we don't like strangers around our patch wink.

Seriously though it does seem to get some nice cars going and the pub food is excellent.

2 sMoKiN bArReLs

30,254 posts

235 months

Saturday 10th May 2014
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purpleperil said:
C1RVY said:
raceboy said:
I'm tempted with the Little John meet in Ravenshead on Wednesday 14th but the weather isn't looking good for next week. frown
I'll check it out biggrin
Watch it - we don't like strangers around our patch wink.

Seriously though it does seem to get some nice cars going and the pub food is excellent.
I always forget that one...shame really as it's very local to me

C1RVY

2,329 posts

263 months

Saturday 10th May 2014
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purpleperil said:
Watch it - we don't like strangers around our patch wink.

Seriously though it does seem to get some nice cars going and the pub food is excellent.
I've heard the food is awesome biggrin

indydln

5 posts

119 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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Sounds like a good event, even if it's just to meet some more petrol heads! May have to pop along to the next one and check it out.

papple

Original Poster:

155 posts

156 months

Tuesday 13th May 2014
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I heard on the grapevine last night that the new landlord at the Griffins Head doesn't want the event to be held there any more.

Anyone else know anything/

mrmaggit

10,146 posts

248 months

Wednesday 21st May 2014
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We're going tonight so I'll see what the news is.