My Ashby Foleville August 06 Pix
Discussion
Blipi said:
It could be interesting to leave it up to the judgement f the drivers.
If you think your vehicle will be of interest and classed as a 'show vehicle' then go to the main field. If not t'other.
After all, attending a car event like that should mean you have some taste in vehicles!
If you think your vehicle will be of interest and classed as a 'show vehicle' then go to the main field. If not t'other.
After all, attending a car event like that should mean you have some taste in vehicles!
In a perfect world Blipi....
I think my car is interesting and as such park it in the main field, but It rarely draws any attention despite the fact it is only the only one of it's kind at the event, yet there are loads of Cobra replica's, Lotus Elise's, TVR's etc etc which seem to have a greater following. I have nothing against these cars, i'm just saying at an event such as this they are 'common' whereas some of the other 'slower, heavier, uglier, less exotic' cars are quite rare beasts.
As said before, first come first served works well for me. I enjoy it for what it is, a cheap night which usually ends in a curry.
Mark, you're right, it's difficult to know what's best. I think the facts are it could be better organised and without wishing to sound snobbish, the cars sorted out a bit better. However, what constitutes an 'interesting' car? Some are obvious, the vintage/veterans etc., but some are less so. Part of the attraction for me is the size of the event and the huge variation. Although I like sports cars best, I've come away before now babbling on about 'Noddy's' Fiat being fantastic or whatever.
We have to bear in mind the event is not 'organised' as such and the nominal £1 goes to support the local cricket club and some proceeds from the 1st and last events go to a charity (I think). So, in all, I think it's fine to make comments providing it's constructive.
We have to bear in mind the event is not 'organised' as such and the nominal £1 goes to support the local cricket club and some proceeds from the 1st and last events go to a charity (I think). So, in all, I think it's fine to make comments providing it's constructive.
I`ts not an easy call.....I've not been, but to an "outsider", viewing the pics, it does look rather odd. You have exotic cars next to everyday pugs and the like. Could they not section things off a little by having definate old classics ( Pre xxx date ), modernish day sports ( for all the normal Fezzas, Loti, Posh, Lambos etc.. ), and maybe an "other Interesting" for all your jap imports and other ugly but rare sorts ( could include chaved mobiles ). Oh and maybe bikes could be done a similar way. Surely it wouldn't take too much to sort ??
I'm afraid some of you on here seem to be missing the point, i've lived in ashby for 25 years, the only 'organisers' are the cricket club and volunteers from the village trying to make sure everyone can get parked, it's something that has grown over the years and the beauty of it is it doesn't matter what you drive you just turn up and have a good time. the village is too small for segregation, the second field used backs onto my garden!We all enjoy seeing anybody at Ashby, if you enjoy it please come, if it's not your thing don't bother!!
ashbyspannerman said:
I'm afraid some of you on here seem to be missing the point, i've lived in ashby for 25 years, the only 'organisers' are the cricket club and volunteers from the village trying to make sure everyone can get parked, it's something that has grown over the years and the beauty of it is it doesn't matter what you drive you just turn up and have a good time. the village is too small for segregation, the second field used backs onto my garden!We all enjoy seeing anybody at Ashby, if you enjoy it please come, if it's not your thing don't bother!!
Hello there! I first heard about Ashby back in the spring, and after my first visit I`m absolutely hooked. In fact it`s now one of my favourite events, motoring or otherwise. All I can say is I`ll always try to attend and keep up the good work! 
ashbyspannerman said:
I'm afraid some of you on here seem to be missing the point, i've lived in ashby for 25 years, the only 'organisers' are the cricket club and volunteers from the village trying to make sure everyone can get parked, it's something that has grown over the years and the beauty of it is it doesn't matter what you drive you just turn up and have a good time. the village is too small for segregation, the second field used backs onto my garden!We all enjoy seeing anybody at Ashby, if you enjoy it please come, if it's not your thing don't bother!!
We're trying to make helful, constructive criticism. I go because I like the variety of machinery that turns up, petrol, diesel and steam powered.
My main beef was that people with vehicles that would be interesting to many people were being shunted away from the main field, while vehicles that could be seen pretty much anywhere were given extensive parking on the main field (as can be seen from some of the photos).
I appreciate now that the Marshalls are volunteers (something I admit I did not know before), and I want the event to flourish as it has done over the three years that I've been attending. If the field is full of interesting machinery, then I'm sure people are quite happy to park in the overflow fields, whatever vehicle you have. But when there are twenty or thirty "euroboxes" linded up against the cricket square, and Ferraris, Healeys, Morgans, Kit-cars, MG's, etc in the overflow, well, you see my point. Especially if these owners are visiting for the first time, they may not return.
As it happens, last night was not quite so manic as last month, and the field was better segregated for it.
Long may the event continue, and perhaps the Brewery can be persuaded to help the Marshalls a bit?
maggit
Last night was brilliant, great to meet up with so many of you again. It's also my favourite event and of course raises much needed money for the cricket club and charity. Long may it continue! I do understand the frustrations from earlier in the year, but it must be very difficult to work out how many are likely to come and what to put where. Dave
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