Calling all cars 2007!
Discussion
Thanks to everyone thats coming. I'm away now till next wednesday,(20th) but will be getting e mails from time to time. I may not be able to get to Pistonheads during that time though so if there are any questions please bear with me.
I've booked good weather for the 23rd so I'm hoping it comes through. Arrival times are whenever you like, but I recommend about 2.00pm. Venue is Lea Green as per the address earlier in this thread. If you are displaying please come in through the main gate and turn immediately RIGHT onto the grass The area along the bottom of the carnival field is where we are. Normal traffic will be directed up the drive and to the left.
Those of you giving rides please try to put yourselves near to the entrance for ease of access / egress. Come and make youself known to me. I am MC'ing the event (dressed as a Roman - Mark Anthony actually) so look for the nutter in the toga / leather skirt!
I will give the rides people a piece of paper that identifies you as a ride giver. Please put it in your car screen so that people know who to ask. We are charging £3.50 for a short blatt round the block (just a couple of miles tops) . Of this, £2.50 should come to carnival, £1 to you to cover the extra fuel you'll be burning. If you're feeling generous and want to pass on the whole £3.50 then that would be gratefully received too. There will be a float for change (I'll designate one of you to hold it if I may). Anytime you want to take a break or stop giving rides completely then thats absolutely fine. This is a traditional village carnival with Tea tents and greasy poles and coconut shy etc and we want you guys to enjoy your day out too.
We've set the ride rules as no unaccompanied kids under 14. You have the right to refuse anyone a ride at your own discretion. Any damage, howsoever caused is at your own risk. No racing please.
Those of you displaying might be advised to print out a little info sheet for your windscreen. (make, engine, performance, little history) It saves answering the same questions 50 times.
Theres a BBQ and band at the pub over the road after the event till late so those that want to stay, chill and make a whole day of it will be very very very welcome. I think that about covers it.
On behalf of the village, thanks again to all of you who are coming. Lets hope we have a lovely summers day.
Andy
I've booked good weather for the 23rd so I'm hoping it comes through. Arrival times are whenever you like, but I recommend about 2.00pm. Venue is Lea Green as per the address earlier in this thread. If you are displaying please come in through the main gate and turn immediately RIGHT onto the grass The area along the bottom of the carnival field is where we are. Normal traffic will be directed up the drive and to the left.
Those of you giving rides please try to put yourselves near to the entrance for ease of access / egress. Come and make youself known to me. I am MC'ing the event (dressed as a Roman - Mark Anthony actually) so look for the nutter in the toga / leather skirt!
I will give the rides people a piece of paper that identifies you as a ride giver. Please put it in your car screen so that people know who to ask. We are charging £3.50 for a short blatt round the block (just a couple of miles tops) . Of this, £2.50 should come to carnival, £1 to you to cover the extra fuel you'll be burning. If you're feeling generous and want to pass on the whole £3.50 then that would be gratefully received too. There will be a float for change (I'll designate one of you to hold it if I may). Anytime you want to take a break or stop giving rides completely then thats absolutely fine. This is a traditional village carnival with Tea tents and greasy poles and coconut shy etc and we want you guys to enjoy your day out too.
We've set the ride rules as no unaccompanied kids under 14. You have the right to refuse anyone a ride at your own discretion. Any damage, howsoever caused is at your own risk. No racing please.
Those of you displaying might be advised to print out a little info sheet for your windscreen. (make, engine, performance, little history) It saves answering the same questions 50 times.
Theres a BBQ and band at the pub over the road after the event till late so those that want to stay, chill and make a whole day of it will be very very very welcome. I think that about covers it.
On behalf of the village, thanks again to all of you who are coming. Lets hope we have a lovely summers day.
Andy
planetdave said:
Patchy?
PATCHY?
I have a feeling I might be bailing....water from the car.
Will check again in the morning.
PATCHY?
I have a feeling I might be bailing....water from the car.
Will check again in the morning.
You may have a point. I've just got back from the carnival site. Its very wet there. If it's dry over night then we should be OK. If it rains, then we'll have to put the cars somewhere else other than the grass!
I'll sort this in the morning When you arrive, Stewards will be on hand to manage the traffic, Just say the magic word "Pistonheads" and hopefully you'll be directed to the right place!
Andy
Bloody hell!
That was a long drive out there (my passenger was from north central Manchester)
The ice cream was good and I had a laugh - apart from the 'townie meets dyed-in-the-wool-villager-with-grudge who thought I was taking the piss.
Good stuff Andy and nice to meet some PHers/other petrolheads there.
Make sure it doesn't clash with Lemons next year and I might consider gracing the event again
That was a long drive out there (my passenger was from north central Manchester)
The ice cream was good and I had a laugh - apart from the 'townie meets dyed-in-the-wool-villager-with-grudge who thought I was taking the piss.
Good stuff Andy and nice to meet some PHers/other petrolheads there.
Make sure it doesn't clash with Lemons next year and I might consider gracing the event again
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