Pistonheads Glasgow area Monthly get togethers. When??????

Pistonheads Glasgow area Monthly get togethers. When??????

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paulqv

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3,124 posts

194 months

Saturday 21st April 2012
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scotty_d said:
Hi
I too need to come along and say hi smile

I used to meet at the sherbrooke with the tvr car club and we found parking was limited, They also hold lots of venue's, wedding ect even through out the week. A lovely place non the less but not ideal for large numbers with cars as we found out.

Cheers Scotty
thanks for the knowledge input.

I was thinking of the place at the Raith for an evening meeting, but Duck bay for a summer evening sounds a great idea

Further input appreciated

PS whats the issue with 406 coupes? Beautiful car!

Angelus

2,209 posts

163 months

Saturday 21st April 2012
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I don't attend the meetings as they clash with a work meeting that usually runs on, so I don't expect my comments to be taken fully. Having said that, I think moving it to Duck Bay isn't going to help anyone? If it is for West Coast meetings, I'm sure there are more people around the Glasgow area? I Duck Bay handy for anyone? Great place in the summer but everyone, and I mean everyone, will have to drive. This will lead to you hardcore guys just moving your meeting around the country. If you want to attract more people, I don't think that will help?


If the Dakota is dear for drinks, what about somewhere like the bowling alley at the Showcase in Coatbridge? You don't have to go bowling, you can buy a burger and a drink while sitting at the window?


BTW, can all delete any reference to the Scottish Ace Cafe style venue as it is my retirement plan. smile

steelej

1,761 posts

206 months

Saturday 21st April 2012
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A.J.M said:
I dont, you're still an arse with a tarted up 406 coupe!
tongue outtongue out
Lol smile i traded an Imperial Blue Escort Cosworth with dark grey interior for that 406 you know wink

John.


Edited by steelej on Saturday 21st April 21:11

steelej

1,761 posts

206 months

Saturday 21st April 2012
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Angelus said:
I don't attend the meetings as they clash with a work meeting that usually runs on, so I don't expect my comments to be taken fully. Having said that, I think moving it to Duck Bay isn't going to help anyone? If it is for West Coast meetings, I'm sure there are more people around the Glasgow area? I Duck Bay handy for anyone? Great place in the summer but everyone, and I mean everyone, will have to drive. This will lead to you hardcore guys just moving your meeting around the country. If you want to attract more people, I don't think that will help?


If the Dakota is dear for drinks, what about somewhere like the bowling alley at the Showcase in Coatbridge? You don't have to go bowling, you can buy a burger and a drink while sitting at the window?


BTW, can all delete any reference to the Scottish Ace Cafe style venue as it is my retirement plan. smile
It'll be handy for me in just over a weeks time biggrin that didn't contribute to the idea or anything, i think the point though of the summer monthly meets is for everyone to drive, get all the cars out in a good safe location where can have food or drink etc. duck bay ticks all the boxes. smile and Tony, that's my good idea for 2012 smile

John.

bigwheel

1,616 posts

213 months

Sunday 22nd April 2012
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steelej said:
I think the point though of the summer monthly meets is for everyone to drive, get all the cars out in a good safe location where can have food or drink etc. duck bay ticks all the boxes. smile and Tony, that's my good idea for 2012 smile

John.
Quite so.
It's also very handy for me and 'cos I know it well, I would be aware of any shortfalls with the location.

A.J.M

7,893 posts

185 months

Sunday 22nd April 2012
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How good is the food in the raith pubs?

As blythswood want £22 for a burger which is a bit steep.

It is a shame theres no reasonably priced place with large parking for us apart from Mcd's etc and we might stand out a bit there.

OlberJ

14,101 posts

232 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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Do we normally have food at meets?

It's decent priced and decent food, nowt special but fills a hole and doesn't destroy your hole on the way out half an hour later.

I'll take a scout out on Thu night and see if it's busy or not, decide on suitability after.

scotty_d

6,795 posts

193 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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I know of a few car clubs that meet here. Food is well priced and not to bad.

It is fairly Quite with plenty of safe parking. A little out the way from the City Center but not to far away.

Worth a look?

The Malletsleugh Inn
Ayr Road
Newton Means
Glasgow
G77 6RT

poprock

1,984 posts

200 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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I don’t think it’s seriously being considered anyway, but for reference I find the Sherbrooke awful for car meets (Porsche Club GB’s Glasgow meetings are there). The exit ramp is too steep and has a sharp join to the road at the bottom—anyone with low front splitters etc will scrape them on the tarmac.

Take a look next time you drive past—there’s paint of all colours scraped off along the road!

EvilZ

60 posts

144 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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scotty_d said:
I know of a few car clubs that meet here. Food is well priced and not to bad.

It is fairly Quite with plenty of safe parking. A little out the way from the City Center but not to far away.

Worth a look?

The Malletsleugh Inn
Ayr Road
Newton Means
Glasgow
G77 6RT
I live in Newton Mearns but have not heard of that place, few nice cars up this way tho.

cammy71

351 posts

197 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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EvilZ said:
I live in Newton Mearns but have not heard of that place, few nice cars up this way tho.
It's about a mile through Mearns Cross A77 heading Southbound and 1/2 mile off M77 junction Northbound on A77

EvilZ

60 posts

144 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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cammy71 said:
It's about a mile through Mearns Cross A77 heading Southbound and 1/2 mile off M77 junction Northbound on A77
Cheers, will have a drive past to scope it out. Not explored Mearns much, but have lived here for nearly 2years lol so thought I would have heard of it before now.

OlberJ

14,101 posts

232 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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Mearns is doable.

What's the thoughts on the best night for it?

Rusty1

614 posts

189 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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What about carbeth inn out past milngavie?

Usually lots of bike meets go there and park out front but there is lovely new car park for cars.

Not too far but still options of a hoon!

kiwifraser

4,386 posts

193 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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EvilZ said:
scotty_d said:
I know of a few car clubs that meet here. Food is well priced and not to bad.

It is fairly Quite with plenty of safe parking. A little out the way from the City Center but not to far away.

Worth a look?

The Malletsleugh Inn
Ayr Road
Newton Means
Glasgow
G77 6RT
I live in Newton Mearns but have not heard of that place, few nice cars up this way tho.
It's right up the top of the Mearns, near J5 of the M77 (where the new section of the A726 from East Kilbride meets the M77). http://www.themalletsheugh.co.uk/80040/info.php?p=...

Edited: I just noticed that this has already been mentioned readit

I've never been inside, but been past a few times before as there is a hand car wash operating next door. Loads of suitable parking, and given the local area, the clientele should be ok.

Another option that has good parking, a beer garden, and a pretty good reputation is The Osprey (just off Junction 4 of M77).
http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/theospreynewtonmearns/


I'd be more than happy to meet up for a drink/ food at either. Both look to have a good selection of food at very reasonable prices too.





Edited by kiwifraser on Monday 23 April 13:53

poprock

1,984 posts

200 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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OlberJ said:
What's the thoughts on the best night for it?
I vote Tuesday or Thursday.

kiwifraser

4,386 posts

193 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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Malletsheugh Inn





The Osprey




The beer garden in the second looks tempting for nice summer midweek evenings (if we get any)

kiwifraser

4,386 posts

193 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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poprock said:
OlberJ said:
What's the thoughts on the best night for it?
I vote Tuesday or Thursday.
My vote is Thursday.


I am generally away with work on Tues/ Wed (which is why I've never made it to previous Blythswood meets)

A.J.M

7,893 posts

185 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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Thursday's suit me better as well. I'm busy on Tuesday nights.

steelej

1,761 posts

206 months

Monday 23rd April 2012
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Rusty1 said:
What about carbeth inn out past milngavie?

Usually lots of bike meets go there and park out front but there is lovely new car park for cars.

Not too far but still options of a hoon!
That's a good option too, do we need to take a consensus?

If it helps my first choice woud be duck bay, food, drink, good car park, good drive to get there and an awesome setting, how many more boxes can it tick wink

John.