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paulqv
Original Poster
2,386 posts
64 months
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scotty_d said: Hi I too need to come along and say hi  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!
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Angelus
1,871 posts
33 months
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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.
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steelej
1,418 posts
76 months
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A.J.M said: I dont, you're still an arse with a tarted up 406 coupe!  Lol i traded an Imperial Blue Escort Cosworth with dark grey interior for that 406 you know  John.
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steelej
1,418 posts
76 months
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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. It'll be handy for me in just over a weeks time  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. and Tony, that's my good idea for 2012 John.
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bigwheel
769 posts
83 months
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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. and Tony, that's my good idea for 2012 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.
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A.J.M
3,307 posts
55 months
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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.
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OlberJ
11,980 posts
102 months
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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.
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scotty_d
5,652 posts
63 months
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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
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poprock
1,869 posts
70 months
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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!
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EvilZ
44 posts
14 months
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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.
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cammy71
197 posts
67 months
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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
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EvilZ
44 posts
14 months
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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.
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OlberJ
11,980 posts
102 months
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Mearns is doable.
What's the thoughts on the best night for it?
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Rusty1
436 posts
59 months
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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!
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kiwifraser
4,264 posts
63 months
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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  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.
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poprock
1,869 posts
70 months
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OlberJ said: What's the thoughts on the best night for it? I vote Tuesday or Thursday.
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kiwifraser
4,264 posts
63 months
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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)
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kiwifraser
4,264 posts
63 months
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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)
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A.J.M
3,307 posts
55 months
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Thursday's suit me better as well. I'm busy on Tuesday nights.
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steelej
1,418 posts
76 months
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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 John.
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