Right or wrong / Good or Bad at Neil Garner Open Day
Discussion
marz92 said:
BAD - We would like to know more about the BAD parking details = perhaps you would like to email me and I will pass it on. Remember, there is only so much space we have on the day.
Interesting cars..... Yeah we welcome more. However, Again we only have a certain amount of room during the peak hours - and if we invite more cars and they can't park - rightly so they would not be happy coming from a great distance - mainly that is why we have kept it a TVR event as much as we welcome unusual and interesting cars on the day - For example the Hot Rod which turned up totally unannounced and was after all a great crowd puller, especially on the rolling road, (perhaps something to think about in the future) . As said, before the most disappointing thing for me as organising the traders, were the traders who promised that they would come and either didn't communicate towards the date or simply just didn't turn up when we had them booked in. In this modern technical world, it would of been nice for a phone call or an email to simply let us know.
Guess that would've been Dilligaf? I must've missed him but a popular local petrol head and rodder. Interesting cars..... Yeah we welcome more. However, Again we only have a certain amount of room during the peak hours - and if we invite more cars and they can't park - rightly so they would not be happy coming from a great distance - mainly that is why we have kept it a TVR event as much as we welcome unusual and interesting cars on the day - For example the Hot Rod which turned up totally unannounced and was after all a great crowd puller, especially on the rolling road, (perhaps something to think about in the future) . As said, before the most disappointing thing for me as organising the traders, were the traders who promised that they would come and either didn't communicate towards the date or simply just didn't turn up when we had them booked in. In this modern technical world, it would of been nice for a phone call or an email to simply let us know.
marz92 said:
As said, before the most disappointing thing for me as organising the traders, were the traders who promised that they would come and either didn't communicate towards the date or simply just didn't turn up when we had them booked in. In this modern technical world, it would of been nice for a phone call or an email to simply let us know.
A common issue and one that can partly be addressed by charging them in advance to appear. If there is no perceived 'penalty' in not turning up then if they don't feel like it then they won't. However if they've sent you £50 or so then they're actually losing something if they don't turn up which may well act as an incentive but if they don't then you still have their £50.Not the best solution but it works in some cases.
LordGrover said:
Guess that would've been Dilligaf? I must've missed him but a popular local petrol head and rodder.
That's the fella! He and his wife were 'Top' couple - So grateful to be allowed in and within minutes of parking up, wanted to offer an auction gift. That V8 sounded the 'nuts' marz92 said:
BAD - We would like to know more about the BAD parking details = perhaps you would like to email me and I will pass it on. Remember, there is only so much space we have on the day.
Interesting cars..... Yeah we welcome more. However, Again we only have a certain amount of room during the peak hours - and if we invite more cars and they can't park - rightly so they would not be happy coming from a great distance - mainly that is why we have kept it a TVR event as much as we welcome unusual and interesting cars on the day - For example the Hot Rod which turned up totally unannounced and was after all a great crowd puller, especially on the rolling road, (perhaps something to think about in the future) . As said, before the most disappointing thing for me as organising the traders, were the traders who promised that they would come and either didn't communicate towards the date or simply just didn't turn up when we had them booked in. In this modern technical world, it would of been nice for a phone call or an email to simply let us know.
The post was asking for good/bad? Just giving what was asked Interesting cars..... Yeah we welcome more. However, Again we only have a certain amount of room during the peak hours - and if we invite more cars and they can't park - rightly so they would not be happy coming from a great distance - mainly that is why we have kept it a TVR event as much as we welcome unusual and interesting cars on the day - For example the Hot Rod which turned up totally unannounced and was after all a great crowd puller, especially on the rolling road, (perhaps something to think about in the future) . As said, before the most disappointing thing for me as organising the traders, were the traders who promised that they would come and either didn't communicate towards the date or simply just didn't turn up when we had them booked in. In this modern technical world, it would of been nice for a phone call or an email to simply let us know.
I can sympathise completely being let down from some who had said they would be there, especially as the weather was superb.
As I've posted above apparently I was talking out of my 'b
e. Not the first time and probably not the last . 
I have been informed that it t was indeed an official TVRCC event and the 'form' was signed and returned to the office so 'mea-culpa' on that one.
It was discussed at the July committee meeting and post that meeting it was subsequently adopted as a TVRCC event but as events isn't my area I was out of the loop on that one.
So I apologise for any confusion caused, I'd still suggest any comments are posted here rather than the TVRCC forum as that's open to more attendees.
e. Not the first time and probably not the last . I have been informed that it t was indeed an official TVRCC event and the 'form' was signed and returned to the office so 'mea-culpa' on that one.
It was discussed at the July committee meeting and post that meeting it was subsequently adopted as a TVRCC event but as events isn't my area I was out of the loop on that one.
So I apologise for any confusion caused, I'd still suggest any comments are posted here rather than the TVRCC forum as that's open to more attendees.
First of all i would like to say a big thank you to all who made the day possible, and what an excellent day it was in my opinion.
Traders may or may not come, no matter what the incentive is for the day but we depend on them to make up the raffle and auction prizes and appreciate anything they can provide or donate to support the day. Unforeseen circumstances like which affected D&C and Surface & Design happen but at least they informed us unlike some others..
Now for next year I really need to bring some Ear defenders as its getting louder every year.
Also another star attraction along with the Nekkid Ladies would be a car wash....but not a normal one, i think Babes in bikinis will do and the charity box would overflow I’m sure.....
Traders may or may not come, no matter what the incentive is for the day but we depend on them to make up the raffle and auction prizes and appreciate anything they can provide or donate to support the day. Unforeseen circumstances like which affected D&C and Surface & Design happen but at least they informed us unlike some others..
Now for next year I really need to bring some Ear defenders as its getting louder every year.
Also another star attraction along with the Nekkid Ladies would be a car wash....but not a normal one, i think Babes in bikinis will do and the charity box would overflow I’m sure.....
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Now for next year I really need to bring some Ear defenders as its getting louder every year.
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And I want to publicly say a huge thank you to my three Essex friends, namely John, Rob and Jon for yet again taking the day off on Friday in preparation to run the loud noise contest. We guys from Wiltshire, salute you. Thanks guys. With new ideas already coming, I think you're need the ear defenders for next year! Best regards p
Now for next year I really need to bring some Ear defenders as its getting louder every year.
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And I want to publicly say a huge thank you to my three Essex friends, namely John, Rob and Jon for yet again taking the day off on Friday in preparation to run the loud noise contest. We guys from Wiltshire, salute you. Thanks guys. With new ideas already coming, I think you're need the ear defenders for next year! Best regards p
Was an enjoyable day and a fellow owner from my village won the concours which was great!. With another owner in an adjacent village looks like east Wiltshire is turning into a TVR hotspot.
Positives for my other half were the cake stall and the veggie burgers. For me it was the cars, the trade stands (particularly nice to meet many of people I've bought from over the years but never met before), the great weather, the TVR theatre and a bunch of really friendly people!
Possible improvements include more benches/seats for eating and just taking a break to chat, plus maybe something to get people talking about their cars more. Maybe an engine concourse or rev off, like Wilton House, to get those bonnets open.
Positives for my other half were the cake stall and the veggie burgers. For me it was the cars, the trade stands (particularly nice to meet many of people I've bought from over the years but never met before), the great weather, the TVR theatre and a bunch of really friendly people!
Possible improvements include more benches/seats for eating and just taking a break to chat, plus maybe something to get people talking about their cars more. Maybe an engine concourse or rev off, like Wilton House, to get those bonnets open.
As I have already said in the other topic, I really enjoyed the day I think this is the best TVR event I have been to all year. So much to see and do with the traders, talks, Rolling road, noise comp, demonstrations, auction etc. Really well organised and a great turn out.
My only suggestion would be and I have no idea how practical this is but perhaps look at having all main attractions on one side of the business park as the main traders area was the other side to the noise comp and Rolling road. It would be nice to see these all together as I kept thinking whatever side I was on I was missing out on something going on the other side. I am not sure whether is would be practical to have the parking the side where the traders are and the other side for the Rolling road, noise test, traders and demonstrations. Just a thought.
My only suggestion would be and I have no idea how practical this is but perhaps look at having all main attractions on one side of the business park as the main traders area was the other side to the noise comp and Rolling road. It would be nice to see these all together as I kept thinking whatever side I was on I was missing out on something going on the other side. I am not sure whether is would be practical to have the parking the side where the traders are and the other side for the Rolling road, noise test, traders and demonstrations. Just a thought.
A thoroughly enjoyable day lots of positives already mentionedso wont repeat them again,
only negatives for me were the parking arrangements which were a bit all over the place with some nice TVR's hidden right out the back, whilst the euroboxes were taking prime spots out the front, and seeing Tim the Tuscan Challenge Winner & his race car stuck out at the side with other miscellaneous vehicles almost as an afterthought - Surely this should of been in the main compound pride of place.
Again not knocking a great day out, just suggestions for improvements for next year.
only negatives for me were the parking arrangements which were a bit all over the place with some nice TVR's hidden right out the back, whilst the euroboxes were taking prime spots out the front, and seeing Tim the Tuscan Challenge Winner & his race car stuck out at the side with other miscellaneous vehicles almost as an afterthought - Surely this should of been in the main compound pride of place.
Again not knocking a great day out, just suggestions for improvements for next year.
MPoxon said:
As I have already said in the other topic, I really enjoyed the day I think this is the best TVR event I have been to all year. So much to see and do with the traders, talks, Rolling road, noise comp, demonstrations, auction etc. Really well organised and a great turn out.
My only suggestion would be and I have no idea how practical this is but perhaps look at having all main attractions on one side of the business park as the main traders area was the other side to the noise comp and Rolling road. It would be nice to see these all together as I kept thinking whatever side I was on I was missing out on something going on the other side. I am not sure whether is would be practical to have the parking the side where the traders are and the other side for the Rolling road, noise test, traders and demonstrations. Just a thought.
Matt. Although we like change from year to year to keep the event fresh with ideas, we keep the noisy end away from the Traders for the reason they can talk and do business. The idea is to spread the event as much as possible making use of the site. After 3 years, this year we felt we had everything right. The workshops were new and look like they were a success. This will only make it easier next year, knowing exactly where every thing is, with possible minor tweaks. Besides this year the rolling road worked well next to loud noise comp and we also need access for electricity close by which one kind business gave us for the rolling road. This also makes it ideal for nearby parking too. Personally I think we have the lay out spot on. However, there are one or two suggestions about the parking on one side which we organisers may well discuss.My only suggestion would be and I have no idea how practical this is but perhaps look at having all main attractions on one side of the business park as the main traders area was the other side to the noise comp and Rolling road. It would be nice to see these all together as I kept thinking whatever side I was on I was missing out on something going on the other side. I am not sure whether is would be practical to have the parking the side where the traders are and the other side for the Rolling road, noise test, traders and demonstrations. Just a thought.
ukdj said:
A thoroughly enjoyable day lots of positives already mentionedso wont repeat them again,
only negatives for me were the parking arrangements which were a bit all over the place with some nice TVR's hidden right out the back, whilst the euroboxes were taking prime spots out the front, and seeing Tim the Tuscan Challenge Winner & his race car stuck out at the side with other miscellaneous vehicles almost as an afterthought - Surely this should of been in the main compound pride of place.
Again not knocking a great day out, just suggestions for improvements for next year.
Point taken, but in order to keep new ideas, we had the theme of race cars last year. However, your comments have been noted . Thanks only negatives for me were the parking arrangements which were a bit all over the place with some nice TVR's hidden right out the back, whilst the euroboxes were taking prime spots out the front, and seeing Tim the Tuscan Challenge Winner & his race car stuck out at the side with other miscellaneous vehicles almost as an afterthought - Surely this should of been in the main compound pride of place.
Again not knocking a great day out, just suggestions for improvements for next year.
marz92 said:
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Over to you.........
Dunno if Baz mentioned it to you, but NorthLondonDyno rolling road was on a slight incline - I think if they could get a flat spot it would be appreciated. Over to you.........
macdeb said:
LordGrover said:
More nekkid ladies please. And beer.
agreee!Good to meet up again mate.
MPoxon said:
As I have already said in the other topic, I really enjoyed the day I think this is the best TVR event I have been to all year. So much to see and do with the traders, talks, Rolling road, noise comp, demonstrations, auction etc. Really well organised and a great turn out.
My only suggestion would be and I have no idea how practical this is but perhaps look at having all main attractions on one side of the business park as the main traders area was the other side to the noise comp and Rolling road. It would be nice to see these all together as I kept thinking whatever side I was on I was missing out on something going on the other side. I am not sure whether is would be practical to have the parking the side where the traders are and the other side for the Rolling road, noise test, traders and demonstrations. Just a thought.
That's a bad idea I think .. when the lambos turned up revving their engines off the limiters we couldn't hear ourselves think never mind hold a conversation .. to have the rolling road and noise testing next to the traders would mean nothing would get heard.My only suggestion would be and I have no idea how practical this is but perhaps look at having all main attractions on one side of the business park as the main traders area was the other side to the noise comp and Rolling road. It would be nice to see these all together as I kept thinking whatever side I was on I was missing out on something going on the other side. I am not sure whether is would be practical to have the parking the side where the traders are and the other side for the Rolling road, noise test, traders and demonstrations. Just a thought.
I thought the event was great .. I got two walks around during the day but was tied to the trade stand for 99% of it.
Neil is a nice guy too, first time I've met him.
thanks to all the volunteers. In fact I'd go so far as to say cut your ties with the TVRCC and go it alone, the event is big enough and good enough to stand on its own two feet. From a technical stand point it's the best show of the year.
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