Burghley………..I take it you liked that.
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Hi all,
Not going to bore you all but thanks must go to the supporting act that made my effort of shoving a few nice cars in a posh field come to life.
My family as ever were exceptional and my friends worked tirelessly to make the plan come together,the supporting act of companies in attendance
was fantastic and considering I had The Silverstone Classic to contend with on the same weekend I think the figure of 249 cars on the field was an amazing result.
I know I've banged on about it for a long time and irritated a few on here who don't appreciate my efforts but I think from all those that attended it has been a worthwhile
contribution to the forum in general,enough said we move on………..
Currently the figure raised for charity by the Burghley Event now stands at £8919.45 net.
I shall leave the link open http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/astonmartin until the weekend in case we can manage to crack the 9k barrier.
Thanks for the support as it was lovely to see so many people enjoying there cars and the company of others.
Well done you made the Event.
Ed………..
Not going to bore you all but thanks must go to the supporting act that made my effort of shoving a few nice cars in a posh field come to life.
My family as ever were exceptional and my friends worked tirelessly to make the plan come together,the supporting act of companies in attendance
was fantastic and considering I had The Silverstone Classic to contend with on the same weekend I think the figure of 249 cars on the field was an amazing result.
I know I've banged on about it for a long time and irritated a few on here who don't appreciate my efforts but I think from all those that attended it has been a worthwhile
contribution to the forum in general,enough said we move on………..
Currently the figure raised for charity by the Burghley Event now stands at £8919.45 net.
I shall leave the link open http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/astonmartin until the weekend in case we can manage to crack the 9k barrier.
Thanks for the support as it was lovely to see so many people enjoying there cars and the company of others.
Well done you made the Event.
Ed………..
You did yourself proud mate, plus you managed to make Mick behave himself lol. I know it's been a massive effort to get a bunch of people in a field and I know there were a few people that didn't appreciate what it was you were trying to do, but thankfully they stayed away and everyone had a great day. May there be many more to come. It warms the heart to think of what you and your family have done for the charitys involved. Of course, not forgetting the lovely traders ;-)
Francis
Francis
Wow that is fab!!
Ed,
You, your family and friends did a truly first class job at Burghley. Until someone attempts to organise something of this magnitude it is very difficult to understand just how much work and time goes into it. Also to raise in excess of Ten thousand Pounds for such worthwhile causes is truly great.
I trust that you are already in the early stages of planning a repeat event for next year?
Molly and I are looking forward to it already
Rob
You, your family and friends did a truly first class job at Burghley. Until someone attempts to organise something of this magnitude it is very difficult to understand just how much work and time goes into it. Also to raise in excess of Ten thousand Pounds for such worthwhile causes is truly great.
I trust that you are already in the early stages of planning a repeat event for next year?
Molly and I are looking forward to it already
Rob
robgt said:
Ed,
You, your family and friends did a truly first class job at Burghley. Until someone attempts to organise something of this magnitude it is very difficult to understand just how much work and time goes into it. Also to raise in excess of Ten thousand Pounds for such worthwhile causes is truly great.
I trust that you are already in the early stages of planning a repeat event for next year?
Molly and I are looking forward to it already
Rob
Thank you Rob,You, your family and friends did a truly first class job at Burghley. Until someone attempts to organise something of this magnitude it is very difficult to understand just how much work and time goes into it. Also to raise in excess of Ten thousand Pounds for such worthwhile causes is truly great.
I trust that you are already in the early stages of planning a repeat event for next year?
Molly and I are looking forward to it already
Rob
Coming from some one who prefers driving events rather than static days that is a great compliment.
I hope you and the tame bear enjoyed eating the mass picnic Eleanor had put together to feed the refugee's from the George……….lol.
It was a great privilege to be able to put on something that brought so much enjoyment to those present and as I said long ago I don't mind spending my time doing these events
and outings for the forum in general if they are going to be received in the manner they are meant.
There are no strings attached and I'm not trying to change the face of the forum as those that know me well will testify, it just my good hearted and generous nature coming through.
It would be great to replicate such days and to that effect Burghley have already asked if we'd like to return next year.
Its food for thought and is up for debate but in my mind a different location might be even more enticing to the forum.
We can go back to Burghley if people want it no bother,I think the George was a hit and who says we can't fill the whole joint and car park with Aston's another time.
I'm open to suggestion but if people are happy to support such events I'm sure I can make them happen.
I'm pleased you enjoyed your weekend Rob……..
and as you can see we can even lay on wandering herds of cows to stay in keeping.Ed (and everyone else that helped out),
thanks for all your efforts in organising a great weekend. Nigh on 250 Astons in the grounds of Burghley was a great achievement. And raising over 10 Grand for charity shows just how much everyone appreciated all that you did.
The weekend stay at The George was a great way to meet like-minded people and make new friends. The food on Saturday night was excellent.
We bumped into Mrs Hoskins (wife of hotel owner) this morning as we were leaving. She really appreciated the sight of the Aston's in The George's car park and felt the cars suited the hotel.
Thanks again,
Simon & Helen
thanks for all your efforts in organising a great weekend. Nigh on 250 Astons in the grounds of Burghley was a great achievement. And raising over 10 Grand for charity shows just how much everyone appreciated all that you did.
The weekend stay at The George was a great way to meet like-minded people and make new friends. The food on Saturday night was excellent.
We bumped into Mrs Hoskins (wife of hotel owner) this morning as we were leaving. She really appreciated the sight of the Aston's in The George's car park and felt the cars suited the hotel.
Thanks again,
Simon & Helen
Brilliant day Ed and great to meet so many nice people.
As for next year, I would vote for Burghley again. The slope on the field is perfect for the gathering as so many of the photos show. If Burghley are up for it, why not get them to encourage some local food and drink producers to come along. The event has real potential - you get the cars, they get the local producers and they win with the huge additional numbers of visitors,
Anyway, this year was fantastic and incredibly well organised. Huge thanks to you, your family and the army of helpers.
Roll on next year!
As for next year, I would vote for Burghley again. The slope on the field is perfect for the gathering as so many of the photos show. If Burghley are up for it, why not get them to encourage some local food and drink producers to come along. The event has real potential - you get the cars, they get the local producers and they win with the huge additional numbers of visitors,
Anyway, this year was fantastic and incredibly well organised. Huge thanks to you, your family and the army of helpers.
Roll on next year!
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