RE: PistonFest is back!

RE: PistonFest is back!

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eybic

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9,212 posts

173 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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nigelpugh7 said:
Looking at the ticket booking site it says the following:-

"Like any PH event, its success is dependent on the PHers that support it. Bringing back PistonFest is no different and we need at least close to 300 PHers to make the event viable. The venue have given us a date to confirm our booking of 31st May, 2014. By this date we need to be well on our way to reaching our target figure."

I suspect we are a very long way off the 300 figure, and well into July now too.

Does this still have a bearing on the event going ahead?
No, as I posted on Monday (I think) the ticket site will be updated shortly (hopefully today) with reference to the calendar, it's not an event you sign up for as such that's why it isn't listed there. The event will be going ahead be it with 50 people or 500, either way, it will be happening.

HTH

Nathan

eybic

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9,212 posts

173 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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anonymous said:
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If they were, they didn't make us aware of it.

nigelpugh7

5,997 posts

189 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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Just one more thing i have noticed, its seems there is a problem when going to add your name to the list too.

When trying this link:

http://www.pistonheads.com/calendar/event.asp?i=34...

I get this error:


pincher

8,497 posts

216 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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ali_kat said:
There isn't one AFAIK

Why would a Magazine Company have an events co-ordinator? They have an Exhibitions department, but they are not employed to organise a piss up in a field to shut a few forum people up
I can see your point, to a degree but what with SS, LM, PF etc., it may well be that there is cause/need for one?

Also, I just looked at the Haymarket website and I hope the irony of the big splash banner won't be lost on you smilebeer


Mermaid

21,492 posts

170 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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eybic said:
No, as I posted on Monday (I think) the ticket site will be updated shortly (hopefully today) with reference to the calendar, it's not an event you sign up for as such that's why it isn't listed there. The event will be going ahead be it with 50 people or 500, either way, it will be happening.

HTH

Nathan
That's admirable, but seriously how many have committed so far?

nigelpugh7

5,997 posts

189 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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eybic said:
No, as I posted on Monday (I think) the ticket site will be updated shortly (hopefully today) with reference to the calendar, it's not an event you sign up for as such that's why it isn't listed there. The event will be going ahead be it with 50 people or 500, either way, it will be happening.

HTH

Nathan
Thanks Nathan, just trying to point out that some people may take that message the wrong way!! wink

Output Flange

16,793 posts

210 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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ali_kat said:
No idea of why Haymarket own PH (and it's not for the forums!)
So enlighten me.

ali_kat said:
No idea what sycophant means (FYI I posted the meaning yesterday, it's right up at the top of this page)
"A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favour by flattering influential people."

Or specifically, you. Hence why people tag you as wanting to be "part of the in-crowd" etc.

I genuinely hope that the event goes ahead and that it's a success. But this is a commercial enterprise - people are paying money for it - so when viewed as such, the organisation thus far has been pretty poor. Perhaps PH should have an Events Co-ordinator if they want to put on events. After all, I assume the cleaner doesn't get asked to do CMS updates...


anonymous-user

53 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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anonymous said:
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thumbup fair play I just wanted to check as it may have an impact on people signing up for this event

ali_kat

31,988 posts

220 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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pincher said:
I can see your point, to a degree but what with SS, LM, PF etc., it may well be that there is cause/need for one?

Also, I just looked at the Haymarket website and I hope the irony of the big splash banner won't be lost on you smilebeer

Can't see that at work frown

Does it refer to Event Magazine per chance?

Does that mean that they run Events? If it does, I'm mistaken & take it all back biggrin, but I don't think that their staff would be involved in organising something for a Forum for a car sales website?

jeremyc

23,335 posts

283 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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ali_kat said:
Does that mean that they run Events? If it does, I'm mistaken & take it all back biggrin, but I don't think that their staff would be involved in organising something for a Forum for a car sales website?
Haymarket have an events division that, amongst others, run the Autosport Show (incorporating the Performance Car Show linked with PH). Whether they would want to get involved in something as small as PistonFest is doubtful, but there is the skill set in house to draw on.

Haymarket website said:
Launched in 1990, Haymarket Exhibitions has grown from a small subsidiary of the company to become the market leader in UK consumer exhibitions.

In total, we stage more than a dozen events every year, attracting over half a million visitors in total. We're proud to say that many of our shows draw a steady flow of industry awards.

Many of our exhibitions are linked to, and supported by, magazines from the Haymarket stable. However, we have also forged winning partnerships with several other organisations, including The British Fashion Council, Cosmetic Executive Woman, The Motorsport Industry Association, The Motorsport Association, British Racing & Sport Car Club and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).

ali_kat

31,988 posts

220 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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Output Flange said:
ali_kat said:
No idea of why Haymarket own PH (and it's not for the forums!)
So enlighten me.
rolleyeshttp://www.pistonheads.com/selfservice/used-cars/p...

Output Flange said:
"A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favour by flattering influential people."

Or specifically, you. Hence why people tag you as wanting to be "part of the in-crowd" etc.
rofl Really? Go on then, what am I trying to obtain? What personal advantage am I getting from this?

In crowd - What "in crowd"? Or do you mean my friends? Because you DO realise that I know a lot of the Posters in real life, not just have met them, but actually know them? As in meet up with them regularly, have been on holiday with them, been to their houses & parties with them, been to their weddings, they have been to my house, my parties and are attending my Wedding?

If that makes it an "In crowd" so be it - I'm very happy biggrin

Although surely an "in crowd" is a group of people perceived by others to be particularly fashionable or popular that allow only very few people to join them? That's definately not us rofl

Output Flange said:
I genuinely hope that the event goes ahead and that it's a success. But this is a commercial enterprise - people are paying money for it - so when viewed as such, the organisation thus far has been pretty poor. Perhaps PH should have an Events Co-ordinator if they want to put on events. After all, I assume the cleaner doesn't get asked to do CMS updates...
I think calling it a commercial enterprise is a bit extreme - that implies it is being done for profit, howrever, on these last points I do agree with you! smile

TheJimi

24,862 posts

242 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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Sadly, I think simply being decent, polite or enthusiastic is enough to get one labelled as a sycophant on PH these days.

Threads on a Chris Harris vid is a perfect example. If I had to reply as follows -

"Chris, great video, really enjoyed it, thanks!"

I'd be accused of being a sycophant and licking the bum of "Sir Chris of Harris" frown

ali_kat

31,988 posts

220 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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jeremyc said:
Haymarket have an events division that, amongst others, run the Autosport Show (incorporating the Performance Car Show linked with PH). Whether they would want to get involved in something as small as PistonFest is doubtful, but there is the skill set in house to draw on.
Exactly J! smile

Mermaid

21,492 posts

170 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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ali_kat said:
jeremyc said:
Haymarket have an events division that, amongst others, run the Autosport Show (incorporating the Performance Car Show linked with PH). Whether they would want to get involved in something as small as PistonFest is doubtful, but there is the skill set in house to draw on.
Exactly J! smile
We should appoint ali_kat to be in charge of PistonFest - seems to have the most enthusiasm, and that what is needed. smile

Cotty

39,389 posts

283 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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Mermaid said:
We should appoint ali_kat to be in charge of PistonFest - seems to have the most enthusiasm, and that what is needed. smile
Well mine is certainly waining with all the moaning

Chim

7,259 posts

176 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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Output Flange said:
ali_kat said:
No idea of why Haymarket own PH (and it's not for the forums!)
So enlighten me.

ali_kat said:
No idea what sycophant means (FYI I posted the meaning yesterday, it's right up at the top of this page)
"A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favour by flattering influential people."

Or specifically, you. Hence why people tag you as wanting to be "part of the in-crowd" etc.

I genuinely hope that the event goes ahead and that it's a success. But this is a commercial enterprise - people are paying money for it - so when viewed as such, the organisation thus far has been pretty poor. Perhaps PH should have an Events Co-ordinator if they want to put on events. After all, I assume the cleaner doesn't get asked to do CMS updates...
Do you know Ali, have you ever spoken to Ali…no…thought not. In that case keep your ridiculous judgements and insults to yourself. Or in slightly plainer language, shut the fk up.

Konan

1,817 posts

145 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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Got enough room for a 'blind driving' course? And maybe some insurance? wink

I've done it a couple of times at car club days. One blindfold driver, one co driver and a course with bay parking, figure 8 etc etc. You mark it on how close people get without going over the line, rather than time so it isn't a race. It's pretty good fun (although automatics need their own class... it's a lot easier without clutch control).

Bonnet pulls are pretty amusing as well.

Might be a bit 'fun day' - I don't know what you're aiming for. But going by the fact there's a wheel change contest (not half as amusing as the 'how fast can you fit HT leads to a V6 dizzy') it might fit? I like that kind of stuff, but then I'm happier with a socket set and some duct tape than a polishing mop and matching luggage.

RossP

2,523 posts

282 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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Why all these miserable feckers who have no intention of coming are even in this thread is beyond me. Why the personal insults??

ali_kat

31,988 posts

220 months

Tuesday 15th July 2014
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Mermaid said:
We should appoint ali_kat to be in charge of PistonFest - seems to have the most enthusiasm, and that what is needed. smile
Thank you for the vote of confidence, but having tried to organise an alternative with RandleMarcus a few year ago - no thank you very much! That is exactly why I have so much empathy for Eybic!!

Kinky

39,456 posts

268 months

Wednesday 16th July 2014
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What's the problem Ali?

Simply find a field. What more is there than that?

Easy. Anyone can do that. Can't see what the issue is.

tongue out
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