3rd September Italian Car Breakfast Meet- Southern England

3rd September Italian Car Breakfast Meet- Southern England

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Ross 156

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116 posts

98 months

Saturday 13th August 2016
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Hello All,

Firstly, I know I haven't put this in the Events area, but that's because this is Italian marque specific and in my experience many forum users don't look at the event boards but still might like to come.

We are organising a repeat of a run and meet some friends and I did in late July, which was great fun, but would like to get some more variation and new attendees.

The meet will be at the Departure Lounge Cafe in Alton, in the Northern part of Hampshire at 10:00 on Saturday the 3rd September.

For my part I will be driving up from south Hants, leaving Hedge End (meet at Sainsburys car park by the petrol station) at 08:30 and then driving by the back roads to Alton to arrive before 10:00.

The cafe has a good car park and does a good cooked breakfast.

Hope to see some of you there.
Ross

keith HF

49 posts

174 months

Wednesday 17th August 2016
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Hi Ross,

Sounds good definitely interested in coming along, I'm in Romsey so hedge end is a good place to meet.
What sort of mix of cars are you expecting?

Keith.

Ross 156

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116 posts

98 months

Wednesday 17th August 2016
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Hi Keith,

At least three Alfa GTV Cups, two 916 Spiders, and a smattering of other Alfas. There is a chance of a friend of a friend bringing an Integrale too.

Last time a chap brought a very nice Fiat 20v Coupe in bright yellow.

As I am also on the Alfa Forum it tends to be alfa centric, but I would really love to get a variety of Fiats, Lancias, and anything Italian. It's nice to have a wider spread, and meet new people.

You would be most welcome.

Stuart J

1,301 posts

256 months

Wednesday 17th August 2016
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Hi

Can't make it due to a wedding but pm me if you do another, I'm in Winchester and any excuse for a brekie run in the 4c is good .

Stuart

wal 45

654 posts

179 months

Thursday 18th August 2016
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See you there, bringing the 159 TBi as my 916 Spider is in bits at the moment.

Ross 156

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116 posts

98 months

Thursday 18th August 2016
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Great, I look forward to meeting you.

Please do say if you are joining me at Hedge End for the drive there so I know who to wait for. Of course if you are coming from other directions you can arrange your own convoys or just meet us there. I know some of the Alfa guys are coming from Surrey and Wiltshire.

I think we will arrange another for October, so as to get the cars out again before the weather turns and some of them get garaged for the winter. Date TBC, but likely to be Saturday the 8th.

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49 posts

227 months

Thursday 18th August 2016
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Hi all,

I might get along to this in my Alfa 145. Alton is local for me and a run along the Odiham to Alton road [B3349] is in order....

Richard

Ross 156

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116 posts

98 months

Friday 19th August 2016
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I do like the 145- styling of its time, and Autolusso South used to have a red 145 cloverleaf as their courtesy car. It was great fun to drive.

CasualSaint

3 posts

91 months

Friday 19th August 2016
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I'd be interested in bringing my HF along to this, not to far from Hedge End

Edited by CasualSaint on Friday 19th August 15:38

Ross 156

Original Poster:

116 posts

98 months

Friday 19th August 2016
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You would be most welcome. Hope to see you there for the drive to Alton.

Ross 156

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116 posts

98 months

Saturday 27th August 2016
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Just one week to go until this event, and I look forward to meeting those of you who have said you will come.

Others are still welcome, so if you would like to get your car out and meet fellow Italian car enthusiasts in southern England, then please do join us.

Let's hope for decent weather!

Ross 156

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116 posts

98 months

Thursday 1st September 2016
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Just a brief update, in that the owner of The Departure Lounge Cafe in Alton has agreed to open his field in front of the cafe, so that we can park in there rather than in the general car park - a nicer spot for photos and chat, and also means our cars will be a bit nearer to the cafe, in pride of place.

It looks like we are going to stay dry for the morning, so I hope to see you there.

Those of you that are meeting me at Hedge End for the drive up to Alton, please meet there (as indicated by the red blob on the map below) before 08:30.


keith HF

49 posts

174 months

Friday 2nd September 2016
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See you in the morning. Just checked the weather looks dry at the moment fingers crossed!!

Ross 156

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116 posts

98 months

Friday 2nd September 2016
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Yes, I think we'll be good for the morning.
Look forward to meeting you. There should be a few of us going up from Hedge End to meet the rest there.

Ross

CasualSaint

3 posts

91 months

Friday 2nd September 2016
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Proving she starts in the morning, i'll see you before 8.30

Ross 156

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116 posts

98 months

Saturday 3rd September 2016
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Thanks to all who came today- 12 cars of various types and all interesting to look at. Great to meet some new people, have a chat, and a good breakfast too!

Please post up some pics if you took any, and keep your eyes open for the 8th October meet.

Ross 156

Original Poster:

116 posts

98 months

Saturday 3rd September 2016
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Ross 156

Original Poster:

116 posts

98 months

Saturday 3rd September 2016
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Ross 156

Original Poster:

116 posts

98 months

Saturday 3rd September 2016
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49 posts

227 months

Saturday 3rd September 2016
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Thanks Ross.

Next time i might drive down to Hedge End just to drive back again!