Horsepower at the Hall - New monthly car/bike meet, Lincoln

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EDITED JULY 2016 - EVENT NOW TAKES PLACE AT NEWARK SHOWGROUND, NOTTNGHAMSHIRE, 1-5PM. NEXT EVENTS ARE TOMORROW, JULY 24TH, AND SUNDAY AUGUST 21ST

Good evening all! I am delighted to inform you about a new monthly classic and sports car and bike gathering held in the grounds of Doddington Hall, just outside Lincoln.

I am a local enthusiast with a passion for nice cars and good coffee, and have set this up in partnership with the estate as a venue for like-minded enthusiasts to bring along their pride and joy for a chat and a coffee in a beautiful location.

There is no charge for the event and I would like to make it clear that it has been conceived by myself as a way to engage with fellow enthusiasts and see a wide range of cars and bikes in the same place. It is not an event that Doddington Hall has conceived to drive additional revenue.

One Sunday afternoon every month, from 2pm until 5pm, we will be meeting to the side of the main Hall, behind the café/restaurant and shops, on a nice grassed area with views of the Hall and Gardens, and the surrounding countrywide. It is a lovely peaceful and picturesque location, only a short (2 minute) walk to the popular café serving delicious hot and cold drinks and food.

Whilst the event is predominantly aimed at classic and sports cars and bikes, we are not fussy and everybody is welcome! If (like me, at least currently!) you do not have a vehicle to display but would like to come along to see the other vehicles, please feel free! Parking is reserved at the specific site for display vehicles, but there is ample parking on the opposite side of the road in the main car park for other vehicles.

Facebook page is here:

www.facebook.com/horsepoweratthehall

Facebook event is here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/634286210011065/

Doddington Hall website is here: (Hall and Gardens to explore, farmshop, café/restaurant and shops)

www.doddingtonhall.com

Location is here: Doddington Hall, Doddington, Lincolnshire, LN6 4RU (on the B1190, Lincoln Road)

Parking:

- for display vehicles, please take the ‘Delivery’ entrance alongside the café, first on the left if travelling North (away from Lincoln), second on the right if travelling South (towards Lincoln)

- Note – there is also an ‘exit only’ on the right if travelling South towards Lincoln

- for other parking, please use the parking area on the opposite side of the road to the Hall

All will be signposted on the day

Look forward to meeting you there and then! (I will be the tall one in a high-vis jacket).

Thanks, Ben.

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Thanks for all the support everyone.

I think a well-kept e46 m-sport can just about get through as a classic now ;-)

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Hi, yes it's still happening, in fact the response has been unbelievable! Check out the Facebook page for more information, just search for Horsepower at the Hall.

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Hi Andrew, no booking required, just turn up and park, either in the display area if you're bringing something of interest, or in the usual parking area if you're just spectating, cheers.

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It was really great, far above my expectations. We had around 250 cars including 2 MP12Cs, several Ferraris, Astons, Porsches, TVRs etc, E30 M3, GTRs, a lovely old Bristol, and loads of other great cars. A really eclectic mix. Check out the Facebook event page for pics and comments. Hope to see even more next month!

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April gathering confirmed for Saturday April 4th, 9am - 12 noon. Hopefully see a few more of you then! Cheers, Ben.

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https://www.facebook.com/events/880279315344863/

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Not long now until our next event and over 300 people signed up on facebook already. Thought I would give you a flavour of what attended last month...

2 x MP4 12C
3/4 Ferraris, including a stunning F12
2/3 Astons
Several TVR's
Several Cobra replicas
Immaculate Escort Cosworth
Immaculate E30 M3
Classic Bristol saloon
Morse Jag
Lovely D-Type replica
Dozen or so Westfields etc...
Lovely old Ginetta Coupe with a V8 and NOS!
Ford Racing Puma
Several Porsches
An array of Americana of various vintages
Etc....

Hope to see you on the 4th!

Ben

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slartibartfast said:

A good do, some really nice motors.
I was the one with the big white L series lens along with my old lady friend with the little black pug.
Took a few shots, might upload a few if anyone is interested?

Hi, thanks for coming along, please do upload your pictures on here, and also on our Facebook page if you don't mind? Search for Horsepower at the Hall and you will find us.

Another really great turn out, despite the variable weather. Thanks to all for the support. Similar number of cars to last month but probably an even wider variety and slightly more classics, which was great.

Next event is May 9th.

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slartibartfast said:

I'm going to have to upload them to my facebook and then try and share the album on the facebook page for horsepower at the hall as I cannot upload 25 shots there.

Hoping this link works
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153211...

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Thanks for sharing Paul, some great shots there.

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We had originally planned for the first Saturday of each month, but due to other events at Doddington, this isn't going to be possible. So we will have to work around them.

May 9th and June 13th are the next two dates.

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Thanks a lot Pete, some great photos there....

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S43 said:

Hi All, i am new to this thread and pretty new to PH, can i just pop along one Sunday or do you need to book...i don't use Facebook and have a long term plan to avoid using.

Hi S43, you don't need to book, you just turn up! Next two meets are May 9th and June 13th, 9am until 12 noon.

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May event page is now live and people are uploading pictures of what they will be coming in.... Dimma 205 anyone?!

https://www.facebook.com/events/703801329728261/

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Some interesting cars lined up for this Saturday, including not 1 but 2 Countach replicas, a 205 Dimma, the ex top gear 405 Mi-16, a dozen or so Cobra replicas, a beautiful 1930s Bentley and maybe even an early 1900s Trojan!

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June event will be June 13th, and the Facebook event page is now live....

https://www.facebook.com/events/1579509232310159/1...

Mercedes-Benz of Lincoln will be bringing along their new AMG GT demo!

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Very positive response so far and lots of interest.

Confirmed today Lexus of Lincoln will be bringing along their new RC-F!

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Over 200 people now confirmed to attend. Should be a great morning with some great motors. We will be offering a trophy for the car named as Best in Show' and have a few nice prizes to raffle off, all in the name of charity.

Hope to see you there!

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Due to venue unavailability, our monthly meets will now be on a Sunday afternoon from 2-5pm.

July meet will be Sunday 12th, hope to see some of you there.

Thanks, Ben.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1417591368567724/