Final Arrangements for Factory Rally 3rd of November

[ntel]

Please, could Ted or a mod turn this into a sticky. There are a lot of people travelling a long way to attend this rally and I would hate it if they were to miss it because it's tumbled off the bottom of the page. Thank you in advance.

OK......... to give the long distance travellers a chance, we will be meeting at the Pontins main entrance, at 12.00pm, facing north. It would be a good idea to come in from Lytham St Annes end. This would avoid having to do a U turn on the busy main road.

Here you will all be provided with a map of the route we are taking to Bristol Avenue. As many of you know Blackpool is a very busy Town and it is likely we will be split up at some point. We have tried to make the route as simple as possible.

At approximately 12.45pm we will leave South Shore and head North along the prom until we get to Red Bank Road at Bispham. We will then turn right on to Red Bank Road and continue to the roundabout. At the roudabout we will turn right onto the A587 Bispham Rd. Passing Bristol Avenue, take the next major left onto Moor Park Avenue. Moor Park Avenue is an industrial area and has plenty of places to stop so that we can regroup if necessary. After a couple of hundred yards we will then turn left onto Bristol Avenue and stop outside the factory. We will then be facing the correct way when we leave to meet at the Red Lion pub on Devonshire Road, which is only two minutes away.

Once at the factory we will wait for the production staff to finish their shift. When they start to leave the premises we can give them a huge round of applause, rev our engines, hoot our horns or whatever. Whatever we do can I suggest we respect the people who live around the factory and not cause them any distress.

All the workforce will be invited to join us for a drink at the Red Lion pub on Devonshire Road. I wouldn't expect them to pay for anything so therefore can I suggest we kitty up, say a tenner each, to buy them, what ever they want, to show our appreciation of their skills.

The Red Lion has kindly agreed for us to cordon off part of it's huge car park so that we can park our cars, and also the TVR staff cars. They will also be providing extra bar staff to cater for all of us.

I have also informed the local police of our arrival.

The weather has also been organised and, up to now, it is forcast to be fine, if not, glorious.

Mellow Yellow will be providing small union flags which you can attach to your cars ( in anyway you think fit). These will cost a tenner which will be your contribution to the workers drinks kitty.

Could you please only post on this thread if you require any clarification of the arrangements.

Thank you for all your support,

Dave Chant (NTEL)





The Legal Bit. This is not an organised event, and therefore individuls who decide to join in do so at their own risk. All people who attend are responible for their own health and safety and the health and safety of others who may be affected by your own actions.

Edited by ntel on Monday 30th October 08:27

Edited by ntel on Monday 30th October 11:22

[Big Al.]

Stickied.

[ntel]

Big Al. said:

Stickied.

Thank you Al!!!!!!!!

Edited by ntel on Monday 30th October 00:41

[Big Al.]

Sorry I can't be with you in body only spirit, I sure others on PH feel the same way.

Good luck to all of you, hope the event goes smoothly! OH

[V-GOM]

ntel said:

Big Al. said:

Stickied.

Thank you Al!!!!!!!! Thats more support than we have had off one particular website.

Huh, PH types eh? sorry, in joke

[ntel]

V-GOM said:

ntel said:

Big Al. said:

Stickied.

Thank you Al!!!!!!!! Thats more support than we have had off one particular website.

Huh, PH types eh? sorry, in joke

Low life, scum of the earth, lower than snakes bellies............eeeeeee some folk eh, just don't get it!!!

[V-GOM]

[hormone]

ntel said:

Whatever we do can I suggest we respect the people who live around the factory and not cause them any distress.

Dave Chant (NTEL)

I'll be bringing me megaphone & exhaust attachment then.

Edited by hormone on Monday 30th October 08:25

[Fire99]

After trying to re-arrange things, unfortunately i can't be with you guys on the Friday..
I do hope as many as possible can attend and show support.. and apologies i cant be there...

All the very best!!!

Nick

[wedgeman]

Don't think I'll have the Tiv back in time for Friday - but would a Land Rover with a TVR number plate and a TVR Tuscan Challenge flag flying high be able to tag on the end of the convoy??

Cheers - Howard

Edited to say - or I could always bring the trailer & tow the race car behined with a couple of flags attached to the tyre rack??

Any ideas?

Edited by wedgeman on Monday 30th October 09:14

[ntel]

wedgeman said:

Don't think I'll have the Tiv back in time for Friday - but would a Land Rover with a TVR number plate and a TVR Tuscan Challenge flag flying high be able to tag on the end of the convoy??

Cheers - Howard

Edited to say - or I could always bring the trailer & tow the race car behined with a couple of flags attached to the tyre rack??

Any ideas?

Edited by wedgeman on Monday 30th October 09:14

Howard, it doesn't matter what you are driving. Your support will be very much appreciated. If you are serious about bringing the race car then that would be fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave C

[ntel]

Current attendees:

ntel
mellow yellow
hawkespcs
zooooom
welly1
supertans
karlr
dancaz
bobd
Russ35
mbjoinery
Hormone
Threespins
briantvr350
JulianC
6 - 7 from Blackpool
chrisxg
TVR2S
scyllarus
C3ber
Livingitnow
TonyW
Ratters
Uncle Bulgaria
Sen 18
mrmop
leetvr
mack
Wedgeman
Philmcw
puffsorted2
Johnnytvr
Hollowlegs

Edited by ntel on Monday 30th October 12:08

Edited by ntel on Monday 30th October 16:28

[Uncle Bulgaria]

ntel said:

Current attendees:

ntel
mellow yellow
hawkespcs
zooooom
welly1
supertans
karlr
dancaz
bobd
Russ35
mbjoinery
Hormone
Threespins
briantvr350
JulianC
6 - 7 from Blackpool
chrisxg
TVR2S
scyllarus
C3ber
Livingitnow
TonyW
Ratters
Uncle Bulgaria
Sen 18
mrmop
leetvr
mack
Wedgeman
Philmcw

Fantastic, well done ntel, Wedgeman bringing his race car would be super fantastic.

[wedgeman]

Uncle Bulgaria said:

ntel said:

Current attendees:

ntel
mellow yellow
hawkespcs
zooooom
welly1
supertans
karlr
dancaz
bobd
Russ35
mbjoinery
Hormone
Threespins
briantvr350
JulianC
6 - 7 from Blackpool
chrisxg
TVR2S
scyllarus
C3ber
Livingitnow
TonyW
Ratters
Uncle Bulgaria
Sen 18
mrmop
leetvr
mack
Wedgeman
Philmcw

Fantastic, well done ntel, Wedgeman bringing his race car would be super fantastic.

OK - We'll be there

[richb]

ntel said:

Once at the factory we will wait for the production staff to finish their shift.

Couple of quick questions: i) What time does the shift finish? ii) Is Smolenski or any of the senior management likely to be at the factory on Friday? Rich...

[puffsorted2]

Just checked with Ryan Air and the flight up from Stanstead works out at £38 inc taxes return so I may fly up to show my support

I guess the meet point is very close to the airport being on South Shore - anyone got a spare seat? for the ride up to the factory

Edited by puffsorted2 on Monday 30th October 11:44

Edited by puffsorted2 on Monday 30th October 11:45

[ntel]

richb said:

ntel said:

Once at the factory we will wait for the production staff to finish their shift.

Couple of quick questions: i) What time does the shift finish? ii) Is Smolenski or any of the senior management likely to be at the factory on Friday? Rich...

The factory finish at 2.00pm. I don't know if any of the senior management will at the factory on Friday. I did speak to a member of the senior management this morning but only the let them know what is planned. They are going to ring me back if they feel they need to resolve any issues regarding the rally.

Just a rminder to everybody. This rally isn't about protests or confrontions with management. We are there to support all the lads and lasses who built our cars.

[ntel]

puffsorted2 said:

Just checked with Ryan Air and the flight up from Stanstead works out at £38 return so I may fly up to show my support

Blimey Martin, beyond the call of duty and all that. I'm sure somebody will have a spare seat for the drive to the factory. Thank you.

[johnnytvr]

wedgeman said:

Don't think I'll have the Tiv back in time for Friday - but would a Land Rover with a TVR number plate and a TVR Tuscan Challenge flag flying high be able to tag on the end of the convoy??

Cheers - Howard

Edited to say - or I could always bring the trailer & tow the race car behined with a couple of flags attached to the tyre rack??

Any ideas?

Edited by wedgeman on Monday 30th October 09:14

Howard, If you are bringing your race car then I will team up with you and get Mick's race car out to hold the Tuscan Challenge flag. Game on or what buddy!

[lazyitus]

Really sorry I can't make this trip due to work.

Top marks for the organisation and support on this one. I wish you all well and I'll be there in spirit.