TVRCC Herts, Beds & Middlesex: Jaguar Factory Tour - yes?

[alex_gray255]

Hi folks

TVRCC Members for this event only, but open to members from all regions

Before I look at arranging another factory tour for this year - I want to see if there are enough people interested in doing
another round of the Jaguar Factory in Castle Bromwich?

If you remember, we did this tour of their production facilities back in 2011 and greatly enjoyed the day out. However,
I do not want to arrange another one for this year unless enough people are interested in either redoing it or if they
missed it the last time, doing it this time

So, if we can get a minimum of about 12 people, I'll set it up for sometime later on in the year.

The Jaguar facilities are somewhat automated, but the tour guides are retired Jaguar workers who really know their stuff.
From memory the tour lasts about 1-2 hours, although the guide we had last year for our group was very enthusiastic and the
tour lasted nearly 3 hours!

Therefore, if you are interested in going, please let me know and I'll see what the interest is like.

Many thanks, A.

[alex_gray255]

Interested...

• JohnM - all dates (potential customer)
• Me
• AndyC+1 - all dates (Jag owner)
• AndyG+1
• DanS
• JohnN
• KeithF+1
• RoyC - all dates
• PeterE+1 - (potential)
• MattP+1
• WWM region no numbers yet
• MalcP
• MarkC+1 - all dates
• SteveR+1 - all dates (prefer 3,11)
• LeeR+1
• SteveS - 13, 17, 20 & 26th (Jag owner)
• Les - 17, 20 (Jag owner)
• JoeW(+1) - 17, 20

Total = 18+ so far.

Edited by alex_gray255 on Saturday 9th February 11:53

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Edited by alex_gray255 on Thursday 14th February 15:27

Edited by alex_gray255 on Thursday 14th February 16:17

[alex_gray255]

Great response to this, so will arrange. Will look into some dates next week and see what works bet for people.

[alex_gray255]

June seems reasonably free, so I'm seeing what dates Jaguar have available for that month.

[alex_gray255]

Hi folks

Okay, after some negotiation, I now have some proposed dates for June - which one would
best suit folks and I'll go with the majority...

I chose June because it has the clearest month over the summer period I could find.

Dates in June...

3rd at 10.00 am
11th at 10.00 am
13th at 10.00 am
17th at 1.00 pm
20th at 1.00 pm
26th at 10.00 am

Thanks!

Edited by alex_gray255 on Wednesday 13th February 13:57

[alex_gray255]

Hi folks

Thanks for your patience on this one.

I have spoken with Julie at Jaguar and booked a tour for 20 people
on Monday the 17th of June starting at 1300.

Unfortunately, due to some tighter restrictions on largish groups
and the fact we went a few years ago, I will have to balance those
who attend to favor Jaguar owners, those who are interested in buying
one and those who put their interest in first.

So, I think I can fit everyone in who has indicated the 17th will work
for them and for those who have not answered yet, I will fit them in
based on the criteria above and hopefully they can make the 17th as well.

Thanks!
A

[alex_gray255]

Confirming those who are able to come

• AndyC+1 - all dates (Jag owner)
• KeithF - 13
• SteveS - 13, 17, 20 & 26th (Jag owner)
• Les+1 - 17, 20 (Jag owner)
• RoyC - all dates
• LeeR+1 - 17 (Jag owner)
• Me
• MattP+1 - 17 (Potential)
• MarkC+1 - all dates
• SteveR+1 - all dates (prefer 3,11)
• AndyG+1

Total = 18
Free = 2

Edited by alex_gray255 on Thursday 6th June 16:46

[alex_gray255]

All places are now allocated for this one.

Please check the list above to see if you were able to get in.

Thanks.

[RedSpike66]

alex_gray255 said:

All places are now allocated for this one.

Please check the list above to see if you were able to get in.

Thanks.

Please put me down as reserve Tim.

[alex_gray255]

Reserved list so far...

• Jasper + 1
• DaveRave + 1
• Mike
• Jonathon+1
• Chris+1 (Jag owners)

Edited by alex_gray255 on Monday 10th June 13:49

[alex_gray255]

RedSpike66 said:

Slip me enough gold and I might, Mike.

Added.

[Roy C]

I just stumbled upon this old Jaguar promotional film from 52 years ago:
"One Leap Ahead" - a tour of the Jaguar factory (Browns Lane, Coventry) in 1961.

A bit different to Castle Vale in the 21st Century.

[alex_gray255]

Roy C said:

I just stumbled upon this old Jaguar promotional film from 52 years ago:
"One Leap Ahead" - a tour of the Jaguar factory (Browns Lane, Coventry) in 1961.

A bit different to Castle Vale in the 21st Century.

Wow, things changed a bit

[alex_gray255]

Ok, JoeW has had to pull out so I have two spots free. I'm working down the reserved list to see who is still able to make it.

Ta

[alex_gray255]

Hi folks

If you are booked on the Jaguar factory on Monday (17th June), please find enclosed the
run-in details and other bits and pieces.

The address for the tour is...

Jaguar Visitor Centre,
Chester Road,
Castle Vale,
Birmingham,
B35 7RA

The tour starts at 1300, so please ensure to be there by 1245.

This ONLY applies to those members who have pre-booked on the tour.
If you just turn up, you will be turned away and not able to go in.

The run-in PDF can be found here (see the bottom of the thread)...
http://www.tvr-car-club.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.as...

Thanks!

Alex

[alex_gray255]

...and the tour has moved on a bit since this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKJPFRNO344

[Roy C]

alex_gray255 said:

...and the tour has moved on a bit since this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKJPFRNO344

...and even more since they made them at Blackpool.

See you up at the factory. Hopefully in the Jaguar.

[alex_gray255]

Thanks to all who came today.

Video of the day with some photos is here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7gVqZyW49U

[Roy C]

Thank you for organising.

[alex_gray255]

I hope the problem with the mk2 was settled ok. It sounded like it was going to be a long day for the owner.