TVRCC Herts & Beds: Chatsworth 2011, May 7th-8th

[alex_gray255]

Hi folks

Although Chatsworth is still a couple of weeks away, I thought it would be a good time to start a thread to capture the details of people going, hotels they are staying at and the run-in plans as they are developed.

So, if you are planning on going to Chatsworth or the Derbyshire run on Saturday, put your name below and I'll use this thread to help co-ordinate and communicate any run-in, dinner, breakfast or meet up plans that our region has.

All the information for Chatsworth can be found at the following sites

1. http://www.chatsworthtvr.co.uk/ - Main TVRCC Chatsworth link
2. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... - Pistonheads link/Raceproved Open-day info.
3. http://www.chatsworthtvr.co.uk/derbyshire-run-2011... - Details of the Derbyshire run
4. http://www.chatsworth.org/ - Chatsworth House

Thanks, Alex

[alex_gray255]

People so far
1 - Alex, Rutland Arms Hotel, 7-9th May, Sagaris - Derbyshire run (poss) & Chatsworth House
2 - Allan & Jane, Monsal Head Hotel, 7-9th May, non-TVR - Derbyshire run (no) & Chatsworth House

[shep1001]

People so far
1 - Alex, Rutland Arms Hotel, 7-9th May, Sagaris - Derbyshire run (poss) & Chatsworth House
2 - Allan & Jane, Monsal Head Hotel, 7-9th May, non-TVR - Derbyshire run (no) & Chatsworth House
3 - Andrew & Lisa Shepherd, Castle Inn Bakewell Sat 7th. Chatsworth Sunday

Edited by shep1001 on Wednesday 20th April 07:58

[alex_gray255]

People so far...
1 - Alex, Rutland Arms Hotel, 7-9th May, Sagaris - Derbyshire run (poss) & Chatsworth House
2 - Allan & Jane, Monsal Head Hotel, 7-9th May, non-TVR - Derbyshire run (no) & Chatsworth House
3 - Andrew & Lisa Shepherd, Castle Inn Bakewell Sat 7th. Chatsworth Sunday
4 - Dan, Tony, Dave - The Manor, Dronfield, Sat + Sunday, Derbyshire run & Chatsworth
5 - Nicky - The Manor, Dronfield, Sat, Derbyshire run (no) & Chatsworth

[The Lodge]

Hi Alex,
We will be going on the run out on Saturday and to the house on Sunday.
I am staying at the Grosvenor house in Buxton.

Thanks, Paul & Kate

[alex_gray255]

Hi folks

Looking at what people are doing, I don't think if makes sense to do a run down to Chatsworth area on Sat morning as a group as too many people are doing different things. So I would suggest we get together instead for a meal on Saturday night (7th).

We have people staying in Dronfield and Bakewell which are about 30 mins from each other.
So, we can either...

- Have a meal on Saturday night in Bakewell OR
- Have a meal on Saturday night in Dronfield

Let me know your thoughts?

Alex

[shep1001]

alex_gray255 said:

Hi folks

Looking at what people are doing, I don't think if makes sense to do a run down to Chatsworth area on Sat morning as a group as too many people are doing different things. So I would suggest we get together instead for a meal on Saturday night (7th).

We have people staying in Dronfield and Bakewell which are about 30 mins from each other.
So, we can either...

- Have a meal on Saturday night in Bakewell OR
- Have a meal on Saturday night in Dronfield

Let me know your thoughts?

Alex

Not too bothered but have stayed at the Castle Inn before and it does good grub (especially meat lovers!) at a fair price. Menus are here if it helps.

Shep


Shep

Edited by shep1001 on Thursday 28th April 16:36

[Hoover.]

People so far...
1 - Alex, Rutland Arms Hotel, 7-9th May, Sagaris - Derbyshire run (poss) & Chatsworth House
2 - Allan & Jane, Monsal Head Hotel, 7-9th May, non-TVR - Derbyshire run (no) & Chatsworth House
3 - Andrew & Lisa Shepherd, Castle Inn Bakewell Sat 7th. Chatsworth Sunday
4 - Dan, Tony, Dave - The Manor, Dronfield, Sat + Sunday, Derbyshire run & Chatsworth
5 - Nicky - The Manor, Dronfield, Sat, Derbyshire run (no) & Chatsworth
6 - Hoover - Manor House Hotel, Dronfield,Sat night

[alex_gray255]

7 - T & Lloyd in Chesterfield, Sat night meal

So, looks like the majority of people are in Dronsfield. As such, I suggest we all meet up there at about 1930 and go to a restaurant need the Manor.

I don't know Dronsfield, so two questions...
- is there good (safe) parking we can use for TVRs near the Manor or can we park at the Manor?
- what is a good restaurant in Dronfield?

A

[Hoover.]

So are we going up in convoy or making our own way there......

Got friday of to sort the car out, only been out twice this year.. so a few checks to run, including to see if i have valid mot lol

[alex_gray255]

Hi Steve

It looks like everyone is making their own way up there. There did not appear to be a huge interest in doing a convoy, plus people are going on different days and times, so we are meeting up on sat night primarily

Ta

Alex

[shep1001]

[quote=alex_gray255]7 - T & Lloyd in Chesterfield, Sat night meal

So, looks like the majority of people are in Dronsfield. As such, I suggest we all meet up there at about 1930 and go to a restaurant need the Manor.

I don't know Dronsfield, so two questions...
- is there good (safe) parking we can use for TVRs near the Manor or can we park at the Manor?
- what is a good restaurant in Dronfield?


Ayeshas curry house. Best spicy gravy in the area so my bro tells me

[Hoover.]

Right I will be leaving sat morning ( at present no specific time) from Knebworth/Welwyn area ... anyone wanna tag along drop me a line

[stumpage]

Dan, Dave and Myself are meeting at the Novotel Roundabout at 8am if you or anyone else wants to join us.

[alex_gray255]

shep1001]lex_gray255 said:

7 - T & Lloyd in Chesterfield, Sat night meal

So, looks like the majority of people are in Dronsfield. As such, I suggest we all meet up there at about 1930 and go to a restaurant need the Manor.

I don't know Dronsfield, so two questions...
- is there good (safe) parking we can use for TVRs near the Manor or can we park at the Manor?
- what is a good restaurant in Dronfield?


Ayeshas curry house. Best spicy gravy in the area so my bro tells me

Thanks, Shep!

I think Dan also recommended this place from last year. So assuming everyone likes something spicy...

How about there at 1930ish?

[Pursyluv]

Last year Dan, Tony (Zippee) and a few others ate at Samad Cottage indian restaurant exactly opposite the Manor Hotel, i think Clive, Nicky and a few others ate in the Manor Hotel.

The chap (Steve i think) who owns the Manor drives a Tuscan and last year demarcated part of the carpark for TVR's only (with wheelie bins ), if someone wants to advise him how many cars there will be in total i'm sure he'll do the same again, you will be able to park here if you plan to eat at the hotel or Samad, although a quick pint in the hotel would be the polite thing to do.

For people stopping at the Chantry hotel the parking is good, it's approx 50 yards from the Manor.

There is public parking in the civic centre, 100 yards from the Manor - Dronfield is generally a good area, but i wouldn't guarantee the safety of any car parked within close proximity of 4 pubs!

Ayeshas is about quarter of a mile from the Manor, it does good food, but there is only on street parking.

If people are struggling for space, i could possibly accomodate 3 or 4 cars at the rear of my house, a short Taxi journey to the Manor.

If anyone needs more info PM me your mobile and i'll call you for a chat.

Me and Mrs P will probably head to the Manor early on Saturday evening for a few beers, then eat at Samad

Hope this helps

[alex_gray255]

Hi Pursyluv

Thanks for the info! Very useful!

YMH (or will do shortly )

Thanks!

[alex_gray255]

Hi all

I just spoke with the Manor house hotel and they are happy for us to park our cars in their secure car park around the back - so what I would suggest is that we all meet up at the Manor house hotel reception area at about 1930-1940ish and then decide from there were we want to go for dinner.

See you Saturday!

Thanks, Alex

[Timja]

Is anyone driving up on Sunday Morning from Herts area?

[alex_gray255]

Hi Tim, not that I'm aware of.