The ‘bring back BT&P’ thread

[105.4]

Tyre Smoke said:

Perhaps we need to change to format a bit so that it's not quite so 'corporate' but a bit more upmarket from fish and chips on the seafront?

I don't see a problem with £75 a ticket for a decent meal, etc. But realise there are other factors involved.

Perhaps something a bit more informal?

[Tyre Smoke]

Something in between a Sunday Service and a formal evening?

Like a dinner dance of old?

Wheels of Steel disco after a traditional Christmas Dinner???

[Chainsaw Rebuild]

I have never been to a BT&P but I’m up for helping you organise it Tyre Smoke, I have experience in the events field. PM me if interested.

[Tyre Smoke]

Not much interest in it I fear.

If PH get behind it, but not financially, more promotion, then we might have a chance.

As it stands, dead in the water I think.

[105.4]

Tyre Smoke said:

Not much interest in it I fear.

If PH get behind it, but not financially, more promotion, then we might have a chance.

As it stands, dead in the water I think.

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you fellas. I’ve been in the sin-bin.

Alas TS, I think you are correct. And those that would be interested are probably spread too far apart geographically.

Edited by 105.4 on Wednesday 6th October 10:24

[Shnozz]

Wacky Racer said:

Lost money previously:-

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Yep, always remember Ted saying it was a loss maker. Given it was far from a cheap night then I am not sure at what price it would be worthwhile running the event.

Personally, I would rather see the return of Pistonfest. Decent summer event with camping and loosely based around some sort of car racing event mini-LM style.

[105.4]

Shnozz said:

Yep, always remember Ted saying it was a loss maker. Given it was far from a cheap night then I am not sure at what price it would be worthwhile running the event.

Personally, I would rather see the return of Pistonfest. Decent summer event with camping and loosely based around some sort of car racing event mini-LM style.

That’s not a bad idea. Hiring catering for a BBQ would likely be a lot cheaper as well.

[Tyre Smoke]

Sounds like a plan.

Plenty of time to get it off the ground for next summer too.

[Bahnstormer]

Never been but definitely interested

[nigelpugh7]

Yep I never went to one previosly, but would love to go one now.

I'm Midlands based, and have done a lot of nice black tie dinner events around here.

We had a great evening at Coombe Abbey Hotel for my 40th.

https://www.coombeabbey.com/

We have Nec and the resorts world complex, which has a great range of hotels, and lots of places to eat.

https://www.resortsworldbirmingham.co.uk/

The belfry Hotel is a great location for a black tie event and very car club friendly, it is quite pricy though!

https://www.thebelfry.com/

If you need any help with bookings more than happy to help.

[nigelpugh7]

nigelpugh7 said:

Yep I never went to one previosly, but would love to go one now.

I'm Midlands based, and have done a lot of nice black tie dinner events around here.

We had a great evening at Coombe Abbey Hotel for my 40th.

https://www.coombeabbey.com/

We have Nec and the resorts world complex, which has a great range of hotels, and lots of places to eat.

https://www.resortsworldbirmingham.co.uk/

The belfry Hotel is a great location for a black tie event and very car club friendly, it is quite pricy though!

https://www.thebelfry.com/

If you need any help with bookings more than happy to help.

This photo is from the evening of my 40th at Coombe Abbey, which makes me happy and sad in equal measures, my dear sister who is in this picture passed away back in 2005, and my best friend Ade, also in the picture passed away in 2017.

Happy Times and sad times all rolled into one.

[nigelpugh7]

And a car event morning breakfast meeting at the Belfry hotel!

[nigelpugh7]

The Genting hotel at resorts world is very very upmarket and has the bonus of lots of parking, in a secure covered multi-storey car park.

The hotel rates are about £140 for a double too.

And of course we Could all do a black tie trio
To the casino for late night laughs too!

https://booking.profitroom.com/en/gentinghotel/pri...

[nigelpugh7]

And for a slightly odd choice, we had a Christmas in July black Tie event at the Holiday Inn hotel on the A45 close to Birmingham airport.

It was very reasonably priced and a surprisingly well catered for event too!

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/gb/en/find-h...

[nigelpugh7]

And my final suggestion for today, Hogarths hotel in Dorridge Solihull.

We had my 50th there, a great night in a private function room, really good food and a nice hotel too!

https://hogarths.co.uk/

[Tyre Tread]

If it's a Pie event in the Midlands then it must be close to Melton Mowbray

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g503960...

[bad company]

105.4 said:

Tyre Smoke said:

Golf course?

Why do we need a golf course?

For playing a round of golf

I think it was Richard Hammond who suggested that all car boots should be made just too small to accommodate golf clubs. An excellent idea imo.

[Ultra Sound Guy]

How about reviving BTaP next year to celebrate 25 years of PH?

[Kinky]

Yup, would be great to have it back. And as it's the big anniversary, I guess we should revisit one of the previous locations we've been to

[Ultra Sound Guy]

Kinky said:

Yup, would be great to have it back. And as it's the big anniversary, I guess we should revisit one of the previous locations we've been to