Dawn dash to Cheddar Gorge

[NicCTR]

ecain63 said:

Where are we going guys? Wales or Cheddar?

Cheddar this time. Will plan a Brecon trip for summer, if you'd be up for leading?

[NicCTR]

clarky92 said:

Is this open to anyone? Is so I will book it off work, sounds like this will be good

Yeah this is a public forum, can't really refuse anyone from coming!

[NicCTR]

I have emailed the Woodford at Chew, which is based on the side of Chew Valley Lake, to see if they could accommodate potentially 15-20 hungry petrol enthusiasts for breakfast....

Does look like a bit of me! https://thewoodfordatchew.co.uk

[NicCTR]

The Woodford have this morning confirmed we can go there for breakfast.

They open at 0830. With a bit of planning we'll time it so we arrive at approx. 0800, which leaves us time to have a natter and walk around the cars before they open

Menu here: https://thewoodfordatchew.co.uk/on-the-menu/

[NicCTR]

Woodford have set a cap on the group size that they can accommodate. This is 20 people, so obviously this will need include any passengers

From looking at the list below, I'm presuming I only need to add Lez on, Darren? I've put a +1 next to your name on the register already.

If you plan on bringing a passenger, please can you add +1 and update the total.

1. NicCTR - EP3 Civic Type R
2. Berkshire bred - Megane R26
3. Red Devil - MR2
4. Shantybeater - 911 or M3
5. Breadvan - 911 or M3
6. HaylingJag - MX5 + 1
7. Alyr32 - R8/R32
8. ecain63 - Alfa GQF
9. JRC1 - R32
10. Stuart J - Alfa 4C on loud for the gorge
11. DanX5 - Maserati Granturismo (provisional)
12. 02joe - Vauxhall VXR8 (providing I am not working)
13. Chucker2 - R32
14. Clarky92 - Golf GTI PP
15. Aiden - S2000
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

Total: 16

Edited by NicCTR on Tuesday 27th March 13:26

Edited by NicCTR on Tuesday 27th March 14:24

[NicCTR]

Berkshire bred said:

Looks like a nice place for brekkie, I'm looking forward to this. Might see if I can get my new exhaust in time so i can make a bit of noise in the gorge . Do you know yet where the leaving points are and what times?

"Patience, young grasshopper" I'll let everyone know in due course, haven't even finalised our route yet!

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alyR32 said:

Nic breadvan is down twice, so we are at 16 so far.

Nice spot, Aly. Cheers - will amend.

Also 911 or M3 twice, is that a coincidence?

[NicCTR]

For the ease of keeping track of number's I'm doing a head count rather than a car count.

Please use this register going forward:

1. NicCTR - EP3 Civic Type R
2. Berkshire bred - Megane R26
3. Red Devil - MR2
4. Shantybeater - 911 or M3
5. Breadvan - 911 or M3
6. HaylingJag - MX5
7. HaylingJag's +1
8. Alyr32 - R8/R32
9. ecain63 - Alfa GQF
10. JRC1 - R32
11. Stuart J - Alfa 4C on loud for the gorge
12. DanX5 - Maserati Granturismo (provisional)
13. 02joe - Vauxhall VXR8 (providing I am not working)
14. Chucker2 - R32
15. Clarky92 - Golf GTI PP
16. Aiden - S2000
17. David aka doorman Volvo Polestar
18.
19.
20.

[NicCTR]

That completes our 20 head limit

Going to speak to one of my suppliers at work about borrowing some walkie talkies. That way can try and keep everyone together, which is always challenging with a group of this size.

If anyone has some or access to some already that would be great, so let us know

Spoke with Woodford today and they've said they will be there at 0800. Means we can get tea/coffee as soon as we arrive and I'm sure we could pre-order our food then too.

[NicCTR]

Off this week coming so will get the route confirmed and shared on here for you guys to have a gander.

[NicCTR]

Khare said:

I’ve got at least another mate coming in a golf 7R, so we may well find a different café or just skip brunch altogether, but will be there for the cruise.

No problem mate

[NicCTR]

Main meeting point will be Ower Services off J2 M27
0515 hrs
Postcode SO51 6AS

There is a big car park at the Texaco which is open 24hr, as is the McDonalds if anyone fancies it.

Those of you who I know are based around Winch and further north, might I suggest meeting prior at our favourite Shell garage beforehand? Will take you 15 mins at the limit to get to Ower.

I'm going to Thruxton today for TOCA testing, so by the end of tomorrow I'll share the proposed route for you to review over the weekend. Any constructive criticism is welcome.

Cheers everyone!

[NicCTR]

clarky92 said:

Im going to have cancel, so giving up my space. Can't get anyone to cover my shift, sorry guys, next time!

Shame mate but thanks for letting me know. We do regular gatherings if you ever fancy it another time.

[NicCTR]

1. NicCTR - EP3 Civic Type R
2. Berkshire bred - Megane R26
3. Red Devil - MR2
4. Shantybeater - 911 or M3
5. Breadvan - 911 or M3
6. HaylingJag - MX5
7. HaylingJag's +1
8. Alyr32 - R8/R32
9. ecain63 - Alfa GQF
10. JRC1 - R32
11. Stuart J - Alfa 4C on loud for the gorge
12. DanX5 - Maserati Granturismo (provisional)
13. 02joe - Vauxhall VXR8 (providing I am not working)
14. Chucker2 - R32
15. Aiden - S2000
16. David aka Doorman Volve Polestar
17. Khare - Mx5
18. Wyatt - AMG A45
19. Junky - Cayman
20. aashsucks - Golf 7R

[NicCTR]

aashsucks said:

Hey gang,

I'm Khare's mate with the Golf7R. Would love to join you all for this event.

Check out my build here if you'd like to know more https://www.instagram.com/aashsucks/

Hi Ash, added you on as we've had a drop out.

[NicCTR]

chucker2 said:

Looking like i may have to cover someone at work so think its best to drop off the list to open it up for someone else to fill in. Will check nearer the time and if the place is still there i will tag along. ??

Cheers for the heads up

[NicCTR]

1. NicCTR - EP3 Civic Type R
2. Berkshire bred - Megane R26
3. Red Devil - MR2
4. Shantybeater - 911 or M3
5. Breadvan - 911 or M3
6. HaylingJag - MX5
7. HaylingJag's +1
8. Alyr32 - R8/R32
9. ecain63 - Alfa GQF
10. JRC1 - R32
11. Stuart J - Alfa 4C on loud for the gorge
12. DanX5 - Maserati Granturismo (provisional)
13. 02joe - Vauxhall VXR8 (providing I am not working)
14. Aiden - S2000
15. David aka Doorman Volve Polestar
16. Khare - Mx5
17. Wyatt - AMG A45
18. Junky - Cayman
19. aashsucks - Golf 7R
20.

[NicCTR]

Provisional route to Cheddar and Woodford for breakfast here: https://tinyurl.com/y7g83ofq

I wanted to include the A350 for the run there but there's roadworks/closures.

We will stop in the gorge for photo opp's, let us hope for a sunny morning!

And here is the provisional route back: https://tinyurl.com/ybtrds3k

I figured if we picked up the A303 this would give the option for anyone who wants to get back in a hurry. Otherwise you'll see that we'll peel off and across to Wilton then to Stockbridge. The White Hart in Stockbridge is a nice stop for a cold refresher but obviously people can peel off at different times on the way back.

If you have any thoughts or suggestions then I'm sure you'll let me know

I shall see about walkie talkies when I'm back in the office next week, going to be a task in itself keeping up to 20 cars together!

[NicCTR]

Just to add, on the route there we will not be stopping at the Riverside Inn & Restaurant - it's just a landmark on the route which takes us round a roundabout. Don't think other road users would appreciate 20 cars trying to turn around in Cheddar village!

[NicCTR]

Berkshire bred said:

Has anyone got an address and postcode for this mystical shell garage. Just so I can work out distances and leaving times, cheers.

Sorry mate, SO23 7SL