BACK TO BLACKPOOL – CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF TVR 2th&3rd July

BACK TO BLACKPOOL – CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF TVR 2th&3rd July

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porterpainter

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653 posts

37 months

Saturday 2nd April 2022
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Hey Folks,

Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere but got the following through email, open to anyone with a TVR.


To celebrate 75 years of TVR, Blackpool Thunder Car Club has partnered with Blackpool Carnival to offer two full days of fun and festivities in Blackpool, the birthplace of TVR, over the weekend of Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July. It’s absolutely free and all TVRs are welcome.

To reserve your place simple register your TVR for free here.

SATURDAY 2ND JULY: PROMENADE DISPLAY – SHOW AND SHINE
On Saturday Blackpool Thunder Car Club has dedicated parking on Blackpool Promenade for a static TVR display between 9.30am and 4.00pm. And there will be a number of trophies up for grabs, including concours, furthest distance travelled and best at show.

At the same time you can enjoy a superb day of free entertainment at both Waterloo Headland and St Chad’s Headland, between the South & Central Piers, with live acts performing on stage throughout the day including: entertainers, singers, bands, drummers, dance groups and more.

SUNDAY 3RD JULY: CARNIVAL PROCESSION – TVRS ARE THE STARS OF THE SHOW!
On Sunday Blackpool Thunder Car Club has been invited to lead off the famous Blackpool Carnival Procession.

We will meet up late morning and take our place at the head of the procession which will move off at 12 noon. Reaching the end of the Promenade we will peel off and convoy to Bristol Avenue for a photo opportunity before driving to Hoo Hill, then on to Beverley Grove, the site of Trevor Wilkinson’s first workshop, before returning to the Promenade to re-join the procession for its finale.

Back to Blackpool is absolutely free and all TVRs are welcome. Register your TVR now!

BACK TO BLACKPOOL – REGISTER NOW
To reserve your place simply register your TVR for free here, and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July.



https://blackpoolthunder.com/thunder-events/#!even...

5.0ltr

2,760 posts

199 months

Saturday 2nd April 2022
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Not exactly my definition of 'two full days of fun?' But anyway several others may be at Le Mans Classic.

wedgeman

1,326 posts

243 months

Wednesday 27th April 2022
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Booked for both days - really looking forward to taking the White Elephant Back to Blackpool for the weekend thumbup

Chimshaw500

1 posts

62 months

Wednesday 27th April 2022
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I’m booked in, never had my TVR in Blackpool. Really looking forward to the weekend.
I was speaking with a few others at Burleigh and they were saying there was a lot of people signed up for it.
Very fitting for the 75th Anniversary. Well done to whoever pulled this one off!

stainless_steve

6,031 posts

258 months

Thursday 28th April 2022
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I'm going for the weekend . sounds like a great way to celebrate 75 years of TVR's driving

Englishman

2,219 posts

210 months

Thursday 28th April 2022
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Yes, I will be there too for the weekend too, should be a great event!

magpies

5,129 posts

182 months

Thursday 28th April 2022
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I'm going in my S1+

alphaone

1,019 posts

173 months

Thursday 28th April 2022
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Looking forward to this one

ez64

233 posts

162 months

Thursday 28th April 2022
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Thanks signed up

Tazar

466 posts

192 months

Saturday 4th June 2022
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Will this be a chance to see the “new” TVR ? Is the “factory” having a presence there ? Will it be used as an opportunity to convert owners into the new ICE (V8) and the EV ? They’ll be here soon I believe.

Fez887

328 posts

74 months

Thursday 16th June 2022
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Tazar said:
Will this be a chance to see the “new” TVR ? Is the “factory” having a presence there ? Will it be used as an opportunity to convert owners into the new ICE (V8) and the EV ? They’ll be here soon I believe.
And when they do, I will be far away enjoying my V8………..smile

glow worm

5,842 posts

227 months

Thursday 16th June 2022
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Tazar said:
Will this be a chance to see the “new” TVR ? Is the “factory” having a presence there ? Will it be used as an opportunity to convert owners into the new ICE (V8) and the EV ? They’ll be here soon I believe.
As a breakaway group from the TVR Club, I would be gobsmacked if it was to appear smile .... However , with the new willingness for exposure even I made be proved wrong hehe

robsco

7,829 posts

176 months

Thursday 16th June 2022
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I’ll be there on the Sunday, can’t wait. smile

porterpainter

Original Poster:

653 posts

37 months

Tuesday 28th June 2022
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Details of this weekends events below:



Saturday Meeting Point & Timings

The entry point for our Back to Blackpool static TVR display on Saturday 2nd July is immediately north of the South Pier.

From 8.30am to 9.30am there will be Event Stewards waiting at the entry point, to guide you safely across the tram tracks and pedestrian area to your parking place.

There is a layby for 5 or 6 cars immediately before the entry point, so please pull in there and wait to be escorted by the Stewards, so as not to block the Promenade:

Junction of: A584 Promenade and Withnell Road.

Post Code: FY4 1BB

Lat/Long: 53.79476030646472, -3.056516212173565

What3Words: count.chemistry.dine

We will only be allowed to move our cars from our display area after 4pm. Again, Stewards will be required to guide you across the pedestrian area and across the tram tracks back to the Promenade.

Sunday Meeting Point & Timings

The meeting point for us to lead off the Blackpool Carnival Procession on Sunday 3rd July is opposite the Solaris Centre and Mirror Ball on New South Promenade.

To avoid congestion and to allow us to form up at the head of the carnival procession, we need to be at our meeting point for 11.00am, so we can lead off the Carnival Procession at 12 noon:

Junction of: A584 New South Promenade and Harrowside West.

Post Code: FY4 1RW

Lat/Long: 53.783467, -3.057960

What3Words: rare.comb.snack

After having led off the procession, when we reach the end of the Promenade we will peel off and convoy to Bristol Avenue for a photo opportunity before driving to Hoo Hill, then on to Beverley Grove, the site of Trevor Wilkinson’s first workshop, before returning to the Promenade to re-join the procession for its finale.

Please Note

As with most seaside locations, in good weather Blackpool Promenade can be deceptively hot, with the cool sea breeze disguising the effects of the summer sun. It is therefore important to bring with you some high factor sun cream, a sun hat, and plenty of water to keep you hydrated throughout the event.

In case of inclement weather, please make sure to bring with you warm clothing, plus your favourite combination of waterproofs, and a hat and umbrella.

If you require assistance during the event at any time, please seek the help of Howard Bryan, Steve Charlesworth or an event steward.

We look forward to seeing you at Back to Blackpool this weekend!


porterpainter

Original Poster:

653 posts

37 months

Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Good turnout smile


magpies

5,129 posts

182 months

Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Wish I was there - but tested positive on Tuesday. Looks like the weather will be good.


porterpainter

Original Poster:

653 posts

37 months

Saturday 2nd July 2022
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magpies said:
Wish I was there - but tested positive on Tuesday. Looks like the weather will be good.
Sorry to hear that, get well soon!

Yeah weather turned out lovely smile

glow worm

5,842 posts

227 months

Saturday 2nd July 2022
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porterpainter said:
Good turnout smile

How many 200 ? 300? 400? ... doesn't look many to me .
Plus the obligatory female with a push chair to run down the side of your car biggrin


Edited by glow worm on Saturday 2nd July 18:46

harry henderson

358 posts

108 months

Saturday 2nd July 2022
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According to my little lad there were 51 TVRs today. The weather ended up being great and there was lots of interest from passers by.
All in all a good day, a fey hours in the arcades and shops and got look some nice cars. I did notice that TVRs get a good response from people. Lots of interest, thumbs up and waving.
If anyone involved is reading this, thanks for organising it.









Edited by harry henderson on Saturday 2nd July 21:00


Edited by harry henderson on Saturday 2nd July 21:01

porterpainter

Original Poster:

653 posts

37 months

Sunday 3rd July 2022
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glow worm said:
How many 200 ? 300? 400? ... doesn't look many to me .
Plus the obligatory female with a push chair to run down the side of your car biggrin
How many do you want / expect?! confused

Joe public were very respectful of the cars. There’s a few dozen families now with pictures of their kids sitting in my car… hopefully help to inspire a few to be the next generation of pistonheads biggrin

harry henderson said:
According to my little lad there were 51 TVRs today. The weather ended up being great and there was lots of interest from passers by.
All in all a good day, a fey hours in the arcades and shops and got look some nice cars. I did notice that TVRs get a good response from people. Lots of interest, thumbs up and waving.
If anyone involved is reading this, thanks for organising it.
Agreed, it was a good day and thanks to the Blackpool Thunder team for organising it.

Special mention to the folks from TVRCC Germany who’d made a trip over for the occasion and had some lovely cars.

Good to take my car back home and get a picture of it with the tower in the background smile