Festival of Motoring Event May Bank Holiday

[S2Mike]

Stratford upon Avon is the location for a Festival of Motoring, just thought as there is a Hill Road Run combined with a Treasure Hunt around the cotswolds over the two days May 5th and 6th, TVRs blasting around Warwickshire and Gloucestershire sounds good, there is limited numbers planned so if interested follow this link for more info and to book and pay on line £15 for one day £20 for both days.
Could appeal to those who want to camp or B&B and stay around the area.

www.shakespeare-country.co.uk/Stratford-Festival-O...

I contacted the organisers to see if there was a block booking available, sadly no, its everyone for themselves, but if enough of us can get in we can meet up for a blast!!
There is also going to be a Supercar Display area, that you can exhibit your P&J .

I will book some sunshine while I am online!!

[phillpot]

Booked, both days looking forward to it.


Don't let us down with that sunshine !

[Ragtop]

Me too. Now need to find a campsite...

Chez Phillpot ??

Graham

[S2Mike]

Ok finally worked out my diary,
Booked for both days as well, so see ya there! It should be really good.
Only when I first tried, it asked for car detail, when I managed to get through it did not have the facility to put that info in, was that what you both got?

[phillpot]

S2Mike said:

Only when I first tried, it asked for car detail, when I managed to get through it did not have the facility to put that info in, was that what you both got?

Initial booking didn't ask for any car details but got a follow up email requesting them.

[S2Mike]

Ahhhh. That makes sense. Thanks Mike.
Bumps this to the top of the folder again.

[S2Mike]

Bump !!

[themee]

Booked both days! Should be a great weekend,only up the road so thats a bonus

[RayTVR]

I've also booked for both days - Looks good

[swimmer27]

Stupid question but is the main gathering in the town as never been before, had a look at the event wiki link but could not see any reference to a post code so pesume its the town centre!

[S2Mike]

Last I heard they were in the process of finalising the exact location in the town, but assured me it would be hard standing, along Waterside near the theatre, or Henley Street, near Shakespeare's BirthPlace, both pedestrianised areas were most likely. These have been used before by the Heritage Run and Motorbike gatherings, it is in conjunction with Tourism Stratford so makes an extra spectacle for visitors to the town.
Anything else I find out I will post on here.
Not been mentioned but only a short walk from town centre there are 2 outdoor tarmac carparks one at Bridgefoot by the visitor centre and one on the recreation ground on the other side of the river opposite the Royal Shakey Theatre, that could be used I suppose.

Edited by S2Mike on Friday 8th February 11:57

[swimmer27]

S2Mike said:

Last I heard they were in the process of finalising the exact location in the town, but assured me it would be hard standing, along Waterside near the theatre, or Henley Street, near Shakespeare's BirthPlace, both pedestrianised areas were most likely. These have been used before by the Heritage Run and Motorbike gatherings, it is in conjunction with Tourism Stratford so makes an extra spectacle for visitors to the town.
Anything else I find out I will post on here.
Not been mentioned but only a short walk from town centre there are 2 outdoor tarmac carparks one at Bridgefoot by the visitor centre and one on the recreation ground on the other side of the river opposite the Royal Shakey Theatre, that could be used I suppose.

Edited by S2Mike on Friday 8th February 11:57

Thank you

[S2Mike]

Hi, for those of you who have taken the camping option, I took my other half for a meal at The Cottage of Content, for Valentines, and I must say, excellent food and service, a lot smaller than I remember though, 9 tables of 2 in the restaurant plus a few tables in the bar area, so if you plan to eat in it might be best to book. There is a varied menu, or there are specials on set nights where it is 2 for £10, Steak Chips and peas on one night, or Fish on another night, a very warm, genuine welcome and the beer is good, as is the chardonnay.

[v8s4me]

Who's going on this and what accommodation arrangements have you made? I’ve booked the event but not made any arrangements to stay over anywhere yet.

[TurboTony]

I'm attending but not staying over as I live 6 miles from Stratford.

[S2Mike]

I am attending but I live in Stratford so will be sleeping on floor under a sheet in lounge just to feel like I am camping.
There are several guys attending who have booked camping at "The Cottage of Content" at Barton,its a quaint old country pub with a small campsite behind and a very small but excellent restaurant/ bar with real ales just a few miles away.
B&Bs with parking are plentiful around the area, but it is very close to Shakespeare's Annual Birthday Bash which attracts thousands of visitors so could be getting booked up,if you need any suggestions of potential places, let me know.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
The list of entries is on this link.

Edited by S2Mike on Tuesday 16th April 08:51

[themee]

Not going to be able to make this gutted as all the info and car plate came today. After trying a couple of options with dash decided to send off to be veneered and wont have it back in time.Not sure if we can but does anyone fancy taking my place? Will try and get in touch with organisers if they do. Feel bad wasting a spot, been looking forward to this realy p"*^d off!

[S2Mike]

Sorry to hear that Chris,
I believe Niiige was wanting to attend but all TVR space was taken.

Niiige Hello ....

Edited by S2Mike on Friday 26th April 13:40

[S2Mike]

I managed to contact the organisers, and if OK with you, it is possible to swop entries to someone else. Just need to get the pack they sent delivered to the substitute attendee.

On 26 Apr 2013, at 13:53, Tony Merrygold @ Shakespeare Country wrote:

Mike, we have sent out all the route books to the booked entrants.

If the two TVR owners know each other I am perfectly happy if they just swap.



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Edited by S2Mike on Friday 26th April 14:24

[themee]

Will try and get intouch with Niiige! Cheers.