Xmas Toy Run 2013
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wimpy

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70 posts

172 months

Wednesday 30th October 2013
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Its that time of the year again when we all have the choice of putting a smile on the faces of children and there families that have to face Christmas in hospital or having rest bite.
Our aim as in the past 3 years is to get presents for these children and as a collective group we will deliver the presents to them. Keeping with the past we will be heading to the JR Children's wards and onto the Chase Hospice in Guildford.

So please put in your diary Saturday 21st December 2013. Keep an eye on this group page for further details and how this will all come together.

I have created a page on Facebook this year so we can have a main hub as well as the club sites. Please click on the link and join the page and if you are up for joining the fun please click on the events section on the group page and get your names down. I will update on here also as in past years.

Thanks you all and I hope to see you all again this year.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/556554234422539/

wimpy

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70 posts

172 months

Tuesday 5th November 2013
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If you are wondering what sort of gift to get this year below is a list that may help you.

Toy Run wish list guide

Under 2 year olds
Musical/movement toys
Play gym mat
Sensory toys (with lights and sounds)
Bath toys
Touchy feely books
Musical CD’s
Story book CD’s
Snuggle blankets
Bath Products


3-5 year olds
Musical/Movement toys
Story CD’s
Sensory toys (with lights and sounds)
Tactile toys (vibrating, touchy feely)
Dolls
Stickers
Art things
Play Dooh
Lego
Magnetix
Cars and Trucks
Pyjamas
Bath toys
Bath products
Snuggle blankets
Musical instruments
Age related books


6-10 year olds
Art materials
Hair, nails and make up
Disney toys
Princess toys/books/dressing up
Duvet sets
Blankets
Age related story books

11-14 year olds
Hair/nails/make up
Art materials
Up to date CD’s
Up to date DVD’s
Remote control toys
Pyjamas
Blankets for teenagers
Toiletry sets (male + female)
Glove and scarf sets (male + female)


15-21 year olds
Smellies, Bath bombs, perfumes, Lotions, creams etc
Up to date CD’s
Up to date DVD’s
Older story book CD’s
Hair, nails and make up
Store vouchers (HMV, Game, New Look, Topshop, Topman and alike)
Sport stuff
Toiletry sets (male + female)
Gloves and Scarf sets (male + female)

Many thanks
Iain

wimpy

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70 posts

172 months

Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Hi guys it's been busy again this year as normal. Here are the details of this years running order.

Meet Location: Beaconsfield Services Junction 2 M40.

Meet Time 08:00am - 10:30am
We will leave soon after 10:30am.

Welcome to your route for the days events.
Part 1. Beaconsfield Services M40 Junction 2 to the JR Children’s wards. OX3 9DU.

Leave Services onto M40 North.

Exit M40 at junction 8 Oxford A40. Continue on A40 until you reach the Headington roundabout (McDonalds on left). Continue over roundabout into Headington. Continue through lights passing Shell station on your right. From here you should see signs of John Ratcliffe. At Lights turn right (pub on corner). Continue until you reach a mini roundabout directing you into the hospital grounds. Once inside take 1st exit at roundabout. There are 2 staff car parks please follow the convoy as unknown which one we will use on the day. Once parked up wait for instructions from the organisers.


Part 2. JR to the Worplesdon premier inn. GU3- 3RY.

On exiting the hospital grounds at mini roundabout take 2nd exit (right) Follow round until you reach 2 mini roundabouts (BP garage on left). Over the 1st and right at the second. Continue on this road until you see sign for A40 Cheltenham take the slip road on left onto the A40. Continue on A40 until you reach roundabout. Take 2nd exit (straight over). Continue to roundabout taking exit for A34. (BP will be on your left as you take exit). Continue short distance to roundabout keeping left and onto the A34. Stay on A34 heading for the M4. (sat navs may try and take you else where.) At junction A34/M4 take left onto M4 (Reading/ Bracknell). Continue on M4 to junction 10 Wokingham /Bracknell A392M. Continue on A392 until you see signs for A322. From here you need to follow A322 all the way. (There are many roundabouts as you go through Bracknell so please keep an eye out). As you approach Guildford you will come into Worplesdon and the Premier inn will be on you left. Please as you enter the hotel grounds bare left into the 1st car park and park up. We will be here for 30 minutes to regroup and use the pub for toilets and bar to get refreshments.


Final Part. Worplesdon to Christopher’s Hospice
GU3-1LP.

Head out of hotel grounds turning right back onto the A322.
Continue on the A322 into Guildford. Once at the main ring road roundabout you will turn left. You will then need to get into the right hand lane. Continue until you see Jaguar dealer at main traffic lights, you will need to turn right here. Should still sign A322. Continue on this road until you reach roundabout. Take 2nd exit. Next roundabout (Surrey Police building on your right). Straight over. At next junction/ roundabout (Jamie’s Italian in front of you, you need to follow road on and over the bridge making sure you keep to the left as you go over the bridge. Take 1st turning left once over the bridge onto the A3100. Once on the A3100 continue for around 1 ½ miles where you will come to a mini roundabout ( industrial estate on left). Take 1st exit as if going into the estate. You should then see sign for Chase Christopher Hospice. Drive into car park and park up ( watch for speed hump on the drive). Once parked up you have reached the end of the final part of the route. Follow organisers instructions as to what to do next.

We are upto around 30 cars so far but it would be great if we could get some more so put the word out there and I will check back with any further details as we get closer to the day.

Cheers
Iain

ph1l5

5,027 posts

224 months

Thursday 7th November 2013
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TVRCC will bring some cars along for this event. So far we have
X2 chimaera
X1 cerbera
X1 Tamora
X1 Gallardo

jamienshelly

1,826 posts

160 months

Thursday 7th November 2013
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Hi Iain, we have just joined your event on FB.
Another Chimaera to add to the list smile
Jamie and Shelly

wimpy

Original Poster:

70 posts

172 months

Saturday 9th November 2013
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Nice one guys great to see the PH guys and girls getting into it once again.

Iain

angel88

29 posts

195 months

Tuesday 12th November 2013
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Glad to be a part of this again for my 3rd year :-)

TVR TUSCAN

V1DL3R

560 posts

151 months

Tuesday 12th November 2013
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Although work sometimes gets in the way, I am going to do my utmost to attend this!

Noble M12

wimpy

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70 posts

172 months

Wednesday 13th November 2013
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Always good to get the veterans back out for the run. Over 40 signed up so far. If you have not yet signed up on facebook please head over and click the join button.

Iain

wimpy

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70 posts

172 months

Sunday 24th November 2013
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Just over 4 weeks to go and things are hotting up. The numbers are growing and it looks like it's going to be a great turn out with some amazing cars on the list. If you fave not yet sen the details please head over to the events page by clicking the link at the top of this page.

Cheers
Iain

k9l3k

130 posts

174 months

Tuesday 26th November 2013
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I wish tthere was more things like this in wales there neever is because the welsh are so tight

wimpy

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70 posts

172 months

Wednesday 27th November 2013
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We can always do with more cars. Its such a great sight to see as many cars as poss doing the same thing.

Iain

wilbo83

1,550 posts

187 months

Saturday 30th November 2013
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I have put this in the diary, hope to be able to join and bring some presents along in my Z4.

wimpy

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70 posts

172 months

Wednesday 4th December 2013
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Will be great to have you along.

Iain

wilbo83

1,550 posts

187 months

Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Couple of quick questions: How many cars partake and what time does it all finish up?

wimpy

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70 posts

172 months

Tuesday 17th December 2013
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wilbo83 said:
Couple of quick questions: How many cars partake and what time does it all finish up?
Hello mate. On the list so far is 58 but could be more could be less. The day will end at the Chase in Guildford where the kind staff normally put on tea,coffee or soft drinks along with cakes and biscuits. Most people are on the road home by 5pm. However you are free to go at what ever time you need to.

Iain

keith2.2

1,100 posts

217 months

Saturday 21st December 2013
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Why did I only just think of googling this?! Signed up weeks ago - boot being loaded as I speak. Amazed at how many cars there are!! See you at beaconsfield I a couple of hrs.

Red v8d chimaera!

wimpy

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70 posts

172 months

Saturday 21st December 2013
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Great seeing you all again this year. A BIG thanks you for all the donated toys and gifts to both the JR Children's wards and The Chase hospice.
I would like to wish you all a very merry xmas and a fantastic 2014.

Iain