Time for a Lincolnshire / North Norfolk group ???
Discussion
Much as I hate to even suggest this in one way, its something I think I need to put forward.
As most of you know I am standing down as joint RO after the Christmas meal. There are a few reasons for this, but one of the concerns I have always had is the distance that all the PHEA events seem to be away from me. During my time as joint RO I have tried to bring a couple of nearer events into the calendar with mixed results. The Newmarket show is always well received (although this is still over an hour away for me), but the Stamford show really has not been a success with many people not willing to travel (thanks to those who have attended).
The monthly meeting has always been based around Bury St Edmunds. I checked my mileage for yesterday's meet and I covered 132 miles (1.5 hours each way for Sunday lunch !). John has made it plain on another thread that he is not prepared to travel anymore than 75 miles (return) to a meeting, which is fair enough, but that leaves myself (and a few others who are not prepared to travel) with the huge round trip to make, just to remain part of the group. At one time it didn't really bother me that much, but with the cost of fuel etc, and everything that has lead me to my resignation, now it is becoming a bit of a joke !
Anyway back to the main question, is there enough interest in forming a 'sub' group for us in the North of the region ?
As most of you know I am standing down as joint RO after the Christmas meal. There are a few reasons for this, but one of the concerns I have always had is the distance that all the PHEA events seem to be away from me. During my time as joint RO I have tried to bring a couple of nearer events into the calendar with mixed results. The Newmarket show is always well received (although this is still over an hour away for me), but the Stamford show really has not been a success with many people not willing to travel (thanks to those who have attended).
The monthly meeting has always been based around Bury St Edmunds. I checked my mileage for yesterday's meet and I covered 132 miles (1.5 hours each way for Sunday lunch !). John has made it plain on another thread that he is not prepared to travel anymore than 75 miles (return) to a meeting, which is fair enough, but that leaves myself (and a few others who are not prepared to travel) with the huge round trip to make, just to remain part of the group. At one time it didn't really bother me that much, but with the cost of fuel etc, and everything that has lead me to my resignation, now it is becoming a bit of a joke !
Anyway back to the main question, is there enough interest in forming a 'sub' group for us in the North of the region ?
Edited by Ian V on Monday 24th November 18:19
Edited by Ian V on Monday 24th November 18:20
Ian V said:
John has made it plain on another thread that he is not prepared to travel anymore than 75 miles (return) to a meeting, which is fair enough
Well I'm only one person. The objective must be to please the majority. (If the group has a Suffolk bias it's because it evolved from a certain other club!)But to answer your question - I think the area we cover is rather too large for comfort. Looking at the existing PH areas, would 'Northamptonshire' be more easier for northerners to adopt rather than starting up a new one? It would also save someone having to run it, because you want (quite justifiably) a break.
Edited by Simpo Two on Monday 24th November 18:14
Isn't there already the Terry St John meet near Kings Lynn during the month?
The only danger I can see about having 2 monthly meets is solidly splitting PHEA. Something I wouldn't want for fear of losing regular contact some decent PHers (I know it's a selfish reason, but I'm sure I'm not the only who's thinking it).
But if it was a case of splitting only the pub meets, then I can't see too much of problem. I'd recommend that two meetings were not held on the same day, just in case some people wish to attend both.
Just my thoughts
Darren
The only danger I can see about having 2 monthly meets is solidly splitting PHEA. Something I wouldn't want for fear of losing regular contact some decent PHers (I know it's a selfish reason, but I'm sure I'm not the only who's thinking it).
But if it was a case of splitting only the pub meets, then I can't see too much of problem. I'd recommend that two meetings were not held on the same day, just in case some people wish to attend both.
Just my thoughts
Darren
Lovely North Norfolk!!!or South Lincs 
Simpo Two said:
pk500 said:
how about changing the meets around one in suffolk the next month in norfolk and one towards Ian`s area then we all get a local and a drive out. What club would that be john?
Actually I think that's a good idea - alternating meetings north and south?Cerberowner said:
Simpo Two said:
pk500 said:
how about changing the meets around one in suffolk the next month in norfolk and one towards Ian`s area then we all get a local and a drive out. What club would that be john?
Actually I think that's a good idea - alternating meetings north and south?
I need to get to bedHi Ian.
I'd be up for that. I've always fancied coming along to a pub meet, but Bury in a Westfield is just not a fun trip.
As an aside, I used to be the Area Organiser for the East Anglia area of the Westfield club, and we used to really struggle for good numbers at meetings, it was just impossible to find a meeting venue that suited all.
A chap phoned me up once and asked how often we got out to Norwich direction, and not wanting to lye to the guy, I told him rarely because there wasn't enough call for it. A few more conversations and we agreed to split the area, he'd take Norfolk, I'd take Cambridgeshire and Suffolk could be served by both and the existing Essex area. Since we did that some 5+ years ago the turnout at meetings for both areas has improved enormously as both areas are now bettered tailored to the people who use them and live in them.
Count me in if you split it. I have been to Stamford for the last two years with you guys, but there is soo much going on at Stamford, I've yet to meet anybody more than the chap with the Grif 500, who's name I forgot to ask...
I'd be up for that. I've always fancied coming along to a pub meet, but Bury in a Westfield is just not a fun trip.
As an aside, I used to be the Area Organiser for the East Anglia area of the Westfield club, and we used to really struggle for good numbers at meetings, it was just impossible to find a meeting venue that suited all.
A chap phoned me up once and asked how often we got out to Norwich direction, and not wanting to lye to the guy, I told him rarely because there wasn't enough call for it. A few more conversations and we agreed to split the area, he'd take Norfolk, I'd take Cambridgeshire and Suffolk could be served by both and the existing Essex area. Since we did that some 5+ years ago the turnout at meetings for both areas has improved enormously as both areas are now bettered tailored to the people who use them and live in them.
Count me in if you split it. I have been to Stamford for the last two years with you guys, but there is soo much going on at Stamford, I've yet to meet anybody more than the chap with the Grif 500, who's name I forgot to ask...
Edited by Martin Keene on Monday 24th November 23:06
Cerberowner said:
Simpo Two said:
pk500 said:
how about changing the meets around one in suffolk the next month in norfolk and one towards Ian`s area then we all get a local and a drive out. What club would that be john?
Actually I think that's a good idea - alternating meetings north and south?
As I have already mentioned, the Stamford show gets very few people from our group attending because of the distance.
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Very interested in North Norfolk meet,stopped going to the Sunday meet because Bury is a long return Hack just for Sunday lunch. Have supported Stamford as you know but that is a whole day out.
Ps Just look at the turnout you got at Holkham? There are a lot of good country pubs with off road parking
Ps Just look at the turnout you got at Holkham? There are a lot of good country pubs with off road parking
Ian V said:
Cerberowner said:
Simpo Two said:
pk500 said:
how about changing the meets around one in suffolk the next month in norfolk and one towards Ian`s area then we all get a local and a drive out. What club would that be john?
Actually I think that's a good idea - alternating meetings north and south?As I have already mentioned, the Stamford show gets very few people from our group attending because of the distance.
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