Derby Aston Martin charity open day

[williamp]

I hope Rick doesnt mind if I mention this here.

Last year in Derby we arranged to take children out in Astons and a few other cars.

The event is happening this year too. See here:

http://www.derbymotorservices.com/Open%20Day.html
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... Charity Day - Sunday 26th of September

There will an auction of stuff where you can bid to get a book by the celebrated author "williamp" from pistonheads. He'll even sign the book for you with whatever message you want. There is an auction for other stuff too.

[Balmoral Green]

£15 signed, and you'll have to tolerate me turning up in a proper car.

[h4muf]

Balmoral Green said:

£15 signed, and you'll have to tolerate me turning up in a proper car.

What? A panda

[Balmoral Green]

OK Midlanders, who's going then?

[judas]

Assuming nothing scuppers the plan, we should be there

[StuStu]

maybe ... maybe ...

[gsd2000]

me in my monaro

[Balmoral Green]

Bump!

[williamp]

I hear the auctionned book has arrived and is carefully being looked after prior to arriving at the event....

A special biro has also been chosen for the event. Come on everyone, its for charidee afterall!

[DB7 pilot]

I did this event last year, the best one of the year in fact, so if you're thinking about it and you've got an interesting motor and would like to attempt to show the Aston owners up, e-mail Rick at DMS via this thread: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

If, like me, you do a few shows through a year and towards the end of the season you get a bit jaded by them, then try this one, the look of genuine enthusiasm on the kids faces makes the effort worthwhile, (the coffee and bacon sandwiches aren't bad either.)

[Balmoral Green]

judas said:

Assuming nothing scuppers the plan, we should be there

StuStu said:

maybe ... maybe ...

Are you folks going then?

It starts at 10.00am, kids arrive 10.30am, drive out at around 12 noon, map of the route is on the website, auction about 13.00pm.

I plan to leave here at 9.30am, anyone want to drop by and cruise into Derby with me?

[StuStu]

the Ferrari Espace is awaiting parts, but if the weather is good I'll bring the Frog out

[judas]

Sorry - plan scuppered. Mate having a bad time and needs support

[Balmoral Green]

StuStu said:

if the weather is good I'll bring the Frog out

The forecast is reasonable, sunny spells and staying dry until at least the evening.

BG is washed and leathered, full tank of V power.

[Fun Bus]

Balmoral Green said:

cruise into Derby with me?

What, like "Rollin' with me homies"?!

Seriously, how did it go this morning?

[Balmoral Green]

It was a good day, lots of cars, interesting mix of people, nice run out, the weather held, if a little chilly. I think the local press came too, although no TV this year.

[gsd2000]

It was a good day, i look forward to meeting more pistonheads midlanders

[Balmoral Green]

Next meets are at Donington on Sunday 3rd October for the VSCC 'See Red' at about 10am onwards, followed by the White Hart Classic car meet at Moorwood Moor on Tuesday 5th October from around 7pm.