TVRCC Herts & Beds: Proposed events for the Summer 2011
TVRCC Herts & Beds: Proposed events for the Summer 2011
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alex_gray255

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6,330 posts

225 months

Thursday 3rd March 2011
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Hi all

After discussion with some folks I would like to propose a number of possible social events for the Summer and see which ones have the most interest. These events would be for the local region (Herts & Beds) and would be arranged in order of requested interest. Remember, these are a list of suggestions, so if you would also like to put some new suggestions into the pot please email me (alex_gray255@yahoo.com).

These events are primarily intended for the family and partner or a drive to a destination that might be of interest to non-petrol heads laugh

If you are interested in any of the events below, then please add your name below and I'll look into arranging the most popular ones.

Thanks!

Alex

Event Name Description Number of People Interested Status
Fish’n’Chip run Drive over to Aldeburgh for fish and chips 7 Confirmed - 15th May
BBQ A drive followed by a BBQ
Go Karting A day go karting 7 In Planning
Aston Martin Factory Tour A tour of the Aston Martin factory in Gaydon 9 Not doable
Heritage Motor Centre Tour A visit to the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon 3
New Forest visit A drive up to the New Forest followed by walks and meal
Beaulieu house & motor museum A visit to the house and museum 2



Edited by alex_gray255 on Friday 25th March 00:19


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Edited by alex_gray255 on Thursday 14th April 14:57

alex_gray255

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6,330 posts

225 months

Saturday 5th March 2011
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Updated for new suggested event - Beaulieu House.

alex_gray255

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6,330 posts

225 months

Sunday 6th March 2011
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Based on input so far - Gaydon and Go Karting is the most popular events with the Hertiage + AM trip being possibly pushed into one day.

I'll keep the poll open until the end of March and then start to get the wheels rolling.

Thanks!

ukstmoo

167 posts

206 months

Monday 7th March 2011
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1) Aston Martin visit
2) Go Kart
3) Fish and Chip run

Listed by preference

Cheers

Stevebiggrin

tom's dad

299 posts

259 months

Tuesday 8th March 2011
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Certainly interested in Gaydon; Aston and fish.

alex_gray255

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6,330 posts

225 months

Tuesday 8th March 2011
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Hi Steve, Graham

Thanks for the input! I'll incorporate the updates tomorrow smile

Alex

alex_gray255

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Wednesday 9th March 2011
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Done.

clive f

7,259 posts

253 months

Wednesday 9th March 2011
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are members from other regions invited??

I would be very interested in the tour of the Aston Martin factory depending on when it is?

alex_gray255

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225 months

Wednesday 9th March 2011
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Hey Clive

Sure! Np at all! The more the merrier!

Email me your interest and I'll keep you informed as to what we do and when

Alex

ukstmoo

167 posts

206 months

Thursday 10th March 2011
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tom's dad said:
Certainly interested in Gaydon; Aston and fish.
Hi Graham, What's the news on the Griff? When will it be back on the road?

Steve

tom's dad

299 posts

259 months

Saturday 12th March 2011
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Hiya,

After a lot of consideration and recommendations, I decided that the repair would be undertaken by surfaceanddesign up in Blackpool. The Griff was ferried away last week, the work costed and approval to proceed has been given by the claims management group. The damage is not nice but will not require a complete front end cut, just a section from the drivers side lights to a point somewhere between the top of the wheelarch and the door shut, leaving the original body to chassis fixing points intact.
I decided that whilst the Griff is in for repair I would take advantage of a complete respray, in original colour, dealing with any stress cracks that might be evident. Going to retain the original, slightly tarnished badging.
Surfaceanddesign are going to forward photographs of the stages of work as they proceed.
I understand that the part panel is being fabricated at the moment and anticipate going up for collection at the end of this month.

I have put new sponges and wash leathers on my birthday list.

See you at the next meet.

Cheers
Graham.


Hoover.

5,993 posts

262 months

Saturday 12th March 2011
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scratchchinidea saves washing the car sending it for a respray hehe

you are spoiling that car Graham... chassis, and now fresh paint....... hope you are pleased with the results.

are you lossing that V8 badge though smile and No I don't want it.




tom's dad

299 posts

259 months

Saturday 12th March 2011
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I assume your reffering to the UJ TVR badge.
I'm only having the original badges reinstated ( stuck on ). The new finish will certainly make washing the car an even more enjoyable experience. Not sure I will want to take it out, once I get it back.
Looking forward to picking griff up in time for a glorious summer season.
Are you intending to get up to the meet this month?

Graham.

ukstmoo

167 posts

206 months

Sunday 13th March 2011
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tom's dad said:
Hiya,

After a lot of consideration and recommendations, I decided that the repair would be undertaken by surfaceanddesign up in Blackpool. The Griff was ferried away last week, the work costed and approval to proceed has been given by the claims management group. The damage is not nice but will not require a complete front end cut, just a section from the drivers side lights to a point somewhere between the top of the wheelarch and the door shut, leaving the original body to chassis fixing points intact.
I decided that whilst the Griff is in for repair I would take advantage of a complete respray, in original colour, dealing with any stress cracks that might be evident. Going to retain the original, slightly tarnished badging.
Surfaceanddesign are going to forward photographs of the stages of work as they proceed.
I understand that the part panel is being fabricated at the moment and anticipate going up for collection at the end of this month.

I have put new sponges and wash leathers on my birthday list.

See you at the next meet.

Cheers
Graham.
I like the bit about 'dealing with any stress cracks that might be evident'. Is this a pointed reference to the stress cracks on my rear end? laugh

Glad to hear it is coming along ok. Won't be the same without the ear bleeding pre-cat, so don't be away for too long. wavey

alex_gray255

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6,330 posts

225 months

Monday 14th March 2011
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Well, when (if) my Sag eventually comes back, the new exhausts on it should give Graham's a run for their money... bounce

alex_gray255

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6,330 posts

225 months

Friday 25th March 2011
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I've updated the events list above to remove ones no one was interested in and add status on other events.

Regarding the go karting, anyone have any preferred dates they want this setup for?

Thanks

alex_gray255

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6,330 posts

225 months

Friday 25th March 2011
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Also - how about a regional based go kart challenge? Just seen something similar and thought it might be a good laugh.

H&B vrs ??? ?

Thoughts?

alex_gray255

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6,330 posts

225 months

Thursday 14th April 2011
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Hi folks

Unfortunately, Colin (many thanks for the effort!) and myself cannot pull the Aston factory visit off. We got up as far as the global events manager, but got a polite & firm "no".

So, I've scratched that idea.

Might be able to look at another factory visit idea, but will need to think about that.

Onwards and upwards...

alex_gray255

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6,330 posts

225 months

Wednesday 20th April 2011
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Folks, although AM is out, I'm looking into the possibility of doing a Jag factory tour instead.

This is near to the AM factory and Gaydon. No promises, but know someone who will look into it for us.

I'm assuming a Jag tour will be a suitable sub for AM tour for those who wanted to do a factory tour.\

Not quite the same I agree, but beggars can't be choosers biggrinbiggrin

Boatbuoy

1,972 posts

182 months

Thursday 21st April 2011
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Lamborghini do factory tours! biggrin



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