South west Breakfast club AV8 cafe

South west Breakfast club AV8 cafe

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Vantage man

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Tuesday 1st May 2012
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I meet with the management of the Kemble airport this afternoon and they are very keen to have us back. They will make the car park to the front of the AV8 cafe exclusively for our use and I propose that we stick to the last Sunday of the month which is the 27th May meeting at 9:30.

There are a number of other things that they will do for us. Firstly photography locations. I had a tour of the airfield and there are some fantastic locations such as underneath a 1960s 747. The cars would look great there. If anyone is interested that could be arranged.

They have also offered to show the British Grand prix, they have a large tv projector for this and if we can get enough people we can get a barbecue for that as well.

Finally a number of F1 teams test there, Force India are testing on 17th May anyone who is interested can go and watch. Apparently this happens every month with different teams !

If anyone is interested in the above events maybe we can chat on 27th May

Vantage man

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Monday 7th May 2012
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Thanks everyone for your support on this. The 27th may it is. I will post a few more details on here nearer the date, ane will try and sort a sunny day

Vantage man

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Tuesday 15th May 2012
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Just a quick reminder for those who might like to watch. Force India are testing at Kemle this Thursday. I understand they are there all day and the best place to watch is from the cafe. I can't go my self, have to work, but would be interested to know what it was like if anyone goes.

Vantage man

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Thursday 17th May 2012
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That's excellent only wish I had been there! I understand that this is a regular event here and I will post when the next one is planned as soon as I know.

Vantage man

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Sunday 20th May 2012
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Hi guys just a quick reminder that the breakfast club is next Sunday. At Av8 starting at 9:30 as normal. We should have the front car park to our selves so that will be great. I have done my best with the weather booking as well looks ok at present. Hope to see lots of people there.

Vantage man

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Wednesday 23rd May 2012
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Petrol heads who are veggies ? Yes there is a veggie option

Vantage man

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Thursday 24th May 2012
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maser_spyder said:
thumbup

Haven't eaten meat in nearly 20 years, not gonna start now.

Sadly it looks like sailing weather is perfect this weekend, but might come next time in something interesting. smile
Sorry you can't make it, but look like a perfect sailing weekend !! Hope to meet you next time as I am intrigued by your something interesting

Vantage man

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Friday 25th May 2012
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Yes Cross Hands is really simple to find off M4 at j18 turn north on the A46 and it's at the first set of traffic lights after about a mile and a half.

See you all at AV8 for breakfast !

Vantage man

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Friday 25th May 2012
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saleen836 said:
Silly question but...
Is there a specific entrance to use to get to the Cafe/car park?
The entrance is off the A433 Tetbury to Cirencester road. There is a sign for Cotswold airport just follow that. Cotswold airport also have a web site with details on how to find AV8

Vantage man

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Saturday 26th May 2012
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Looks like we are going to have a great turn out. Weather is set fair tomorrow look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

Vantage man

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Saturday 26th May 2012
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carreauchompeur said:
More the merrier. Especially with a Caterham! Vantage Man, are they aware there might be a few of us?
Hi guys yes spoke to the cafe yesterday they are expecting quite a few of us !

Vantage man

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Sunday 27th May 2012
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Weather is fantastic see you all there in a short while ?

Vantage man

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Sunday 27th May 2012
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Hi guys, fantastic turn out today, that weather took a bit of planning ! I hope everyone had a good time. Next meet will be the last Sunday of June, which is the 24th. Let's hope the sun shines on us all then

Vantage man

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Tuesday 5th February 2013
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Hi all, I started the breakfast club over a year ago but work then got in the way. I am really chuffed it's still going and on the last Sunday of the month. Now the Av8 is back again I hope we get a good few at the end of feb.

Vantage man

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Wednesday 6th February 2013
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As long as we don't block the emergency access to the airfield they are cool. If we block the access they get very up tight about it and I get get stroppy phone call !

Vantage man

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Wednesday 6th February 2013
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Yep 24th at 9:30

Vantage man

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Sunday 17th February 2013
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That sounds great. Let's hope we get a nice sunny day next Sunday. Meet at 9:30 as normal

Vantage man

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Monday 18th February 2013
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TorqueVR said:
I hope that the AV8 is OK. I was there yesterday and was left unimpressed. The refurb comprised repainting the walls the same colour, removing the airplane pictures and putting a new light over the counter. TBH we could not see what was different had had to ask the staff what they had done. At 11.30 they had stopped doing breakfast and were not doing lunches until 12.00 and then all they had to offer was a pork roast or baguettes. They were very dis-organised and then the staff gave the impression that they were clueless. As we were waiting for the fog to clear we had a baguette but the table was dirty and there were clearly months of crumbs in the cracks in the table top. In the 3/4 hour we were there a number of people came in to eat, thought better of it and left. I hope this was a glitch, as before it was always pretty good.
Let's see with an open mind if they are not up to scratch or not welcoming I have plan B !!!

Vantage man

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Sunday 24th February 2013
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Yes I too fancied a cooked breakfast.

Will sort it for next time !

Vantage man

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Monday 11th March 2013
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The next breakfast club is the normal last Sunday of the month, which this month is Easter Sunday. I hope as many people will come as possible. I will speak to the cafe in advance to make sure breakfast can be had by those who want it.