TVR/Moc Home Counties: Visit to Tank Museum

[alex_gray255]

Hi all!

As the first regional event for 2018, I am proposing a trip down to the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset.

The Tank Museum holds one of the best armoured vehicle collections in the world and is set in a lovely
part of South West England. They have over 300 vehicles on display and have live as well as static displays.
For more details on the museum, please see the following site - http://www.tankmuseum.org/.

The proposed date for this visit will be the 28th of April. In addition to the visit, there is also the possibility -
to be confirmed - of a camp out in a private location near the museum for those who do not want to do the
trip back on the same day (you would need to provide your own camping gear).

The cost of the museum is £14 pp (adult).

I will need a minimum of 12 for this event to happen and would need confirmation of attendance by
the end of January.

Thanks!

[alex_gray255]

It has been suggested that we could do the Haynes Motor Museum on Sunday which is less than 50mins away from the Tank Museum and thus make it a weekend event.

Anyone up for that?

[alex_gray255]

RPB said:

Maybe find a B&B mid way to stay over night?

There are quite a few nice hotels around - not too expensive. That's why I want solid numbers so I can get
hotel rates if people are coming.

However, at the moment - lots of interested - but few confirms.

Well, I'll leave it to the end of Jan and then push people for solid confirms. If we can get a reasonable number,
then I'll try and negotiate some rates for a hotel.

[alex_gray255]

Numbers to date...

• JohnN + 1
• John (Haynes)
• MarkC +1 (Hotel, Haynes)
• PaulF (Hotel)
• RoyC (TM only)
• Nick (Hotel)
• NickW
• Barry Martins (Haynes)
• Sandy
• Me (Hotel, Haynes)
• RBP (Hotel, Haynes)
• Jeff +1 (Haynes)
• Ralph (TM only)
• AndyH (TM only)
• JohnG (Hotel, Haynes)
• ChrisP (Haynes)
• Vicki Tongeman+1
• Hoover

Total = 22
Hotel = 7 (all booked)

- Superior - Mark + 1
- Superior - JohnG
- Superior - Nick
- Superior - Chris
- Superior - Paul
- Deluxe - Me
- Deluxe - RBP

Edited by alex_gray255 on Friday 13th April 18:47

[alex_gray255]

Hi! I will be looking to get the numbers by the end of Jan to decide yes or no to this event, so please indicate in the next few days if wanting to go or not. So far I have 11 yes and 4 maybes. Thanks!

[alex_gray255]

Cool! We have enough to make this a go. I am now assuming most people will be wanting hotel/BB rather than
camping - by the feedback I have had.

So, in order to try and get a deal (based on numbers), could you please indicate to me...
i) If staying the night
ii) If going to Haynes next day

I'll then try and get a hotel sorted.

Thanks!

[alex_gray255]

Hi folks

I have booked 5 rooms at a nice hotel/inn...

http://duchessofcornwall.co.uk

...which is on the out skirts of Dorchester...

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.7149909,-2.46604...

2 Deluxe doubles at £120 (breakfast included)
3 Superior doubles at £97 (breakfast included)

Please email me for booking details.

Edited by alex_gray255 on Friday 9th February 16:58

[alex_gray255]

Hey Nick! Done. And a very nice interior it is as well

[alex_gray255]

Ouch

[alex_gray255]

RPB said:

Hi Alex

Either room will do.

Great. Allocated

[alex_gray255]

gruffalo said:

Please count me in on this, accommodation TBC, may camp, may hotel it.

If I hotel it I could well end up sitting up late drinking and talking crap which will leave me feeling rough for the Haynes Museum.

Camping on the other hand may be cold which will make me head to bed early, unless there is a bar on site or a pub within stumbling distance in which case I am sure it will end up much like the hotel option.

I'll add you for the event and leave the accommodation details up to you.

[alex_gray255]

Franksy said:

Put me down for the cheaper option. I'm still spending all my cash on the Chim. Hope I can afford the fuel from Cambridge.

Done!

[alex_gray255]

Jeff J said:

Hi Alex, we'll also find our own hotel for this one.
Anyone from different regions meetting anywhere ?

I'll look into this nearer the time.

[alex_gray255]

Hi folks

Can people indicate to me who wants to go to Haynes as well (if not already indicated on the list)?

Thanks!

[alex_gray255]

gruffalo said:

Morning all, I am up for the Haynes trip, could you also add me to the hotel list please decided to go the comfortable route;-)

Ouch. Pardon for the late reply, I've been out sick for a few days

Well, unfortunately all rooms I booked are now booked, so you're welcome to
booking something close to us or see if the hotel has any more rooms, but
last time I checked they did not.

Sorry, one of the joys and leaving it late I'm afraid :/

[alex_gray255]

Anyone else? Will be doing final booking next day or so.

[alex_gray255]

Bookings on this event is now closed.

[alex_gray255]

KSV said:

A bit off topic, but is there a meet this Sunday?

Yes there is. It is listed on the forum, Sprint and the PH meeting list.

I will send out a reminder - just been too buried in life/work/events this week to get it done.

Anyone volunteering as a DRO to help?

[alex_gray255]

Haynes Museum - We do not have enough people going to book a group event, however, we
can just go as a collection of individuals like normal people

[alex_gray255]

Compared to me you are.

Except Nick. He drives a Tam.