BACK TO BLACKPOOL – CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF TVR 2th&3rd July
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Hey Folks,
Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere but got the following through email, open to anyone with a TVR.
To celebrate 75 years of TVR, Blackpool Thunder Car Club has partnered with Blackpool Carnival to offer two full days of fun and festivities in Blackpool, the birthplace of TVR, over the weekend of Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July. It’s absolutely free and all TVRs are welcome.
To reserve your place simple register your TVR for free here.
SATURDAY 2ND JULY: PROMENADE DISPLAY – SHOW AND SHINE
On Saturday Blackpool Thunder Car Club has dedicated parking on Blackpool Promenade for a static TVR display between 9.30am and 4.00pm. And there will be a number of trophies up for grabs, including concours, furthest distance travelled and best at show.
At the same time you can enjoy a superb day of free entertainment at both Waterloo Headland and St Chad’s Headland, between the South & Central Piers, with live acts performing on stage throughout the day including: entertainers, singers, bands, drummers, dance groups and more.
SUNDAY 3RD JULY: CARNIVAL PROCESSION – TVRS ARE THE STARS OF THE SHOW!
On Sunday Blackpool Thunder Car Club has been invited to lead off the famous Blackpool Carnival Procession.
We will meet up late morning and take our place at the head of the procession which will move off at 12 noon. Reaching the end of the Promenade we will peel off and convoy to Bristol Avenue for a photo opportunity before driving to Hoo Hill, then on to Beverley Grove, the site of Trevor Wilkinson’s first workshop, before returning to the Promenade to re-join the procession for its finale.
Back to Blackpool is absolutely free and all TVRs are welcome. Register your TVR now!
BACK TO BLACKPOOL – REGISTER NOW
To reserve your place simply register your TVR for free here, and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July.
https://blackpoolthunder.com/thunder-events/#!even...
Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere but got the following through email, open to anyone with a TVR.
To celebrate 75 years of TVR, Blackpool Thunder Car Club has partnered with Blackpool Carnival to offer two full days of fun and festivities in Blackpool, the birthplace of TVR, over the weekend of Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July. It’s absolutely free and all TVRs are welcome.
To reserve your place simple register your TVR for free here.
SATURDAY 2ND JULY: PROMENADE DISPLAY – SHOW AND SHINE
On Saturday Blackpool Thunder Car Club has dedicated parking on Blackpool Promenade for a static TVR display between 9.30am and 4.00pm. And there will be a number of trophies up for grabs, including concours, furthest distance travelled and best at show.
At the same time you can enjoy a superb day of free entertainment at both Waterloo Headland and St Chad’s Headland, between the South & Central Piers, with live acts performing on stage throughout the day including: entertainers, singers, bands, drummers, dance groups and more.
SUNDAY 3RD JULY: CARNIVAL PROCESSION – TVRS ARE THE STARS OF THE SHOW!
On Sunday Blackpool Thunder Car Club has been invited to lead off the famous Blackpool Carnival Procession.
We will meet up late morning and take our place at the head of the procession which will move off at 12 noon. Reaching the end of the Promenade we will peel off and convoy to Bristol Avenue for a photo opportunity before driving to Hoo Hill, then on to Beverley Grove, the site of Trevor Wilkinson’s first workshop, before returning to the Promenade to re-join the procession for its finale.
Back to Blackpool is absolutely free and all TVRs are welcome. Register your TVR now!
BACK TO BLACKPOOL – REGISTER NOW
To reserve your place simply register your TVR for free here, and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July.
https://blackpoolthunder.com/thunder-events/#!even...
Details of this weekends events below:
Saturday Meeting Point & Timings
The entry point for our Back to Blackpool static TVR display on Saturday 2nd July is immediately north of the South Pier.
From 8.30am to 9.30am there will be Event Stewards waiting at the entry point, to guide you safely across the tram tracks and pedestrian area to your parking place.
There is a layby for 5 or 6 cars immediately before the entry point, so please pull in there and wait to be escorted by the Stewards, so as not to block the Promenade:
Junction of: A584 Promenade and Withnell Road.
Post Code: FY4 1BB
Lat/Long: 53.79476030646472, -3.056516212173565
What3Words: count.chemistry.dine
We will only be allowed to move our cars from our display area after 4pm. Again, Stewards will be required to guide you across the pedestrian area and across the tram tracks back to the Promenade.
Sunday Meeting Point & Timings
The meeting point for us to lead off the Blackpool Carnival Procession on Sunday 3rd July is opposite the Solaris Centre and Mirror Ball on New South Promenade.
To avoid congestion and to allow us to form up at the head of the carnival procession, we need to be at our meeting point for 11.00am, so we can lead off the Carnival Procession at 12 noon:
Junction of: A584 New South Promenade and Harrowside West.
Post Code: FY4 1RW
Lat/Long: 53.783467, -3.057960
What3Words: rare.comb.snack
After having led off the procession, when we reach the end of the Promenade we will peel off and convoy to Bristol Avenue for a photo opportunity before driving to Hoo Hill, then on to Beverley Grove, the site of Trevor Wilkinson’s first workshop, before returning to the Promenade to re-join the procession for its finale.
Please Note
As with most seaside locations, in good weather Blackpool Promenade can be deceptively hot, with the cool sea breeze disguising the effects of the summer sun. It is therefore important to bring with you some high factor sun cream, a sun hat, and plenty of water to keep you hydrated throughout the event.
In case of inclement weather, please make sure to bring with you warm clothing, plus your favourite combination of waterproofs, and a hat and umbrella.
If you require assistance during the event at any time, please seek the help of Howard Bryan, Steve Charlesworth or an event steward.
We look forward to seeing you at Back to Blackpool this weekend!
Saturday Meeting Point & Timings
The entry point for our Back to Blackpool static TVR display on Saturday 2nd July is immediately north of the South Pier.
From 8.30am to 9.30am there will be Event Stewards waiting at the entry point, to guide you safely across the tram tracks and pedestrian area to your parking place.
There is a layby for 5 or 6 cars immediately before the entry point, so please pull in there and wait to be escorted by the Stewards, so as not to block the Promenade:
Junction of: A584 Promenade and Withnell Road.
Post Code: FY4 1BB
Lat/Long: 53.79476030646472, -3.056516212173565
What3Words: count.chemistry.dine
We will only be allowed to move our cars from our display area after 4pm. Again, Stewards will be required to guide you across the pedestrian area and across the tram tracks back to the Promenade.
Sunday Meeting Point & Timings
The meeting point for us to lead off the Blackpool Carnival Procession on Sunday 3rd July is opposite the Solaris Centre and Mirror Ball on New South Promenade.
To avoid congestion and to allow us to form up at the head of the carnival procession, we need to be at our meeting point for 11.00am, so we can lead off the Carnival Procession at 12 noon:
Junction of: A584 New South Promenade and Harrowside West.
Post Code: FY4 1RW
Lat/Long: 53.783467, -3.057960
What3Words: rare.comb.snack
After having led off the procession, when we reach the end of the Promenade we will peel off and convoy to Bristol Avenue for a photo opportunity before driving to Hoo Hill, then on to Beverley Grove, the site of Trevor Wilkinson’s first workshop, before returning to the Promenade to re-join the procession for its finale.
Please Note
As with most seaside locations, in good weather Blackpool Promenade can be deceptively hot, with the cool sea breeze disguising the effects of the summer sun. It is therefore important to bring with you some high factor sun cream, a sun hat, and plenty of water to keep you hydrated throughout the event.
In case of inclement weather, please make sure to bring with you warm clothing, plus your favourite combination of waterproofs, and a hat and umbrella.
If you require assistance during the event at any time, please seek the help of Howard Bryan, Steve Charlesworth or an event steward.
We look forward to seeing you at Back to Blackpool this weekend!
glow worm said:
How many 200 ? 300? 400? ... doesn't look many to me .
Plus the obligatory female with a push chair to run down the side of your car
How many do you want / expect?! Plus the obligatory female with a push chair to run down the side of your car
Joe public were very respectful of the cars. There’s a few dozen families now with pictures of their kids sitting in my car… hopefully help to inspire a few to be the next generation of pistonheads
harry henderson said:
According to my little lad there were 51 TVRs today. The weather ended up being great and there was lots of interest from passers by.
All in all a good day, a fey hours in the arcades and shops and got look some nice cars. I did notice that TVRs get a good response from people. Lots of interest, thumbs up and waving.
If anyone involved is reading this, thanks for organising it.
Agreed, it was a good day and thanks to the Blackpool Thunder team for organising it.All in all a good day, a fey hours in the arcades and shops and got look some nice cars. I did notice that TVRs get a good response from people. Lots of interest, thumbs up and waving.
If anyone involved is reading this, thanks for organising it.
Special mention to the folks from TVRCC Germany who’d made a trip over for the occasion and had some lovely cars.
Good to take my car back home and get a picture of it with the tower in the background
Congratulations Glowworm, you must have done a lot of work to arrange the 60th celebration and chatsworth. Kudos to you, take a big bow 
As a member of both clubs I think it’s a poor show that the TVRCC didn’t organise anything for the 75th anniversary and removed any reference to this weekends events from their forum even though it was open to everyone.
It’s about celebrating the Marque, not the clubs.
As a member of both clubs I think it’s a poor show that the TVRCC didn’t organise anything for the 75th anniversary and removed any reference to this weekends events from their forum even though it was open to everyone.
It’s about celebrating the Marque, not the clubs.
glow worm said:
I was asked a question , and replied....don't forget Chatsworth,The BNG and others started off life as Pistonheads events , before te TVRCC hijacked them .
So what’s the point of your posts? Belittling some folks for organising a meet that didn’t your expectations of attendee numbers. .I have nothing to do with the organisation of any car events but I can see why people get frustrated when they do that’s to folks sniping at them.
glow worm said:
I don't understand how you interpret my posts as belittling Howard or any of the organisers of the event. My remarks are more indicative of the general reduction in the support of such events . I assume the previous Deputy Editor of SPRINT , like myself , is no longer a member of the TVRCC.
Oh course that’s what you meant…my mistake…Granturadriver said:
Found this https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LG4EWd3tuDQ
Nice sunny weather, great cars!
Good to see that still something is left at the factory site.
However, with regard of that „for sale“ sign, I am afraid that that might the buildingd not stand forever.
I think that sign is for the units for sale a little further down the street (where the main factory entrance was). Hopefully those companies left (Lawfields and DC trim) are safe for now.Nice sunny weather, great cars!
Good to see that still something is left at the factory site.
However, with regard of that „for sale“ sign, I am afraid that that might the buildingd not stand forever.
Edited by porterpainter on Wednesday 6th July 13:41
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