Calling all cars!
Discussion
Not sure if this is the best place to post this, but here goes:
I need some exotic cars to come and take part in a parade for our village carnival on JUNE 26th 2004.
It's a lovely rural spot (peak district) and there are some awesome pubs and driving roads around. (quite close to Chatsworth too)
We usually have all sorts of things from brass bands, falconry displays, wine tent (hic!) plants, coconut shy etc etc. All the usual country carnival stuff.
I'd really love to have some TVRs, Lotuses, Ferraris, Porches, Lambos and anything else that looks sexy, classic or modern for a display between 2.00pm and 4.30pm on the day.
Can't offer any inducements I'm afraid other than a lovely day out in a lovely setting. I can help find accomodation for people who want to come from far away.
Warning: You must be be prepared to have your pride and joy admired by strangers and to answer lots of questions.
Any takers PLEASE???????
Andy
I need some exotic cars to come and take part in a parade for our village carnival on JUNE 26th 2004.
It's a lovely rural spot (peak district) and there are some awesome pubs and driving roads around. (quite close to Chatsworth too)
We usually have all sorts of things from brass bands, falconry displays, wine tent (hic!) plants, coconut shy etc etc. All the usual country carnival stuff.
I'd really love to have some TVRs, Lotuses, Ferraris, Porches, Lambos and anything else that looks sexy, classic or modern for a display between 2.00pm and 4.30pm on the day.
Can't offer any inducements I'm afraid other than a lovely day out in a lovely setting. I can help find accomodation for people who want to come from far away.
Warning: You must be be prepared to have your pride and joy admired by strangers and to answer lots of questions.
Any takers PLEASE???????
Andy
I love this place! turn my back for an hour and get a wonderful response! thanks all of you.
Ok, to answer some questions.
Its in Dethick, between Matlock and Crich. It's lovely.
Hope you can make it Burriana.
Apache - hope you can make it. I REALLY want a peak under the bonnet of that Griff of yours.
Ferrari355GTB + Steve328 . Many thanks. Afew Ferraris would be greeeeaaat! I think I know where there is a bod locally who has an F40. Maybe I can persuade him along too!
WildfireS3 - Bring that TVR ! It can join my Wedge and the others with Pride
Exotic Vauxhalls? well VX220, Chevette HSR, Droopsnoot Firenza would all be just fine thanks!
Anything older or more way out or just loverly will be welcome. I may have a 1932 Rolls Royce coming, plus a Tuscan, a few Chims, the odd Porsche. There's even a Lanchester if the bloke who owns it can get it to run.
No fear on the coin flinging front. It's all VERY well behaved.
There's even a bod in the village who used to fly Vulcans.... He would usually manage a fly past at carnival time up to about 14 years ago. Imagine the site, english country carnival and a ferking great V bomber doing slow passes and low level manoueveres overhead!
Any more takers?
Andy
>> Edited by andymadmak on Friday 9th January 15:23
Ok, to answer some questions.
Its in Dethick, between Matlock and Crich. It's lovely.
Hope you can make it Burriana.
Apache - hope you can make it. I REALLY want a peak under the bonnet of that Griff of yours.
Ferrari355GTB + Steve328 . Many thanks. Afew Ferraris would be greeeeaaat! I think I know where there is a bod locally who has an F40. Maybe I can persuade him along too!
WildfireS3 - Bring that TVR ! It can join my Wedge and the others with Pride
Exotic Vauxhalls? well VX220, Chevette HSR, Droopsnoot Firenza would all be just fine thanks!
Anything older or more way out or just loverly will be welcome. I may have a 1932 Rolls Royce coming, plus a Tuscan, a few Chims, the odd Porsche. There's even a Lanchester if the bloke who owns it can get it to run.
No fear on the coin flinging front. It's all VERY well behaved.
There's even a bod in the village who used to fly Vulcans.... He would usually manage a fly past at carnival time up to about 14 years ago. Imagine the site, english country carnival and a ferking great V bomber doing slow passes and low level manoueveres overhead!
Any more takers?
Andy
>> Edited by andymadmak on Friday 9th January 15:23
chim_girl said:
If the weather is nice I'm sure I could be tempted to join Burriana, assuming you want a Tuscan?
I'm sure we could get a few more of the Yorkshire lot to come and play. I'm guessing that most people will find it hard to make firm commitments this early in the year.
I'd be very garateful if you'd drop me a reminder email nearer the time.
Tuscans and as many Yorkshire bods as possible will be great!
Thnaks all so much for the positive response, It looks like there will be quite a few lovely cars coming to Debyshire in June. I'll remind everyone nearer the time.
Thanks again and remember JUNE 26th
Andy
stainless_steve said:
If my car counts let me know nearer the time.
Of course it counts Steve! A SEAC! As the owner of a humble 400se I would love to see a SEAC there.
After all, we've got to get something noisy now that the Vulcan can't make it any more!
Andy
oh, and BG, a Turbo R will do VERY nicely thank you!
Look forward to seeing you all.
>> Edited by andymadmak on Friday 9th January 17:53
This is fabulous!
OK, TR7 race cars, Jags, V8 westfields, Pwigs mighty weapon - all welcome!
I'll forward contact details to those who've asked for them next week.
I may be able to do your carnival Coach, let me have some details and I'll see.
Trams aren't fast enough or beautiful enough Wacky! Handle like a bagoshite too!
Thanks so much everyone. I hope we get good weather!
Andy
>> Edited by andymadmak on Saturday 10th January 16:58
OK, TR7 race cars, Jags, V8 westfields, Pwigs mighty weapon - all welcome!
I'll forward contact details to those who've asked for them next week.
I may be able to do your carnival Coach, let me have some details and I'll see.
Trams aren't fast enough or beautiful enough Wacky! Handle like a bagoshite too!
Thanks so much everyone. I hope we get good weather!
Andy
>> Edited by andymadmak on Saturday 10th January 16:58
well I suppose a 911 Turbo MIGHT just be ok! 
Thanks all. It's a lovely part of the world. Parking is very safe. Your prides and joys will be safe and sound.
Could those who are coming please e mail me through my profile? i'll send directions and contact numbers and details of local hotels if required. (Please specify if you need this).
The parade from Holloway through to Lea leaves around lunchtime and follows a band (half a dozen carnival floats etc)
Parking is on a lovely green grass area by the main ring. We've got sheep dogs herding ducks, Tug O war competitions, coconut shy and all sorts of stuff. Typical village fair really. Great pub over the road, and all in the middle of the Peak District (Find Crich on the map and you're basically there.
So far I've got a possible dozen made up of TVRs, (Including maybe a SEAC!) Porsches, maybe a Lotus or two, possibly a Ferrari etc.
It's not Le mans, but it's a nice day out.
Cheers again to all
Andy
Could those who are coming please e mail me through my profile? i'll send directions and contact numbers and details of local hotels if required. (Please specify if you need this).
The parade from Holloway through to Lea leaves around lunchtime and follows a band (half a dozen carnival floats etc)
Parking is on a lovely green grass area by the main ring. We've got sheep dogs herding ducks, Tug O war competitions, coconut shy and all sorts of stuff. Typical village fair really. Great pub over the road, and all in the middle of the Peak District (Find Crich on the map and you're basically there.
So far I've got a possible dozen made up of TVRs, (Including maybe a SEAC!) Porsches, maybe a Lotus or two, possibly a Ferrari etc.
It's not Le mans, but it's a nice day out.
Cheers again to all
Andy
Hi All
First let me say many thanks to you guys for indicating you might be able to make it next Saturday.
I've tried to e mail you all directly, but in the event that it didn't work, here's the details.
I hope you can all make it on the day. I know that some of you are still 50/50 with other committments and stuff, so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
If you get lost, just call my mobile phone: 07798 813468 and I'll talk you in!
OK, some details.
The event:
Dethick/Lea/ Holloway Village carnival.
Venue:
Lea Green , Lea.
Time to be in position:
2.00pm, Saturday 26th June.
The carnival start proper when the floats arrive from there walk (with band) from Holloway. (about 2.15) You will see my blue wedge parked in the display area.
All in all, if everyone attends as might be able, we will have up to 15 cars, ranging from wedges, Tuscans, Porsches, a nice Ferrari or two.
You may be required top answer some questions about your beastie!
You and your families will be most welcome to enjoy the carnival too. - It's all very traditional stuff, with Tea tent, coconut shy, plant stall, ducking stool, display ring (we've got sheep dogs herding ducks this year!) and other stuff. When the sun shines it's truly lovely.
Dethick's only claim to fame is that Simon Groom (ex Blue Peter presenter) comes from here!
Anyway, it's very close to Matlock, Chesterfield, J28 M1, etc.
If you are coming from the M1 North, come off at J28, and follow signs for A38 south. After a couple of miles come off and follow signs to Matlock.
You will come through a little village called Wessington, and a couple of miles after this you will see a turning to your left marked Holloway and Lea.. Take this turn and stay on this road till you come down into the village, and eventually you will see the Jug and Glass pub on your right. Lea Green is just past this on the left - there are large signs at the gated entrance.
Parking Marshalls (actually some boy scouts) will guide you to the little display area.
If you are coming from the M1 South, follow the same directions as above
If you are coming from Chesterfield/Sheffield way, take the Matlock road and follow it all the way down, past the Matlock golf club and then down another mile or two to the staggered cross roads at the bottom of Starkholmes road. Turn left as if heading towards Alfreton and go up the hill, through Tansley, Carry on past Matlock garden centre and after another mile or so you will see a turning to your right marked Holloway and Lea. (Ignore the Dethick road a few meters before this. Turn right, go along to the end, and turn right again. Stay on this road till you come down into the village, and eventually you will see the Jug and Glass pub on your right. Lea Green is just past this on the left - there are large signs at the gated entrance.
If you are coming from Macclesfield/Manchester way, come over the Cat and Fiddle (yeah!) and follow signs to Matlock . When you reach crown island (the roundabout in the middle of Matlock) go straight over it as if heading to Alfreton. Go out of Matlock and up the hill, through Tansley, Carry on past Matlock garden centre and after another mile or so you will see a turning to your right marked Holloway and Lea. (Ignore the Dethick road a few meters before this. Turn right, go along to the end, and turn right again. Stay on this road till you come down into the village, and eventually you will see the Jug and Glass pub on your right. Lea Green is just past this on the left - there are large signs at the gated entrance.
If I've missed anyone's directions off this please let me know.
If you get lost, just head for Matlock, or Crich (home of the national Tramway Museum and give me a call - 07798 813468.
Thanks again all - I'm very gratefull!
Andy
First let me say many thanks to you guys for indicating you might be able to make it next Saturday.
I've tried to e mail you all directly, but in the event that it didn't work, here's the details.
I hope you can all make it on the day. I know that some of you are still 50/50 with other committments and stuff, so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
If you get lost, just call my mobile phone: 07798 813468 and I'll talk you in!
OK, some details.
The event:
Dethick/Lea/ Holloway Village carnival.
Venue:
Lea Green , Lea.
Time to be in position:
2.00pm, Saturday 26th June.
The carnival start proper when the floats arrive from there walk (with band) from Holloway. (about 2.15) You will see my blue wedge parked in the display area.
All in all, if everyone attends as might be able, we will have up to 15 cars, ranging from wedges, Tuscans, Porsches, a nice Ferrari or two.
You may be required top answer some questions about your beastie!
You and your families will be most welcome to enjoy the carnival too. - It's all very traditional stuff, with Tea tent, coconut shy, plant stall, ducking stool, display ring (we've got sheep dogs herding ducks this year!) and other stuff. When the sun shines it's truly lovely.
Dethick's only claim to fame is that Simon Groom (ex Blue Peter presenter) comes from here!
Anyway, it's very close to Matlock, Chesterfield, J28 M1, etc.
If you are coming from the M1 North, come off at J28, and follow signs for A38 south. After a couple of miles come off and follow signs to Matlock.
You will come through a little village called Wessington, and a couple of miles after this you will see a turning to your left marked Holloway and Lea.. Take this turn and stay on this road till you come down into the village, and eventually you will see the Jug and Glass pub on your right. Lea Green is just past this on the left - there are large signs at the gated entrance.
Parking Marshalls (actually some boy scouts) will guide you to the little display area.
If you are coming from the M1 South, follow the same directions as above
If you are coming from Chesterfield/Sheffield way, take the Matlock road and follow it all the way down, past the Matlock golf club and then down another mile or two to the staggered cross roads at the bottom of Starkholmes road. Turn left as if heading towards Alfreton and go up the hill, through Tansley, Carry on past Matlock garden centre and after another mile or so you will see a turning to your right marked Holloway and Lea. (Ignore the Dethick road a few meters before this. Turn right, go along to the end, and turn right again. Stay on this road till you come down into the village, and eventually you will see the Jug and Glass pub on your right. Lea Green is just past this on the left - there are large signs at the gated entrance.
If you are coming from Macclesfield/Manchester way, come over the Cat and Fiddle (yeah!) and follow signs to Matlock . When you reach crown island (the roundabout in the middle of Matlock) go straight over it as if heading to Alfreton. Go out of Matlock and up the hill, through Tansley, Carry on past Matlock garden centre and after another mile or so you will see a turning to your right marked Holloway and Lea. (Ignore the Dethick road a few meters before this. Turn right, go along to the end, and turn right again. Stay on this road till you come down into the village, and eventually you will see the Jug and Glass pub on your right. Lea Green is just past this on the left - there are large signs at the gated entrance.
If I've missed anyone's directions off this please let me know.
If you get lost, just head for Matlock, or Crich (home of the national Tramway Museum and give me a call - 07798 813468.
Thanks again all - I'm very gratefull!
Andy
Many many many thanks to those indomitable Pistonheaders who braved the rain and came along.
You all know who you are.
I've had people in the village calling to ask if " the guy with the nice silver car got home ok, because his engine sounded awfully noisy!"
Mind you, Steves SEAC is a bit loud!
Thanks again everyone.
Andy
You all know who you are.
I've had people in the village calling to ask if " the guy with the nice silver car got home ok, because his engine sounded awfully noisy!"
Mind you, Steves SEAC is a bit loud!
Thanks again everyone.
Andy
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