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Old 11 October 2006, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by FLAT ERIC
CHILDREN IN NEED CONVOY TO NORWICH

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17TH (Early Evening)




For the fourth year running, the ESC will be helping Scoobycity in supporting the BBC's Children In Need appeal, with their now-famous, and magazine featured Charity Convoy through Norwich City Centre.

If you've never been on this before, you've missed out on one of the most satisfying, enjoyable and worthwhile events of the year.........where else would you get a convoy of dozens of Scoobs, creating havoc by taking over the city centre roads, making a complete spectacle of themselves, whilst raising money and doing it all with the support of the Norfolk Constabulary?

Last year, we had about 50 cars, and raised several thousand pounds, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves into the bargain.

Once again, this year we will have full support from the Norfolk Constabulary (with many thanks to Dirty Harry .44), with a Police liveried Scooby and Evo to lead the convoy, and to block off the junctions, roundabouts etc so we can enjoy uninterrupted progress through the city.

We will again park up for a regroup/pose/picture opportunity in Gentlemans Walk, and get out and about with the collecting buckets to get even more money.

Sponsor forms are available from the BBC Children In Need website , so you can go around your friends, family and co-workers to get them to donate to this most worthy of causes.



Final details to be confirmed

Please get your names down & put this in your diary now


First of all I’m newish to the Scooby forums so hello everyone nice to meet you all.

I know a few of you *WAVE* @ dashpig, FX02 and Paul from ZEN Performance all great guys.

What a great idea this event is, I would love to come along, I’m from the Midlands Area (Northampton) I don’t see any post’s about this in the Midlands thread’s, Are any of the Northampton crew going or planning to join this convoy?

Please let me know because you can count me in!
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Hi hivoo thanks for the Skype the other night.

I hope some of the guys from the "Midlands" section can make it over for what should be a great night.

As well as the Norwich - East Anglia people we have cars coming from Bucks & Kent & from the London region.

The list so far :-

1. Cusco Demon
2. scrappy
3. Minnie
4. ScoobyTrev & Celicabird
5. DannyBoy
6. woody
7. Steveo
8, Sti Shaggy
9. Jimmywrx
10. Brian in the Police NAVARA
11. Crazy ***
12. Adz
13. I R Baboon (already had me bad luck)
14. silver scoob and Lisa
15. Dazza
16. Wanty
17. evo7 woody
18. adrianp + mum (99% sure I can make this...)
19. big dave
20. Daft Lad (aka Toasty on Midlands Scoobs)
21. Chopper
22. Neil & Gem
23. iantype-r
24. dynamix
25. V-Limited - might bring both Scoob's
26. Flat Eric & Flat Eric's Babe.
27 Wozzaa
28. Ms B Standard, Big Mick & Kids
29. Tiny & Family
30. SHESCOOBY & SMILEY & Kiddies
31. Kent Scoobies (not sure how many yet )
32. Fish
33. Bucks Scooby Crew
34. Scoobymonkey
35. Baz69birds & Family
36. Mr & Mrs Bush
37. MarvSTIx
38. Mrs. Doo
39. Redjeff
40. Eugene - EMG Subaru
41. Scott - EMG Subaru
42. jdt263
43. numnuts
44. Nomad (not with my wife though)
45. Diggler
46. Goodap
47. M J P
48. TurboSi
49. Gazza "aka" BB
50. Daniel
51. Buff
52. Scottie
53. jay1980
54. Paddy hoey
55. Padge
56. Ajax (AKA Scoobydaddy)
57. Kris
58. Iceman
59. J-Scoob / SCOOBY J
60. MINVO - J-Scoob / SCOOBY J's Honda Prelude Driving Mate
61. Matt@ + my other half
62. Smoove mike
63. Aqua
64. Ade & Ronnie (tbc)
65. Dazza & Loopy (tbc)
66. John1uk + friend
67. hivoo
68. Turbo tan
69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.



Mark

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Old 06 November 2006, 06:02 PM
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Anyone interested?

I’m still going so if anyone from the local area of Northampton would like to join me you are more then welcome or it's going to be a lonely drive down, more Scoobys/Evos the better!

*wink @ Craig & Yvonne*

CHILDREN IN NEED

MAP DETAILS

Friday November 17th
Leaving Northampton @ 2:30PM
Arrive @ Ipswich 4:30pm
Rolling Meeting (by moby) @ A12/A14 Junction (Near ToysRus) @ around 5:30pm

Old 06 November 2006, 08:31 PM
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Sounds like a worthy cause matey , count me in.

Wprk permitting i should get back up to northampton for 2:30 , keep me posted on when and where in northampton .

Dave
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Well up for this put my name down + I have even taken the time off work.

Hmmmmm work or Scoobs, work or Scoobs, hmmmmmmmmmmm
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Only if yer clutch can make it of course Andy...

Oh yeah, and would'nt bother using ya satellite navigation after the trip back the other day
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I will keep you all posted, if you have any questions please just send me a PM in the forums.

Just had a look at the number of scoobys/evos and the convoy is 90+

Originally Posted by FLAT ERIC
CHILDREN IN NEED CONVOY TO NORWICH

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17TH (Early Evening)





Once again, this year we will have full support from the Norfolk Constabulary (with many thanks to Dirty Harry .44), with a Police liveried Scooby and Evo to lead the convoy, and to block off the junctions, roundabouts etc so we can enjoy uninterrupted progress through the city.

We will again park up for a regroup/pose/picture opportunity in Gentlemans Walk, and get out and about with the collecting buckets to get even more money.

There will be some food laid on afterwards at :-

The Village Inn,
School Lane,
Little Melton,
Norwich
NR9 3AD

Old 07 November 2006, 07:33 PM
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Whers the meeting point in northampton matey


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Old 07 November 2006, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sparky d
Whers the meeting point in northampton matey


Dave
How does the Queen Eleanor Pub in Northampton sound? The same pub the Northants Scooby crew have meets at.

It's close to the A45

Map: Streetmap.co.uk- search results

Queen Eleanor
London Road, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 0JN
Tel: 01604 762468

If you need any more info your more then welcome to give me a call:

Monday - Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday - Sunday 12pm - 10pm

07969907301

Daniel.
Old 08 November 2006, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dashpig
Only if yer clutch can make it of course Andy...

Oh yeah, and would'nt bother using ya satellite navigation after the trip back the other day
HaHaHaHa..........

Clutch ordered and booked into get fixed, no coments on the Sat Nav escapade
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Bucks and Oxon are meeting Herts scoobies at South Mims at 2-2:15pm as we did for the tunnel run. Do you fancy joining us there for the trip over to essex??


Cheers

Iain
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Bucks and Oxon are meeting Herts at South Mimms at 2-2:15 if you would like to join us for the trip over to Essex.

Cheers

Iain
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Originally Posted by wimpy
Bucks and Oxon are meeting Herts at South Mimms at 2-2:15 if you would like to join us for the trip over to Essex.

Cheers

Iain
Thanks for the offer wimpy but im going to have to decline the kind offer Looking at the route I think its best for us Northampton crew to join the convoy at Ipswich.

Anyone else would like to Join us Next Week?

Friday November 17th
Leaving Northampton (Queen Eleanor Pub) @ 2:30PM
London Road, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 0JN

Arrive @ Ipswich 4:30pm
Rolling Meeting (by moby) @ A12/A14 Junction (Near ToysRus) @ around 5:30pm
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Hi Daniel, we can't get any time off work so we won't be able to make this one.

Cheers

Craig.
Old 08 November 2006, 07:37 PM
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Hi Daniel

I will tag along if thats ok , i am a member of the SIDC and FX02 pointed me in the direction of this forum


Cheers
Jon R
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Your more then welcome Jon R

1) Daniel - Roxsanne
2) Sparky d
3) Andy T
4) Jon R

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Sorry to have to now pass on this Daniel. Next year I'll make sure I'm not doing anything else.

Hello Jon R
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Hi ya Dan - got the day off - i'll be there

As Andy says Scoob's or wprk ?? - errrr no contest

1) Daniel - Roxsanne
2) Sparky d
3) Andy T
4) Jon R
5) Neil
Old 09 November 2006, 08:27 PM
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Hi, I'm afraid we can't make this event either as I'm having an operation next week and won't be able to drive. Seemed to have missed all the good events lately
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Originally Posted by Thunder77
Hi, I'm afraid we can't make this event either as I'm having an operation next week and won't be able to drive. Seemed to have missed all the good events lately
I wish you all the best for the operation - Hope to see you at the next meet in Northampton.
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3 DAYS TO GO!

Friday November 17th

Leaving Northampton (Queen Eleanor Pub) @ 2:30PM
If you can be at the Queen Eleanor Early 2:00pm that would be great just so that we can exchange mobile numbers

If you going to be late please call me: 07969907301

Arrive @ Ipswich ToysRus 4:30pm
At the Junction off A12/A14 by Tesco
London Road, Copdock Interchange, Ipswich,
Suffolk IP8 3EJ


Rolling Meeting @ A12/A14 Junction (Near ToysRus) @ around 5:30pm

Originally Posted by FLAT ERIC

Rolling Meeting (by moby) @ A12/A14 Junction (near ToysRus) @ around 5:30pm









Meeting @ Macro's ( Norwich NR7 0WE ) from 6:30 onwards leaving @ 7pm







Leave Norwich for food @ "The Village Inn" ( Little Melton NR9 3AD )[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]







Mark

There will be some food laid on afterwards at :-

The Village Inn,
School Lane,
Little Melton,
Norwich
NR9 3AD

£5 Per CAR and that money goes towards the food.

If any of you have two-way radios bring them (Channel 1) I would say most of the cars will be using radios, I know all the ESC use them. (Neil got yours)

Im more then happy to lead the way.

If one of us has a car problem or needs to stop, we all stop!
No one will get left behide.
Drive safe and we all should have fun.



See you all Friday!

Daniel.
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This is from the Scoobycity organisers & will help explain what will happen on the night.

Please have a read & click on the relevant links.


"To recap the numerous threads covering various points, I'll do my best to group the most important bits here.

Wherever you're coming from, you should aim to arrive at Makro's in Norwich for 6.30pm, as we'll aim to form the convoy up and leave from 7pm onwards. When you arrive, and before you park-up, please keep an eye out for one of the Team - we'll be wearing high-viz vests, so should stand out! They'll have a list of names, so give them your username, and hand over your £5 entry per car. After you've parked up, please hand-over any other sponsor money you've collected to a Team member, and let them know how much, so we can keep a running total.

Please read Dirty Harry's post regarding the requests from Norfolk Constabulary, and bear in mind that whilst we aim to have a good time, and it is all for charity, it couldn't happen without their support, so please behave in a respectable manner. We'll be attracting a whole heap of attention with the noise, the sights, the noise..................oh yes, and the noise of our convoy, so make sure it's for all the *right* reasons.

We'll park up in Gentlemans Walk for a regroup, photo-shoot, and hopefully Media interviews. Please don't stray too far from your cars, as we'll need everyone to reform and leave in a relatively organised manner!

When we get to Little Melton, please keep the speeds down to 20mph, and drive responsibly through the village. We intrude on their home once a month for our regular meets, so please be respectful. Parking may be a little tight at the pub, so make the most of the space available. The Village Inn are very kindly laying on a free buffet, so make sure you buy lots of liquid refreshment! We'll have the play area for our use as well.

I think that's about it for the serious stuff now.

Above all else, have fun, enjoy yourselves, and remember the reasons why we're all doing this in the first place!

Main thread here -

Scoobycity :: View topic - Children In Need 2006 - Friday 17th November

Official Police thread -

Scoobycity :: View topic - The Official Police bit for CIN night!

Maps -

Scoobycity :: View topic - MAPS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED CONVOY

Ipswich/Essex Convoy -

Scoobycity :: View topic - IPSWICH CHILDREN IN NEED CONVOY

Also - don't forget the online auctions we're running! Some really good stuff worth bidding for, including Prodrive Driving Days, Scoobycity memberships, and Subaru goodies!

We raised over £2500 last year. Lets see if we can DOUBLE that this year! "

Mark
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Hi Daniel

Just to let you know that i wont be able to make it now, i am gutted as it sounds like a really good night Hope you guys have a excellent night I will make sure i am at the next meeting on the 3rd of December. Let me know of the details nearer the time!

Take care guys
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Just wanted to say a big thanks to Dan (not forgetting Roxy) for his stirling efforts around this, gee'ing people up to go, doing the organising, actually getting us to the pub - we never did actually see that other sccob then also providing the entertainment (with Andy ) on the way back - cheers mate nice one given ya did such a good job, looks like you've got the job for life now

PS - Try to do something about the weather (rather "Tidal wave") next time

PPS - We waited for ya Dave (sparky d) until 2:30, but then had to go
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Yeah, Thanks Dan (and Roxy) for sorting this out, you should become the Northants organisers !! . Shame more could'nt of made it.

Neil, not sure how much of my engine/gearbox flew out of the back of my car on the route home when I miss shifted from 3rd to 2nd instead of 4th coming off that roundabout !!! ooops !!

Looked on ESC part earlier, £3500 was raised. Good effort everybody.
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Oops ! - musta missed that one mate - mind you not sure i'd have known entirely with the way your's pop's, bangs and sounds from that zorst

Yeah it was a good amount raised, nice one...

So then - when's the next outing Dan ???
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Originally Posted by dashpig
Just wanted to say a big thanks to Dan (not forgetting Roxy) for his stirling efforts around this, gee'ing people up to go, doing the organising, actually getting us to the pub - we never did actually see that other sccob then also providing the entertainment (with Andy ) on the way back - cheers mate nice one given ya did such a good job, looks like you've got the job for life now

PS - Try to do something about the weather (rather "Tidal wave") next time

PPS - We waited for ya Dave (sparky d) until 2:30, but then had to go
Hi guys and girls i've gotta say i truely am sorry / gutted i didnt make it back in time , the whole day was a nightmare from the minate i left the house early that morning starting with a blowout in my van half way down the M1 and from there it just got worse ,

Sounds like i missed a great evening

i WILL be at the next northants meet on the 3rd so i will hopefully see most of you then ,


Dave
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Thanks to all of you who came along last night, and made the event a resounding success!

See you all again next year
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Andy – Neil

Thank you for coming You both are great guys

It was a great day had loads of fun and driving down with you two made it even better. Roxsanne asked me to say thank you to you both

Andy - coming back on the A45 was fun and as for that white van man as soon as we turned off the A14 let's all wave good bye to the van man

Big thank you to the Ipswich crew for leading the way and making sure we did not get lost (nice one)

Andy, Neil Thank you once again

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Hi Daniel it was good to finally meet up with you & your gf.

Thanks for making the effort to set this up & thanks to the Northampton guys for travelling so far in such $hit conditions, it was much appreciated by everyone over at Scoobycity.

Children in Need '06-PICS HERE

Catch you on Skype soon m8.

Mark
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