Guys,

I've hijacked this thread from the 22B BBS started by Graham Cowland who suggest's a get together.

Never one to disapoint ..... let's get it sorted.

I think it's best we meet on a Sat. or Sun. as there isn't much light now in the evenings.

OK, here we go, let me make a suggestion and then everyone can have their say as per usual.

SUNDAY 15th OR SUNDAY 22nd OCTOBER

MEET TIME :- 11am

VENUE :- CLOCK WAREHOUSE, Shardlow, Derbys.

I am sure we had a meet at the above around the same time last year. We can have plenty of head under bonnet time in their large carpark followed by BEER & Lunch if required.
We can also organise a little drive if people feel like it.

Right then, that's my good samaritan bit done, now get your names down.

Oh and by the way, I hear that the Midlands TypeR Owners Club may attend! <LOL> (Lock up your daughters )

Cheers,
Chris

 

I havent got a type-R.. am I still invited ?

There again... I could always convert mine to a two door... running out of things to do to it now.. lol

J.

ps - 22nd sounds good

 

Count me in Chris, but is there no where nearer we can meet in the Midlands than the north side? for some of us it will be over 1.5hrs away.

 

How about somewhere near Leicester?
Wouldn't that suit everyone better?

Stef.

 

I was just thinking the same as I was driving around yesterday

I was thinking of a bit further south though? Sort of Market Bosworth area? Give the 'West Mids' contingent more of a chance(even though Shardlow is spitting distance for me)

I'm up for it whatever - would be prepared to do a route if you like (althougth it's a bit boring around Shardlow)

Chris

 

Agreed that if people are travelling from Northants., West Mids. and Derbys. then Leicester area is a good halfway house.

I know of a Pub with a decent sized Carpark & Good Food/Beer (Ye Olde Bulls Head - Woodhouse Eaves, Leics). It's approx. 4 Miles from J23 (M1) so easily accessible from North or South. The Added Bonus is that it's right in the heart of Charnwood Forest territory providing some mindblowing B-road action.

So, are we getting any nearer to a final decision? The 22nd Oct. also looks favorite.

Vent your feelings below.

Cheers
Chris

 

Chris ..

Count me in ... any location ( just about recovered from the Derby curry night )

I'm sure Paul and Martin (Boomer) will be along too, but please make it a Sunday it makes my life sooooo much easier ...

K

 

Count me in Would prefer somewhere nearer,maybe as stef suggested and sunday??. soula.dia8

 

Yep! Woodhouse Eaves on the 22nd gets my vote too.

Very nice roads around there, as used on the East Mids mini meet it will be fun just getting there

Chris

 

15th would suit me better
as the 22nd has the Ford enthusiast show at Donno that i'm attendin' with my sister and her Ka (she has a place on their stand!)

anywhere near Nottm is fine with me though!

 

Wahey, we have progress!

Nice one guys, and Soula .

Sunday 22nd looks likely then (sorry Salsa, majority rules) and if there are no objections to "Ye Olde Bulls Head" in Woodhouse Eaves then I think we have a MIDLANDS MEET.

C'mon you Derby slackers (Mike, Jase, Ian)

Cheers
Chris

 

How far is Woodhouse Eaves from Fosse Park?Local shopping haunt you see (Car knows the way automatically soula.

 

Hi All,

Never been to a meet before, only had the car a week. Should be working but if I can sort it I'll be there.

Cheers
Lee

 

I'm there!!

J.

 

Count me in for sure on the 22nd, can I bring the 22B or shall I bring mine?

Harj....

 

Yep I'm in .

Also I thought the R in Type R club stood for RED .

cheers

chrisp

 

Can't make 22nd - in San Remo for the rally!
What about 29th October?

 

I'm clear on 22nd.

Mike.

 

22nd @ Woodhouse Eaves sounds good - I'll be there (work permitting)

Paul

 

Yep...

22nd sound good enough.

Wow...have we managed to plan an event which doesn't coincide with another (remember the great wales / trax ***** up ... heheheh )

See you all there

Ian.

PS: I have decided it is time for another curry night...I am now immune to alcohol


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Cool, 22nd is top jolly poo bum!

Graham.
29th is karting day!

Speaking of which, where are the Midland teams for the karting? We want a couple on 'invitational' teams as well now, so you don't need SIDC membership.
How about a Midlands Type-R team?
Come on lads, sort it out.

Stef.

 

22nd at Woodhouse... Excellent!
It might upset some of the more 'horsey' types who live there, mind!
I only live 10 mins away from there so you can count me in!!

Leigh

 

Great Stuff


Literally just stepped off the plane from Ayia Nappa and i see a meet planned, great stuff, as per usual i`ll be there as part of the Type R club

See ya all there

Very tired and totally imune to alcohol

Paul

 

So am I to understand that its 11.00 at the bulls head woodhouse, on 22 October, if so thats mighty fine as I am 5 minutes away.
cheers

 

The 22nd is great ( motorshow 21st ).
First meet for me and fellow owner. Both looking forward to it.

 

Akira: Can you narrow this map down to the actual pub

 

Right then you rabble!

CONFIRMATION OF MIDLANDS MEET.

Sunday 22nd October
"Ye Olde Bulls Head" Woodhouse Eaves, Leics.
Meet @ 11am.

For those who want some tucker, I believe the carvery is open from 12pm. I will give them a ring tomorrow to confirm and also alert them that 20+ Scoobies will be invading!!

Cheers for doing the Map link Chris. Now for the finer details.

Come off the M1 at J23 and from the roundabout, head towards Loughborough.

Less than 1/2 Mile down the road, take the turning on the right "Snells Nook Lane"

Continue down the undulating "Snells Nook Lane" to the traffic lights/crossroads.

Go straight over the crossroads.
(Now comes the best bit as this road is a blast to drive! Be careful though as there are blind crests where the car WILL go VERY light). Follow this road to it's end downhill and turn left at the junction.

Continue for approx. 1/2 mile and you will see "Ye Olde Bulls Head" Pub on your right.

It should take you no more than 10 Mins. to get there once you have left the M1. If you want further clarification regarding the route then please drop me a mail and i'll try and sort you out.

Looks like it's gonna be a good turn out. All we need now is one of those blissful cold, bright and dry October day's.

Looking forward to it.

Cheers
Chris

p.s. The above obviously only applies to those coming off the M1. For us more local folk it's a mere B-Road Blast away!! LOL.




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Chris,

Haven't been to one of these meets before, so can you tell me, is this a 'bring the missus' job or should I leave her behind? I'm only coming from Coalville so escaping shouldn't be a problem!

Are we going for a drive as well as to the pub? - Shame not to try some of those empty lanes out!

Cheers

Leigh

 

Guys,

Just been speaking to the Manager at "Ye Old Bulls Head". Should be no problem in accommodating 20+ ravenous Scooby owners and associates.

Pub & Carvery Open at 12pm. It's OK to park up in the carpark from 11am onwards, which we should have to ourselves.

Plenty of time for under bonnet exploration and a blast around the forest roads prior to re-fuelling in more ways than one!

Cheers
Chris

p.s. Leigh, by all means bring the other half, other owners have done so in the past. Don't blame me though when you hear "i'm bored, can we go home now" after 1/2 hour!! LOL.



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Chris,
Good point! I'll come on my own! Looking forward to the drive, - I'm getting a scoobysport downpipe fitted on thursday so hopefully I'll be spitting flames !
God, I wish I could grow up!

Cheers

Leigh