Topic: Social meet North Wiltshire (Read 8827 times)

Entwood · « **on:** 07 April 2011, 22:49:37 »

Now that the weather is improving is there any interest in a social meet on the outskirts of Swindon.

I was thinking along the lines of a social meet and BBQ - bring your own food.... they do NOT allow cars to be worked on.....

This is a very nice site with things for kids/wives etc to do as well.

http://www.lydiardpark.org.uk

Park : http://www.lydiardpark.org.uk/lydiard/lyd-houseandgrounds-2/park.htm

Play area : http://www.lydiardpark.org.uk/lydiard/lyd-houseandgrounds-2/lyd-childrensplayarea-2.htm

BBQ pits can be hired ....

http://www.lydiardpark.org.uk/lydiard/lyd-houseandgrounds-2/lyd-bbq-2.htm

Not setting a date yet .. just gauging interest .. if enough is shown I'll contact them and see what dates are available ... I'm guessing a sunday afternoon would suit most folks the best ??

Seth · « **Reply #1 on:** 08 April 2011, 00:20:02 »

Okay Nige - provisionally stick us down for it, and we'll bring the 'two little fellas'

However it'll be date-dependant, chiefly due to work commitments. :-/

B.

Kevin Wood · « **Reply #2 on:** 08 April 2011, 14:58:56 »

Yep, would be up for that too, Nigel.

joff · « **Reply #3 on:** 08 April 2011, 15:54:56 »

stick me down Nige, must be all off five miles away

ted_one · « **Reply #4 on:** 08 April 2011, 18:48:28 »

I'm always up for a meet,work allowing

the alarming man · « **Reply #5 on:** 08 April 2011, 18:54:02 »

yeah we could be intrersted in a meet up as well...work permitting(dont worry nitro your secrets are safe with us lol

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ted_one · « **Reply #6 on:** 08 April 2011, 19:03:28 »

Did I ever tell you about the time....NAH! better not

dazzerM · « **Reply #7 on:** 08 April 2011, 19:33:47 »

Count me in mate - Its the closest 1 I have heard of and sounds good

tonyyeb · « **Reply #8 on:** 09 April 2011, 09:45:02 »

If the date doesn't clash with work commitments, I'm in for this....

Jim · « **Reply #9 on:** 09 April 2011, 11:20:48 »

I'm working in Gloucester at the moment so if the dates don't clash with work I'm up for it

Shackeng · « **Reply #10 on:** 09 April 2011, 21:25:20 »

I'm interested Nige, Sundays are usually good.

feeutfo · « **Reply #11 on:** 12 April 2011, 15:46:10 »

Why not

.... .....could make it the next Oxford meet perhaps?

Auto Addict · « **Reply #12 on:** 12 April 2011, 15:57:26 »

Could be interested, depending on the date.

SteveAvfc. · « **Reply #13 on:** 12 April 2011, 20:00:12 »

As a newcomer to the Omega would welcome the chance to meet up with fellow owners just depends on time and date.

Lazydocker · « **Reply #14 on:** 12 April 2011, 20:29:33 »

Hmmm... Was chatting with a certain "chunky" admin about a social meet... Perhaps if the dates allow

TheBoy · « **Reply #15 on:** 12 April 2011, 20:59:24 »

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Hmmm... Was chatting with a certain "chunky" admin about a social meet... Perhaps if the dates allow

Barry?

Lazydocker · « **Reply #16 on:** 12 April 2011, 21:20:31 »

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Hmmm... Was chatting with a certain "chunky" admin about a social meet... Perhaps if the dates allow
Barry?

Not likely... I think we all know who I'm referring too

feeutfo · « **Reply #17 on:** 14 April 2011, 23:49:24 »

So when we talking E?

Entwood · « **Reply #18 on:** 14 April 2011, 23:52:05 »

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So when we talking E?

Given that there seems to be sufficient interest I'll try and phone tomorrow and see what dates are free, and how much notice they require... etc etc ..

Hopefully more news tomorrow ..

Entwood · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 April 2011, 14:23:42 »

OK .. I've spoken to Lydiard and we can have several dates, but due to my committments I'm looking at either Sunday 5 June or Sunday 12 June.... at the moment ....

Now their "charges" are 1/2 day sessions at £25 for up to 15 people, or £40 for up to 40 people .. OR full day at £60 ..

Session timings are ... 11:00 - 15:30 or 17:30 - park close.

They require payment in advance and do NOT give refunds ... but MAY (?) allow you to change the date in the event of having to cancel.

I'm happy to pay upfront and collect £1/£1.50 ish a head on the day if thats what folks want ... so could folks indicate preferences

Date : 5 or 12 June
Session : Early, Late, All Day
Numbers planned to attend :

Format would be a social BBQ / picnic / kick around/ talk rubbish/ whatever ..

but NO WORKING ON CARS... bring your own food (I'll provide the "coals"), ladies & kids welcome, lots of things to do around the park.

Any questions/comments .. shout up ..

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #20 on:** 16 April 2011, 08:52:40 »

Being so close to me, it would be rude not to attend this event

I would vote (perhaps you should add a poll nige :-/ )
late or all day and either date, but happy to go with the flow, as i appreciate others have a lot further to travel

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #21 on:** 16 April 2011, 09:03:35 »

Just thought i'd check how late the park is open....the website seems to indicate until 'dusk' which when i did a quick google on sun set times, is about 9pm in june...
Is this correct Nige?

Entwood · « **Reply #22 on:** 16 April 2011, 09:54:30 »

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Just thought i'd check how late the park is open....the website seems to indicate until 'dusk' which when i did a quick google on sun set times, is about 9pm in june...
Is this correct Nige?

Yup .. can't argue with that ..

Seth · « **Reply #23 on:** 16 April 2011, 10:19:30 »

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Being so close to me, it would be rude not to attend this event

I would vote (perhaps you should add a poll nige :-/ )
late or all day and either date, but happy to go with the flow, as i appreciate others have a lot further to travel

Inclined to agree with Dave's thoughts here Nige ............

An 'all day' job on 5 June would probably suit us best.
Still 'work dependant' at the present time though - am doing me best mate!

feeutfo · « **Reply #24 on:** 28 April 2011, 00:26:15 »

ted_one · « **Reply #25 on:** 28 April 2011, 07:08:15 »

How firm is that date? only it's a real pain trying to get time off at short notice.Suppose I can always refer to my book of 24hr tropical ailments for a solution

4434MD · « **Reply #26 on:** 28 April 2011, 18:39:12 »

any more news on the Lydiard Park meet?? 2011

Please e-mail me, I'm not good on this forum yet.

martinhdavey@aol.com 4434MD

Jimbob · « **Reply #27 on:** 28 April 2011, 20:05:46 »

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Shackeng · « **Reply #28 on:** 30 April 2011, 17:39:47 »

I can make the 5th Nige, but not the 12th - up in the Lake District then.

Chris

TheBoy · « **Reply #29 on:** 01 May 2011, 10:44:49 »

Given enough notice, I think I could make either....

joff · « **Reply #30 on:** 01 May 2011, 15:05:31 »

Think i can do both but do have a wedding on the 11th have to check when i'm on nights. Is it going to be an all day dooooo.

Entwood · « **Reply #31 on:** 03 May 2011, 22:03:43 »

Ok ... seems the 5th June for an "all dayer" (11:00 to dusk) is the most popular.

Before I book this I need a few more to be pretty solid in their intentions as it's £60:00 up front.

To make life easy just let me know how many adults are planned. The £60 will be spread evenly over those .. so the more that commit the cheaper it gets ..

Entwood + Mrs E

Shackeng · « **Reply #32 on:** 03 May 2011, 22:37:49 »

Count us in Nige.

Entwood · « **Reply #33 on:** 03 May 2011, 22:55:45 »

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Count us in Nige.

Entwood + Mrs E
Shackeng + Mrs S

joff · « **Reply #34 on:** 04 May 2011, 20:32:28 »

Think i'm off will have to check at work when i go in next. The brother and the wife want to go so that's 3 of us.

Entwood · « **Reply #35 on:** 10 May 2011, 19:55:15 »

Due to the apparent lack of interest.... the BBQ part of this will not occur... no point in booking and paying £60 up front for just 3 cars... is there any interest in just a "meet" in the car park

The only food/drink facilities would be the park cafe.

joff · « **Reply #36 on:** 10 May 2011, 20:46:08 »

Still like to go Nige you still thinking the 5th June

Lazydocker · « **Reply #37 on:** 10 May 2011, 21:25:15 »

Unfortunately I've got a commitment for the Saturday and it's a long way to come, especially so close to the other one

Shackeng · « **Reply #38 on:** 10 May 2011, 22:17:58 »

Shame, as its a very good venue.

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #39 on:** 11 May 2011, 05:39:45 »

I'll be there Nige

Shame about the barbie

Shackeng · « **Reply #40 on:** 12 May 2011, 09:08:52 »

I will be there Nige, hopefully with my 'new' 3.2 elite.

Entwood · « **Reply #41 on:** 12 May 2011, 11:25:15 »

Well, we can run this then as a social meet with no BBQ.. just a meet in the car park, kick a few tyres and perhaps a brew in the cafe ??

Shall we leave it until slightly nearer the date to fix a time .. we might get a better idea of the weather forecast that way

No reason for folks not to attend and also enjoy the house/gardens if they so wish.

http://www.lydiardpark.org.uk/

So .. 5th June .. time to be decided ..

Shackeng · « **Reply #42 on:** 12 May 2011, 13:28:02 »

Sounds good to me

TheBoy · « **Reply #43 on:** 12 May 2011, 15:38:53 »

I can't say yay or nae until much nearer the time... ...can't be much more than an hour from here, so would be nice to pop down if I can make it.

Shackeng · « **Reply #44 on:** 12 May 2011, 17:29:26 »

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I can't say yay or nae until much nearer the time... ...can't be much more than an hour from here, so would be nice to pop down if I can make it.

I hope you do Jaime, you can pass your jaundiced eye over my new Elite.

Shackeng · « **Reply #45 on:** 18 May 2011, 18:12:24 »

Is this still on Nige, as I've just had another lunch invite?

Shackeng · « **Reply #46 on:** 18 May 2011, 18:16:14 »

Mrs S now can't make it as we're away the next day to the North. Why does it take them a day to pack?

feeutfo · « **Reply #47 on:** 18 May 2011, 21:26:26 »

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Mrs S now can't make it as we're away the next day to the North. Why does it take them a day to pack?

A day? H wants the cases down a week before.

:-? Why not just throw some stuff in a bag and walk out the door? It all looks the same unpacked the other end.... :-/

Entwood · « **Reply #48 on:** 18 May 2011, 21:47:14 »

Given the small number of folks showing interest, and a couple of those that did now having other committments ... perhaps it would be best to bin this one ??

So unless there is a sudden surge of interest ... consider this one cancelled ??

May be try again later in the year ??

Shackeng · « **Reply #49 on:** 18 May 2011, 22:38:27 »

Good idea, thanks for all your efforts anyway Nige.

TheBoy · « **Reply #50 on:** 19 May 2011, 12:38:09 »

It's the timing for me that's the biggest issue, as lost next 2 weekends with other stuff going on

and also need time to do work to both my omegas before Lakes

Seth · « **Reply #51 on:** 20 May 2011, 01:36:48 »

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Being so close to me, it would be rude not to attend this event

I would vote (perhaps you should add a poll nige :-/ )
late or all day and either date, but happy to go with the flow, as i appreciate others have a lot further to travel

Inclined to agree with Dave's thoughts here Nige ............

An 'all day' job on 5 June would probably suit us best.
Still 'work dependant' at the present time though - am doing me best mate!

Just received our 'Summer Working' Nige.

Regrettably it's a case of "No can do" I'm afraid buddy.

Seth · « **Reply #52 on:** 20 May 2011, 01:39:36 »

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Good idea, thanks for all your efforts anyway Nige.

Seconded

Lazydocker · « **Reply #53 on:** 20 May 2011, 01:58:48 »

I'm in the same boat as TB... It's a bit far to be viable with the other things going on around that time

I'll definitely try and come (shifts dependant) later in the year though

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #54 on:** 22 May 2011, 10:41:15 »

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Given the small number of folks showing interest, and a couple of those that did now having other committments ... perhaps it would be best to bin this one ??

So unless there is a sudden surge of interest ... consider this one cancelled ??

May be try again later in the year ??

That's a shame

feeutfo · « **Reply #55 on:** 22 May 2011, 23:39:47 »

Postponed, not cancelled.

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