Topic: Essex Meet Easter Saturday 30th March (Read 13743 times)

johnnycboy · « **on:** 26 February 2013, 12:51:52 »

As per title, I think its been long enough since the last meet (almost a year) and time to arrange another. If enough people are interested, I will talk to the landlord and book a couple of tables at the same venue as last year. For those new to the site its The Crown, Ardleigh Interchange, Colchester.

If you are interested please make it known, sooner rather than later, so I can hopefully arrange the venue

johnnycboy · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 February 2013, 13:18:38 »

Update. The Crown is not a favourable venue now

. Having spoken to a member of staff regarding using the facilities on said day, the management will not be able to accomodate us in any way/shape/form, this is unfortunate. If anyone as any other suggestions, please make them known. Hopefully Duggs will appear and help resolve this with a polite and persausive email

just like last year

ted_one · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 February 2013, 15:27:16 »

That's a shame,thinking back to the last meet there was'nt a mahoosive number of cars,and you'd think with the economy being down the toilet all forms of business would be welcome

.....only in Enland

albitz · « **Reply #3 on:** 27 February 2013, 01:04:08 »

Shoulder of Mu................nah never mind.

I will have a think John and let you know if I come up with any sensible ideas.

albitz · « **Reply #4 on:** 27 February 2013, 01:21:07 »

Had an idea.The 8 ball diner on the A12 northbound near Witham. I pass it almost every weekend and theres often a car club meet taking place,so it seems they welcome meets.
A quick google search brings up plenty of info.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=8+ball+diner+A12+witham&rls=com.microsoft:en-gb:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7ACAW_enGB404GB404&redir_esc=&ei=3F4tUa6gHobE0QWFsIBo

Edit. some of the links mention it closed down a quite a while back.Im pretty sure I ve seen it opened since then but will need to check. $:-\$

05omegav6 · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 February 2013, 01:26:45 »

I take it that it's open again Albs. The first suggestion from the link doesn't look promising $:-\$

albitz · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 February 2013, 01:31:16 »

Just edited to say the same Al.I will try and find out in the next few days.I go past on my way to work.

Hope it is back in business as it would be a good venue imo.

albitz · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 February 2013, 01:37:09 »

Face tube link shows events up to July 2012,and nothing since.It was probably last summer when I saw meets taking place,so maybe its has gone teets up.

We shall see.

johnnycboy · « **Reply #8 on:** 27 February 2013, 19:58:58 »

Quote from: Albitz on 27 February 2013, 01:04:08

Shoulder of Mu................nah never mind.
I will have a think John and let you know if I come up with any sensible ideas.

Good idea

albitz · « **Reply #9 on:** 27 February 2013, 20:05:38 »

Tbh,it might not even be the same landlord now.It might be worth asking the question ? $:-\$

ted_one · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 February 2013, 20:39:29 »

Just googled it,by the looks of the amount of rubber that's been laid down in the car park and if the place is still going,it could be a good place for a meet

albitz · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 February 2013, 20:43:15 »

8 ball diner ? I hope to find out tomorrow.

TheBoy · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 February 2013, 20:56:13 »

Can't make that weekend

albitz · « **Reply #13 on:** 27 February 2013, 22:26:22 »

Chances are I cant either.Will probably find out tomorrow.

doz · « **Reply #14 on:** 27 February 2013, 22:44:46 »

I'm game. If you don't mind me hobberling around on crutches

twiglet · « **Reply #15 on:** 28 February 2013, 08:24:21 »

I'll need to check that my passport is still valid...

johnnycboy · « **Reply #16 on:** 28 February 2013, 18:14:03 »

Quote from: twiglet on 28 February 2013, 08:24:21

I'll need to check that my passport is still valid...

You grown an extra finger yet

albitz · « **Reply #17 on:** 28 February 2013, 18:48:47 »

My eyewitness account can verify at least two with signs of a third sprouting.

Im on nightshift the night before and also sat.night,so may well be able to pop along bleary eyed for a while.
Tried having a look at 9 ball diner from the southbound A12 on the way to work today,but couldnt really see anything.Will be on the Northbound on the way home in the morning,so hopefully will remember to have a good look.

albitz · « **Reply #18 on:** 01 March 2013, 17:06:57 »

9 ball diner is definitely closed down unfortunately.Theres always McDonalds at ~~Braintree~~ cholesterol corner.

Lazydocker · « **Reply #19 on:** 02 March 2013, 00:43:55 »

Quote from: Albitz on 01 March 2013, 17:06:57

9 ball diner is definitely closed down unfortunately.Theres always McDonalds at ~~Braintree~~ cholesterol corner.

Trouble is it tends to be full of chavs on a weekend

I'll rack my brains over the weekend

I wonder if it's worth popping in and speaking to the crown face to face... Worked last time $:-\$

MrMoffat · « **Reply #20 on:** 02 March 2013, 08:09:02 »

Quite a few years ago this was a popular venue for a meet!

http://www.half-way.co.uk/restaurant-gallery#

Deuce · « **Reply #21 on:** 13 March 2013, 19:57:20 »

8 Ball is kinda like the East Anglian Ace Cafe.

Best check no other car clubs meeting on that day. Could have modern modifieds too hot rods or bikers meeting there.

Keith ABS · « **Reply #22 on:** 15 March 2013, 18:53:24 »

I,ll see if i can finally get to one of these meets.
keith B

Lazydocker · « **Reply #23 on:** 16 March 2013, 10:51:22 »

Not sure what's happening with this now... 8 Ball has closed down $:-\$

Deuce · « **Reply #24 on:** 16 March 2013, 20:52:42 »

Love to go to an Essex meet some time.

My mother in law is over that weekend and I also have cousin visiting from Canada.

Keith ABS · « **Reply #25 on:** 17 March 2013, 18:56:53 »

just a thought, there is a cafe at Hatfield Peveral, D,s Diner that says it is open 7 days a week. is it worth checking that out?
keith B

Lazydocker · « **Reply #26 on:** 17 March 2013, 23:29:33 »

Quote from: Keith B on 17 March 2013, 18:56:53

just a thought, there is a cafe at Hatfield Peveral, D,s Diner that says it is open 7 days a week. is it worth checking that out?
keith B

Do you go near it at all?

Keith ABS · « **Reply #27 on:** 18 March 2013, 20:25:56 »

yes and no. Its only about 5 miles from my house. I will try and find their phone number and ask them. But if anyone else has a suggestion or is in that area before i can make contact, please go ahead. i thought about it just after I went past it the other day.
keith B

Lazydocker · « **Reply #28 on:** 18 March 2013, 22:51:02 »

Quote from: Keith B on 18 March 2013, 20:25:56

yes and no. Its only about 5 miles from my house. I will try and find their phone number and ask them. But if anyone else has a suggestion or is in that area before i can make contact, please go ahead. i thought about it just after I went past it the other day.
keith B

I know exactly where you mean but am unlikely to be passing before the end of the month

albitz · « **Reply #29 on:** 19 March 2013, 09:11:04 »

I will be passing it today,but Im not sure the car park is big enough for a meet.Will try and remember to have a look on the way past.

albitz · « **Reply #30 on:** 19 March 2013, 19:20:45 »

There is a large car park to the side of the cafe that I hadnt noticed before so space wouldnt be a problem.
No idea what the opening hours are tbh. $:-\$

albitz · « **Reply #31 on:** 19 March 2013, 19:26:56 »

If JCB thinks its a suitable venue, Theres a link here to contact them.No alcohal available afaik,but theres a nice pub 100 yards away.
http://www.ds-diner.co.uk/

Keith ABS · « **Reply #32 on:** 20 March 2013, 18:14:18 »

spoke to them today and they are happy to accomasate us but could we make it from 1pm onwards as they have a busy morning session. Usual cafe grub, last orders at 3 pm and shut at 3.30. if everyone happy with this, i will post up postcode and directions.
keith B

Keith ABS · « **Reply #33 on:** 20 March 2013, 18:14:45 »

Quote from: Keith B on 20 March 2013, 18:14:18

spoke to them today and they are happy to accomadate us but could we make it from 1pm onwards as they have a busy morning session. Usual cafe grub, last orders at 3 pm and shut at 3.30. if everyone happy with this, i will post up postcode and directions.
keith B

Thats better without the bad spelling. i know some is still wrong but makes more sence now

Keith B

Keith ABS · « **Reply #34 on:** 24 March 2013, 09:02:44 »

Is this venue to everyones agreement? I have to phone them to confirm we would be coming.
Keith B

johnnycboy · « **Reply #35 on:** 25 March 2013, 17:40:46 »

No objections from me

Although I am unsure as to whether I can make this due to health issues, will see how I am closer to the weekend $:-\$

Keith B - good luck you have done well to sort this out at short notice

and hopefully see you on saturday

pirate · « **Reply #36 on:** 25 March 2013, 18:46:49 »

i shall be floating passed on way to hadleigh suffolk to see the inlaws that day if i can get away i shal float back in steinmetz and say hi

Lazydocker · « **Reply #37 on:** 25 March 2013, 19:31:29 »

No objections from me either... Johnny, want me to pick you up?

albitz · « **Reply #38 on:** 25 March 2013, 19:44:43 »

Might send the Omega by itself.Its travelled that route so often it should be able to find its own way there.

johnnycboy · « **Reply #39 on:** 25 March 2013, 19:46:38 »

Quote from: Lazydocker on 25 March 2013, 19:31:29

No objections from me either... Johnny, want me to pick you up?

Will give you a call during the week to discuss

johnnycboy · « **Reply #40 on:** 25 March 2013, 19:48:41 »

Quote from: Albitz on 25 March 2013, 19:44:43

Might send the Omega by itself.Its travelled that route so often it should be able to find its own way there.

Jump in and let the vehicle bring you with it

ted_one · « **Reply #41 on:** 25 March 2013, 20:01:24 »

Thinking of taking a run up ,but going to watch the weather as it looks like your due for more of the white stuff $:-\$

Keith ABS · « **Reply #42 on:** 26 March 2013, 08:34:47 »

I will phone them today to confirm we will be attending. look forward to meeting some of you who I havnt met before. I will be bringing Dave Waddington along with me. he is the chairman of ABS for those who dont know him. Also for those who dont know, he had a botched cateract operation done in hostpital that has left him blind in one eye and with no focusable vision in the other. not nice for someone who has a Lotus carlton on the drive and knowing that he will never be able to drive it again. I will post up directions/postcode shortly for those who dont know the area.
Keith B

johnnycboy · « **Reply #43 on:** 26 March 2013, 12:02:51 »

Quote from: Keith B on 26 March 2013, 08:34:47

I will phone them today to confirm we will be attending. look forward to meeting some of you who I havnt met before. I will be bringing Dave Waddington along with me. he is the chairman of ABS for those who dont know him. Also for those who dont know, he had a botched cateract operation done in hostpital that has left him blind in one eye and with no focusable vision in the other. not nice for someone who has a Lotus carlton on the drive and knowing that he will never be able to drive it again. I will post up directions/postcode shortly for those who dont know the area.
Keith B

Hopefully see you Saturday

Shame about Dave, I think I met him once in the past $:-\$ Anyway see you Saturday, weather and health dependant.

Keith ABS · « **Reply #44 on:** 26 March 2013, 18:13:26 »

Confirmed with them lunch time. if there is going to be a large contigent, they have asked if we could park as to "block" each other in, just in case they are still busy, at the back of the car park.
Postcode is; CM3 2EJ, 1 the street, Hatfield Peveral, Essex. For non sat navers, from Colchester direction, junction 20B, it is immediatly at the top left of the slip road, which is very short. from Chelmsford/London direction, junction 20. At the top of the junction, turn left at the "T". follow the main road all the way through. Just after the mini roundabout, the road bears left to go back over the A12. there is a junction there on the right with a dead end sign. Turn into it and it is the last property on the right, where the no entry signs are. see you there from 1pm.
Keith B

albitz · « **Reply #45 on:** 27 March 2013, 23:00:44 »

May pop over and say hello. If anyone attending needs any parts feel free to shout,as I have a reasonable collection of spares.

Lazydocker · « **Reply #46 on:** 30 March 2013, 08:05:13 »

Is anyone actually attending this one today?

ted_one · « **Reply #47 on:** 30 March 2013, 09:12:12 »

We were coming,but unfortunately it looks like that very few members have responded over the past few weeks and I actually punted around one or two yesterday,and no joy. So due to the mileage involved we've decided it's a 'no go' for us as well....sorry

Lazydocker · « **Reply #48 on:** 30 March 2013, 09:31:17 »

Quote from: nitro on 30 March 2013, 09:12:12

We were coming,but unfortunately it looks like that very few members have responded over the past few weeks and I actually punted around one or two yesterday,and no joy. So due to the mileage involved we've decided it's a 'no go' for us as well....sorry

Hmmm... Do I bother with the 100 mile round trip? $:-\$

twiglet · « **Reply #49 on:** 30 March 2013, 09:53:15 »

Myself and Albs are both going.

Lazydocker · « **Reply #50 on:** 30 March 2013, 10:13:34 »

Excellent... At least someone is going!

Big_Al · « **Reply #51 on:** 30 March 2013, 12:38:39 »

As this is local ish to me, I would have been a definate under normal circumstances.

Nitro contacted me trying to bolster the numbers attending .

But things are a bit strained here at moment so my opologies to the organiser/s Sorry but I cannot get to this one

Hope it goes ok though

regards, Al

Big_Al · « **Reply #52 on:** 31 March 2013, 16:40:56 »

Did this meet go ahead ? nothing posted at all $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$

twiglet · « **Reply #53 on:** 31 March 2013, 18:59:19 »

Yes it did!

Only 4 Omegas in attendance unfortunately, but a good time was enjoyed by all!

Big_Al · « **Reply #54 on:** 31 March 2013, 20:22:08 »

Quote from: twiglet on 31 March 2013, 18:59:19

Yes it did!

Only 4 Omegas in attendance unfortunately, but a good time was enjoyed by all!

No pictures to post then ?

Lazydocker · « **Reply #55 on:** 31 March 2013, 20:43:54 »

Quote from: Essex Big Al on 31 March 2013, 20:22:08

Quote from: twiglet on 31 March 2013, 18:59:19
Yes it did!

Only 4 Omegas in attendance unfortunately, but a good time was enjoyed by all!

No pictures to post then ?

There might be a couple but as it chucked it down with snow whenever we went outside they might not have come out!

Keith ABS · « **Reply #56 on:** 02 April 2013, 20:05:22 »

Nice to put a couple more faces to names. good to meet you both lazydocker and jonnycboy. i will get the pic of our salt encrusted steeds over to twigs for him to post up.
keith B

johnnycboy · « **Reply #57 on:** 04 April 2013, 20:06:47 »

Nice to meet you to Keith

The pub was a nice touch as well

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