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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions
[Re: G_Man]
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19/01/2020 23:26
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DaveG
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That's conveniently close to me, but we might struggle to get even 5 Coupes out on the track, well 10 maybe, but prove me wrong!
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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions
[Re: G_Man]
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20/01/2020 16:55
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Rob40
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I'm with Dave on the above but it would be great if we could offer something special to entice our European members over and give them the excuse to make the journey across. There's not much in the way of exotic motoring heritage that might appeal i.e. we can't lure them with the likes of Abarth, Pininfarina, Lingotto etc. but the extra possible numbers would make it a bit of an eye-opener to the public and hopefully the motoring press. Clearly, the appeal to go to Turin, 25th celebrations aside, is the availability of other great motoring and historic venues, all within a reasonable distance. That, the weather and stunning scenery on the journey, makes for a fun few days. I would expect a good number from Holland, Belgium and France to make the trip as they're pretty close; the French probably opting for Calais and the rest going through Amsterdam to Newcastle so somewhere in between might be an option for a venue? What and where can we offer them, as well as our own community, to make this a memorable occasion? Wherever it is and whatever is organised, I just hope it doesn't p##s down We could always go to British Motor Museum and play guess the copy? Ferrari Daytona--Rover SD1 Stratos--TR7
This is how it should have come out of Torino!
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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions
[Re: G_Man]
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20/01/2020 18:47
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DaveG
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There's Hook of Holland to Harwich in the middle, but check with Edinburgh, he knows all the possible routes to Holland (BTW we're supposed to stop calling it Holland)
And it did rain whilst we were in Turin, and it's been a little overcast/rainy at Assen sometimes, but mostly we have been very lucky with the weather at Assen
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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions
[Re: G_Man]
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20/01/2020 23:08
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DaveG
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If we were to combine with AutoItalia, my vote would be for Stanford Hall. Brooklands on an AutoItalia day resembles a massive, somewhat haphazard car park with no obvious gathering point unless you count a pop-up gazebo, but of course it could just be one part of a Coupe weekend event, and we might be able to wangle a convoy of Coupes around the MB World track or up the test hill? At Stanford Hall we have a nice country house setting, but it's a static event, and last year when trying to restart the event after a brief hiatus, it was cancelled due to torrential rain the week before and the likelihood of it turning into an automotive Glastonbury-style mud bath...Stanford Hall is not far from Gaydon...
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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions
[Re: G_Man]
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20/01/2020 23:29
20/01/2020 23:29
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Gunzi
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We can't compete with holding an anniversary event in Turin. We are planning a more British event, we will keep you posted!
There's fantastic input from everyone here, it's great to see the enthusiasm for an event!
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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions
[Re: G_Man]
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21/01/2020 04:19
21/01/2020 04:19
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Barmybob
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In the past so many plans for UK Coupé club events were scrapped because people commented that the planned event was too far away from them. It is somewhat ironic to see people on a car forum complaining that they are going to have to drive their car to get to an event Totally agree with what the fellows above have been saying about making it special but with a British Twist. There is no way we could ever compete with the scale of the Italian events so maybe seeking "Italian" themes is the wrong direction? Also agree with Dave that the Auto Italia Brooklands is a difficult event to fit into at the best of times. Last time I went the Coupés were all over the place, far from together. I would really like to see the club put on a special event this year and I personally would not be bothered where in the country it takes place. Like many on here I have taken trips all over the UK, and beyond, in my Coupé. I may no longer have a coupé but I would like to pop along to an event and catch up with a few friends in 2020. NOTE: I did plan to pop into Silverstone for a couple of hours last year, until I spotted the day ticket price!
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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions
[Re: Barmybob]
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21/01/2020 05:01
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I just remembered. Back in 2005 we attended a weekend event in the south of the Netherlands. Cracking weekend organised by John (Fastjjs) and his then wife. It was a fun packed weekend with some off the wall unusual activities that were not Coupé related, but it worked.
Day 1 - A visit to a parfumier, coffee and cakes followed by a visit to a tuning place. Then a drive to a park for a walk and ice creams before hotel and dinner. Day 2 - A visit to a power station - fantastic to see the whole process - turbine room was epic, canteen lunch. Then a trip to Three land point and a team building session, all very funny. This was followed by Coffee and cakes before hotel and then dinner. Day 3 - A visit to an indoor Ski Slope, then Après Ski followed by a visit to a garden and then more food! then home.
This post is only to demonstrate that interesting doesn't have to mean an event must be totally Coupé related.
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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions
[Re: Countrycruising]
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21/01/2020 11:19
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I think the event should be exclusive to the Fiat Coupé, by that I mean not try and incorporate it with another Italian meeting as that losses the whole point of us celebrating as a club imo, also what ever is organised dates wise needs to be thought of pretty quickly as European owners book their holidays early in the year. The board have been working on a plan to provide a very 'British' weekend experience in an area of natural beauty that is not tied to another event. Were just finalising how much the subsidy to members from club funds will be, and I think we should be ready to let everyone else know by the weekend
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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions
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21/01/2020 12:08
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I think the event should be exclusive to the Fiat Coupé, by that I mean not try and incorporate it with another Italian meeting as that losses the whole point of us celebrating as a club imo, also what ever is organised dates wise needs to be thought of pretty quickly as European owners book their holidays early in the year. The board have been working on a plan to provide a very 'British' weekend experience in an area of natural beauty that is not tied to another event. Were just finalising how much the subsidy to members from club funds will be, and I think we should be ready to let everyone else know by the weekend Sounds good Pete, I look forward to the itinerary
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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions
[Re: G_Man]
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21/01/2020 18:58
21/01/2020 18:58
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Rob40
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Well done Pete and all who are involved behind the scenes, really looking forward to this. Hopefully the combined efforts of a select few will make this a great event and one to remember
This is how it should have come out of Torino!
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