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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions [Re: G_Man] #1638424
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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] #1638438
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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 laugh

We could always go to British Motor Museum and play guess the copy?
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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions [Re: G_Man] #1638446
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If you want sceneary and decent driving roads, your looking at t' North I'd suppose.

Some blinding roads, and good scenary.

Having the euro contingent trundling round the M25/Dartford Crossing say for Brands isn't really going to cut it next to the scenary you can get in Europe.

No disrespect to Brands. It's just about location location location.

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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions [Re: G_Man] #1638448
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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] #1638456
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Reading through the suggestions for a 25th anniversary in the UK with some very good points but how can we compete with a Turin anniversary? actually that's probably not a question for the group but one I asked myself as soon as I read that there were plans for 25th UK anniversary but being realistic its not the answer to try to compete but a different approach.

As Rob says we don't have the likes of the great Italian legends but we do have good following of the coupe in the UK though I think the numbers have dropped over the years and I see that from the early days of Scottish Italian car day events and on the odd Auto Italia events I've manage to get to, however they are out there to entice out for the day.

I was thinking if it could have been alongside an organised Auto Italia event or to approach Auto Italia atleast.

Auto Italia Events 2020

ITALIAN CAR DAY
Saturday May 2nd
Brooklands

NORTHERN ITALIAN CAR DAY
Sunday July 12th
Raby Castle

SUPERCAR SUNDAY
Sunday July 19th
Brooklands

AUTO ITALIA ITALIAN CAR DAY
Sunday September 27th
Stanford Hall

Although perhaps some of the above are further away from the official release date.

Two points though only in my opinion

1. It would have to be coupes in numbers
2. Open to Europe and to attract coupes owners on a long journey to the UK?

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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions [Re: G_Man] #1638459
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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] #1638464
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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] #1638468
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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 confused

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] #1638469
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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: G_Man] #1638475
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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.

Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions [Re: Countrycruising] #1638478
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Originally Posted by Countrycruising
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 [Re: Ballypete] #1638482
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Originally Posted by Countrycruising
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 thumb

Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions [Re: Ballypete] #1638484
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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions [Re: G_Man] #1638486
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Probably too late. But where was the Coupe launched in the UK? Maybe start there and then on for a drive through somewhere picturesque?

FIAT headquarters is/was in Slough? Maybe not the best place for a meet. laugh

Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions [Re: G_Man] #1638489
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I'd struggle to think of a worse place to have a convoy to than Slough. No offence to anyone who lives there but it is rather industrial...! laugh

Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions [Re: Gunzi] #1638497
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Originally Posted by Gunzi
I'd struggle to think of a worse place to have a convoy to than Slough. No offence to anyone who lives there but it is rather industrial...! laugh



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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions [Re: G_Man] #1638503
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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 thumb


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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions [Re: Ballypete] #1638506
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Just like to echo what has been said above, sounds interesting smile


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Re: UK 25th events 2020 suggestions [Re: G_Man] #1638643
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