Norfolk monthly meet

Who is up for meeting somewhere in or close to Norfolk on a regular (monthly) basis?

I have had some initial interest from a few forum users via PM.

Where might be a central location? e.g. Snetterton
What time of the month is best? e.g. Fourth Friday

Would be ideal if there was a motoring heritage link maybe , like the Ace Cafe in London for example, but not essential.

I'd be interested. I know there are quite a few owners in south Essex (Southend, Basildon and the more up-market areas like Benfleet ). Snetterton would be good, but it's a bit of trek from down here.

Looking at travel times from
Our paths would meet somewhere near either Ipswich, Sudbury or Duxford.
And that is not considering that I (sometimes) live in a pretty central location like Thetford.
So this would move even more north when we consider forum owners in Norwich.
I may rename this thread Norfolk monthly meet given this.
Although a less regular Duxford meet sounds cool, check out Blitz the other day as we swung by

Having been speaking with Adam16vt there are approx 5 Norwich owners who have commented relatively frequently on a facebook page.

Plus a coupe between me and Norwich, but no one seen at a regular meet in the last 6 years.

I still think the forum is a great place to chat about and organise social events especially if regular.

But I will do some work on facebook to when I find out which Group/Page most Norfolk owners frequent.

The forum's about as social media as I go BBR!

But happy to meet up....if the rain ever stops!!

Fairly flexible as to where- can do M11/A12 if you want to include the Essex guys and anyone unfortunate enough to be in Suffolk :-)

Quite a few USAAF RAF bases around if you want varying locations to meet up. And Italia Car in the City.

MM

MM I too am on here way more than Facebook.
Some links to this thread may help encourage some more interest

I'm in. I met a local guy the other day who has 3 coupes, I don't think he's on here but he's well up for meets.

Nice one Alex I have been keen to see your Coupe after all the great work you’ve done.

Hopefully the other guy you’ll bump into again and we can get him involved.

I know how to contact him through FB. Also maybe have a chat with Luke and Kirk from italicar. They've got a couple in at the moment and know just about everyone in this area

Great Idea Alex, I only get to see the guys from italicar once a year

I found another on facebook - hope Dave makes it onto here

Im up for it just tell me when and where

How about The Railway in Wymondham then folks..?

Pretty good car park,
not too far from Norwich,
Nice bit of driving roads,

https://goo.gl/maps/rGgCdpjKU7k

Yeah sounds good. Either that or I was going to suggest combining a meet with one of the local car shows. Strumpshaw has one 3rd of June ( no pre reg required, just turn up)

http://www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk/events

That is not a bad idea either, if I am up in Norfolk that weekend I would swing by.

I think I will be back up in a fortnight for sure as I am helping lift the body of my father in laws MG TD onto the chassis lol

Anyone fancy catching a meet somewhere next weekend?

Yeah I'm up for whenever.

I’m away this weekend sorry

Anyone able to make it here Sunday?
https://www.skeytongoatinn.co.uk/car-rally-2018/

Yeah I'm up for that.

See you there Alex - Probably not in a Coupe but let's see how I get on tomorrow putting on a new CAT and radiator, plus cleaning and refitting the cam sensor on the 16vna.

Looks like it's open between 10am and 2:30pm

I will message you my mobile

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• Classic Car and Motorcycle Show
• Raffle / Tombola
• Car Boot sale and Auto Jumble
• Light Refreshments in the garden
• Beer tent, Hog Roast & BBQ
• Restaurant and Pub open for meals
• Bouncy Castle


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Well it wasn't exactly a Coupe meet - but with three in the car park that doesn't seem bad to me - here is a pic of mine from instagram...



Look out for more meetup's in Norfolk - Alex got talking with Luke from Italicar too who could encourage some numbers

Looks like a good day out - didn't get chance to go sadly.

Next time I hope.

MM

A complete surprise MM - I thought it was a pokey little meet in a pub garden

How wrong I was - thousands of people attended - over a hundred cars and bikes on display - an auto-jumble, live band, great food and weather

Definitely on my list of annual gatherings now

Master mariner, where are you based?
There's another good one at strumpshaw on 3rd June.

We are off to the Elveden Classic & Vintage Car Show - on Sunday if anyone is about
https://elvedencarshow.co.uk/

Im booked to help with a house move this weekend so won't have any free time unfortunately

Got a little road trip booked sadly BBR!

more to follow after...

Regards

MM

Good luck lads , family and coupe it is then
Photos up next week

Hey Alex - what was strumpshaw like?
Any Coupes there?
Please post up some pics - or better still email/PM me a report of the recent Norfolk gatherings for the upcoming club NEWSLETTER the 16-20

Sorry BBR hadn't seen this post. It was real good. Only my coupe there.

Next big event I can find is the old buckenham air and car show 28 and 29 July. Sunday is the day to go. Requires pre reg and usually sells out fast but places still available.

Do you have a link I am so lazy lol
Anyone else interested that weekend??

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/buckenhamaviationcentreltd/113360/

Double checking with my wife as looks like a good family event

Car booked in and looking forward to it as round the corner from us

Did you book for the Sunday Richard?

I did indeed

Also booked for Sunday.
Are you bringing your blitz or your Porto bbr?

It might be a nice outing for Blue the Porto - so long as I haven’t dismantled too much by then

Cool. It's a decent length of time away so a nice opportunity to get mine looking a bit better.
We've possibly got a Vinci LE joining us

Thats great - who is that?

Ashley Guerin. Met him in Halfords car park a few weeks back. He's going to try get it ready in time other wise he'll bring his inky 20vt.

I read the confirmation email this morning and you can transfer your pass to another vehicle if you decide to bring something else, which is handy.

Ooooer I forgot to update pictures from Elveden Classic - so here goes...

A fair few Norfolk club members recently appearing on the forum - anyone new fancy joining us at "Old Buck" at the end of July?

We have all started to gather en masse BBR- with the view of visiting on you as a large group, helping ourselves to the use of your ramps, and resolving all together your 16vt injector light issue!

lol - "Old Buck" may well be do-able - I think a regional meet is well due now!

I had better re-tax TRS- which I was going to use in a car treasure hunt sunday-until some 6th sense made me check everything and I found she her tax ran out last month-no reminder letter had arrived!

Will have to sort that this weekend!

MM

MM, I very much look forward to you ALL coming round - beer fridge is now installed as well.
Road tax definitely required lol - but so easily forgotten these days
Hope you can make Old Buck :fingerscrossed:

I’m up for this at the old buck

This is shaping up, will be great to meet you davep

Hi guys,i am local [Norwich] and got a sprinty 20vt which was an old forum car years ago. Just booked my sunday ticket,be great to meet you all.

Hi Mark. Awesome news. I wondered who the sprinty belonged to. I passed you near aylsham last year (in my mx5) but hadn't seen you since.

Davep have you booked a spot?

Just spoke to another local owner who's confirmed.
So far we have

BBR -- blitz blue 16v NA
Sharman -- Speed red 20v NA
Ashley --inky 20vt / Vinci LE
MarkC -- Sprinty 20vt

Look at that mix of models - Yay!!

Car been in storage but now out for the summer with new sticky tyres . Seen a few coupes in Norwich ,plus i know luke and kirk [Italicar] so they always have one about.

You can add me to the list. I’ve just moved back to CB7 from Yorkshire and have booked my 20VT Plus into the show for Sunday. See you there.

BBR -- blitz blue 16v NA
Sharman -- Speed red 20v NA
Ashley -- inky 20vt / Vinci LE
davep -- Broomy 98
MarkC -- Sprinty 20vt
GaryW — 20vt Plus

Anyone gotta 16vt wanna join us
Already a stunning collection

Great news Gary.
This really is coming together, 6 coupes in one place in Norfolk, that's a first.

I've been doing some googling and found a handful of other events throughout August and September in Norfolk, some smaller gatherings and one quite big event.
I will post up a proper list later

Hi Sharman. That would be great.

I didn’t get to many events up North, but want to make more of an effort now.

We live near Ely so not in Norfolk as such but close by.

My car is midnight blue on a private plate so I should be easy to spot!

Short notice I know but anyone about that fancies this tomorrow in great Yarmouth

https://m.facebook.com/eastcoastpirates1...3&source=44

No can do this weekend for me Alex - down south still.
Great meet though - did you go in the end?

I've found 4 events in Norfolk in Aug and Sep. I will most likely be going to them all.

Belton classic car show, 04 Aug (sat)
No pre reg required and free entry. I've not been before but worth a look.
http://www.classicshowsuk.co.uk/classic-...ate.asp?id=1145

Cromer carnival 12 aug
No pre reg required.
Ive been the last 2 years, big event and worth the trip.
http://www.cromercarnival.co.uk

Cars on the close. Aug 26
Hosted by Italicar ( check their Facebook page for more info)
Luke and Kirk are massive coupe fans and have done some great part restos recently so it would be awesome if we could get 6 or 7 coupes there.

Car and bike meet (mid Norfolk shooting club) 02 Sep.
Looks to be a small gathering including a checkpoint run and then the chance to try out some air rifle target shooting.
More info to follow.

Anyone from suffolk, cambs, or north Essex feel free to add any events local to you

There is a car show in thurton near Loddon at the George and dragon pub.

I believe it’s called appreciating classics, last Tuesday of each month I think. They have a Facebook page so will look to confirm but I’ll be there in my coupe if anyone else fancies popping along

Cool I'll come down to that. Put a reminder up closer to the time.

Up for the Appreciating Classics meet guys, i always go to Luke and Kirks Italian cars on the close ,always a good mix of cars there.

Found the facebook link for Appreciating Classics LTD - Retro & Classic Car Meet.
https://www.facebook.com/events/843080605877199/

It is indeed the last Tues every month @ 19:00

I’ll be there, it’s £2 entry on the door and you park in a field, if you get there earlier chances are you’ll get blocked in as loads of cars turn up so you wouldn’t be able to leave until later on

So only a few days till the first proper Norfolk meet.
My idea for the day is,, 3 of us coming from the North ( myself Ashley and MarkC) meet at the shell garage on thickthorn roundabout 8:30 ish.
Gary and BBR meet us 3 at Attlebourgh train station at 9am, from there it's only 4 miles or so. That way we all arive and get parked together.
I would recommend to bring a deck chair

That sounds good to me Alex.
Gary you are more than welcome to drop into mine in Caston just outside Watton as its on your way.
Very much looking forward to seeing y'all

Are you bringing the family Richard?

Yes as many as I can fit in the Coupe first thing but mother in law bringing her car too as they will not last the day me thinks

Sorry,

Rain check from me - I usually have commitments for most evenings-so can't make it.

Shame TRS is waiting to get out in the sun a bit more!

Have fun for me though-enjoy the first "folk" meet up!

Cheers

MM

Meet at the shell garage on thickthorn roundabout 8:30 ish
Sharman -- Speed red 20v NA
Ashley -- inky 20vt / Vinci LE
MarkC -- Sprinty 20vt

Attlebourgh train station at 9am ish
BBR -- blitz blue 16v NA
GaryW -- 20vt Plus
davep -- Broomy 98

Apologies
Master_Mariner -- 20vt

I will be there 08.30 ish ,looking forward to meeting you all

Sounds like a plan. See you at Attebrough station Sunday morning then.

Thank goodness they emailed a reminder as I am taking the 16v now and forgot I had registered the 20vt.
Easy process to change vehicle though
See y'all tomorrow

Don't forget to print off your windscreen passes !

Many apologies. The weather forecast is for heavy rain today so I’m not going to make it to Buckenham. Gutted as I was looking forward to meeting you all. I will look at the other events and try to make it to one of those.

My family have bailed too, but I'll still be there with my father in law
See you next time Gary

Well a bit of a washout and a few no shows (understandably) - Great meeting more Coupe owners in Norfolk, Alex Red 20v, Ashley Silver LE & Mark Sprinty 20vt

Here is a few pics of us parked together in the classics section...

Looking forward to "Cars on the Close"
Sunday 26th Aug - 11am to 4pm

Back for the fourth consecutive year, let's make Cars on the Close 2018 even bigger and better!

A celebration of all things Italian and automotive, Cars on the Close is an informal get together for like-minded enthusiasts on Renson Close, Norwich's own Little Italy. Almost uniquely, this one little industrial estate is home to 3 separate Italian specialists with over 90 years' combined experience; us here at italicar, Nick Harper and Richard Drake (see more about us all in our 8-page feature in Auto Italia Issue 269). There's never any shortage of rare and interesting Italian cars to ogle here, so it's the perfect place for Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Lancia, Maserati, Ducati and MV Agustas and so many more to unite.

Once a year we open up the Close for any and all Italian car (and bike!) owners to show off their pride and joy. Unlike many car shows, there's no booking of spaces or being forced to hang around all day - just turn up, have a chat and enjoy being able to get up close to some eclectic Italian metal. Past years' attendees have seen the likes of a Maserati GranTurismo, Fiat 130 Coupé, Fiat 600, Fiat 500 Giardiniera, Alfa Romeo 4C, Fiat Uno Turbo, Lancia Aprillia plua the amazing Coupe Fiat and so much more - 2017 memorably saw a whole squadra of Abarths arriving en masse!

All makes, models, eras and conditions welcome!

Delicious complimentary pizzas will be freshly baked on the day courtesy of The Crispy Pizza Co with free refreshments also available.

Hi BBR,

Will try to make this - have family travelling across UK to be at my place over bank holiday-but if I can encourage them to attend with me-will be happy to go back and say hi to those at Itali-Car!

Regards,

MM

Would be great to see you John and TRS
If not though (as too much for family) then I am sure we will see you soon
Rich

Looking forward to "Cars on the Close"
Sunday 26th Aug - 11am to 4pm

Back for the fourth consecutive year, let's make Cars on the Close 2018 even bigger and better!

Anyone up for a meet this weekend, Sun 18th 11am?
https://www.facebook.com/events/536507626820233/?active_tab=about

I’m around and my car is on the road this weekend but I don’t use Facebook. Where will you be?

Oh sorry Gary I ducked out as no one responded here, Facebook or indeed our Norfolk owners whatsApp group so I left my coupe in Hertfordshire.

There is a small chance Mark may turn up though in his Sprinty

The meet is at The Route 11 cafe on the A11 near attleborough where the two she'll and no fuel stations are

Anyone up for a get together soon if this weather continues

Always

Me too. It’s about time for a run out

Where too guys

13Apr
2019
Rickinghall Autojumble, Suffolk
The Rickinghall Autojumble is planned to take place at Village Hall, Hinderclay Road, Rickinghall, Diss, IP22 1HD, Saturday 13th April, 2019.

Good call MM
I will add this to our Norfolk Coupe Club WhatsApp group
Thanks

Can you add me to the whatsapp group please 07711370378 👍

Are you in Norfolk buddy

Essex Suffolk boarder close to Sudbury or bury st Edmonds

Still East in my book -bypass the south folk and come straight over to God's Own! :-)