Christmas meal get together (East Anglia)

Jumping on this bandwagon (thank you Ashley) who would be up for a Christmas (ish) get together in East Anglia.

It is a pretty big area taking in Cambridge, Southend-on-sea and Norwich to name but a few large towns/cities.

Maybe somewhere like Bury St Edmunds or Thetford would suit as they are pretty central in the area see map attached.

Any other suggestions for a location or weekend date?

And if facebook is your thing there is an event there too:
https://www.facebook.com/events/533832987158660

I’m fairly local to there so I’d be up for it. I will keep watching for details!

That would be great to meet you Gary
Hopefully this thread will pick up so we can get something booked up before they all fill up

Sounds good-pencil me in!!!

Shall we start a list..?

All pending date and location ;-)

1. BBR (Rich)
2. ?? (Ashley)
3. sharman (Alex)
4. ?? (Chris)
5. adam16vt (Adam)
6. ?? (Andy)
7. GaryW (Gary)
8. MasterMariner (John)

Hi All,

I would also be interested in this, I've 20vt for 15years and never yet made it to a meet of any description, other than those I meet at Poweritalia!

1. BBR (Rich)
2. ?? (Ashley)
3. sharman (Alex)
4. ?? (Chris)
5. adam16vt (Adam)
6. ?? (Andy)
7. GaryW (Gary)
8. MasterMariner (John)
9. Danb052k (Dan)

Thank you,
Dan

Would be great to meet you Dan

How does the evening of Friday Dec 13 sound on here everyone..?

Location yet to be decided - suggestions welcome :-)

I think I can make that date. I’m flexible on location

Where abouts are you these days Gary?

We have a few from our Norfolk WhatsApp group interested as well (Norwich way)
What do we think about meeting up at ...
The Elveden Inn, Brandon Road (B1106), Elveden Estate, IP24 3TP
Huge car park - easy to get to - nice food and beer(s) - central for all

Near Elveden

I live in Isleham. Just into East Cambridgeshire

I think I have a booking here now : -

Restaurant : The Warrener - Thetford
Address : Lynn-Wood, Brandon Road, Thetford, IP24 3PG
Time: 20:00
Guests: 8

I can't do Friday eve's I'm afraid.

Darn shame as would like to share a pint or two with some fellow local coop fans!!

Have a great time though and raise a pint for me!

Regards

MM

1. BBR (Rich)
2. Ashley - not on forum
3. sharman (Alex)
4. adam16vt (Adam) - possibly if not snowboarding ;-)
5. Chris Billman - not on forum?
6. acc67 (Andy)
7. GaryW (Gary)
8. Danb052k (Dan)

Rich I'm on the forum, acc67 is me Andy Cocks

1. BBR - (Rich) - confirmed
2. Ashley - not on forum - confirmed
3. sharman - (Alex) - confirmed (sort of)
4. acc67 - (Andy) - confirmed
5. Chris Billman - Chrisb20vt - confirmed
6. adam16vt - (Adam) - possibly if not snowboarding ;-)
7. GaryW - (Gary) - ??
8. Danb052k - (Dan) - ??

I would have liked to have come as am nearby, but have my work Christmas party that night

Sorry Matt would have been good to meet you
How nearby are you?

1. BBR - (Rich) - confirmed
2. Ashley - not on forum - confirmed
3. sharman - (Alex) - confirmed (sort of)
4. acc67 - (Andy) - confirmed
5. Chris Billman - Chrisb20vt - confirmed
6. adam16vt - (Adam) - possibly if not snowboarding ;-)
7. Mark Crayford - not on forum - confirmed
8. GaryW - (Gary) - ??
9. Danb052k - (Dan) - ??

Yes it would!
Im in Soham

Keep your eyes open on here as next year I hope we will have more Norfolk meetups

Please book me in, look forward to meeting you all. (David)

1. BBR - (Rich) - confirmed
2. Ashley - not on forum - confirmed
3. sharman - (Alex) - confirmed (sort of)
4. acc67 - (Andy) - confirmed
5. Chris Billman - Chrisb20vt - confirmed
6. Mark Crayford - not on forum - confirmed
7. bayliss - (David) - confirmed
8. adam16vt - (Adam) - possibly if not snowboarding ;-)
9. GaryW - (Gary) - ??
10. Danb052k - (Dan) - ??

Will be good to meet you David

Please book me in too. Thanks. Gary

:-)

1. BBR - (Rich) - confirmed
2. Ashley - not on forum - confirmed
3. sharman - (Alex) - confirmed (sort of)
4. acc67 - (Andy) - confirmed
5. Chris Billman - Chrisb20vt - confirmed
6. Mark Crayford - not on forum - confirmed
7. bayliss - (David) - confirmed
8. GaryW - (Gary) - confirmed
9. adam16vt - (Adam) - possibly if not snowboarding ;-)
10. Danb052k - (Dan) - ??

Hi,

I do apologise for my delay!

Please pencil me in for this date as it would be great to make it! The only thing stopping me from being a "yes definitely" is that last Monday Roger advised me that I need a new rear subframe as mine is made out of flaky brown metal pieces! Therefore depending on how much this is going to cost me, and when it can be done, I may have to be working some serious overtime in order to pay for it! I should have a better idea by the end of next week.

1. BBR - (Rich) - confirmed
2. Ashley - not on forum - confirmed
3. sharman - (Alex) - confirmed (sort of)
4. acc67 - (Andy) - confirmed
5. Chris Billman - Chrisb20vt - confirmed
6. Mark Crayford - not on forum - confirmed
7. bayliss - (David) - confirmed
8. GaryW - (Gary) - confirmed
9. adam16vt - (Adam) - possibly if not snowboarding ;-)
10. Danb052k - (Dan) - yes depending on working!

Thank you,
Dan

Hey chaps - a little catch up on Xmas get together - are well all still OK with confirmations?

I think we may need to pre-book our meals...

Yes I am definitely in for the Christmas meal, did you want us to pre-book ourselves as individuals mentioning. the ‘coupe club table’ ? new member so not sure of the usual format on these things.

Confirmed again
1. Blueboyracer - (Rich)
2. Ashley - not on forum
4. acc67 - (Andy)
7. bayliss - (David)

Fingers crossed
5. Chris Billman - (Chrisb20vt)
3. sharman - (Alex)

Please update your status as I think we need to book xmas food :-)
8. GaryW - (Gary) - confirmed
6. Mark Crayford - not on forum - confirmed
9. adam16vt - (Adam) - possibly if not snowboarding ;-)
10. Danb052k - (Dan) - yes depending on working!

Hello. Please count me as reconfirmed!

A quick question of etiquette. If the weather is abysmal is it bad form not to bring your Coupe?

Mine seldom goes out in the wet but don’t want to let the side down!

Gary

I will be driving our mini to the event, coupe is tucked up in the garage ! I don’t like using it on salty roads.

Confirmed again
1. Blueboyracer - (Rich)
2. Ashley - not on forum
4. acc67 - (Andy)
7. bayliss - (David)
10. Danb052k - (Dan) - yes - I will definitely be there!!

Fingers crossed
5. Chris Billman - (Chrisb20vt)
3. sharman - (Alex)

Please update your status as I think we need to book xmas food :-)
8. GaryW - (Gary) - confirmed
6. Mark Crayford - not on forum - confirmed
9. adam16vt - (Adam) - possibly if not snowboarding ;-)

Hey Gary

Great point and no driving our Coupes to this event is not required - mine are both off the road for ever ongoing repairs lol and have been for over a year now as I never seem to get the chance to get into the garage anymore.

See y'all Friday
Rich

1. Blueboyracer - (Rich)
4. acc67 - (Andy)
7. bayliss - (David)
10. Danb052k - (Dan) - yes - I will definitely be there!!
8. GaryW - (Gary) - re-confirmed

Possibly not
5. Chris Billman - (Chrisb20vt)
3. sharman - (Alex)
2. Ashley - not on forum
6. Mark Crayford - not on forum - confirmed
9. adam16vt - (Adam) - possibly if not snowboarding ;-)

Then I shall too arrive in my Mini! My coupe is running and in good shape but agree about the salty roads. Just had it under sealed following a brake upgrade, but if I put it back in the garage wet, I’m always afraid I’d be able to sweep it up in a dust pan and brush by the following morning!

Gosh you lot make me feel guilty! I've had my Coupe 15 years now, and for the 1st 11 years I had it, it was driven daily and kept outside in all the elements that mother nature could chuck at it! It has 165k on it too.

For the last 4 years it does have a place in the garage but, it comes out whatever the weather as I love driving it (my daily vehicle is a Vivaro LWB van!!). Only this year has Roger advised me that it needs a new rear subframe due to corrosion, but this is the first major rust issue that I have had with it.

I shall be in the Coupe on Friday as it hasn't been out this week yet!

What is the address for Friday please? And it's 8pm meet yes?

Thank you,
Dan

Dan, pop into page 1 of this thread, it’s the 12 post down for address and time. Yes it’s a 8.0pm start.
These Coupe’s are not only great to drive and admire but tough old birds too then! !!

Hey guys

Looks like there are only 4 of us now chaps

If I try and change the booking online it says no times available, so I'm going to ring them today

1. Blueboyracer - (Rich)
7. bayliss - (David)
10. Danb052k - (Dan) - yes - I will definitely be there!!
8. GaryW - (Gary) - re-confirmed

Had a look at the menu, yum yum.

Hey guys
The table is booked in the name of Ives for 6 people now (a bit optimistic I think) at 7:45pm
See you later on hopefully
Rich

The Warrener
Lynn-Wood
Brandon Road
Thetford, Norfolk
IP24 3PG

Thanks Richard.

I hope you all have a pleasant evening filled with food/fun & of course refreshments.. & of course just like our night out lots of Coop talk...

Drive safe.

Sorry for having rush off last night but it was great to spend the evening with some other passionate Coupe enthusiasts. Wishing I had dug mine out of the garage now as it was a clear dry run home. I hope we can do it again soon and get to some events next year. Have a Happy Christmas. Gary

I echo Gary’s post, thanks for organising Richard and look forward to meeting you all again in the near future. Merry Christmas.

No worries Gary - it was great to meet you and look forward to seeing your plus sometime in the new year.
A Porto meetup is definitely on the cards if I ever get mine back on the road David (lol).
I will PM you my mobile so you can join us on the WhatsApp group :-)

Glad you guys had a good xmas meet-up! Just sorry I could not attend!

Richard-we all appreciate your effort for local endeavours and getting things fired up locally for the club!

Here's looking to 2020 and warmer weather (global warming my foot!) for the next local coupe airing!

Regards to all local Coupe fans!!

MM

Great stuff MM look forward to catching up soon :-)

Richard, just to mention that I do not ‘do’ facebook or any such things, however I am keen to meet up coopsters at any various events in the future. Your efforts are appreciated, Merry Christmas Happy New Year to all.

Hey David - no worries I will try and remember to log and update an event on here if one comes up