smiffy220 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 We discussed this show at our recent pub meet, and I've just looked up the details. Last year we had a six car stand at this show and a really good day was had by all. I'd like to put on another club stand this year, and would like to better 6 cars if possible. Entry for club stands are a little steep at £10 a car, this gets the driver and one passenger admittance also, but this is due to the popularity of this event and having to reserve space on the field, so it needs commitment please. It does mean an earlyish start, depending on where you're coming from, but we'd need to meet up and go in by 8.30am I would suggest. Those that came last year can vouch for the queues to get in if you're much later. Link to the event page is here:- www.battlesbridge.com/event/sep/2015/29th_grand_motorbilia_day But there are cars, bikes, lorries, military, all sorts there. Plus beer tent, live bands, prizes, autojumble, you name it. Need firm numbers please and I'll sort an entry. Will need to payments at the next monthly meet please if ok? Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Nobody interested at all? Will leave it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt/e paul Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Are we open to discussing this at next meet ? Only last year we had a good day. .. or don't forget the oh so retro show at margate . Its the same day as battlesbridge . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Happy to discuss, will go with the majority. I'll look the show up in Kent, but from what the guys were saying at the last meet, it didn't appear to be a big show and I was hoping to see the show season out with a bang so to speak, so Battlesbridge fits the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt/e paul Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I was just hoping to get to a show full stop ! One because i haven't had the chance to get to many ,weather ect. And two i will not be able to go next year ,as the end of season sept show of choice would be my final for a bit as end of sept i shall be sorning off again to get much overdue stuff sorted. So was hoping for a good one ,and a run to margate would have been great but i am more than happy to go to battlesbridge show as i equally enjoy that too. Only and is is very small niggle i found with that was by about 3.30 -4pm it all cones to an end rather abruptly lol. But as i say it's not a prob as its a good show and if was like last year ,was a good turn out . I will remember to take some robust gloves to put up the banner on that back fence as last year got shredded to ribbons almost by the brambles ! So if its dave ,me ,brian and nicky ,stuart ,dom ,karl ,wendy ,dean,jay also sharon and jim . We should have a cracker of a stand ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt/e paul Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 So as yet this has not generated much interest unfortunately. Shame as those have been before will know its a really good show. Classic cars ,American cars .bikes and trikes ,autojumble. Antiques and more . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 I guess we'll discuss Sunday Paul. I looked up the Margate show, doesn't look as big in the pics, but as most coming from Kent, I dont mind giving it a try. Seems no interest in Battlesbridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 I think a smattering of interest, me, Paul and Brian. I'd like to beat last years 6 cars, can we make it 10? This show is worth it, all sorts there, plus an auto jumble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) So following our pub meet last night, we now have 5 confirmed and paid for this event, with at least another 2-3 likely, and I think we can get more. I've enquired after a 10 car stand. Paid are:- Me, Karl, Brian, Paul, Sharon, Wendy, Dean, Richard. Possibles:- Jay, Dom I'll send some texts to see who else I can persuade. If we over subscribe, it may mean having reserves. Edited September 19, 2015 by smiffy220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim@Sharon Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Jim and I are really looking forward to Battlesbridge too. I will try and make some gingerbread beforehand to bring with me lol. Paul, there is a show at Aylesford Priory on the 13th September if you want another show to go to. It's a fiver per car with two people. Not massive but usually a nice turnout of cars. We are booked in for that one but you can turn up on the day too but you need to get there early. Kent Classic Car Show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 They've agreed an 8 car stand so far. I'm trying to push for more, but it is a really popular show and I'm late submitting an entry. 5 are paid, so it will be first come first served for the other 3 places. If I can then get more spaces, we can sort out then. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt/e paul Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hi sharon i have just seen your post about the Aylesford priory show. Yes I'd love to come along. Hope i am not too late to get in though. How can i reserve a place ? As i would ideally like to be with yourself and jim to keep mantas together. Dave thats great news if its 8 plus cars we could set a record . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim@Sharon Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 There is a number on the web site. I'm sure we could meet up and all go in together so that we are parked together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 8 now paid as above. I'll now start a reserves list and try and secure more spaces. Thanks everyone. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt/e paul Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Hope we are all still set for the coming sunday ? also did we get anymore than the eight that already booked Dave? happy with the eight though of course,thats a good manta turnout and am really looking forward to going as it could be the last show for a little while. it is a really great day out for all the family not to be missed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendywendymanta Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Hi all. Are we meeting up at Thurrock as discussed so we can convoy to battlesbridge? If so where exactly are we meeting?? Manythanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Hi all. Are we meeting up at Thurrock as discussed so we can convoy to battlesbridge? If so where exactly are we meeting?? Manythanks. Happy to meet at Thurrock, what time we going to meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Yeah I'm fine with meeting at Thurrock services just tell me the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) I would suggest we need to meet at the meet point near the venue about 8.15am, so you'll need to leave Thurrock services by 7.45am. Perhaps you all meet there about 7.30am? Sorry its an early one. I'll add directions to the meet point in Battlesbridge tomorrow. Edited September 21, 2015 by smiffy220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendywendymanta Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Hi all. Thats good for me. 7.30. At Thurrock services. I will tell Dean. Looking forward to seeing you all X 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Ok everybody, lets get ready for Sunday, fingers crossed the weather is supposed to be ok. For those coming from the M25 direction, if you meet at Thurrock Services for 7.30 and head off just before 7.45, but 7.45 latest, you should be with me in Battlesbridge about 8.15am. Paul, I assume you'll come straight to Battlesbridge? If the rest of you leave Thurrock Services and get on the A13 eastbound and head passed Basildon and Pitsea, stay on the A13 where it forks just passed Pitsea, keeping to right hand lanes. You'll then come to a roundabout, but if you keep left before it, you can use a slip lane and join the A130 towards Chelmsford. About 2-3 miles along the A130 you want the first exit towards A132 Wickford or South Woodham Ferrers. It's actually the A132 towards South Woodham Ferrers you need for our meeting point. Expect things to be busy with classic cars around this junction. Don't follow them though, we'll be meeting elsewhere first and going in together. Leave the A130 slip road and keep left at the traffic lights. Join the A132 and head towards the Rettendon Turnpike roundabout, about 200 yds. Take the third exit of the roundabout, A132 towards South Woodham Ferrers/Burnham on Crouch. About 3/4 mile along this road is a double pull in on the right, the entry for Hayes Caravan Park. It's directly opposite The Lodge Pub/Restaurant. If you pull into the 2nd entrance, then we can line up there ready to head into the show in convoy. It gets manic getting in, but hopefully we can keep sight of each other this way. Any questions, let me know. See you Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Great pace notes dave,just a shame my co driver is crap with maps/directions !!!!!!! seriously though mate is this the post code for the meet point Burnham Rd, Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex SS11 7QT so set u alarms and I'll see you all at Thurrock for 7.30 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim@Sharon Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I drive a lot slower with my Old Gurl so will leave a bit earlier and have made arrangements already to meet up with Paul and Barry. They will know where to meet and we will follow them if that's ok. My Gurl is a bit temperamental so need to make sure I give her plenty of time to get there. Hope that's ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt/e paul Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 of course that's ok Sharon I can be with you just before 8pm . I know how you like to give the old gurl a little more time unlike me with racey gracey lol. (I do tend to have lead in my right foot lol ) theres no holding her back.... really really looking forward to this . I take it you don't know what spot we have yet dave . let me know if you need any help with things on the Saturday . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim@Sharon Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 My old Gurl isn't that slow (8pm) lol. looking forward to it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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