Combining Meets

Makefish · 23-04-2007, 19:38

I have noticed that the meet that is organised in Maidstone gets a relatively low turnout and the 'LB' meet that we have in the Basingstoke area tends to bring out the regulars but only a few new faces so what about combining our efforts and have a joint meet somewhere off the M25 perhaps near Leatherhead or Guildford?. I know that the Friday traffic would be a bit heavy but it could be worth it just so that we can meet up with some new faces.

What do you think chaps?.

TeflonTom · 23-04-2007, 19:42

yeah guildford sounds good to me

Makefish · 23-04-2007, 19:46

Guildford is one option but we need to find out where most are coming from and find a central meet location, other suggestions as to as venue are most welcome. We may even entice the London folk to come out and join us too!!.

TeflonTom · 23-04-2007, 19:49

how much further is it to leatherhead form guildford?? it's only a few junctions up the 25 isn't it??

sorry, cant find my road map at the mo

Makefish · 23-04-2007, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeflonTom

how much further is it to leatherhead form guildford?? it's only a few junctions up the 25 isn't it??

sorry, cant find my road map at the mo

It's the next Jcn along, but more importantly we need to find a decent venue with good food which is'nt too difficult to get to, so if anyone lives or works in these ares please let us know what you can recomend.

lfc958 · 23-04-2007, 20:10

Seems like a good idea. go for it

Unfortunately for me Leatherhead is another 45 minute drive from the Maidstone meet, which pushes my journey time to 1.5 hrs each way.

Quinten · 23-04-2007, 20:13

Pssst, look here

**VRStu** · 23-04-2007, 20:20

Sounds like a plan to me but I wouldn't want to go any further than the about 50 miles each way.

mdk1 · 23-04-2007, 20:31

Yep, sounds like an idea.
Leatherhead area would be better than Guilford.

Makefish · 23-04-2007, 20:50

Have been doing a bit of investigating and a the 'halfway' point is at the top of the A3 where it meets the M25 so I'll look for a pub in that area and set a date for a Friday early June. What d'ya reckon?.

**tfboy** · 23-04-2007, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Have been doing a bit of investigating and a the 'halfway' point is at the top of the A3 where it meets the M25 so I'll look for a pub in that area and set a date for a Friday early June. What d'ya reckon?.

Should be ok. Not sure if I'd be able to make it during the week, although up till now, I've been spoilt with the LB / J&H venues as they're pretty much on my way home from work.

Oh, better not make it 1st June

lfc958swmbo · 23-04-2007, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Have been doing a bit of investigating and a the 'halfway' point is at the top of the A3 where it meets the M25 so I'll look for a pub in that area and set a date for a Friday early June. What d'ya reckon?.

Please can you avoid the First Friday of the month as the regulars who attend Maidstone(there are a few and do not go just on who posts in the meet thread)
meet on the first Friday monthly.I notice you mention a half way point however you seem to be using Maidstone as the starting point from this end.As Steve has already mentioned we have a 45 minute journey to Maidstone and it was chosen to be reasonably central in Kent.We live in Dover, I work until 6pm if I am lucky I can get away from work by 6.10 so your suggestion means that we will be unable to attend.Nice idea but you may kill off one meet to realise it.
Kathy

cheezemonkhai · 23-04-2007, 23:28

Top of A3 would be ok as I can get straight up there, however tbh depending on where it is I think that might be a bit to far for me.

Over 50 miles there means an extra 30 back which would reduce my interest after a hard day.

mdk1 · 24-04-2007, 18:59

Sounds the right sort of area, Think there are some nice pubs in Effingham, or seem to remember a former work mate who lived round there saying there was.

richie · 26-04-2007, 10:45

If the dates and time fit in with my shifts etc, count me in.

**roo** · 27-04-2007, 18:39

why not just have it as an additional meet, the more the better, the leather bottle is bi-monthly, so why not give guilford/leatherhead a go for the alternate month.

**VRStu** · 27-04-2007, 18:50

I'd be happy to try and make one a month.

mdk1 · 09-05-2007, 18:38

Any more thoughts on this?

Makefish · 09-05-2007, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdk1

Any more thoughts on this?

To be honest no

, we are trying another venue this month in Newbury to see if that pulls in some new faces and once that's out of the way we'll have a look at doing one mid June in the Guildford area.

***ncarring*** · 09-05-2007, 19:47

Each new venue will bring new faces from the area you hold the meet. Conversely it will discourage others because of being further away. You will never get people from Swindon or Bristol attending the same meet as people from Dover or Ipswich. What we need is more meets rather than moving one group of people around the country to different venues.

Anyone is welcome to arrange a meet. If you (that's the collective you reading this thread) feel your area is under-represented, all that is required is to find a suitable pub or similar venue, decide on a date, and post a thread. If it's successful, it can become a recurring event.

23-04-2007, 19:38	#1
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Combining Meets I have noticed that the meet that is organised in Maidstone gets a relatively low turnout and the 'LB' meet that we have in the Basingstoke area tends to bring out the regulars but only a few new faces so what about combining our efforts and have a joint meet somewhere off the M25 perhaps near Leatherhead or Guildford?. I know that the Friday traffic would be a bit heavy but it could be worth it just so that we can meet up with some new faces. What do you think chaps?. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

23-04-2007, 19:42	#2
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,240 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 48 Thanked 233 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Combining Meets yeah guildford sounds good to me

23-04-2007, 19:46	#3
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Combining Meets Guildford is one option but we need to find out where most are coming from and find a central meet location, other suggestions as to as venue are most welcome. We may even entice the London folk to come out and join us too!!. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

23-04-2007, 19:49	#4
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,240 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 48 Thanked 233 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Combining Meets how much further is it to leatherhead form guildford?? it's only a few junctions up the 25 isn't it?? sorry, cant find my road map at the mo

23-04-2007, 20:10	#6
lfc958 500 Power Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,070 Members Car: Fiat 500 Thanks: 14 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Combining Meets Seems like a good idea. go for it Unfortunately for me Leatherhead is another 45 minute drive from the Maidstone meet, which pushes my journey time to 1.5 hrs each way. __________________ Steve Man-Bag ? Girlie Car ? - You Decide ( I have - it's neither ) Last edited by lfc958; 23-04-2007 at 20:20.

23-04-2007, 20:13	#7
Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,000 Members Car: Citroen C-Crosser 2.2HDI Thanks: 25 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Combining Meets Pssst, look here __________________ Awooga!!!

23-04-2007, 20:20	#8
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,848 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,000 Times in 896 Posts	Re: Combining Meets Sounds like a plan to me but I wouldn't want to go any further than the about 50 miles each way. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

23-04-2007, 20:31	#9
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,176 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 166 Thanked 133 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Combining Meets Yep, sounds like an idea. Leatherhead area would be better than Guilford. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

23-04-2007, 20:50	#10
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Combining Meets Have been doing a bit of investigating and a the 'halfway' point is at the top of the A3 where it meets the M25 so I'll look for a pub in that area and set a date for a Friday early June. What d'ya reckon?. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

23-04-2007, 23:28	#13
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,634 Members Car: Thanks: 113 Thanked 518 Times in 481 Posts	Re: Combining Meets Top of A3 would be ok as I can get straight up there, however tbh depending on where it is I think that might be a bit to far for me. Over 50 miles there means an extra 30 back which would reduce my interest after a hard day. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

24-04-2007, 18:59	#14
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,176 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 166 Thanked 133 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Combining Meets Sounds the right sort of area, Think there are some nice pubs in Effingham, or seem to remember a former work mate who lived round there saying there was. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

26-04-2007, 10:45	#15
richie The Stig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heading back to Planet Wibble Posts: 3,119 Members Car: octavia vrs Thanks: 132 Thanked 42 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Combining Meets If the dates and time fit in with my shifts etc, count me in. __________________ Please see my advert in Members Services. Yorkshire born, Yorkshire bred, strong in the arm, thick in the head

27-04-2007, 18:50	#17
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,848 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,000 Times in 896 Posts	Re: Combining Meets I'd be happy to try and make one a month. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

09-05-2007, 18:38	#18
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,176 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 166 Thanked 133 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Combining Meets Any more thoughts on this? __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

09-05-2007, 19:47	#20
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,964 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Combining Meets Each new venue will bring new faces from the area you hold the meet. Conversely it will discourage others because of being further away. You will never get people from Swindon or Bristol attending the same meet as people from Dover or Ipswich. What we need is more meets rather than moving one group of people around the country to different venues. Anyone is welcome to arrange a meet. If you (that's the collective you reading this thread) feel your area is under-represented, all that is required is to find a suitable pub or similar venue, decide on a date, and post a thread. If it's successful, it can become a recurring event. __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

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