Meets near Coventry

[Boyzdad]

Wow, looks like I got the 1st post in this section ;) I just hope I get a reply! :)

I am very near to Coventry, I just wondered if there are any meets that take place near here, I am a club member, and from looking at the Mag, it seems like the meets that take place in the West Mids area are quite a big affair with a drive etc.

Unfortunately, I am always really busy with my work and don't get a lot of time to play out ;) I was really wondering if there was some kind of "meet once a month at a pub" type of thing going on in the Coventry area?

[System-G]

There are monthly meets in Leicester which isn't far. I don't know the details though as it's been a long while since we've been able to get to one.

[flitzer]

Wow, looks like I got the 1st post in this section ;) I just hope I get a reply! :)

I am very near to Coventry, I just wondered if there are any meets that take place near here, I am a club member, and from looking at the Mag, it seems like the meets that take place in the West Mids area are quite a big affair with a drive etc.

Unfortunately, I am always really busy with my work and don't get a lot of time to play out ;) I was really wondering if there was some kind of "meet once a month at a pub" type of thing going on in the Coventry area?

Regards


MATT! :)

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Hi Matt,
we would be very pleased to see you at our monthly meeting, shame that it is so far away from your home but if you are like us all we need is an excuse to get in the MK1 and go for a drive. Give us a call and let's see if we can meet up. No doubt you will have read my post regarding our meetings.

Regards Fred and Doris. :wave:

[geoffnjen]

Hi matt, I know what you mean. I'm in Rugby, it can be a long day to go up to Coalvile. Ive only been once but it was great to meet them all and they made us feel so welcome - Thanks. But maybe we could try and get a few more people and we could meet up around cov?
Lets see wot happens :+: .
Geoff

[Widster]

Hi matt, I know what you mean. I'm in Rugby, it can be a long day to go up to Coalvile. Ive only been once but it was great to meet them all and they made us feel so welcome - Thanks. But maybe we could try and get a few more people and we could meet up around cov?
Lets see wot happens :+: .
Geoff

Can someone remind me where exactly and when are the Leicester meets? Thanks.

[SteveM]

I'm only in Kenilworth so I'd also be interested in any local meets in the Coventry area :)

[mr2mk1chick]

Can someone remind me where exactly and when are the Leicester meets? Thanks.

see the other 'sticky':
viewtopic.php?p=1519#p1519 (http://www.amactive.net/_forums/mr2mk1club/viewtopic.php?p=1519#p1519)

[NDR008]

I'm in Cov, and once I ge tmy car on the road again, I would love to start meeting up (car not a pretty site yet though).

[mr2mk1chick]

I'm in Cov, and once I ge tmy car on the road again, I would love to start meeting up (car not a pretty site yet though).

It honestly dosen't matter what they look like
:+:

[NDR008]

Cool, so when and where ^^

[Boyzdad]

How about the harvester in Coventry (Allesley), It's near the closed down Browns lane Jaguar factory?

The Elms
Birmingham Road
Allesley
COVENTRY
CV5 9TZ

Click me for a google map view (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=CV5+9TZ&sll=52.440891,-1.557167&sspn=0.000929,0.005493&ie=UTF8&ll=52.422006,-1.556247&spn=0.000507,0.002747&t=h&z=19)

They have a nice bar area, and a resonable sized car park.

[mr2mk1chick]

Well the existing midlands meet is just off j22 m1 - have you been to that?
(see other thread)
It seems silly to run 2 midlands meets as it just spilts up a small area?..... :think:

[Boyzdad]

Well for me, which is why I started this thread, I wanted a different sort of meeting.

There was no intention of trying to replace or split up the Midlands meeting, but for me, I just want to go to a pub (or similar), once a month, after work, in the evening, and just chat about the cars etc.

The Midlands meet is too far for me, and as my work is so busy, TBH is not really what I am looking for.

Sorry if I didn't make this clear in my posts, hopefully it is now ;)

If I am in a minority of 1 for feeling like this then that's fine, but if not, is anyone interested in the location I mentioned?

If I am doing anything wrong and have missed the etiquette of arranging meetings then I apologise, should I ask people to PM me instead to keep this thread private?

[mr2mk1chick]

Hiya Matt

there is no problem at all trying to get another meet set up - go for it. there is no set ettiquette.
I didn't realise that you had said that the other meet was too far or not what you wanted.
I personally don't get chance to make the monthly meet either usually, as i often am away places at weekends.

cary on and see if you can get a list of people interested. I can't committ, but others may :+:

[NDR008]

I'd be up because I find myself in a similar condition. I work loads and don't afford to drive much over the weekend. So Boyzdad - I'd be up to be part of a Coventry meet.

mr2mk1chick I will try make some midlands meets. The way I see it is NOT splitting up the small group but rather, people like myself who are only planning to meet a few times at the mids meeting, I know will still be meeting those few times for the midl. meets but also in addition meeting more often at the Cov meets.

[SteveM]

Hi Matt,

I'd be happy to meet up at the Harvester, I don't actually know the one you mentioned but I could soon find it. I know the one on the A45 at Finham (opposite the Peugeot garage) but Allesley is further up the A45 going out towards the M42 isn't it? What side of Cov do you live on? There's also Geoff who was interested and he's in Rugby so I maybe that would be the wrong side of Coventry for him? If we new where everyone was thats shown an interest we could try and find a middle point but I haven't got a problem with Allesley myself. :)

Steve.

[NDR008]

I am west of Coventry (close to the inner ring road) CV5. :+:

[Boyzdad]

Great, it seems to be coming together ;) The Harvester I mentioned is near(ish) to the Morrisons and retail park, not too far from the town centre (ring road).

If you drive from the Morrisons retail park towards the A45, you come to a large roundabout, it's the 2nd exit (I think! maybe 3rd!) from there, if you take the turning to go to the Browns lane (shut) Jag plant..... you have gone 1 too far ;)

I am up for meeting somewhere else, if anyone has any suggestions that would be more central for all of us, please shout! I live more Bedworth way, so I don't mind :)

When we all know were we are (geographically), we can get a meet sorted..... the next problem/issue will be when! :)

[NDR008]

I agree, I think we should all meet up and after the first time, figure where it is best to meet the next time. ^^

[SteveM]

I agree, I think we should all meet up and after the first time, figure where it is best to meet the next time. ^^

That sounds like the best way foward to me :)

[NDR008]

So the remaining question is when and at what time?

[geoffnjen]

hi all, computer not working too good so not been able to check out the progress. It looks like we are almost sorted. It does not matter to me where it is around cov. I think that we should try to have the meets around the middle of the month so that those that want to go to the midlands meet dont have too much fun all at once. Hope that we can all agree and meet up soon. Any night is ok with me after 19.00

look forward to meeting you all soon
Geoff :+:

[NDR008]

Weekdays I work 7.30 to anywhere between 15:30 and 18:00.
Weekends all free (except stupid house work).

[Boyzdad]

That sounds good for me too, 7pm in the middle of the month, how does 16th of March sound?

[geoffnjen]

that sounds good to me. Which pub are we going for then.
Looking forward to it geoff

[Boyzdad]

Is everyone ok with this one?


How about the harvester in Coventry (Allesley), It's near the closed down Browns lane Jaguar factory?

The Elms
Birmingham Road
Allesley
COVENTRY
CV5 9TZ

Click me for a google map view (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=CV5+9TZ&sll=52.440891,-1.557167&sspn=0.000929,0.005493&ie=UTF8&ll=52.422006,-1.556247&spn=0.000507,0.002747&t=h&z=19)

They have a nice bar area, and a resonable sized car park.

[Boyzdad]

Bump...

Is the 16th ok at this pub?



How about the harvester in Coventry (Allesley), It's near the closed down Browns lane Jaguar factory?

The Elms
Birmingham Road
Allesley
COVENTRY
CV5 9TZ

Click me for a google map view (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=CV5+9TZ&sll=52.440891,-1.557167&sspn=0.000929,0.005493&ie=UTF8&ll=52.422006,-1.556247&spn=0.000507,0.002747&t=h&z=19)

They have a nice bar area, and a resonable sized car park.

[geoffnjen]

thats fine with me its only about 30 min from mine. It will soon be here.
Geoff

[Boyzdad]

Great :) See you there Geoff! 2 cars so far, anyone else?

[NDR008]

16th March? Monday you mean?! ^o)

[Boyzdad]

Yes, this Monday coming ;)

[NDR008]

I am afraid I am going to have to give this a miss - it is the first time since working here that I am working 10am to 11pm (all week). Would have been nice to meet fellow mr2 mk1 drivers and have a pint (especially since yesterday was my birthday).

[Boyzdad]

I will be there from about 7pm, if no one turns up I will be gone by 8pm ;)

It will be nice to see at least 1 other person ;)

[mr2mk1chick]

How did it go?

I can't make any monday eve, and tues not too goo either

If there are any more plans afoot then i will try to make a week-eve

[Boyzdad]

Well there were 3 of us (2 cars) Myself, Geoff and Jenny.

I think that there is a plan to meet at another pub not too far away on the A45, I am not too sure about this (location etc), maybe Geoff can shed some more light on this?

It would be nice to see a few more faces, and possibly cars? :)

[mr2mk1chick]

I will keep an eye out then (wed / thurs?) :+:

[NDR008]

When is the next one guys/gals?

[Jay_1985]

Hi peeps, did this get any further?
Im only in Northampton and was looking for something close,

anyone up for meeting ?

J

[NDR008]

I have no idea - I am still dieing to go to A meet.

[old petrolhead]

Hi All. I live in Wellingborough & if you start an area meet I would like to attend to meet other members & show a Committee presence. Please keep me informed. Cheers Richard :D

[SteveM]

I'd like to come along too, I'm only up the road in Kenilworth :)

[Jay_1985]

Right ok, excelent, Id love to sort out a meet one evening, is everyone ok meeting in Northampton? when does everyon want to meet?

[SteveM]

There's a few guys in the Coventry area so perhaps somewhere between Northampton and Coventry? I can't think of anywhere of hand but maybe Daventry or one of the villages nearbye? Just a suggestion :)

[Jay_1985]

yeh dav would be good not a problem there, everyone else up for that?

[old petrolhead]

Hi Jay. Daventry is god for me. Any evening except 24 & 25 Aug & 5th September.