Tatton Park May 30th/31st Classic&Performance Show (Camping)

[bill hulme]

TATTON PARK, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE, 100'S OF CARS & VERY BIG AUTO-JUMBLE,
THIS IS GREAT EVENT, THERE IS A SECOND EVENT IN AUGUST.

[coverco]

Hi Bill
I hope me and my son can make both of these events this year, are you organising on your own or with Kirsty? Hopefully the weather will be kinder than last August.
Cheers
Tommy

[waynestoyotamr2]

Agreed Tommy - lets hope for some decent weather for Tatton this year!

Anyone outside the NW region fancy it?

[AW11 Forever]

Been there a few times, this is a superb show!

Will try and make one of them this year.

[Hybrids]

I have my Mk1 Race car available that weekend if you want it on the stand.

regards
Gareth

[mr2mk1chick]

TATTON PARK, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE, 100'S OF CARS & VERY BIG AUTO-JUMBLE,
THIS IS GREAT EVENT, THERE IS A SECOND EVENT IN AUGUST.

Has the club pitch booking been made? I remember they get booked pretty quickly.

[mr2mk1chick]

Any news?

[Chris Oliver]

Bill please put me down for Saturday :+:

The best shows of the year are held at Tatton!
One in May the other in August.

They said we get a better plot this year because the Mrk1 Mr2 display was so good last year !! 8-)

[John Redmond]

Has the club pitch booking been made? I remember they get booked pretty quickly.

In hand....

Or more detail, I have requested 20 passes for each day, plus camping spots, I'm not sure what that means but I've done it.

I'll be taking -firm- bookings for spaces soon, and requests from Mk1 club members will be given first option.

So what to expect, Tatton Park is south west of Manchester in the grounds of a stately home, I think it is one of the biggest (if not the biggest) car show type events in the North West of England. There are over 50 car clubs exhibiting, and a huge auto jumble/accessory trade show. It is a very informal event which is very unusual for such a large event. Addmission is free with a club car pass (two people) or on the gate for about a tenner..

If you decide you would like to attend, camping is available, catering and a beer tent are on site. There are a number of local hotels. The club stand is hosted by the North-West area, we are a friendly bunch and you will be made welcome.

Although there are prizes awarded for various classes, (including MR2 Mk1), we do not expect to see concourse cars, it is a show of members cars and all examples are made very welcome.

We usually lay on food and drinks (coffee and biccys) and if we are confident about the weather :shh: a barbeque.... :P

Contact, post here, me via PM, or by email to mailto: norwestmk1club@btinternet.com

John

[bill hulme]

:clap: well done John, I will be there late Friday afternoon to set up the gazebo, and help setup our plot, let make it as good as always is always a great turnout, :+:

Bill Hulme saturday/sunday
Chris Oliver saturday only

[Vyizis]

I would like to head along to this as its not that far from me and it would be good to get the peril out amongst friends again ;)

[John Redmond]

Just an update, I've had a response from the organizers and our pitch application is being processed. Please add your name if you would like to attend, and please add whether your a club member. (just in-case we are oversubscribed club members will considered first)

Bill Hulme saturday/sunday
Chris Oliver saturday only
John Redmond Sat/Sun
Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun


My PC died a fortnight ago, so my mailing list and all email Addy's went with it. If you would like to receive updates on this and other North West club info please send email to the address below.

[waynestoyotamr2]

I shall be there on Saturday.

[Hybrids]

I would like to bring the Mk1 race car along.
Sat & Sun

regards Gareth (member)

[mk1 dal]

i would like to attend saturday if possible.( i am a club member )hope it doesn't rain like last year . THANKS gary :+:

[bburn13]

Up for Saturday & Sunday please

Dave

[mr2mk1chick]

1) Bill Hulme sat/sun
2) Chris Oliver sat only
3) John Redmond Sat/Sun
4) Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun
5) vyizis ?
6) Wayne Sat only
7) Hybrids sat/sun
8) mk1 dal sat only
9) Dave Sat/sun
10) Jo & Garrick Sat/Sun (hopefully)(member)

please copy and paste the list to add yourself, Ta :+:

[tommundy]

1) Bill Hulme sat/sun
2) Chris Oliver sat only
3) John Redmond Sat/Sun
4) Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun
5) vyizis ?
6) Wayne Sat only
7) Hybrids sat/sun
8) mk1 dal sat only
9) Dave Sat/sun
10) Jo & Garrick Sat/Sun (hopefully)(member)
11) tommundy sat/sun

Woo, an event I can make! Are all the sat/sun people camping over?

Cheers
Tom

[Hybrids]

Woo, an event I can make! Are all the sat/sun people camping over?
Cheers
Tom

We plan to camp as we can tow the car over behind the motorhome, saves back and forth with the trailer.

regards
Gareth

[mr2mk1chick]

Woo, an event I can make! Are all the sat/sun people camping over?

Cheers
Tom
yep - the best bit is in the evening for socialising etc round a camp fire, usually with the NW DC peeps too.

[coverco]

1) Bill Hulme sat/sun
2) Chris Oliver sat only
3) John Redmond Sat/Sun
4) Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun NOW A MEMBER :+:
5) vyizis ?
6) Wayne Sat only
7) Hybrids sat/sun
8) mk1 dal sat only
9) Dave Sat/sun
10) Jo & Garrick Sat/Sun (hopefully)(member)
11) tommundy sat/sun

[coverco]

Woo, an event I can make! Are all the sat/sun people camping over?

Cheers
Tom
yep - the best bit is in the evening for socialising etc round a camp fire, usually with the NW DC peeps too.

The MK1 club Gazebo stays open later :lol:

Although this year it would be a good idea not to put it up with a tree in the middle of the door, after a few beers everyone walked into it :wtf:

There is also a really good beer tent with music.

[bburn13]

Although this year it would be a good idea not to put it up with a tree in the middle of the door, after a few beers everyone walked into it :wtf:


That was one of the highlights, :lol: was funny.
It was so dark, everytime someone need the loo
All you heard was swearing :lol:

Dave

[Bazzbiggles]

My car passed its MOT today :clap: :clap: :clap: so can you put me down for Sunday please, that's if there are any places left.

[unowho]

Although this year it would be a good idea not to put it up with a tree in the middle of the door, after a few beers everyone walked into it :wtf:


That was one of the highlights, :lol: was funny.
It was so dark, everytime someone need the loo
All you heard was swearing :lol:

Dave

And call yourselves MEN!!! In that kinda position I'd have reached the tree and pee'd (Le Mans peeps would understand) :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Lakelad]

I can do Saturday only - if there is any space left please add me to the list.

Graham

[bill hulme]

Hi all the tickets for tatton only get sent to John Redmond only about 2 weeks before
the event, it will be great to see you all again and some new members,
you can camp friday night to make it a long weekend, it would would be helpfull
if some could come late friday afternoon to help set up the gazbo and our plot.
bill.

[bill hulme]

) Bill Hulme sat/sun
2) Chris Oliver sat only
3) John Redmond Sat/Sun
4) Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun NOW A MEMBER
5) vyizis ?
6) Wayne Sat only
7) Hybrids sat/sun
8) mk1 dal sat only
9) Dave Sat/sun
10) Jo & Garrick Sat/Sun (hopefully)(member)
11) tommundy sat/sun
12) Lakelad sat only

please copy and paste the list to add your name.

[mistertwokw]

Names added.....car has its MOT today....fingers crossed

) Bill Hulme sat/sun
2) Chris Oliver sat only
3) John Redmond Sat/Sun
4) Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun NOW A MEMBER
5) vyizis ?
6) Wayne Sat only
7) Hybrids sat/sun
8) mk1 dal sat only
9) Dave Sat/sun
10) Jo & Garrick Sat/Sun (hopefully)(member)
11) tommundy sat/sun
12) Lakelad sat only
13) Ki and Lynn and basil the dog

[mr2mk1chick]

13) Ki and Lynn and basil the dog
:+: hope Basil likes Raiden the dog whos coming with us

1) Bill Hulme sat/sun
2) Chris Oliver sat only
3) John Redmond Sat/Sun
4) Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun NOW A MEMBER
5) vyizis ?
6) Wayne Sat only
7) Hybrids sat/sun
8) mk1 dal sat only
9) Dave Sat/sun
10) Jo & Garrick & Raiden the dog, Fri eve/Sat/Sun (member)
11) tommundy sat/sun
12) Lakelad sat only
13) Ki and Lynn and basil the dog

[Hybrids]

1) Bill Hulme sat/sun
2) Chris Oliver sat only
3) John Redmond Sat/Sun
4) Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun NOW A MEMBER
5) vyizis ?
6) Wayne Sat only
7) Hybrids sat/sun (member) Mrs Hybrids & Preston the Boxer dog
8) mk1 dal sat only
9) Dave Sat/sun
10) Jo & Garrick & Raiden the dog, Fri eve/Sat/Sun (member)
11) tommundy sat/sun
12) Lakelad sat only
13) Ki and Lynn and basil the dog

[John Redmond]

Hello Everyone,

The twenty tickets arrived this morning. We are on the top row by the trees, between the MR2 Drivers Club and the Toyota Supra Club.

So far we have 9 'weekenders' and 6 Saturday attendees.

1) Bill Hulme sat/sun
2) Chris Oliver sat only
3) John Redmond Sat/Sun
4) Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun NOW A MEMBER
5) vyizis ? could you please confirm
6) Wayne Sat only
7) Hybrids sat/sun (member) Mrs Hybrids & Preston the Boxer dog
8) mk1 dal sat only
9) Dave Sat/sun
10) Jo & Garrick & Raiden the dog, Fri eve/Sat/Sun (member)
11) tommundy sat/sun
12) Lakelad sat only
13) Ki and Lynn and basil the dog ( please let me know which days )
14) Jay Gosling Sat
15) Mark Kingston Sat and Sun

So I need 5 more weekenders and (or) more Saturday/Sunday only think that's right

So this means,
I'll be giving out tickets to those who can attend the next North West meet (Sunday 10th May).
If you cannot attend the meet, please email or PM your address and I'll put the tickets in the post.
I'll be sending an email to all the names on my (old) mailing list to offer the remaining tickets.

Thanks for reading,

John Redmond

[waynestoyotamr2]

Hi John,

Please free up my ticket. Sadly I wont be able to make this one anymore.

Looks like I will miss both Tattons this year now, for the first time in about 8 years!

Wayne

[Bazzbiggles]

1) Bill Hulme sat/sun
2) Chris Oliver sat only
3) John Redmond Sat/Sun
4) Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun NOW A MEMBER
5) vyizis ? could you please confirm
6) Wayne Sat only
7) Hybrids sat/sun (member) Mrs Hybrids & Preston the Boxer dog
8) mk1 dal sat only
9) Dave Sat/sun
10) Jo & Garrick & Raiden the dog, Fri eve/Sat/Sun (member)
11) tommundy sat/sun
12) Lakelad sat only
13) Ki and Lynn and basil the dog ( please let me know which days )
14) Jay Gosling Sat
15) Mark Kingston Sat and Sun
16) Bazzbiggles (Barrie) Sunday only

[John Redmond]

1) Bill Hulme sat/sun
2) Chris Oliver sat only
3) John Redmond Sat/Sun
4) Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun NOW A MEMBER
5) vyizis ? could you please confirm
6) Spare Ticket
7) Hybrids sat/sun (member) Mrs Hybrids & Preston the Boxer dog
8) mk1 dal sat only
9) Dave Sat/sun
10) Jo & Garrick & Raiden the dog, Fri eve/Sat/Sun (member)
11) tommundy sat/sun
12) Lakelad sat only
13) Ki and Lynn and basil the dog ( please let me know which days )
14) Jay Gosling Sat
15) Mark Kingston Sat and Sun
16) Bazzbiggles (Barrie) Sunday only

I'll post out tickets as soon as I get the addresses.

John

[mr2mk1mad]

Hi John,

Have got my eye on attending this show but will not be able to confirm until next week as i start work in Liverpool on Monday and will need to find out the routines for weather i am working that weekend.

Will let you know as soon as i find out the work schedule

What time do we have to be on site and what is the cost


Martyn

[John Redmond]

Ok Martyn,

Just let me know when you can, I'll put you down as provisional. I will sort something out regarding a ticket.

1) Bill Hulme sat/sun
2) Chris Oliver sat only
3) John Redmond Sat/Sun
4) Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun NOW A MEMBER
5) vyizis ? could you please confirm
6) Martyn
7) Hybrids sat/sun (member) Mrs Hybrids & Preston the Boxer dog
8) mk1 dal sat only
9) Dave Sat/sun
10) Jo & Garrick & Raiden the dog, Fri eve/Sat/Sun (member)
11) tommundy sat/sun
12) Lakelad sat only
13) Ki and Lynn and basil the dog ( please let me know which days )
14) Jay Gosling Sat
15) Mark Kingston Sat and Sun
16) Bazzbiggles (Barrie) Sunday only


John

[mistertwokw]

1) Bill Hulme sat/sun
2) Chris Oliver sat only
3) John Redmond Sat/Sun
4) Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun NOW A MEMBER
5) vyizis ? could you please confirm
6) Wayne Sat only
7) Hybrids sat/sun (member) Mrs Hybrids & Preston the Boxer dog
8) mk1 dal sat only
9) Dave Sat/sun
10) Jo & Garrick & Raiden the dog, Fri eve/Sat/Sun (member)
11) tommundy sat/sun
12) Lakelad sat only
13) Ki and Lynn and basil the dog (Fri eve(poss),Sat and Sun )
14) Jay Gosling Sat
15) Mark Kingston Sat and Sun


Have pm'd you my address John.

Ki

[mistertwokw]

Jo, Basil should be fine, means he will have a friend to play with:)

Ki

[mr2mk1chick]

Jo, Basil should be fine, means he will have a friend to play with:)

Ki
Ace - meant it in a joking way that i 'hoped they would get on' - Raiden loves playing most of the time :+:

John - have Pm'd my addy

[mistertwokw]

Dont worry Jo i took it as a joky thing :+:

I am more worried about Basil really, only had him a week. Got him from the rescue home.

Ki

[mr2mk1chick]

Dont worry Jo i took it as a joky thing :+:

I am more worried about Basil really, only had him a week. Got him from the rescue home.

Ki

Aww, bless. bet he's glad to be 'rescued'. hope he travels well in the '2'.
Packing to go camping with the dog almost takes as much stuff as for us LOL.
Make sure you take a ground stake or something so that he can be secured if you go to the loo or anything etc. or if you think he will break out of the tent in the night just to be safe :+:
I love taking mine to the car shows

[Hybrids]

Dont worry Jo i took it as a joky thing :+:

I am more worried about Basil really, only had him a week. Got him from the rescue home.

Ki

Aww, bless. bet he's glad to be 'rescued'. hope he travels well in the '2'.
Packing to go camping with the dog almost takes as much stuff as for us LOL.
Make sure you take a ground stake or something so that he can be secured if you go to the loo or anything etc. or if you think he will break out of the tent in the night just to be safe :+:
I love taking mine to the car shows

Ours just loves to be out and about anywhere, plus he comes in handy in the garage now and again....

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/05/3505436762_7c8182b963-1.jpg

[John Redmond]

Quick update, I'll be sending tickets out at the weekend for those who have asked, I'll be taking some tickets to the North West Meet on Sunday. As it stands, I'm light on Sunday, so if you can only do a Sunday, You'll be very welcome to come along.

Sat & Sun Sat Sun

1) Bill Hulme Sat/Sun
2) John Redmond Sat/Sun
3) Coverco (tommy) Sat /Sun NOW A MEMBER
4) Hybrids Sat/Sun (member) Mrs Hybrids & Preston the Boxer dog
5) Dave Sat/Sun
6) Jo & Garrick & Raiden the dog, Fri eve/Sat/Sun (member)
7) Ki and Lynn and basil the dog (Fri eve(poss),Sat and Sun )
8) Mark Kingston Sat and Sun
9) Ali Reeves Sat & Sun
10) tommundy sat/sun

11) Chris Oliver Sat only
12) Fred & Doris Sat only
13) mk1 dal sat only
14) Lakelad sat only
15) Jay Gosling Sat

16) Bazbiggles (Barrie) Sun only

17) vyizis ? could you please confirm
18) Martyn TBC

[coverco]

Do you need any more help on Friday evening? If so me and my son can probably make it.

John I can't remember from last year but does the ticket allow two people in?

[bill hulme]

Yes the ticket is for two, I will be bringing the gazbo etc Friday about 4.30
The main thing is to put up the gazbo banner and flag,
sometimes the grass has to be cut.
could all people with tickets be on site at least by 9.00am sat/sunday.
Bill.

[tommundy]

You have PM John.

I should also be there on the Friday night to give a helping hand with stuff.

Looking forward to this :D , as Le Mans is looking sketchy at best. :(

Will be good to meet a few more new faces.

Cheers
Tom

[coverco]

Yes the ticket is for two, I will be bringing the gazbo etc Friday about 4.30
The main thing is to put up the gazbo banner and flag,
sometimes the grass has to be cut.
could all people with tickets be on site at least by 9.00am sat/sunday.
Bill.

Is it OK to come on Friday night Bill? My son finishes school at 3.30pm so we could be there about 5.30pm -6.00pm if you want us.

[KMK11]

could all people with tickets be on site at least by 9.00am sat/sunday.
Bill.

Really?? :shock: Why is this Bill? I dont mean this in an argumentative manner, but I've never been to any event/show etc with a car club & so really have no idea what goes on. Would I be throwing a spanner in the works by arriving late morning/early afternoon on Saturday?

I'll be travelling from near Cardiff so a 9am arrival time is gonna be a challenge to say the least...especially as I'll be bringing my 12-yr old son!!! :lol:

Maybe it would be better/more realistic to come up on Friday night?

[coverco]

could all people with tickets be on site at least by 9.00am sat/sunday.
Bill.

Really?? :shock: Why is this Bill? I dont mean this in an argumentative manner, but I've never been to any event/show etc with a car club & so really have no idea what goes on. Would I be throwing a spanner in the works by arriving late morning/early afternoon on Saturday?

I'll be travelling from near Cardiff so a 9am arrival time is gonna be a challenge to say the least...especially as I'll be bringing my 12-yr old son!!! :lol:

Maybe it would be better/more realistic to come up on Friday night?

The reason Mark is that the show gets really busy and the cars need to be on the stand before the public arrive. It was an early start for me last year so I am also thinking that Friday night after school finishes might be a better choice :+:

[Hybrids]

We are coming over on the Friday evening too.


We have attended Tatton in the past where it has been so busy that they stop letting cars with passes in after 10:30am and make them park with the turnstile visitors.

From past experience the organiser will issue more tickets than the capacity can take as there are always no-shows

[John Redmond]

Would I be throwing a spanner in the works by arriving late morning/early afternoon on Saturday?
Tatton is very weather dependant, if the sun is shining you cannot move on the roads for people, therefore it is very difficult to drive to the pitch. If you are really late ( early afternoon ) the organisers might park you with the public. Before 9 is an ideal, but if you are a little late, you stand a chance. But you can always park and walk to the pitch and we will do our best to get you in. If it is good weather, you will find that you are queuing for some time to get in.


Is it OK to come on Friday night Bill? My son finishes school at 3.30pm so we could be there about 5.30pm -6.00pm if you want us.

Yes the ticket is for two, I will be bringing the gazbo etc Friday about 4.30
The main thing is to put up the gazbo banner and flag,
sometimes the grass has to be cut.
could all people with tickets be on site at least by 9.00am sat/sunday.
Bill.

Is it OK to come on Friday night Bill? My son finishes school at 3.30pm so we could be there about 5.30pm -6.00pm if you want us.
If you are camping, you will be able to set your tent from Friday afternoon onwards, the Ticket allows entry from lunch time/ early afternoon, and many hands make light work etc.. :+:

John

[KMK11]

Eh, now that you mention it Tommy, it sounds pretty obvious really doesn't it?!

You know I'm not sure why but for some reason I thought we'd be camping, having the craic & then looking at other peoples cars...I never really thought that they'd be looking at ours! Am new to all this, sorry! :oops: :oops:

Maybe Friday night would be better, as I dont fancy getting up at 5am on Saturday! :+:

[bill hulme]

Tommy you will sould have no trouble arriving late friday.

This is to all ticket people show your ticket at the MAIN GATE
and you will not be charged to enter Tatton

Bill.

[Sysanguinary]

Is it OK to come on Friday night Bill? My son finishes school at 3.30pm so we could be there about 5.30pm -6.00pm if you want us.


Hey Tommy, I'm going to be there Friday night onwards on the *cough* other stand. ;) Get yourself there for Friday, I'm sure we could shout a conversation from our respective pitches as they are next door to each other! :wave:

PM sent also.... :+:

[Tom]

Looking forward to this. See you all there! :)

[tommundy]

Can you confirm you got my PM please John regarding posting my ticket?

Cheers
Tom

[coverco]

Have the tickets been sent yet? There is still plenty of time to go but I thought I would ask :+:

[John Redmond]

Hello All

I posted nine tickets this morning, buying some more envelopes tomorrow :lol:
Hopefully all the postals will be completed as soon as get some more stamps!
Please help me by responding here as you get the ticket.

OK, here's the map of the show, this as I received it.. sorry for the quality.
http://uk.geocities.com/ollyowl@btinternet.com/tattonmay.jpg

John

[mr2mk1chick]

Hope we can still gatecrash under the big trees, or is there a good camping spot behind our stand?

Looking forward to it :+:

[coverco]

Hope we can still gatecrash under the big trees, or is there a good camping spot behind our stand?

Looking forward to it :+:

I was thinking that as well, last year we camped behind the stand which is in the trees, but on that plan it shows Vauxhalls and Opels in the trees (actually quite a good place to hide them).

Maybe we will be in the middle of the big trees which is where the drivers club camped last year, I guess we will find out on the day :)

[tommundy]

Received mine this morning John. :+:

See you all in a couple of weeks. 8-)

Cheers
Tom

[coverco]

Received mine also John, see you all on Friday 29th :+:

[mr2mk1chick]

I was thinking that as well, last year we camped behind the stand which is in the trees, but on that plan it shows Vauxhalls and Opels in the trees (actually quite a good place to hide them).
PMSL :lol:

[tommundy]

Received mine also John, see you all on Friday 29th :+:
Are you still up for convoying over to this on the Friday Tommy?

[coverco]

Received mine also John, see you all on Friday 29th :+:
Are you still up for convoying over to this on the Friday Tommy?

Great idea Tom, I will PM you :+:

[Chris Oliver]

Hi John,

Thanks, I have received my ticket for Tatton. :D

Kind Regards,

Chris.

[mk1 dal]

hi john my ticket came this morning :+: many thanks gary

[mr2mk1chick]

Hi John

I've got my ticket too thanks :+:

[mistertwokw]

Hi John

Got my tickets through, many thanks

Ki

[Bazzbiggles]

Hi John,

My ticket came the other day too :+:

Thanks.

[Hybrids]

Just back from Pembrey with a rather dented mk1.
The ticket is here, and it will be at Tatton come hell or high water....

[bill hulme]

Hi all, great news we now have two new sail flags and a new banner for Tatton so you
should find our club easy now lets make it one of the best one ever,
thanks go to all that got the flags so quick for us, :clap:
see you all next weekend. :+:
bill.

[mr2mk1mad]

Hi John,

Have got my ticket, thanks

Martyn

[John Redmond]

1/John Redmond
2/Bill Hulme
3/Tommy (Coverco)
4/Chris Oliver
5/Vyizis (No Contact)
6/MR2MK1Mad
7/Hybrids
8/MK1 Dal
9/Dave Burn
10/Jo & Garrick
11/Tom Mondy
12/Lakes Lad
13/Ki and Lyn
14/Jay Gosling
15/Mark Kingston (canceled)
16/Barrie Pooley
17/Ali Reeves
18/Fred and Doris
19/Stuart Cameron

The list is from my excel master, Mark Kingston unfortunately has canceled, Vyizis has not been in contact. So 18 MK1's over the weekend, I hope you all enjoy the event!

I have one ticket left so a chance for anybody who would to come along.

I've made a slight bo-bo, some of the tickets have 'tent' written on them, if you are not camping, and have one of these, could you do a swap with the campers with no 'tent' tickets. I haven't noticed this before, and I have a couple of tickets myself with tent on them so I can help out if it's an issue.

I'll bring a cool box with soft drinks and some snacks, if anyone has a camping stove I'll bring milk coffee, etc.

Cheers
John

[KMK11]

Mark Kingston unfortunately has canceled

Yes, unfortunately I was pulled from the hat at work & am now "On-Call" on the Friday night. The on-call period finishes at 0830 Saturday, therefore I felt it only fair to allow somebody else the opportunity to use my ticket as I would only have been able to make it on Sunday. Also, Cardiff - Tatton return, in one day is a bit of a trek with a 12 year-old in tow!! ;)

John - I collected my ticket yesterday & as far as I can tell its not a "tent" one, I will post it back to you tomorrow so there will be 2 spares now :+:

Am really gutted to have missed out but hopefully I'll be able to make it next time around.

All the best for a crackin weekend guys :+:

Mark

[Hybrids]

Just checked my ticket, it does not mention camping but is ticked for both days.
We will be arriving Friday night, they should let us in and then we could swap the ticket.

[coverco]

I don't think the tent tickets will matter much, once you are in no one checks anything and if you are staying all weekend (which I am) then you should be OK.

I have a stove John so we will be able to make drinks etc, although I suspect I shall be drinking cold drinks most of the weekend :D

Let's hope the weather is kind to us :+:

[tommundy]

I have a stove too if needed. Could be useful for bacon sarnie duty in the mornings. :D

Are disposable BBQ's allowed on site?

Can't wait now! :)

My wife said she will come if the weather is good, if not I'll either be on my own or with a mate. :+:

Cheers
Tom

[coverco]

I have a stove too if needed. Could be useful for bacon sarnie duty in the mornings. :D

Are disposable BBQ's allowed on site?

Can't wait now! :)

My wife said she will come if the weather is good, if not I'll either be on my own or with a mate. :+:

Cheers
Tom

BBQ's are fine :+:

[mr2mk1chick]

I'm looking forward to this.
I need to get my tent out of hibernation this weekend to make sure it still looks okay and all the bits/pegs are there.
I will prob bring a disposable BBQ, but rest of time will either buy food or do stuff that you just pour water on (pot noodle, couscous, instant onion mash pots, supernoodles etc). This way there is no washing up stuff to bother about, and don't have to bring washing up associated stuff. I may bring the camping stove to pop a kettle on, but thats it - no pots and pans.

Stuff to remember (if this helps anyone) in no particular order:
Tent & pegs etc
air bed & electric pump
bedding & pillow
foldaway chairs (essential for evening sitting by campfire)
dog bed/dog bowl/food/poop bags/toy/lead*
disposable BBQ & 1 untensil:'food prodder'
cool box & ice packs
BBQ food/ pot noodles/ mini breakfast cereals/ long life milk
beer
more beer & maybe wine
snacks/nibbles to create/complement beer thirst
toiletries & spare loo roll
some extra clothes
rain coat & umbrella
car washing/final tarting-up stuff (lets put on a good show)
ticket
Wallet/handbag**/phone/in-car charger/sat nav

*not required if not bringing a dog
**not mandatory, but useful

[coverco]

Interesting list Jo, last year Dave brought his tent but forgot the poles :lol:

Luckily I know what he is like and brought a spare tent :+:

I ran out of cider at 1.00am on Sunday morning so I know what I shall be stocking up on this time. How do you cook super noodles and mash potato without a pan?

[mistertwokw]

in the dogs bowl of course!! :D

[mr2mk1chick]

How do you cook super noodles and mash potato without a pan?
They now come in instant tubs the same as pot noodles style (Tescos/Asda have 'em) :+:

Yuch! re: in dogs Bowl LOL Ki

[coverco]

Weather forecast is good (which means it will probably pee it down :shock: )

[Boyzdad]

Hello, am I too late to join the fun with my Black Mk1a?

We (me and my son Jack) can only make it on Sunday, if someone wants the spare ticket(s)(?) for both then please feel free to jump in.



1/John Redmond
2/Bill Hulme
3/Tommy (Coverco)
4/Chris Oliver
5/Vyizis (No Contact)
6/MR2MK1Mad
7/Hybrids
8/MK1 Dal
9/Dave Burn
10/Jo & Garrick
11/Tom Mondy
12/Lakes Lad
13/Ki and Lyn
14/Jay Gosling
15/Mark Kingston (canceled)
16/Barrie Pooley
17/Ali Reeves
18/Fred and Doris
19/Stuart Cameron

The list is from my excel master, Mark Kingston unfortunately has canceled, Vyizis has not been in contact. So 18 MK1's over the weekend, I hope you all enjoy the event!

I have one ticket left so a chance for anybody who would to come along.

I've made a slight bo-bo, some of the tickets have 'tent' written on them, if you are not camping, and have one of these, could you do a swap with the campers with no 'tent' tickets. I haven't noticed this before, and I have a couple of tickets myself with tent on them so I can help out if it's an issue.

I'll bring a cool box with soft drinks and some snacks, if anyone has a camping stove I'll bring milk coffee, etc.

Cheers
John

[tommundy]

11/Tom Mondy
Just realised, that's a new spelling! :lol:

I've had Monday, Munday and now Mondy, hehe.

Looking forward to the weekend!

Cheers
Tom

[bill hulme]

:+: I can supply a camping stove gas bottles and frying pan,
the weather forcast is for a smashing weekend, see you all soon.
Bill.

[mr2mk1chick]

11/Tom Mondy
Just realised, that's a new spelling! :lol:

I've had Monday, Munday and now Mondy, hehe.

Looking forward to the weekend!

Cheers
Tom

Lol! What about Mandy? ;)

[tommundy]

11/Tom Mondy
Just realised, that's a new spelling! :lol:

I've had Monday, Munday and now Mondy, hehe.

Looking forward to the weekend!

Cheers
Tom
Lol! What about Mandy? ;)
Not since the operation. ;)

[mr2mk1chick]

Lol! What about Mandy? ;)
Not since the operation. ;)
:lol:

[bill hulme]

Lol! What about Mandy? ;)
Not since the operation. ;)
:lol:
since the operation it could be dandy or randy

[Chris Oliver]

mr2mk1chick,

Good list Joe, don't forget the suntan lotion + hat + sun glasses, as it's going to very hot and sunny all weekend !! 8-)

And lots of drinking water for the hangovers... :angel:

See you all on Saturday.

[mr2mk1chick]

Good list Joe, don't forget the suntan lotion + hat + sun glasses, as it's going to very hot and sunny all weekend !! 8-)

And lots of drinking water for the hangovers... :angel:
Yup :+:
Last night i dug out the sun tan lotion & aftersun, and bought water from the supermarket LOL

see ya there

Packed shorts too 8-)

[Boyzdad]

Graham (lakelad) has kindly sent a ticket for us (Jack and I) as he was not able to attend :(

We will now be definitely coming :+:

We can only come Sunday, but will be arriving early ;) so please leave a space for us! :)

Looking forward to it! :)

[Hybrids]

We are loaded up & ready to go, just have some work work to send before we leave.
Plan to be there about 19:30 tonight (Friday)

[Vyizis]

Sorry totally forgot about this, been having a really bad time with family recently. Unfortunately i'm working and the car is unwell. Next time tho!

[John Redmond]

Got back from a very hot and sunny Tatton Park

http://uk.geocities.com/ollyowl@btinternet.com/tattonsat.jpg

Thirteen today, We'll see what tomorrow brings!

John

[coverco]

I would like to thank John and Bill for organising this fantastic event. I also need to thank John
for the supply of pop on the Sunday which really helped after our very late night on Saturday.
It was a pleasure as always to put faces to usernames, this event has to be one of the best on
the club calander, even more so when the sun shines. Here are a few pictures of the stand which
had 13 cars on the Saturday and 14 on the Sunday.

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/05/100_0902-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/05/100_0903-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/05/100_0904-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/05/100_0906-1.jpg

[mistertwokw]

Just got back after having what can only be described as a fantastic weekend.
John: Many thanks for organising this you deserve alot of credit for what has been one of the best organised events i have attended....thanks :+:

Was nice to put faces to names and also bump into some people that lynn and i had not seen for a long while, even Basil the dog made lots of new friend.......cant wait for the next one :D

[Hybrids]

Thanks for a great weekend.
Nice to meet everyone.
Posted some pics on FlickR:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hybrids/sets/72157619058772948/

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/06/3582895204_338fd7f654-1.jpg

regards
Gareth

[Tom]

Well that was a fantastic weekend! :D :+:

It's the best event of the year and by a long way in my opinion. The atmosphere, the beautiful surroundings, the fantastic cars on show, the lack of "boom boom boom" brigade, the company, sitting around the campfire in the evening, etc etc etc it's a much more enjoyable event than JAE in my humble opinion.

Well done to Jon and Bill (and also Neil on the MR2DC stand) for organising everything, a sterling job done by all :clap:

It was great to see everyone, the old crowd and also a load of new people I didn't know.

There's another event in August and I highly recommend this event to anyone that hasn't been before. Please book your diaries!

[mr2mk1chick]

Tatton was ace 8-)
I haven't been to a show in ages, and now i've remembered what i've been missing.

the weather seemed to have ben ordered by GOD it was soo good
the MK1's on the stand were an extremely good turnout, and very high standard (made our track car look like a real nail.

It was ace catching up with everyone who i hadn't seen in ages. nice campfire onthe friday & sat
no hangover which was :+:

will post up more whn i get home from work, and hopefully some pics

thanks John & delegates for putting up a great stand :clap:

[Pam - MR2 Only]

Great day out at Tatton Park - our local venue :D lovely array of cars and of course lovely people - I do love keeping up with old faces - sorry Bill me old mate - and lovely to see new faces I hadn't met before - we got as near to you as we could - our tail of the roadster to the tail of a Mk1 - great - see you all in August or sooner - me thinks I must look in my diary - and Jo will you get your hubbie to change the colour of his hair please so I don't get him confused with my Steve :D :D ;)

Lovely to see you all.

take care

Pam

[mr2mk1chick]

Jo will you get your hubbie to change the colour of his hair please so I don't get him confused with my Steve :D :D ;)

Pam
LOL - out of the corner of my eye, i got them confused once too :oops:

[Boyzdad]

Just too say, thanks again to all on the stand, you made Jack (my son) and I feel very welcome :) It was a brilliant show and brilliant weather :)

Just one thing, mr2mk1chick you say....


the MK1's on the stand were an extremely good turnout, and very high standard (made our track car look like a real nail.



My car (the Black MK1a) is by no means perfect, and for me personally, whilst it is great to see "show and shine" cars, I actually prefer looking at used and "cosy!?" cars that people use on a regular basis. On one stand I saw a tired, but obviously loved ford Anglia 105E, complete with a different coloured patch of filler over the headlight bowl. My childhood came rushing back to me as I remembered a shopping trip with my Dad getting back into our tired old Anglia, a real high point of the day for me, and well worth the trip to the show :)

I guess what I am trying to get at is, don't worry about the state of our cars, different things appeal to different people!

One thing that Jack said made me realise this more than ever, he had noticed that the MR2 stand had a steady stream of people coming on to have a look/chat and even some to have a sit in my car, while the Ferrari stand, was almost empty of people, I can only assume that people were too scared/intimidated (myself included) to ask for a closer look.

Anyway ;) thanks to all who organized the event! :)

[tommundy]

A great weekend had by all!

It was good meeting some new faces and chatting to some great people! A nice turn-out of MR2's and well done for the 2 prizes (1st and 3rd in Best Japanese Sports Car) that we got. 8-)

The campfire was good and I managed to be part of the last men and women standing both nights, 4am and 5am. :D

E-type Jag's were two-a-penny! I remembering hearing the tannoy mentioning something about the TVR stand at 3pm but thought it was a raffle or a lost child announcement. Only when I saw a video on youtube I found out they'd done an orchestral start-up en masse.

Cheers to Tommy for the much needed bacon butties in the morning and to the people that complimented my car, even though it was hidden at the back. :(

I'll hopefully make the August one as it was an excellent show.

I'll post pics up later, just going to take advantage of the weather to do some car work this afternoon.

A lot of memories and funny moments throughout, too much to write about everything. Oh, and Bill, you're a legend with your pearls of wisdom and stories of time since past. :)


Ferrari stand
What Ferrari stand?... Oh, you mean the fake ones with the Italian flag's and owners wearing Ferrari T-shirts. :lol:

To be fair the classic replica's looked okay, the Daytona one particularly, and the Countach was nicely done.

Cheers again.
Tom

[Jak_01]

Yes i loved the show aswell (the best ive been to so far in the MR2!) including the weather that played along all day (i also managed to pick up an black MK1 MR2 'turbo' model for 5op from the autojumble which is a bonus ;) :). So i would like to say thanks to everyone at the stand as there were ALOT of MR2's there and everyone there was friendly :+: .

Here are some pictures i took yesterday (sorry i did not get a pictue of everyones individual MR2):

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/2541/dscf2532r.jpg
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1158/dscf2480.jpg
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9220/dscf2481.jpg
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9431/dscf2482.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8041/dscf2488j.jpg
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/4315/dscf2489.jpg
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/7702/dscf2490a.jpg
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5654/dscf2493.jpg
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6150/dscf2494b.jpg
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/9851/dscf2496.jpg
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/7602/dscf2498.jpg
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/5121/dscf2503.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3452/dscf2504o.jpg
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1475/dscf2514b.jpg
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/170/dscf2516y.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/680/dscf2518l.jpg


Thank you
Jack

[coverco]

There are some great pictures there Jack, my son and I searched for MR2 models on every stand but never found any, you must be an eagled eyed collector :+:

[mr2mk1mad]

Think everyone has said any thing i would have written so i will just say a big thanks to everyone for making me feel at home.

Will make a note that if i am up this way in May or August in the future will meet up with you all.

John and Bill did a great job as has been said by everyone.

Thanks again to everyone

From

Martyn

[bill hulme]

!st first place of all the japanese cars at Tatton and how proud he must be sorry no name
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/06/_MG_6373-1.jpg
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/06/_MG_6371-1.jpg
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/06/_MG_6378-1.jpg

and 3rd place to Gary
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/06/_MG_6362-1.jpg
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/06/_MG_6380-1.jpg

thanks to all the members that help me put up the gazbo sail flags and banners
on friday, they know who they are, a big thanks of me, my car was rather full it was good job I had a trailer tent.
well done to all that turned up to make it a great show.
bill.

[mistertwokw]

Sorry Bill i was meant to send you my details for the magazine, i have pm'd you.

Great photo's by the way

Many thanks for a great weekend all

Ki

[mr2mk1chick]

Ki & Lynnes' (& Basil) amazing (award winning) MK1 AKA "the tardis":

(who said you couldn't go camping with all the luxuries, including the kitchen sink?!)

All the gear & HUGE tent:
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/06/smlAllintoAW112-1.jpg

amazing packing skills:
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/06/smlAllintoAW113-1.jpg

All aboard :+:
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/06/smlAllintoAW116-1.jpg

[mistertwokw]

i was struggling to think of a name for the car Jo, i think you just named it for me :+: :D

I have sent you a pm Jo with regards to popping down one eve, phone number inc.

Ki :+:

[coverco]

Even though I saw it with my own eyes I still can not believe all that stuff went in a MK1 and they even put the sunroof glass in the frunk :shock:

[mistertwokw]

what can i say.......its a talent :P

[Hybrids]

who said you couldn't go camping with all the luxuries, including the kitchen sink?!



I suppose I can't really consider to have camped over the weekend.... :think:

[coverco]

who said you couldn't go camping with all the luxuries, including the kitchen sink?!



I suppose I can't really consider to have camped over the weekend.... :think:

Not really Gareth, not only did you have the kitchen sink but air conditioning, a proper fridge and a bath :lol:

Although it was much appreciated lending us your tv to watch the FA cup :+:

[mk1 dal]

hi what a fantastic weekend at tatton thanks to john and bill for their time and effort in organizing this event.it was a pleasure to meet the other club members and put names to faces ,well done to ki for the first place the car is outstanding and also coverco car is excellent the amount of work he has put in to his car is first class .my son loved Gareth race car and said (dad why don't you turn yours in to one ) :wtf: on which i quickly replied nooooo . looking forward to august and seeing you all again :+: gary


http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/06/mr20091-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/06/mr20031-1.jpg


http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/06/mr20041-1.jpg


http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2009/06/mr20101-1.jpg

[Donna]

Looks a great event 8-)

Did anyone get any pics of the white SC thats mentioned in MR2only as winning the MK1 class ?

The pics in the mags are too small to make it out and id like to see more pics of it :mrgreen:

Thanks

[mr2mk1chick]

The white sc was kirstys on the mr2 dc stand, and won the dc competition.
shes just sold the car too.

the mk1s on our stand won the tatton park overall show classes for best jap car 1st place, and 3rd place.