Gaydon - British Motor Museum - a visit ?

[sorepaws]

Is there any interest in running a club meeting at the British Motor Museum on JUNE 30th 2018?

If there are over 4 members here who would commit I will approach the organisation to see what is possible - we could also consider holding the AGM here (thoughts?)

Check out the venue here https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/

for those that have been here more than 2 years ago you will be surprised to see the new building that holds a collection of Jaguars - from the old SS to the Le Mans racers and various prototypes.

This is also the home of the JLR restoration centre where from a gallery you can see the cars undergoing a full restoration - cars of all ages

An event for June ??????

[Pride]

That sounds like a great venue to visit, lots to do, see and plenty of room for sectioned off parking which they can arrange for club bookings I believe.
So pease put me down on the list.

1. Pride

[britlude]

sounds like a plan, it's about time we did more stuff!!! :)

[havoc]

It's not a bad place. Completely focused on British metal (unsurprisingly), which makes it a little narrow for me (and too full of odd BL stuff), but it's a good place to spend a few hours.

The kicker might be the entrance fee...have to see if we can run a meet there without getting stung for £14 each.

[wixer]

I'd be up for that. I work next door but hardly ever venture in to the museum.

[Shawnsx5]

I would do my best to be there.

Neil

[sorepaws]

It's not a bad place. Completely focused on British metal (unsurprisingly), which makes it a little narrow for me (and too full of odd BL stuff), but it's a good place to spend a few hours.

The kicker might be the entrance fee...have to see if we can run a meet there without getting stung for £14 each.



And yes it's stuffed with BL stuff, but then it is the "British Motor Museum"
If you can't afford the £14 I am sure we can run a fund for you .....

https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/explore/collections-centre/whats-inside-the-collections-centre

[NSX 2000]

Is there any interest in running a club meeting at the British Motor Museum ?

If there are over 4 members here who would commit I will approach the organisation to see what is possible - we could also consider holding the AGM here (thoughts?)

Check out the venue here https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/

for those that have been here more than 2 years ago you will be surprised to see the new building that holds a collection of Jaguars - from the old SS to the Le Mans racers and various prototypes.

This is also the home of the JLR restoration centre where from a gallery you can see the cars undergoing a full restoration - cars of all ages

An event for June ??????


Sounds like a cracking idea Gromit!

The only date in June I would recommend to avoid would be the weekend of the 16th and 17th June, (24 hours of Le Mans weekend).

[Kaz-kzukNA1]

Interested and good idea.
Just need to put the date (tbd) into my already busy calendar…..

[ollie]

I would be up for this,

I would suggest either Saturday 23rd or Saturday 30th, that gets Le Mans out of the way and the weather might even be half decent.

How about making a weekend of it and Hotel / meal on Saturday night and then a drive on Sunday?

Ollie

[exiges1]

Count me in..

[Hagasan]

Yep, 30th June would be a good date. The weather is good that date ;)

[havoc]

I suspect I'll be out of the picture that day...last Saturday in June is a family commitment I daren't (& wouldn't want to) miss...

[Silver Surfer]

Happy to attend...been there earlier this year.

SS

[Hagasan]

Happy to attend...been there earlier this year.

SS
Shouldn't take you long to get there.. Whoosh, pssst or however it goes :) Hope it's fun?

[goldtop]

If the club approached them officially, perhaps they would bring the rather-NSXish MG EXE out of the (quite crowded) floor display.

Would be a unique opportunity to get a few shots of it side-by-side with the NSX.

[Senninha]

If the club approached them officially, perhaps they would bring the rather-NSXish MG EXE out of the (quite crowded) floor display.

Would be a unique opportunity to get a few shots of it side-by-side with the NSX.

I was up there a few weeks ago for the Jaguar breakfast meeting and the EXE is back up on it elevated plinth so might be more involved than just rolling it outside for a few piccies ... nice idea though ...

[WhyOne?]

I'd like to do this...I actually enjoy looking at old BL stuff...but I'm out of the country next June.

[NSX 2000]

Is there any interest in running a club meeting at the British Motor Museum ?

If there are over 4 members here who would commit I will approach the organisation to see what is possible - we could also consider holding the AGM here (thoughts?)

Check out the venue here https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/

for those that have been here more than 2 years ago you will be surprised to see the new building that holds a collection of Jaguars - from the old SS to the Le Mans racers and various prototypes.

This is also the home of the JLR restoration centre where from a gallery you can see the cars undergoing a full restoration - cars of all ages

An event for June ??????


Hi Mike

Has anything happened with this?

[wixer]

Well I'm still up for a meet up on regular basis, or even an annual one.

[Senninha]

Yep, still interested ...

[sorepaws]

After weeks of trying to contact someone there - SUCCESS ! Well in part at least. They are waiting for confirmation from another event before they can say for sure. We also have the opportunity to hold the AGM at Gaydon, there is of course a cost - however if we can agree on the entrance fee and get enough people there I am sure we can do a deal !

So put a marker in your Diary ! 30th June

https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/explore/collections-centre

[dcnsx]

If this is not available may I suggest the Haynes motor museum in Sparkford Somerset? I went there once with the Lancia Integrale owners club, excellent museum I thought plus they have a test track which we were allowed to drive our cars on.

[Pride]

If this is not available may I suggest the Haynes motor museum in Sparkford Somerset? I went there once with the Lancia Integrale owners club, excellent museum I thought plus they have a test track which we were allowed to drive our cars on.

Having been there as well a few years ago I too can confirm it as a great venue if problems with Gaydon, the track is a bit too narrow for two cars to safely pass but as a time trial circuit it would be suburb and great fun. I remember getting my NSX sideways at speed around some of the corners.
From memory I believe they can also section off the cafe area for club meetings as well.
Probably the most welcoming and intimate museums in the U.K. anyone could visit.
Just be aware of the A303 forward facing speed cameras on route.😎

[sorepaws]

I just received confirmation that we have the date (30th June) at Gaydon - now all I need are people to sign up so I can get back to them with numbers - likely cost is £10 per person - this includes the Museum and the Collections Centre

Numbers people please .....

Note £10 is a discount of £4 over the normal public entry -

[Pride]

I just received confirmation that we have the date (30th June) at Gaydon - now all I need are people to sign up so I can get back to them with numbers - likely cost is £10 per person - this includes the Museum and the Collections Centre

Numbers people please .....

Note £10 is a discount of £4 over the normal public entry - and we get to park outside the Collections Centre :-)

1. Pride. Clive

[sorepaws]

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike

[dcnsx]

I’m not sure if I will be able to make that date. If I can i’ll pay the full price on the day but can I still park up with you guys?

[britlude]

checking the calendar........ it appears we are free......

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah

[NSX 2000]

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?

Question, is the £10 per person or per car (2 people for £10)

[sorepaws]

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?

£10 per person

[wixer]

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?
5.Wixer - Phil (Red & Black)

£10 per person

[Senninha]

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?
5.Wixer - Phil (Red & Black)
6. Senninha - Paul

£10 per person

[sorepaws]

Anyone else want to join us ?



1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?
5.Wixer - Phil (Red & Black)
6. Senninha - Paul

£10 per person

[dcnsx]

Provisionally yes but as asked earlier can I pay on the day and still park up with you guys?

[214nsx]

Anyone else want to join us ?


1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?
5. Wixer - Phil (Red & Black)
6. Senninha - Paul
7. 214nsx ( Phil )
8.

£10 per person


TBD:
* dcnsx - Dave
*

[lotusolly]

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?
5. Wixer - Phil (Red & Black)
6. Senninha - Paul
7. 214nsx ( Phil )
8. Lotusolly

£10 per person


TBD:
* dcnsx - Dave

[Silver Surfer]

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?
5. Wixer - Phil (Red & Black)
6. Senninha - Paul
7. 214nsx ( Phil )
8. Lotusolly
9. Silver Surfer

£10 per person


TBD:
* dcnsx - Dave

[exiges1]

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?
5. Wixer - Phil (Red & Black)
6. Senninha - Paul
7. 214nsx ( Phil )
8. Lotusolly
9. Silver Surfer
10. exiges1
11.

£10 per person

TBD:
* dcnsx - Dave
*

[Hagasan]

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?
5. Wixer - Phil (Red & Black)
6. Senninha - Paul
7. 214nsx ( Phil )
8. Lotusolly
9. Silver Surfer
10. exiges1
11.Hagasan
12.*

£10 per person

TBD:
* dcnsx - Dave
**

[Kye_P]

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?
5. Wixer - Phil (Red & Black)
6. Senninha - Paul
7. 214nsx ( Phil )
8. Lotusolly
9. Silver Surfer
10. exiges1
11.Hagasan
12.*

£10 per person

TBD:
* dcnsx - Dave
**

Hi guys I will try and join too.

[dcnsx]

I definately will not be able to make it now. Enjoy!

[sorepaws]

Just a quick update - after a conversation with Gaydon, we can pay after the event for the number that turn up - in this case I plan to collect the money from you when we are there.

I will post more logistics closer to the date.

[marknsx]

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?
5. Wixer - Phil (Red & Black)
6. Senninha - Paul
7. 214nsx ( Phil )
8. Lotusolly
9. Silver Surfer
10. exiges1
11. Hagasan
12. Kye_P
12. Marknsx
14. *
£10 per person

[sorepaws]

Details:
Parking space on the Northern Lawn (area shown in green)
AGM Lecture Room 3

[Kaz-kzukNA1]

Details:
Parking space on the Northern Lawn (area shown in green)
AGM Lecture Room 3

http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=13419&d=1527281157


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Northern Lawn.....
Green or Blue, Mike??


Kaz

[NSXGB]

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?
5. Wixer - Phil (Red & Black)
6. Senninha - Paul
7. 214nsx ( Phil )
8. Lotusolly
9. Silver Surfer
10. exiges1
11. Hagasan
12. Kye_P
12. Marknsx
14. NSXGB
15.
£10 per person

[duncan]

1. Pride. Clive
2. Sorepaws - Mike
3. Britlude - Jonathan and Sarah
4. NSX 2000 - Black or White?
5. Wixer - Phil (Red & Black)
6. Senninha - Paul
7. 214nsx ( Phil )
8. Lotusolly
9. Silver Surfer
10. exiges1
11. Hagasan
12. Kye_P
12. Marknsx
14. NSXGB
15. Duncan
16.
£10 per person

[Kye_P]

Unfortunately I won't make it will be in Tokyo

[NSX 2000]

I went to Gaydon on Saturday for a Jaguar Breakfast Club meet. Very pleasent morning looking at Jags, then looking at the Jaguar Heritage Trust building. We could of spent more than the 3 hours we did spend.

For anybody taking kids, there is a really nice play area on site so they won't get bored, plus I can recommend the egg and bacon sandwich in the cafe. ;)

[NSX 2000]

Do we have a start time for this???????

Are we going to arrive in convoy https://youtu.be/Sd5ZLJWQmss or just get there when we get there?

[Silver Surfer]

Coooooonnnnnvvvvooooooy,

SS

[sorepaws]

Final information:-

Arrive at Gaydon from 9:30
I will collect wrist bands for entry to the Museum and hand out to people (this will not be until after 10 am when the museum opens) - I will exchange each wrist band for the sum of £10. So far we have 14 cars and potentially 18 people - please let me know if I have this wrong, or you are bringing someone and they are not on the list. Not a problem to add people/cars.

AGM to be held at 2pm in Lecture Room 3

[lotusolly]

Unfortunatly unable to make this.

For some reason I thought it was on the Sunday and am double booked. :(

Olly

[duncan]

Please add one person /wrist band/ticket for me.
Probably stop at the SuperSausage cafe at Potterspury for breakfast on the way up.
Duncan

[sorepaws]

looks like we are still ok for numbers - welcome Duncan - enjoy your "SuperSausage" :-D

[britlude]

alas through a unfortunate series of mis-communication, and technical ****-ups, i cannot make it saturday :(

however we were there in 2011....
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PHwHzmBhRZFv72HM8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PHwHzmBhRZFv72HM8https://farm1.staticflickr.com/917/42332288424_a7fe232278_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27uL3vN)26062011902 (https://flic.kr/p/27uL3vN) by jon sutherland (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152809076@N06/), on Flickr


edit.... the **** wasn't as harsh as the **** would imply!!

[exiges1]

Not sure of how many of us are going from the Essex direction but if you want to meet at Boreham (or elsewhere) for a nonvoy at 07:30 or 08:00 I’ll meet you there.

[Pride]

Apologies, unable to make this due to on going electrical problems.

[Silver Surfer]

Not sure of how many of us are going from the Essex direction but if you want to meet at Boreham (or elsewhere) for a nonvoy at 07:30 or 08:00 I’ll meet you there.

Will meet you there around 7.30 for a 'nonvoy' Tony....pick up Phil on the way on the A12-M25 junction.

SS

[Hagasan]

Are you Essex Boys (or anyone else) going M25 onto M40? If so, popping in to Beaconsfield Services at all? Jct 2. If so I could meet you there if you have a time?

[marknsx]

Will be late more like 12

[Kaz-kzukNA1]

Just received the email from the local police mailing system.

If using M40, won't be a problem but if anyone driving through A5 around Milton Keynes, please note that there will be major roadwork with full/part closure at Old Stratford roundabout at Milton Keynes north from Friday evening till early Monday morning.
Also, both directions on part of A422 leading to this roundabout will be fully closed.

Similar to what happened at the time of Supercar Display at Silverstone recently but extra closure so please plan ahead.


Kaz

[sorepaws]

Will be late more like 12

mark,
you will need to find me to get a Museum pass
Phone number PM'd to you
Mike

[NSXGB]

Are you Essex Boys (or anyone else) going M25 onto M40? If so, popping in to Beaconsfield Services at all? Jct 2. If so I could meet you there if you have a time?

Suggest Beaconsfield services at around 08:30 \ 08:45? Looks to be about 1 hour from Gaydon.

[exiges1]

M25 allowing - that’s a good time for us so we’ll meet you and Gary (and any others?) there and nonvoy together to the venue, arriving in style!

[exiges1]

Will meet you there around 7.30 for a 'nonvoy' Tony....pick up Phil on the way on the A12-M25 junction.

SS

👍 see you there....

[Hagasan]

Suggest Beaconsfield services at around 08:30 \ 08:45? Looks to be about 1 hour from Gaydon.

Okay doke. Will be at Beaconsfield for 8.30am.

[sorepaws]

Some pics from the day (courtesy of Emma)