Come and Exhibit @ the Stoke Goldington Steam Rally - 7th & 8th May

ClubSport 911 · Mar 14, 2005

Any region, and any register - this is to formally invite you / family and your Porsche pride and joy to attend and be a part of the Stoke Goldington Steam Rally.

ADVANCE NOTICE - 7th & 8th May 2005.

What is it ?
Well, it's one of the best country fairs and steam rally's in the UK. Also, it is conveniently, located in a village not far from Olney, Bucks and set in very pretty countryside.

It attracts the huge arrary of the best period steam powered exhibits in the land (and yes, you can take a ride on them). In addition, you will find childrens entertainment, shops, stalls, stands, and of course many working exhibits from rural life as well as craft tents, display's of historic cars, and other sideshows.

A very interesting feature is a regular demonstration of field ploughing by traditional shire horses - Real horsepower.

So what ?
For 2005 we have secured a 10m X 25M space for exhibiting up to 10 cars per day - pride of place ! If you have been to previous events, you may have noticed a select number of car clubs;, TVR , Jaguar, as well as general vintage vehicles. However, like last year we have the opportunity to put a Porsche display for the public, and parade our cars in the central arena whilst commentary describes the car's history etc, for the audience.

Are you interested ? If you are we'd like to gain commitment for up to 10 cars from the club, for each of the 2 days the event is being held. (Date is 7th & 8th May 2005) - 20 cars in total, 10 per day.

At time of writing, we have secured commitment from a number of members (in and outside the region) but would really welcome support from anyone.

Aims.
Simple:- To build a representitive sample of Porsche's production across as many models as we can, in an entertaining way for the general public. Please do try and help if you can because we're hoping to get as much commitment from R10 (and surrounding regions) as soon as possible. I will pass you details of the event, registration etc, as soon as you contact me/

Need to know more ?

Then please call Steve on 07966 070848, Or e-mail:-steve.darnell@virgin.net

Further details about the event

http://www.stokegoldington-steamrally.co.uk/

THANKS for all your support

P.S. I should mention, that if you show, you do not need to pay to get in

Guest · Mar 15, 2005

Oohhhh...Nice one. This event clashes perfectly with the Stoke Goldington Country Fair & Steam Rally...

Steve - I clearly under-estimated your negotiation skills. Getting the organisers to move this because it clashed with Althorp is an absolute result. Spot on mate [8|]

ClubSport 911 · Mar 16, 2005

for more details:- please click below

http://www.theshire.eclipse.co.uk/pcgb/stokeg.shtml

Time is running out on this event & I realise that for many people, 7 weeks notice is last minute but at time of writing we have only 2 or 3 members signing up for this from any / all regions for this event

Thanks if you have, but can you persuade others ?

The organisers have given us just 10 working days to organise our cars.

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Andy - could you perhaps fire out an E-newsletter to catch people that don't use the forum ? - THKS

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ClubSport 911 · Apr 1, 2005

Hi there !

For those interested, the current situation is that we have 2 cars booked for Saturday and 9 for Sunday.

Just to remind, we have been allocated 10 spaces for both days.

I would ask all those attending, to please look on the website for more details. You will find the documentation required (simple to fill in) and also, sample single page car descriptions for the public / organisers

Thanks

Steve

Peter Smallwood · Apr 2, 2005

Steve

Assuming that ground clearance is not an issue, you can put me down for one of the days. I guess it better be Saturday by the looks of it!

Cheers

Pete

Melv · Apr 3, 2005

Steve can u confirm I'm booked Sunday??

thboxster · Apr 3, 2005

Mel, yes!

Latest list looks like this:

Melv · Apr 3, 2005

Steve/Tony -OK, done all the forms, who do I send them to???? Organisers or you guys?

ClubSport 911 · Apr 4, 2005

To save time ((~1month) please send all forms direct to the organisers.

THANKS

Steve

PS - you ever done a track day with a Steam Engine ? I had my first drive a couple of yrs ago. Steering was a touch vague (chain driven) but almost no body roll. [

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thboxster · Apr 5, 2005

Steve just a thought.

The car description sheet? Presumably this doesn't need to go to the organisers? O maybe a copy to them?

I recall last year there was a laminating session somewhere.

ClubSport 911 · Apr 5, 2005

The car description sheet? Presumably this doesn't need to go to the organisers

No, this can come via e-mail to me. Like last yr, I will print / laminate prior to the event.

All is to be revealed on a series of e-mails to those people attending.

P.S. - organisers confirmed, we have a great spot for the show ! As she put it, "pride of place"

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Taverner · Apr 12, 2005

Steve,

I have sent off the forms, direct to the organisers to exhibit on Saturday only. Hope I wiill get a positive reply in due course. Anyway please count me in for the day.

Note that you will be emailing details.

Michael

ClubSport 911 · Apr 16, 2005

Thanks for this Michael - yes, you hhave been booked in for the event... Hopefully all the organisation is starting to become clear, and I have added you to the e-mail news list for this event.

Thanks

steve

glenn mcmenamin · Apr 18, 2005

Put me down for the Saturday Steve,

I shall bring the GT3 for deffo, and hopefully the Turbo Cab aswell, as long
as the operation goes OK on my elbow on the Thursday before[

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Can you send me a PM with any more details/times etc ?

G.

Dave Wilkinson · Apr 18, 2005

Steve,

Are you still looking for Saturday cars???

Regards

Dave

Melv · Apr 18, 2005

ORIGINAL: Computamedic

Steve,

Are you still looking for Saturday cars???

Regards

Dave

Saturday cars Dave!! So you're not even a weekend driver now -doesn't it come out on Sunday any more??? Doh!! [

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ClubSport 911 · Apr 18, 2005

YES please Dave...and as your car is so "reserved" it won't stand out at all.

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Seriously it'd be great to have you on board, and if possible could you please drop onto the website that Tony has set up, download the docs, send off to the organisers etc?

Above all else, mail me your car description ASAP..

THANKS

Steve

ClubSport 911 · Apr 18, 2005

Glenn - top man, and thanks for the offer of support.

I think looking @ the itenary we could use your cars on SATURDAY and if you go to Tony's site then you can see all the details etc....

If you could do this ASAP and I'll add you to the e-mail list to keep you informed

Cheers chappie

S

ClubSport 911 · Apr 19, 2005

INFORMATION

Just to let you know, that as per last year, I will be going up on the Friday prior to the event, (the 6th) to set up our camp and mark out the area / put up Gazebo / Flag etc.

I'll also use this as the time to see if there are any obstacles to getting in (I know for a certainty, that this year, the organisers are working very hard on entrance and egress for us)

If you wish to join in, then please let me know, and we'll hook up just after lunch (or event @ lunch in the local pub)

Thanks

S

I'll mail you pictures of what I find the night before so you can see the lay of the land