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My apologies for the non-printable character in my previous message that prevented the internet link to our summer BBQ pub site from working. Please try the link in 2nd August event below and book as soon as possible to help me with planning.![[FONT=verdana,geneva"]](/forum/styles/default/pcgb/space.gif ". [FONT=verdana,geneva\"]")
I have included a number of new events for the summer in the following list. Don't forget to note them in your diary. Also, at the end of this message are a few suggestions for the summer that may be of interest. If anyone has other suggestions they wish to share please let me have the details. Many thanks, Martin Nelson, Regional Organiser
for PCGB Chiltern Region (R21) Observation from America... They once said that a black man would be president when pigs fly. His first 100 days and wham!! Pig's flu.
15th May Karting at Hoddesdon (ADVANCED BOOKING REQUIRED) To book a drive in the following or any of our karting activities regardless of your skill level, please e-mail Ashley Miller at ashley@mcsp.uk.com. Round 3 at Rye House outdoor circuit in Hoddesdon (see http://www.rye-house.co.uk/). Sign in time is 7:30pm. 25 places available for 20 Minutes Practice/Qualifying followed by 50 minute race (or 22:00 curfew) at £62 per driver for all equipment.
16th May Porsches at Ace Cafe
Its Porsche Night at the Ace Cafe on the junction of Beresford Avenue and the old North Circular Road, NW10 7UD. Porsches are requested to arrive after 6pm when security/parking stewards come on duty. This event attracts a wide range of Porsche models from many regions and plenty of interesting motorbikes. Inside the Ace Cafe you can enjoy freshly cooked meals at reasonable prices. 30th May Porsche Auto-Jumble
From 9am to 3pm just off M1 junction J13 at The White Horse, Husborne Crawley, MK43 0XE. Free entry and parking usually results in excess of 1500 visitors so it is worth getting there early for your Porsche parts. Pub food served all day. 2nd June Club Night
At the Royal Oak, Chipperfield, WD4 9LR from 19:30 onwards. These evenings are used mainly as an informal focal point for male and female club members of all ages to socialise and the mix is approximately one third female to two thirds male. 19th June Karting at Hoddesdon (ADVANCED BOOKING REQUIRED) Details and booking as per 15th May above. [FONT=arial"]20th June Design 911 Open Day Design 911 (see www.design911.com) is an after market parts supplier for Porsche and offer a discount to club members. They are an official business sponsor to PCGB and are holding this open day as an opportunity for members to see their range of supplies and meet some of their suppliers. The event will run from 10am to 4pm at Design 911 UK, Unit 5, Bracken Industrial Estate 185 Forest Road Hainault Essex, London, IG6 3HX where there is parking for approx 100 cars. There is no requirement to book for this event and refreshments will be provided on the day. 20th June Porsches at Ace Cafe
View the Porsches and motorbikes this event attracts from 6pm onwards at the Ace Cafe, NW10 7UD. Inside enjoy sausages & mash, all day breakfast, ribs, scampi and many other freshly cooked meals at reasonable prices. 7th July Club Night
At the Royal Oak, Chipperfield, WD4 9LR from 19:30 onwards.
2nd August - Sunday BBQ (ADVANCED BOOKING REQUIRED) Chiltern Region have organised a Sunday lunch BBQ from 1pm at The King William IV Country Pub & Restaurant (see www.thekingwilliamivspeen.co.uk ).This grade II listed building situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the top of the Chiltern Hills is in the heart of Speen, next to the village green. There is ample parking for our Porsches, landscaped gardens and the area is great for countryside walks.
For our BBQ lunch each person can choose ANY combination or ALL of the following...
Special King's Farm Beef Burger with cheese
Sweet chilli chicken
Sausage with onions
Selection of buns & rolls
Mixed Salads
Potato salad
Mixed leaf salad
Roast pepper Pasta salad
Coleslaw salad
Mixed tomato, onion & cucumber salad
To book BBQ meals please make cheque payable for full amount (£10 per person) to PCGB, PRINT NAMES of diners on back and then post cheque to Martin Nelson, 38 Carson Road, Cockfosters, Barnet, EN4 9EN. Bookings can only be confirmed when payment is physically received by Martin Nelson.
PLEASE NOTE that I have limited numbers to 65 people so that, in the unlikely event of wet weather, we can still enjoy the BBQ under cover so make your booking early to avoid disappointment.
4th August Porsche Centre Hatfield Open Evening
From 6:30pm onwards we will be holding an open evening at Porsche Centre Hatfield, AL10 9UA. This will provide an opportunity to view the service areas and chat to members of staff about any potential problems with your Porsche you may be concerned about. One of the Porsches in the car park will be selected by the judges as the winner of the Porsche Centre Hatfield concours trophy. In addition, there will be a lovely complimentary buffet and drinks courtesy of The Porsche Centre, Hatfield. We are hoping to get representatives from Hertfordshire Constabulary to bring along police vehicles and talk to us about life in the fast lane. [FONT=arial black"]5th August Classics on the Green, Croxley This has been great free Wednesday evening event for a number of years (donations to Charity) and worth attending this year. It is from 3pm until late on Croxley Green, The Green (by Baldwins Lane), Nr Watford, Herts. This is a popular event for many car clubs so look out for R21's regular location and park with our Porsches on the back tree line. Suggestions for the Summer The Stockwood Discovery Centre (near M1 J10A) is an excellent day out with plenty to interest adults and children (see http://www.stockwooddiscoverycentre.co.uk/). Parking is free and entry also is free except on special event days. Verulamium Park, St Albans (see http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-recreation/parks/Verulamium-Park/default.aspx) is ideal for a long walk round the lake that is home to many birds. Also in the park is a "splash park" for young children, football pitches, crazy golf, etc. Arrive early as possible and for 80p per day, use car park next to the Verulamium Museum (see http://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/Sites/Verulamium-Museum). This museum is also interesting and booking a visit is only required for groups (see website for admission charges). FREE Flying Experience... If you have dreamt of flying, click on this link and realise a dream for free. http://www.electricoyster.com/electric3d/index.html Once airborne you will need to move your cursor over the screen (left or right) to fly over some lovely mountain scenery. Wroxam Barns, Hoveton, Norfolk. Rural craft centre, junior farm, traditional fair and more (see http://www.wroxhambarns.co.uk/).
Minsmere Bird Sanctuary, nr Westleton, Suffolk. Nature reserve with tearooms, a wide network of paths and trails. Great way to see birds, enjoy a nice walk, experience heath, woodland, and the beach & dunes (see www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/m/minsmere/index.asp). From A14/A12 junction East of Ipswich, drive north up A12 for about 22 miles then turn right on to B1122. After about 2 miles turn left on to B1125 and follow signs for RSBP reserve.
Anglo-Saxon Village, nr Icklingham, Suffolk. A reconstructed Anglo-Saxon Village with pigs and chickens. Children and adults love trying out the furniture, working out what objects are for and seeing how each building is different. There is also a cafeteria, shop and large Country Park (see www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/sebc/play/weststow-asv.cfm). On A11 going North from Barton Mill turn right at roundabout on to A1101. After about 4 miles (a mile passed Icklingham) turn left for Anglo-Saxon Village and picnic area.
Grafham Waters, nr Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. A good picnic area with plenty of open ground and views across lake. There is also an Exhibition Centre, Café and safe walking/cycle track round lake with facilities to hire cycles (2 wheel, 3 wheel & tandem) next to car park. On A1 going North from Diddington turn Left at roundabout on to B661. After about 1 mile turn right (watch for "hidden sign" to Exhibition Centre) and after about another mile turn in to car park on left. Mountfitchet Castle, nr Stanstead, Essex. An early Iron Age fort and Roman, Saxon and Viking settlement with free-ranging animals to feed (see www.mountfitchetcastle.co.uk). A great place to visit with children on dry days (mostly grass underfoot) but entrance fee is high in my view (Adults £8.50, Children £6.50) which includes entry to The Toy Museum next door. However, this is probably of more interest to adults than to children under 16. Druidstone Wildlife Park, nr Whitstable, Kent. Enchanted Forest with dragon's lair and wild life areas. Also many sculptures and statues. Great for both children and adults (see www.druidstone.net). From A299 near Whitstable turn on to A290 towards Canterbury. After about 2 miles entrance will be on left.
Greatstone-on-Sea, nr New Romney, Kent. Sandy beach & dunes with very shallow sea. Safe for children. From Hythe take A259 coast road towards New Romney. Just before reaching New Romney turn left on to B2071 through Littlestone to Greatstone. For views see www.geog.sussex.ac.uk/BAR/images/Kent/st_mary-greatstone/Page.html
I have included a number of new events for the summer in the following list. Don't forget to note them in your diary. Also, at the end of this message are a few suggestions for the summer that may be of interest. If anyone has other suggestions they wish to share please let me have the details. Many thanks, Martin Nelson, Regional Organiserfor PCGB Chiltern Region (R21)
Observation from America... They once said that a black man would be president when pigs fly. His first 100 days and wham!! Pig's flu. 15th May Karting at Hoddesdon (ADVANCED BOOKING REQUIRED) To book a drive in the following or any of our karting activities regardless of your skill level, please e-mail Ashley Miller at ashley@mcsp.uk.com. Round 3 at Rye House outdoor circuit in Hoddesdon (see http://www.rye-house.co.uk/). Sign in time is 7:30pm. 25 places available for 20 Minutes Practice/Qualifying followed by 50 minute race (or 22:00 curfew) at £62 per driver for all equipment. 16th May Porsches at Ace Cafe
Its Porsche Night at the Ace Cafe on the junction of Beresford Avenue and the old North Circular Road, NW10 7UD. Porsches are requested to arrive after 6pm when security/parking stewards come on duty. This event attracts a wide range of Porsche models from many regions and plenty of interesting motorbikes. Inside the Ace Cafe you can enjoy freshly cooked meals at reasonable prices.
30th May Porsche Auto-JumbleFrom 9am to 3pm just off M1 junction J13 at The White Horse, Husborne Crawley, MK43 0XE. Free entry and parking usually results in excess of 1500 visitors so it is worth getting there early for your Porsche parts. Pub food served all day.
2nd June Club NightAt the Royal Oak, Chipperfield, WD4 9LR from 19:30 onwards. These evenings are used mainly as an informal focal point for male and female club members of all ages to socialise and the mix is approximately one third female to two thirds male.
19th June Karting at Hoddesdon (ADVANCED BOOKING REQUIRED) Details and booking as per 15th May above. [FONT=arial"]20th June Design 911 Open Day Design 911 (see www.design911.com) is an after market parts supplier for Porsche and offer a discount to club members. They are an official business sponsor to PCGB and are holding this open day as an opportunity for members to see their range of supplies and meet some of their suppliers. The event will run from 10am to 4pm at Design 911 UK, Unit 5, Bracken Industrial Estate 185 Forest Road Hainault Essex, London, IG6 3HX where there is parking for approx 100 cars. There is no requirement to book for this event and refreshments will be provided on the day. 20th June Porsches at Ace CafeView the Porsches and motorbikes this event attracts from 6pm onwards at the Ace Cafe, NW10 7UD. Inside enjoy sausages & mash, all day breakfast, ribs, scampi and many other freshly cooked meals at reasonable prices.
7th July Club NightAt the Royal Oak, Chipperfield, WD4 9LR from 19:30 onwards.
2nd August - Sunday BBQ (ADVANCED BOOKING REQUIRED) Chiltern Region have organised a Sunday lunch BBQ from 1pm at The King William IV Country Pub & Restaurant (see www.thekingwilliamivspeen.co.uk ).This grade II listed building situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the top of the Chiltern Hills is in the heart of Speen, next to the village green. There is ample parking for our Porsches, landscaped gardens and the area is great for countryside walks.For our BBQ lunch each person can choose ANY combination or ALL of the following...
Special King's Farm Beef Burger with cheese
Sweet chilli chicken
Sausage with onions
Selection of buns & rolls
Mixed Salads
Potato salad
Mixed leaf salad
Roast pepper Pasta salad
Coleslaw salad
Mixed tomato, onion & cucumber salad
To book BBQ meals please make cheque payable for full amount (£10 per person) to PCGB, PRINT NAMES of diners on back and then post cheque to Martin Nelson, 38 Carson Road, Cockfosters, Barnet, EN4 9EN. Bookings can only be confirmed when payment is physically received by Martin Nelson.
PLEASE NOTE that I have limited numbers to 65 people so that, in the unlikely event of wet weather, we can still enjoy the BBQ under cover so make your booking early to avoid disappointment.
4th August Porsche Centre Hatfield Open Evening
From 6:30pm onwards we will be holding an open evening at Porsche Centre Hatfield, AL10 9UA. This will provide an opportunity to view the service areas and chat to members of staff about any potential problems with your Porsche you may be concerned about. One of the Porsches in the car park will be selected by the judges as the winner of the Porsche Centre Hatfield concours trophy. In addition, there will be a lovely complimentary buffet and drinks courtesy of The Porsche Centre, Hatfield. We are hoping to get representatives from Hertfordshire Constabulary to bring along police vehicles and talk to us about life in the fast lane.
[FONT=arial black"]5th August Classics on the Green, Croxley This has been great free Wednesday evening event for a number of years (donations to Charity) and worth attending this year. It is from 3pm until late on Croxley Green, The Green (by Baldwins Lane), Nr Watford, Herts. This is a popular event for many car clubs so look out for R21's regular location and park with our Porsches on the back tree line. Suggestions for the Summer The Stockwood Discovery Centre (near M1 J10A) is an excellent day out with plenty to interest adults and children (see http://www.stockwooddiscoverycentre.co.uk/). Parking is free and entry also is free except on special event days. Verulamium Park, St Albans (see http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-recreation/parks/Verulamium-Park/default.aspx) is ideal for a long walk round the lake that is home to many birds. Also in the park is a "splash park" for young children, football pitches, crazy golf, etc. Arrive early as possible and for 80p per day, use car park next to the Verulamium Museum (see http://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/Sites/Verulamium-Museum). This museum is also interesting and booking a visit is only required for groups (see website for admission charges). FREE Flying Experience... If you have dreamt of flying, click on this link and realise a dream for free. http://www.electricoyster.com/electric3d/index.html Once airborne you will need to move your cursor over the screen (left or right) to fly over some lovely mountain scenery. Wroxam Barns, Hoveton, Norfolk. Rural craft centre, junior farm, traditional fair and more (see http://www.wroxhambarns.co.uk/). Minsmere Bird Sanctuary, nr Westleton, Suffolk. Nature reserve with tearooms, a wide network of paths and trails. Great way to see birds, enjoy a nice walk, experience heath, woodland, and the beach & dunes (see www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/m/minsmere/index.asp). From A14/A12 junction East of Ipswich, drive north up A12 for about 22 miles then turn right on to B1122. After about 2 miles turn left on to B1125 and follow signs for RSBP reserve.
Anglo-Saxon Village, nr Icklingham, Suffolk. A reconstructed Anglo-Saxon Village with pigs and chickens. Children and adults love trying out the furniture, working out what objects are for and seeing how each building is different. There is also a cafeteria, shop and large Country Park (see www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/sebc/play/weststow-asv.cfm). On A11 going North from Barton Mill turn right at roundabout on to A1101. After about 4 miles (a mile passed Icklingham) turn left for Anglo-Saxon Village and picnic area.
Grafham Waters, nr Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. A good picnic area with plenty of open ground and views across lake. There is also an Exhibition Centre, Café and safe walking/cycle track round lake with facilities to hire cycles (2 wheel, 3 wheel & tandem) next to car park. On A1 going North from Diddington turn Left at roundabout on to B661. After about 1 mile turn right (watch for "hidden sign" to Exhibition Centre) and after about another mile turn in to car park on left.
Mountfitchet Castle, nr Stanstead, Essex. An early Iron Age fort and Roman, Saxon and Viking settlement with free-ranging animals to feed (see www.mountfitchetcastle.co.uk). A great place to visit with children on dry days (mostly grass underfoot) but entrance fee is high in my view (Adults £8.50, Children £6.50) which includes entry to The Toy Museum next door. However, this is probably of more interest to adults than to children under 16. Druidstone Wildlife Park, nr Whitstable, Kent. Enchanted Forest with dragon's lair and wild life areas. Also many sculptures and statues. Great for both children and adults (see www.druidstone.net). From A299 near Whitstable turn on to A290 towards Canterbury. After about 2 miles entrance will be on left. Greatstone-on-Sea, nr New Romney, Kent. Sandy beach & dunes with very shallow sea. Safe for children. From Hythe take A259 coast road towards New Romney. Just before reaching New Romney turn left on to B2071 through Littlestone to Greatstone. For views see www.geog.sussex.ac.uk/BAR/images/Kent/st_mary-greatstone/Page.html
