Mk2Jo Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 !!!!!Breaking News!!!!! I can now publicly announce we have been invited to take part in the 1960’s Gala at the South Devon Railway on the Sunday. We have been asked to form a diorama type display, showing off the best of the 60’s. As we all know, 1968 saw the Birth of the Mk1 Escort and it would be great to make a 50th display for this. Also Alan Mann racing, rally wins, Anglias and Corsairs. The event will take place on the Grounds out side Buckfastleigh Station. There will also be live bands, Beer tent, kids attractions and of course the railway it’s self. As a thank you for taking part, included in the cost you will be given free train travel on or after 3pm. As the Gala is on all weekend we have also been invited down to watch the live bands and partake in liquid refreshments Friday and Saturday evenings. As with Goodwood Revival, fancy dress is highly encouraged and prizes will be handed out to those who wish to take part. For those of us with 70’s model cars ie Mk2 escorts you are still welcome to take part in the day, perhaps making a looking into the future Stand. Us attending the Gala on Sunday has no extra cost to ticket prices and provides another family day out for those who wish to take part. More details to come from the railway but here is a link http://southdevonrailway.co.uk/ticket-to-ride Brilliant ... Bloody well done Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexican Gerbil Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Not sure how to say this but unless more people book camping tickets this event may not happen. We are a long way off target. The camping area has all these facilities.... Modern, well-equipped amenity blocks, with free hot water and showers Electric hook-up points (book early) Hard standing camping pitches (please request when booking) Facilities for disabled and young families Covered washing up areas Water and rubbish points Laundry rooms (coin operated) Tennis courts - please bring your own rackets Secure barrier entry system Recycling facilities Wardens Toddlers Beach Old Sawmill Cafe & Restaurant Wi-Fi - superfast wifi zones onsite Well behaved pets welcome, must be kept on a lead at all times. (max of 2 dogs) you will also have access to the park all weekend. We had a great laugh last year with lots of banter and a quiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanlad Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 How many have booked? How many do we need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 22 minutes ago, khanlad said: How many have booked? How many do we need? 6 booked and min 25 to break even. I have 3 or 4 more planning to come but that's still someway short. And a long way short of last year's turn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanlad Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Is that it , 6? Is there a date that we have to commit to the campsite and pay money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexican Gerbil Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 23 minutes ago, khanlad said: Is that it , 6? Is there a date that we have to commit to the campsite and pay money? I don’t think we have paid a deposit yet. I’m in talks with Riverdart to see if they can offer us a smaller area for less monies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanlad Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Think thats a good idea, would be a shame for all the hard work planning and organising to go to waste, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexican Gerbil Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, khanlad said: Think thats a good idea, would be a shame for all the hard work planning and organising to go to waste, Got a huge route planned too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 2 hours ago, khanlad said: Is that it , 6? Is there a date that we have to commit to the campsite and pay money? Afraid so mate. June is a busy month and with two other big events (Lakes Tour and CFS) at either end, it's no surprise that limited people want to do a third. Any later and we're in to holiday season at the venue though. There's another 75 people who've marked the event as interested on our FB page......but "interested" and "going" are not the same thing by a long shot. Personally I think it's dirt cheap for a whole weekend event including accommodation. For comparison, the Alfa Montreal tour I have also been invited on later this year is £1000 for two people (also inclusive of event and accommodation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanlad Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 So the lakes tour is still running then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 As far as I know, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanlad Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 I know the hotel that they use as the base, the couple sold up and there was doubt over the venue for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexican Gerbil Posted February 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 7 hours ago, khanlad said: I know the hotel that they use as the base, the couple sold up and there was doubt over the venue for it? It’s on but I couldn’t find booking info which is odd as it’s usally sold out by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 If there are no further takers for this then unfortunately at the current take up rate it won't be going ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xp197777 Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Are the none camping tickets available yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Vista said: If there are no further takers for this then unfortunately at the current take up rate it won't be going ahead. That would be a shame as last year was really good - but I completely understand you can't afford to make a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexican Gerbil Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 If we decide to cancel the camping side who on here would still be interested in a group tour on the Saturday? No event on Sunday, no pub quiz, no Saturday night BBQ, no access to river dart country park...? Rally plates have already been priced but not orderd. The route is 90% complete. Disappointed as last years feedback was excellent. I know a few dates of events up and down the country have changed. Is OSF dying.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monza Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 If the weekend goes ahead then we'd be up for it but would also be up for the saturday if that's what you decideSent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xp197777 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Don’t really fancy the camping as I’m only 3 Miles away but up for everything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephens_xpack Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Seems like we all love OSF's, but our ideas of a good car day/weekend differ from person to person. I thought the river dart weekend was awesome, but the 8 hours to get there was a bit of a killer. And i loved the NEC, but Popeye struggled to get 4 of us together. Horses for courses as they say... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephens_xpack Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 If there were only a few shows, i think river dart would be rammed. Lot of shows now, people got loads of choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanlad Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 It was a great weekend last year, the site was superb, the facilities on it would encourage even a died in the wool non camper, ( dont even know if thats a saying)? Dates are always going to be a compromise as to who can and who cant, same as place, near or far. Ive alway fancied doing the lakes tour but that seems to be the same cars every year and is booked up rediculously quick, it almost comes across a bit cliquey? I could be doing it a massive dis-service, and thats not my intention. There must be a load of people that have seem the articles and thought, fancy a bit of that? The general opinion last year was the route could be longer, i believe it now is,? If the weekend is cancelled id still be up for doing the tour bit, maybe look at moving the date further into summer, if thats peoples problem with show conjestion? Again youll never please everyone? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexican Gerbil Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Yes, the route is much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 The problem with moving it further into Summer is the park's holiday season starts and the cost goes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanlad Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Yeah i understand that but if we just did the run due to lack of numbers, just thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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