7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet

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7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:46 pm

It's convoy time again !

Al and I will be coming from Yorkshire, so Jeff has kindly volunteered to be on mother hen duties for the first section and we will join at Tissington after a lazy morning.

Here is the schedule:

start at East Hunsbury Toby Carvery, Wootton, Northampton NN4 0TG - Jeff will be there by 9am, well probably earlier as breakfast will be calling. The convoy will set off at 10.30

Lunch at Tissington Hall DE6 1RA 12.30 - 2pm

Tea break Derwent Dam (of Dambusters fame) S33 0BB 3 - 5.30

Following landslides in the storms we MAY have all the fun of Snake Pass A57 5.30 - 6 (watch this space for changes, depending on how far they've got with re-opening the road)

Evening Meal The Fairway, Dodsworth, Barnsley S75 4LS 7 for 7.30 pm

Accomodation is available at The Fairway either through their website http://www.sleeptighthotels.com or ring 0871 2002289
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Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
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Re: May Mini Meet ?

Post by jamescarruthers » Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:54 pm

I would try!
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Re: May Mini Meet ?

Post by dcwalker » Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:39 am

We'd be there :hopping:

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Re: May Mini Meet ?

Post by 2660 » Fri Apr 15, 2022 11:34 am

I'd try to be there
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Re: May Mini Meet ?

Post by edie_fox » Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:20 pm

I may bring up the rear in the Xantia at some point along the way (it's still a wedge of sorts!) Fox will only go if Jeff goes.....as per. :lol:

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Re: May Mini Meet ?

Post by dragonflyjewels » Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:49 am

Is anyone else interested ? - this is looking like a small turnout. Would it help if I moved the date to the 28th ? I usually try to avoid bank holiday weekends with the thought that family committments would likely keep some people away. If you'd like to come but can't do the 7th, please pm me with availability.
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Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
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Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any

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Re: May Mini Meet ?

Post by jifflemon » Mon Apr 18, 2022 9:13 am

edie_fox wrote:
Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:20 pm
I may bring up the rear in the Xantia at some point along the way (it's still a wedge of sorts!) Fox will only go if Jeff goes.....as per. :lol:
That’s me in then.

Now important questions…. Where’s breakfast?

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Re: May Mini Meet ?

Post by Norm57 » Mon Apr 18, 2022 10:52 am

The 28th would be better for me. It gives me more time to sort R3s issues so I can attend in it.

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Re: May Mini Meet ?

Post by phil480 » Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:20 am

I can do the 7th but probably not the 28th unless I can swap shifts around at work. I would either travel up that way Friday evening and stay with my parents in Leicestershire, or find a camp site nearby.
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Re: May Mini Meet ?

Post by dragonflyjewels » Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:09 pm

As you were folks, 28th is out so we'll go for the 7th
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Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
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Re: May Mini Meet ?

Post by MisterH » Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:31 pm

Can't promise to be back by then but I could be able to do it, derbyshire isn't exactly far compared to a run to Provence and back...
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Re: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet

Post by dragonflyjewels » Wed Apr 20, 2022 7:53 am

MisterH wrote: Can't promise to be back by then but I could be able to do it, derbyshire isn't exactly far compared to a run to Provence and back...
Pleased to see you have your car back Ben, looks great now.
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Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
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Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

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Re: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet

Post by MisterH » Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:42 am

dragonflyjewels wrote:
Wed Apr 20, 2022 7:53 am
MisterH wrote: Can't promise to be back by then but I could be able to do it, derbyshire isn't exactly far compared to a run to Provence and back...
Pleased to see you have your car back Ben, looks great now.
Thanks Sylvia, will do a full reveal when I can get some decent photos (apologies for the lack of a post so far)
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
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Re: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet

Post by dragonflyjewels » Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:50 am

Was hoping the full reveal would be at the meet 😁
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Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
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Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

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Re: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet

Post by MisterH » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:06 am

dragonflyjewels wrote:
Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:50 am
Was hoping the full reveal would be at the meet 😁
We shall see, will be a bit of a minor shock to go from the arguably 1970s Audi to an advanced 1980s Volvo!
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
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Re: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet

Post by richard-smyth » Thu Apr 21, 2022 6:22 pm

Thank you for organising this get together in the beautiful English peak district national park.
Looking forward to meeting you all at Tissington Hall for lunchtime on Saturday the 7th of May.
Then will come with you to Derwent Dam or most of the way there as we will have make our exit to be back home for 6.30-7ish.
Cheers, Richard.

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Re: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:57 pm

Pleased to hear Pud will be flaunting her beautiful self after all the years hidden away Richard, and will be nice to meet you too.
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Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
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Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any

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Re: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet

Post by edie_fox » Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:32 pm

We'll meet you at Tissington Hall to Derwent Dam for the afternoon. Don't wanna cramp your style for too long. :lol:
I'm missing a bit of trim on my rear bumper and it ruins me 'look'. :cry:

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Re: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet

Post by dcwalker » Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:49 am

Look forward to seeing you and Pud again Richard - welcome to your first mini-meet, which I am sure you will enjoy!

Evie, it'll be good to see you and Fox again as always; I'm sure we will all forgive you whatever you're driving on the day. Just keep well to the back of the convoy, won't you... ;) :lol:

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Re: 7th May Northants - Derbyshire Mini Meet

Post by richard-smyth » Mon Apr 25, 2022 7:11 am

Hello, just to say that Tissington Hall Gardens entry fee for Adults is 7 and Children 3.50.
The Hall and Gardens together is Adult 14 and Children 7 pounds.
http://tissingtonhall.co.uk/tissington- ... times.html
Cheers, Richard.

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