2007 VPCUK National Meet

**T5ER** · Tuesday 18th July 2006, 19:19

santa pod i also/could be a option they have camping aswell

**Matt30462** · Tuesday 18th July 2006, 19:46

Santa Pod we can do during the year. Rockingham, I would think it's very expensive, just 1 days driving to share with hopefully a few hundred OvLovers and god knows what the insurance would cost.
The event is intended to be a family fun weekend. Somewhere nice if poss', a few fun competitions if we can, a serious night out with entertainment if available, cheapish would be preferable, staying overnight would ensure this was a major event rather than the usual meet-up. It's at least a year away, there would be plenty of time for peeps to arrange around it. The venue will never please everyone neither will the date, but we want as many members to attend as is possible. These are just ideas at the moment, maybe it's just not viable, who knows?
All meets tend to get over complicated when dates and ideas are open to discussion. Let's try and keep it as simple as possible. I appreciate that without confirmed details it is difficult but let's use this thread to gauge who and how many would be interested in principal.

**T5ER** · Tuesday 18th July 2006, 20:12

Providing its family orientaitedish then were ever we can really mate,might borrow my mates caravan but hey more ideal for my kids than a tent,shame about your first choice mate looked good to me.

**Matt30462** · Tuesday 18th July 2006, 20:26

Updated the first post as original venue not available.

**Tomcat** · Tuesday 18th July 2006, 21:05

Can I just add..........Oi!!!, get yer own idea's and stop knicking mine,Lol!

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...hlight=camping

**Bigtony** · Tuesday 18th July 2006, 21:21

[QUOTE=Matt30462]Santa Pod we can do during the year. Rockingham, I would think it's very expensive, just 1 days driving to share with hopefully......

Lads where is the list?? I will make even if i do not have a volvo or still aint got mine on the road!!

**arbee** · Tuesday 18th July 2006, 22:28

i vote billing - as i have done numerous times before! if you need a hand with this Matt I'd be more than happy to help

- well, we'll see how Trax goes anyhow lol

**Justin** · Tuesday 18th July 2006, 22:31

With that in mind Arbee, can the area co ordinators liase with Matt on this, and basically back him up. Matt if you need anything shout

**BlackBeast** · Tuesday 18th July 2006, 22:35

Originally Posted by Justin

and basically back him up. Matt if you need anything shout

Aye, what the gimp overlord said

**Justin** · Tuesday 18th July 2006, 22:38

Oh about time safety cam blackbeastie, its your backyard they are talking about

**Vikingxl** · Wednesday 19th July 2006, 10:01

Originally Posted by Justin

Oh about time safety cam blackbeastie, its your backyard they are talking about

F*****G RIGHT!

Andrew · Wednesday 19th July 2006, 10:23

In principal I'll come and bring the wife and sprogs.
I'll help organise if you need it etc.

**stuAWD** · Wednesday 19th July 2006, 11:21

A gauging response: -
Am comin am comin am comin---------------------to the national meet.

**Matt30462** · Friday 21st July 2006, 08:55

Just a little update on how things are coming along. Nothing cast iron as yet but, I have emailed several coastal holiday companies regarding special rates for a weekender. So far the few guestimates I can offer are not exactly opening many doors. We really do need some input on here from those that would probably be interested. Then we can have some realistic figures to offer these people.
Possibilities so far are as follows:

Date/s First or last weekend of September 2007.
Venue/s Coastal Holiday Park (Butlins/Pontins/Haven/Parkdean). Also aiming for camping to keep Judge happy.
Weekend or Day ticket availability. Trying to get arrivals from Friday night for those interested.

Would try and get a mobile Dyno at additional cost if enough interest.
Day of fun and games on the Saturday.
Parks offer onsite refreshment and catering facilities, plus added bonus of accomodation onsite after we all leave the bar a little worse for wear.

Contingency plans also in the offing for a one day meet should the above not happen.

If some of the above is of interest to you, register your interest on here now. The more names we get, the better chance we have of obtaining special rates.

**S70T5Chris** · Friday 21st July 2006, 09:08

I'm well up for it, so you can can put me down as a definate, probably plus 1. But could be more, know for definate once we've got some details.

I live down in Southampton, but I don't mind where ever we go in the country if it's a weekender.

Chris.

**After_Shock** · Friday 21st July 2006, 09:22

Very good idea, I think mobile dyno's etc will just complicate things and after 10pints no one will be able to use it.

Just set a date and stick with that one, however as mentioned try and pick the location fairly, dont go somewhere on the south coast as theirs alot of members up north and in scotland aswell so keep it in the middle of the country even if on one of the coasts.

**Cueball_MOB** · Friday 21st July 2006, 09:29

Count me in too - it'll be me +4.

I've also got Tara's cousin, Dale, picking up his V70 T5 ex-plod this morning so he'll be up for it with his family (him +4). He was so impressed with mine he just had to have one! He'll be joining VPCUK once he gets back on-line.

Many thanks to those who have taken on the responsibility of organising the meet, if you need any help just holler.

Once it's all sorted would it be beneficial in advertising the 'National Meet' by sending posters/flyers to places such as VT?

Cheers

Cue

**DONKEYT5** · Friday 21st July 2006, 09:32

count me in, im all for it as long as people behave and dont tarnish the vpcuk reputation!!
don-t5 +1(1/2)!!

**arbee** · Friday 21st July 2006, 09:56

Matt what sort of numbers are you guestimating?

Realistically I would have thought around 20-40 cars and upto double that in terms of people. Camping is fun but obviously not everyone will have a tent or will want to suffer the hardship of canvas! Its hard to get people to commit to something that long away so i wouldn't worry about specific accurate numbers at this stage. Mobile dynos etc are a nice idea but probably wouldnt be practical / financially worthwhile.

IMO - Somewhere coastal would be cool but not essential, nearby a decent nightout would be beneficial (not essential- think BBQs and beer...) and fairly central north/south. Once a few options are available we can take a vote in a poll