JohnK Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 While at the European supra meet in Denmark last weekend, we were talking with a few of the organisers about the next one. They suggested it would be good to host it here in the UK. Now I suggested we hire somewhere like Thorney Island as it has the runway for 1/4 miles, Its guarded so no chavs or pikeys gate crashing, no noise limits (I think) and above all ive heard its relatively cheap. Your ideas please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Soldier9 Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 That'd be great! I know for sure that Erik, Michael and I would be there, and a lot of other mkIII owners from Denmark would probably be up for the trip too... And as soon as other Supra-owners around Europe get word of how great a meet we had in Denmark the support for the next one would probably be better too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Soldier9 Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 And by the way if you guys need help organizing this, we, the organizers of ESM2005 in Denmark, would be happy to share our experiences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TriXybeLLeYoDa Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Would be nice in the UK if you have an appetite for speed camera's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Is no one interested in this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 sounds good to me...if i had a clue where thorney island is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale B Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Bruntingthorpe would be a better location if were looking for a track / strip .. more central and will attract people from the North and Scotland aswell. Portsmouth is TOO far south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 but then people coming from dover on the euro star wouldnt be very happy (espically if they come from turkey or something ). And if they get ferry across they can get one to southampton. what was at the last european meet, did they have drag strip? what happens is it all park up and look round at stands etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 True, but I can see where John is coming from though, its a pretty good trip for the people from the continent. Does Bruntingthorpe have camping because we'd need that on site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale B Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Yeah but on the last one in denmark ... didnt UK people travel through France, Germany, Denmark etc to get there ... quite a few miles I think. As far as camping ... they have plenty of surrounding land so its just a case of asking if they do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Yeah but on the last one in denmark ... didnt UK people travel through France, Germany, Denmark etc to get there ... quite a few miles I think. As far as camping ... they have plenty of surrounding land so its just a case of asking if they do it Indeed a whole 4 supras (all marques at that) from the UK made it!!! Camping site sounds good, do you have a handle on facilities like showers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale B Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Camping site sounds good, do you have a handle on facilities like showers? Ray (I like 350Z) the Roof, has all details of the site from when he tried to arrange a MKIV.net meet. Ill pm him and ask what he's got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Cool Anyone into catering and marquees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Oh, Euro Supra Meet UK, count me in. Depending on dates I would like to join the org commitee. This will not be a one man org event, we need volunteers to do a little of the work each. We could make this a most excellent event if we plan now and Faye has my full support. Basically we would have the following needs if I am thinking straight: LOCATION Post: Location Co-ordinator Responsibilities: Books, authorises and manages the grounds, shower and toilet facilities on behalf of the club. Has final word on what can and cannot occur within grounds. REFRESHMENTS AND MEALS Post: Catering Co-ordinator Responsibilities: Ensures food and drink are available, either as part of the costs or invites local venders to sell on site. PROGRAMME Post: Programme Co-ordinator Responsibilities: Organises all events for the period of the Meet and liases with any outside agencies for 3rd party demos COMPETITION CONTROL Post: Competition Co-ordinator Responsibilities: Orgainises, manages and is the final judge of all competition matters within the programme, working to the Programme Co-ordinator. As for venue, we discussed whether we should use a DRAG or CIRCUIT location. Personally I think CIRCUIT would be better, its more entertaining and you can chose when to join in, what class to drive round with and its a group activity. I am happy to assist in PROGRAMME or COMPETITION planning, (I know little of catering !) Also the commitee should aim to meet up in good time to book the event for next year, as locations can get pre-booked early and we must secure the location before anything else. Let put some club support behind this - but don't be afraid to advertise and accept assistance from our other Supra buddies on other forums There needs to be an overall director of this event who takes responsibility for final decisions where co-ordinators disagree. Right - crack on and shout if you need me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale B Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Oh, Euro Supra Meet UK, count me in. Depending on dates I would like to join the org commitee. This will not be a one man org event, we need volunteers to do a little of the work each. We could make this a most excellent event if we plan now and Faye has my full support. Basically we would have the following needs if I am thinking straight: LOCATION Post: Location Co-ordinator Responsibilities: Books, authorises and manages the grounds, shower and toilet facilities on behalf of the club. Has final word on what can and cannot occur within grounds. REFRESHMENTS AND MEALS Post: Catering Co-ordinator Responsibilities: Ensures food and drink are available, either as part of the costs or invites local venders to sell on site. PROGRAMME Post: Programme Co-ordinator Responsibilities: Organises all events for the period of the Meet and liases with any outside agencies for 3rd party demos COMPETITION CONTROL Post: Competition Co-ordinator Responsibilities: Orgainises, manages and is the final judge of all competition matters within the programme, working to the Programme Co-ordinator. As for venue, we discussed whether we should use a DRAG or CIRCUIT location. Personally I think CIRCUIT would be better, its more entertaining and you can chose when to join in, what class to drive round with and its a group activity. I am happy to assist in PROGRAMME or COMPETITION planning, (I know little of catering !) Also the commitee should aim to meet up in good time to book the event for next year, as locations can get pre-booked early and we must secure the location before anything else. Let put some club support behind this - but don't be afraid to advertise and accept assistance from our other Supra buddies on other forums There needs to be an overall director of this event who takes responsibility for final decisions where co-ordinators disagree. Right - crack on and shout if you need me Well thats Ray , the club orgainiser out of a job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Its such a large event, I felt it was unfair to dump it on Ray, after all he will need lots of help and we are selling the club to a wider audience now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 If you'll have me, ill be happy to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I may regret this after my experience of the Christmas party last year but I'll help out too if needed. Before we all go mad coming up with ideas, why don't we have a word with the MKIII and MKII guys and get them interested - they may have some useful contacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAngry Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I wish I had gone to Denmark now, after speaking to Faye and Keith on Tuesday. It sounded like it was a good trip Great idea to hold a meet over here. It doesn't matter to me where it is, I will be there. I hope the Danish guys bring their sisters over here when they come edited to add - If I can be of help in anyway also with the organising. give me a shout!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 We need to advertise but a location needs to be selected and booked first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 I think we need to organise a committee first. The we can thrash out what is and isnt a good idea for a venue, shortlist a few and work from there. Personally I would love a track of sorts but this comes with a lot of baggage - more marshalls than a drag, more chance of an off ect. but this sort of thing needs to be discussed by a committee in person rather than online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanuk Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Can't believe I missed this..... Count me in Will gladly help with this event if you need people for the committee or on the day...... let me know. Cheers, Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Lets start a new thread to vote/volunteer on who is filling slots on the commitee. Then we can start planning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 Ian - whatever thread you start put my name down please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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