A Summer meeting for Excels

Mutley · Post by **Mutley** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 22:46

There are some rumblings on the 'off site'section about another meeting in the warmer months. What does everyone want out of a meet - shall we have just Excels, do we want trade stands, shall we pick a Classic Car show to converge on.

Just a couple of ideas - we have a Festival of Transport in Sheffield in July lots of different marques but no trade. We also have Chatsworth which would keep all but the fussiest 'prettier half' enthralled whilst we went for a drive.

Easy for me to say but Sheffield is fairly central! What are everyones thoughts?

Regards, Andrew

dpr59 · Post by **dpr59** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 23:03

Chatsworth sounds good.

The pretty half was talking about a visit to the house soon.

A few trips organised, personnel & business, over the next 3 months but as long as it doesn't clash would love to meet in warmer temperatures.

Wait 'till the prettier half reads this............

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 23:27

The further from Darlington, the better - more driving !

robertverhey · Post by **robertverhey** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 07:40

Sydney? Nice run through Royal National Park?

Melbourne? A run up the famous Ocean Road?

Perth? Tour the south west wine growing area?

Okay, guess we're outnumbered.

Steve C · Post by **Steve C** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 18:06

There's normally a good turnout at the Castle Coombe track day at the end of may ... or are we looking to be a little more exclusive?

bash · Post by **bash** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:20

Chatsworth sound a good idea, the house and grounds are top notch, also theres lots of places to stay in the area so it makes for a nice weekend, which helps keep the peace if you know what I mean.

chrisw2811 · Post by **chrisw2811** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 22:12

Chatsworth seems a socially acceptable choice (and I'm grounded from Castle Coombe by a family birthday). Their website lists activities like cooking, horse trials and Orchestral concerts. Is there a potential date in mind? Should we invite Elite/Eclats if we might like to celebrate 25 years with them next year? We could do the Gala Orchestra night on 17th June and then enjoy the 18th (Fathers Day!) on the Derbyshire peak roads.

brian s · Post by **brian s** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 22:13

there were quite a few excels at castle combe last year but due to other lotus sections taking up all the grass,there was"nt much room for many excels owners to get their cars parked in one place. It"s a pity club lotus does"nt organise a similar event at a location a bit further north, then maybe more owners would be able to get to one place.