I've had a quick chat with Matt from ACKCC and they could be up for this on the 27th June.
The plan would be for us all to meet at the same large layby near Axbridge (about 10ish) then convoy over to Weston find a cafe and have late breakfast.
BKCC club to first meet on the Bridgewater Road layby (as before) 09:30 then run on down
Simply the route would be (for us) back up the A38 to Winscombe then off on the A371 through Locking, joining up with the A370 and striaght into Weston and on to the front.
First, anyone know a decent cafe in that direction (Parking and grub)
Second, a prefered route ::) To the one above.
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Just want to add. This was our biggest event last year, Lets make it bigger! ;D
Sounds good to me, but for myself and others that never went last year, what layby are you talking of. For the Bristol Club to meet at
Tony
As you are coming out of Bristol on the A38 Bridgewater Road. There is a large layby over looking the Cumberland Basin, towards the Clifton Bridge. I will put a map up later.
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Ok..... Quick reminder of last year
Meeting point
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Video of last years event
Who's interested in this one...
1. Bulldog Bri
Quote from: WALLNUT on 15, June, 2010, 01:35:40 PM
Sounds good to me, but for myself and others that never went last year, what layby are you talking of. For the Bristol Club to meet at
Tony
Dont worry tony, the lot from our side of town will prob meet up at macdonalds in brislington and then go on over - half hr before the next meetup
The layby that Bri is on about is 200yds down the road from the crosshands pub on the bedminster down road
1. Bulldog Bri
2. Hairy Santa
3. Wallnut
4. G & Toniq
5. Paintman
6. Alastair
7. YZFMINI
Put me down......should be a blast....literally!! ;D
TONY
Sounds good. I'll try and make it. And i'll and get colin to come along (if his brake lights are working by then!)
This laybye near Axbridge is it easy to find. Me and Stew are coming across the mendips down Burrington or through Cheddar onto the A38. Which is the b est route do you think?
Tony
Note: Last day of Glastonbury Festival, so maybe a few more on the road on the day.
1. Bulldog Bri
2. Hairy Santa
3. Wallnut
4. G & Toniq
5. Paintman
6. Alastair
7. YZFMINI
8. Mendip Wursel
9. Dixie. Maybe with Mich(Wife)
10. stupott901
Quote from: Dixie on 21, June, 2010, 10:26:02 PM
Note: Last day of Glastonbury Festival, so maybe a few more on the road on the day.
Should be ok on the roads then as we are about in the morning and they won't be leaving tillmuch later after a Saturday night raving :P
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Break lights now working....
;D
count me in
If there is anyone else from the trowbridge area wanting to go more than welcome to join paintman and myself in our mini convoy from trowbridge to the Axbridge meeting point
Note: Last day of Glastonbury Festival, so maybe a few more on the road on the day.
1. Bulldog Bri
2. Hairy Santa
3. Wallnut
4. G & Toniq
5. Paintman
6. Alastair
7. YZFMINI
8. Mendip Wursel
9. Dixie. Maybe with Mich(Wife)
10. stupott901
11. Foggy
Quote from: stupott901 on 22, June, 2010, 09:32:49 PM
If there is anyone else from the trowbridge area wanting to go more than welcome to join paintman and myself in our mini convoy from trowbridge to the Axbridge meeting point
Where is the layby that you are meeting at in Axbridge
The meeting place
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Quote from: stupott901 on 22, June, 2010, 09:32:49 PM
If there is anyone else from the trowbridge area wanting to go more than welcome to join paintman and myself in our mini convoy from trowbridge to the Axbridge meeting point
Are you coming through Shepton Mallet? ta Mark
Quote from: Dixie on 23, June, 2010, 08:32:45 PM
Quote from: stupott901 on 22, June, 2010, 09:32:49 PM
If there is anyone else from the trowbridge area wanting to go more than welcome to join paintman and myself in our mini convoy from trowbridge to the Axbridge meeting point
Are you coming through Shepton Mallet? ta Mark
After looking at the AA autoroute i would say yes, but i will be following Paintman but you are welcome to join us of course
Me and Stu are going over the Mendips and joining the A37 (Wells - Bristol road).
If you like you can join us there, just before we turn off for Cheddar on the B3135 at Ashwick to go down the Gorge. There's parking off the road. P.M. me if you like.
Tony
Just went on the ACKCC forums......doesn't seem much interest from them for the trip to Weston!!! :o
Quote from: paintman on 23, June, 2010, 11:31:07 PM
Just went on the ACKCC forums......doesn't seem much interest from them for the trip to Weston!!! :o
Ah well, we will have a great time anyway. Hope they get a few more takers though as a good convoy along WSM beach would be ace :)
I expect we'll make enough noise without them, going by the decibel readings taken by Stu last Saturday. :P
Are you still allowed to drive along Brean beach....just along from Weston..... that could be fun if the tides not in!! ;D
Quote from: paintman on 24, June, 2010, 12:04:38 AM
I expect we'll make enough noise without them, going by the decibel readings taken by Stu last Saturday. :P
Are you still allowed to drive along Brean beach....just along from Weston..... that could be fun if the tides not in!! ;D
I'm not sure now you come to mention it. Salt water is a bit of a rotter anyhows.
The main road might be a good cruise.
Is anyone from bristol meeting up at Mcdonalds brislinton prior to going up to the A37 like we did last year
Please let me know - ta
I'll meet up there Pete. Say about 9:10. Anyone else?
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I hope to be there by 9.30
I ment 9
1. Bulldog Bri
2. Hairy Santa
3. Wallnut
4. G & Toniq
5. Paintman
6. Alastair
7. YZFMINI
8. Mendip Wursel
9. Dixie. Maybe with Mich(Wife)
10. stupott901
11. Foggy
Anymore takers for this event? Kitcars + Sunshine + Food + Beach = ;D sounds good to me :)
Had a quick chat yesterday with a lad at work that lives down in Weston, He can't think of anywhere near the front that could park us all without having to pay beach type prices :(
So how about finding a pub more in town on our way in and having a drive through the town either before we stop for food or after.
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Quote from: bulldog bri on 25, June, 2010, 07:43:05 AM
Had a quick chat yesterday with a lad at work that lives down in Weston, He can't think of anywhere near the front that could park us all without having to pay beach type prices :(
So how about finding a pub more in town on our way in and having a drive through the town either before we stop for food or after.
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It's only £4.50 to park, so not the end of the world. I want to be able to have a walk round Weston and catch some rays!! and build a sand castle.
M
We won't be able to park together anyway will we. We'll be scattered all along the front I expect. ::)
Just park on the beach. loads of room.
I can make the (both Ashwick A37 -B3135 & Axminster ) meets and do the run to WSM but I'm going to have to cut and run (home) from there. Dinner & footie.
Peter
What time do you expect to be at "Ashwick" X roads, Tony ( Paintman ) ?
We should be at the "cross roads" at about 9.30am. I'll P.M. you my mobile no. should we miss each other.
Tony
Would really liked to have come on this cruise, but chillin out at Pilton, and the car is playing up on the ignition front with plug leads burning out on the manofold etc really getting on my nerves as i cant see any way to get it sorted.
A trip to the garage me thinks...
Have a great Sunday.
Cheers Si
I will probably link up with you here which is a layby on the A38 just before Churchill and Langford. I reckon you will be there at about 9.45am.
Quote from: paintman on 26, June, 2010, 09:57:49 AM
We should be at the "cross roads" at about 9.30am. I'll P.M. you my mobile no. should we miss each other.
Tony
I'll be in the pub car park, ( The Old Mendip Inn - A37 ), from 09:25.
Assume Mark ( Dixie ) and Mich may also meet up there.
Don't forget your buckets and spades.
Peter - Casino
I'll be there at the old Mendip Inn at 9.30am.
See you there.
mark
Ok. see you there. ;)
Tony
1. Bulldog Bri
2. Hairy Santa
3. Wallnut
4. G & Toniq
5. Paintman
6. Alastair
7. YZFMINI
8. Mendip Wursel
9. Dixie. Maybe with Mich(Wife)
10. stupott901
11. Foggy
12. Casino
13. tsearle
Anymore takers for this event? Kitcars + Sunshine + Food + Beach = ;D sounds good to me :)
Hi I will come along, Pete what time are you meeting at Bris?
Now I'm jealous, a) the car isn't finished and b) got to work a 12hr shift sunday Ya Boo Sucks !!!! >:(
Quote from: tsearle on 26, June, 2010, 01:46:53 PM
Hi I will come along, Pete what time are you meeting at Bris?
Hi Tony
I recon about 9 at the latest otherwise we are going to miss the meet up on the A37 with the rest of them
see you there - dont forget food for the donkeys on the front :D
Quote from: Hairy Santa on 26, June, 2010, 02:32:52 PM
Quote from: tsearle on 26, June, 2010, 01:46:53 PM
Hi I will come along, Pete what time are you meeting at Bris?
Hi Tony
I recon about 9 at the latest otherwise we are going to miss the meet up on the A37 with the rest of them :D
I'll be along there by 9:10. It'll only take 15 mins to get over to the main meeting place. ;D
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I'll be coming along, Bringing my dad too.
I'll meet you guys on the A38.
Quote from: bulldog bri on 15, June, 2010, 11:32:59 AM
BKCC club to first meet on the Bridgewater Road layby (as before) 09:30 then run on down
BTW are we aiming at meeting at 9.30 or Leaving at 9.30 ?
9:30 is the time to meet up there, as we are due down at Axbridge for 10:00
So really as soon as everyone has got there that is on this list we can make a move ;D
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1. Bulldog Bri
2. Hairy Santa
3. Wallnut
4. G & Toniq
5. Paintman
6. Alastair
7. YZFMINI
8. Mendip Wursel
9. Dixie. Maybe with Mich(Wife)
10. stupott901
11. Foggy
12. Casino
13. tsearle
14. Mark G
Anymore takers for this event? Kitcars + Sunshine + Food + Beach = ;D sounds good to me :)
There is s Sand Sculpture Festival on in Weston at the moment which could add a bit of interest.
A few obvious pointers which may help ......
If the intention is to park on the beach then we need to head for the far end of the promenade (Royal Sands Beach). There are public toilets there and a smallish café on the sea front.
There is also parking on the road along this end and you never know if we are early enough there may be space, this end not being the popular end to park.
If you keep up above the high tide line then the sand should be fairly salt free as it is washed by the rain.
Are we stopping for breakfast? There was some talk of it......did anyone come up with a place to eat? ::)
Tony
The plan is still a little vage there :-[ As I've not had any suggestions where to stop.
So when we get to the front or near then we'll find somewhere to eat then (those that want to)
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Quote from: paintman on 26, June, 2010, 09:44:01 PM
Are we stopping for breakfast? There was some talk of it......did anyone come up with a place to eat? ::)
Tony
Tony, I don't think there has been any suggestions about a breakfast stop. The only place I can think of that is on route is maybe Puxton Park Farm Shop which is on the A370 just before Weston. They have a largish Restaurant area and loads of parking.
http://www.puxton.co.uk/restaurants.htm (http://www.puxton.co.uk/restaurants.htm)
Could be worth a look. We could have a chat about it at the laybye maybe, see what the mass wants.
Tony
If we go on to the beach I wonder how flat the access ramp is ..... bottoming out may be an issue.
UPDATE - I just had a look on Google Earth photos and the access ramp looks fairly flat (assumimg the photos are up to date).
We'll follow you!! :P maybe....
Hmm, I knew I shouldent have parked on the beach...
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1. Bulldog Bri
2. Hairy Santa
3. Wallnut
4. G & Toniq
5. Paintman
6. Alastair
7. YZFMINI
8. Mendip Wursel
9. Dixie. Maybe with Mich(Wife)
10. stupott901
11. Foggy
12. Casino
13. tsearle
14. Mark G
Anymore takers for this event? Kitcars + Sunshine + Food + Beach = ;D sounds good to me :)
Meeting place for the Bristol crew at about 09.15
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Hi Guys,
Sorry but I cant make it in the car, been working on it for 2days flat out but it has beaten me
will think about coming on the bike unless someone has a spare seat I could ride shotgun in
Pete
Just got this from the ACKCC forum.
"Remember the sea front is in road works and the road to the beach has big speed bumps I would ground on them, designed to keep boy racers out"
Does anybody know anything about these?
went there last weekend there ok if you go slow.
Quote from: godney5 on 26, June, 2010, 11:14:02 PM
went there last weekend there ok if you go slow.
Thanks :)
Hi Pete, I got a spare seat in my Robin Hood, it is'nt a 2b,not a lot of room, but you are welcome to jump in if you want. Will be meeting up on the A38,Bedminster lay by, I should be there about 9ish.But I will be coming back a different way, if you can get a lift back from Shirehampton where I live to your place, no problems.
Hmm I knew I shouldent have parked on the beach...
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1. Bulldog Bri
2. Hairy Santa
3. Wallnut
4. G & Toniq
5. Paintman
6. Alastair
7. YZFMINI
8. Mendip Wursel
9. Dixie. Maybe with Mich(Wife)
10. stupott901
11. Foggy
12. Casino
13. tsearle
14. Mark G
15. Mengalay
Anymore takers for this event? Kitcars + Sunshine + Food + Beach = ;D sounds good to me :)
Meeting place for the Bristol crew at about 09.15
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A great day and a great turnout with 21 cars....
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A very nice day out.....great weather, good crowd and the breakfast was very good.
Stopped in a pub on the way back and watched the Grand Prix with my daughter. (she really herself)
Had to let her drive from Cheddar....shes madder than me. Won't be long before she swaps her MR2 in for a kit car i'm sure!!
Thanks to the organisers for a perfect day out......hope Phil. got home Ok.
Tony ;)
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It was a good turn out today. good pics, even managed to catch me smiling.
Tony
Excellent day and wow what brilliant weather ;D A pretty good turn out too.
Had a little overfueling problem when we were stuck in traffic at WSM - Carbs just need a good clean but got home without any further problems.
A few similar pics of the day..
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Absolutely fantastic day ;D
Really pleased so many made the effort and came along, the weather was supurb too.
In taking pole possision in the convoy I did my best to keep us all together, so thanks for all keeping up and making it a great sight for anyone who saw us on the way :o
I have penciled in the date again for next year, same meeting place for both clubs, suggestions please for drive and destination with food stop please ???
I do have some pics but really much the same as the others already posted ::)
Once again thanks again to all those that came along and made it a great day out.
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Just like to say thanks to Bri and Phill what a great day and good turn out. Im so glad i made the effort, just hearing all the cars start up at the meeting point was worth it it must of been a great scene to watch.
Yeay again thanks
stu
Had a brilliant run out,nice to see so many cars. Actually met a previous owner of mine ( not the person I bought it off) he was so pleased to see it still going and in good shape. Thanks to the guys that organised it-can't wait for the next one.
Hi Guys,
On behalf of ACKCC - thanks for a great joint run. Is a spectacular sight for any member of public, and well done to Brian for keeping the Convoy together...never an easy task with that many cars.
Venue was good, plenty of room and a nice breakfast too.
With the two clubs being so close, its a shame we don't do more together. With the really sunny weather we've been having do feel free to join us on our monthly runs or anything else you fancy joining in on. Breakfast runs, shows etc...and vice versa, I will try and get up to some of your meets too. Variety is the spice of life afterall!
Hope to meet up with some of you again, until next time, happy motoring!!
Matt
A few of my slightly different photo's of the meet.
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Hi all, Pics from our day out!
http://www.applecountykitcars.co.uk/Gallery.htm (http://www.applecountykitcars.co.uk/Gallery.htm)
Enjoy!
Quote from: Matt on 28, June, 2010, 04:58:58 PM
Hi Guys,
On behalf of ACKCC - thanks for a great joint run. Is a spectacular sight for any member of public, and well done to Brian for keeping the Convoy together...never an easy task with that many cars.
Matt
Shame we couldn't get it video'd :'(
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I made a video of all the cars at Puxton, but none of the route. I do have some of the little MD80 cameras for fixing to the car, but havent got around to fitting them just yet!!
Quote from: Mark G on 28, June, 2010, 06:45:51 PM
A few of my slightly different photo's of the meet.
Great pics Mark :)
Quote from: Matt on 28, June, 2010, 04:58:58 PM
Hi Guys,
On behalf of ACKCC - thanks for a great joint run. Is a spectacular sight for any member of public, and well done to Brian for keeping the Convoy together...never an easy task with that many cars.
Venue was good, plenty of room and a nice breakfast too.
With the two clubs being so close, its a shame we don't do more together. With the really sunny weather we've been having do feel free to join us on our monthly runs or anything else you fancy joining in on. Breakfast runs, shows etc...and vice versa, I will try and get up to some of your meets too. Variety is the spice of life afterall!
Hope to meet up with some of you again, until next time, happy motoring!!
Matt
Cheers Matt, agreed we must do more :) We will talk.
Quote from: Matt on 28, June, 2010, 10:44:20 PM
I made a video of all the cars at Puxton, but none of the route. I do have some of the little MD80 cameras for fixing to the car, but havent got around to fitting them just yet!!
Didnt I see Mr Bling with a video camera?
Quote from: Matt on 28, June, 2010, 10:44:20 PM
I made a video of all the cars at Puxton, but none of the route. I do have some of the little MD80 cameras for fixing to the car, but havent got around to fitting them just yet!!
When I was at the back of the convoy on the way to puxton I was kicking myself for not fitting my MD80. For some reason it didn't even cross my mind!
Did you enjoy the Axbridge to Weston-S-Mare Run ?
Yes ?
Then have a look at the "Hampton Ferry" thread for details of scenic club run
to the Evesham Event on 18 July.
Don't think this has been posted up before but found this today from our little run. ;D
Apple County & Bristol Kit Car clubs joint run out June 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKFJkvNcXSw#)
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