Queen's Square Sunday morning meet 13th December

[Moleman]

This is a really good chance to meet up with car enthusiasts from all over Bristol. it is held on the Sunday morning from about 9am at Queen Square, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1 4QS


I know we are always immaculately behaved but I am going to ask three things.  We wish to make a positive impact on the Square and for Bristol as a whole. 
(a) If you see some litter could you pick it up and put it in the bins (not ours but we will help)
(b) If somebody does make noise, very politely explain the situation to them so that the show is not banned as a result - that also applies to burning rubber and the like
(c) Invite as many members of the public as possible to enjoy this benefit for Bristol

So this is a great venue with a good atmosphere so who is up for it?

This one is getting really popular now so it is best to get there early if you can. Though we will be giving this one a little review soon so come along & see what you think? 

This one is on the same date as our meal so I'm guessing most won't be there that long, Unless the weather is good & you can drive from there in the kit car if you wish. 

I'm sorry to say there will not be a Santa Run this year as I know a lot of the regulars that do this have their cars off the road at the moment but don't let that stop you from dressing up anyway.

This one will be a weather dependent venue due to what the weather will be like so if it is good who is up for it?

[Crunchie Gears]

I have it in the diary and, subject to weather, will make an effort 

[Facial Hair Optional]

Is anyone going this Sunday? And if so are most going straight to the club Xmas meal from the Queen Square meet?

Hey Colin, I hope you are ok mate, not seen you on here as much as usual? It's been quiet without you!!

[sanzomat]

I won't be at Queens Square this week. The car is in bits and I have to take my daughter to Bath, rush to the meal then rush back to Bath to pick her up again! All those that do go need to take some pics so I can attend virtually!

[Bulldog Bri]

Not sure yet on the Square. Though will be at the meal with a box of calendars for those who want them.

[Iancider]

I will try to be there on what will likely be my last run-out for the season and then rush off again to put my party togs on.

Yo-ho-ho

Ian

[Facial Hair Optional]

I will try to be there on what will likely be my last run-out for the season and then rush off again to put my party togs on.

Yo-ho-ho

Ian

And a bottle of rum???
I've heard about your pirate antics Ian!! ha ha! 

[Sumov8]

Will be at the square and then on to the meal, unless its honking it down!!

[Brandy Barrel]

FHO yes and yes.......
But not in the quit car as its in bits again after 3 flushes of oil we still have water in it. May be leaking somewhere else but no block compression....

[Moleman]

Is anyone going this Sunday? And if so are most going straight to the club Xmas meal from the Queen Square meet?

Hey Colin, I hope you are ok mate, not seen you on here as much as usual? It's been quiet without you!!

Hi mate I'm fine thanks for asking.  I may be there if it is dry. If not I will definitely be at the meal. 

[Cob68]

Not so sure on the weather, would like to take the Cob out but might wait until Sunday morning to decide. What sort of time are people meeting at the square? I guess not quite so early in the Winter?

[Moleman]

It's hard to tell Tony. It can still be a bit busy by 9 am even in the winter. 

I sadly won't be there as I went to Tax the westy for another year (I never SORN it )  Only to be told I don't have a MOT for it.    I asked when did it run out only to be told it had ran out in August.  It's now booked in for Monday as too much going on tomorrow. 

[Facial Hair Optional]

I sadly won't be there as I went to Tax the westy for another year (I never SORN it )  Only to be told I don't have a MOT for it.    I asked when did it run out only to be told it had ran out in August. 

Always handy Colin... https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status

You can also check a cars MOT history, this can be very interesting!!!! Shows pass or fail, dates, mileage, advisories etc etc

https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history

[Iancider]

Today's forecast is overcast but dry for Sunday.  I should be there but will be heading off promptly and will go to the Hunter's rest by Tintop.  Wifey is too injured at the moment to get into the Westie.

It is worth getting to Queens early parking always seems to be at a premium now.

I have posted directions on the Christmas meal thread. 

Ian

[benchmark51]

Today's forecast is overcast but dry for Sunday.  I should be there but will be heading off promptly and will go to the Hunter's rest by Tintop.  Wifey is too injured at the moment to get into the Westie.

It is worth getting to Queens early parking always seems to be at a premium now.

I have posted directions on the Christmas meal thread. 

Ian

So you have, but what time is 'kick off' at the trough.

[Facial Hair Optional]

I could tell you Dave but will I be risking the naughty step (yet again) for posting on the wrong topic - or maybe I should start a new one titled 'the time of the meal' ?? ha ha!!

Ok, it's 12.30pm Dave (had to go right back to page one on that topic to find it though!!)

[Parks]

After what seems an eternity since the last time i posted anything on here...I'm hoping to bring out the Fury to the square tomorrow..see you there....do we just turn up or do we need to register etc?

[Moleman]

You just turn up mate.  we normally park near the cafe.

[Facial Hair Optional]

After what seems an eternity since the last time i posted anything on here...I'm hoping to bring out the Fury to the square tomorrow..see you there....do we just turn up or do we need to register etc?

Cool! Another Fury to see, at last!

There are at least 3 cafes open but I'm sure you'll spot any kits easy enough (mid way along what I think is the south side of the square(?), it runs parallel with The Grove anyway)

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.4500187,-2.5970541,17z

[Facial Hair Optional]

Has anyone seen a forecast for tomorrow? atm it is raining here and not looking great 

[Iancider]

Well, I went and met Parkes (his first outing) and Robert.  It was good to see them (briefly)

I left early because a traffic warden appeared and was inordinately aggressive.  He made no effort at all to find any driver committing an offence but collected their numbers immediately and issued tickets.  I gave up my space to Robert but I could not believe that he was going to try to book me for "waiting" on double yellows while I put my seatbelt on - actually in the car, engine running and lights on. 

I guess that is a Christmas present from Fergie.  He seems big on aggression towards motorists and is so keen on climate change that he flew to the conference with 40,000 other believers.  Behaviour today was good, parking light and generally sensible - this was just unwarranted and clearly deliberate.  Where else would you see a traffic warden on a Sunday! 

[Sumov8]

I saw a number of vehicles with parking tickets, but then they were parked on the pavement, I think its time to call the square off for a while.

[Moleman]

Yes it doesn't sound good. I will be looking at other venues for a club meet next year but perhaps at a different date so people can still go if they want. 

[Facial Hair Optional]

Yes it doesn't sound good. I will be looking at other venues for a club meet next year but perhaps at a different date so people can still go if they want. 

Good idea Colin. Could it be arranged at a venue that means we may be able to link up with (an)other kit car club(s) maybe? No idea if they would be interested but there are a few around near enough to travel and meet. Apple County, Chiltern 7s, South Wales Kit Car Club, South Wales Kit and Specialist Car Club (may be the same club I am not 100% sure on that but I love the name they have chosen), even the Southern Kit Car Club may be interested in travelling? Even sports or classic cars may want to come.

Just a thought (cheers Steve, like I am not busy enough!!!  )

[Iancider]

Good thinking FHO.  If there are any other ideas on a new venue or new style, keep them coming.

Ian

[jmad]

Haynes motor museum do a morning meet on the first Sunday of each month.  Usually a good mix of cars to look at plus the option of a bacon sandwich.

[Hairy Santa]

Sunday Queens Square

I have a suggestion, might not be to everyone's liking

Instead of parking up - we just drive round and round and round the Square, that's perfectly legal

there will be not a lot we can do about the revving of the engines, and the blowing of the horns

please don't blow horns if you are stationary ( that's an offence) only if you are actually moving

give it a few months of this and the moaners might decide it's far better if we just park up

it will be just like going for a drive

thoughts please ? --- It has to be Legal

 

[benchmark51]

Why not find out where redpants lives and do the same thing.

[Iancider]

I like the driving around bit but my teeth might fall out on those cobbles.  And as for redpants hehehehheeee......

[Moleman]

There are some nice idea's there chaps so keep them coming.

[Facial Hair Optional]

I think wherever we tried to set up another meeting in Bristol we would get the same hassle tbh and I can't see anywhere having the 'ambience' of the square either. That was an inspired choice when it was originally made.

I have in the past thought that The Downs might be good, it's pretty much away from residential property and there is plenty of room. A bit open to the weather maybe and it doesn't have much of a class feel to it either.

I can think of one good place in town if it were just a BKCC meet but I doubt it would be big enough for the quantity of cars that attend the Queen Square meeting. I used to park up there years ago when I was cabbying. There is usually a chuck wagon there though I'm not sure about Sundays. It's the part of Parry's Lane that cuts across Durdham Down, quite wide and plenty of room for a fair few cars (more than we alone could muster)....

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/51%C2%B028'40.2%22N+2%C2%B037'05.8%22W/@51.477823,-2.6204757,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0

It has to be viewed to be appreciated. It is tree-lined and there is plenty of grass area too for when the weather is dry. There are a few benches too if I recall. Not much through traffic and no nearby houses. If both sides of the road were used it could easily take 50 or more cars so would be plenty of room for the BKCC and anyone else who we wanted to attend. No cafes though as far as I know, but IF there is a chuck wagon on a Sunday then no probs as their food and hot drinks were excellent (that's why I went there!)

Have a look at the 'earth' view.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/51%C2%B028'40.2%22N+2%C2%B037'05.8%22W/@51.4777192,-2.6181824,236m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0

And we could always have a group run down Saville Road, across Rockleaze and onto Circular Road for ice creams and loos if we needed them! 

If you go on 'street view' you'll get a better idea of the look and feel of the road. Plenty of room to move around and chat for sure. Also big enough and on a short enough round trip 'circuit' for people to have passenger rides in each others cars to get a feel for other kits/cars!? If the club expanded it's outlook a little to maybe include classics, more sports cars and 'specialist cars' we could fill that road most weeks I reckon!

It's not Queen Square I know, but then what is? There is no other area like it in Bristol for sure

[Iancider]

This is quite a good idea but it is only this week that Fergie has decided that all of the parking on durdham down deserves to be banned so I believe many more double yellas are planned.  That seems like a good cause for a people's protest to me!

[Facial Hair Optional]

This is quite a good idea but it is only this week that Fergie has decided that all of the parking on durdham down deserves to be banned so I believe many more double yellas are planned.  That seems like a good cause for a people's protest to me!

Yes but I think it is only aimed at stopping commuters using the Downs as a park and ride Ian and wont be in effect on Sundays.

[SPAXIMUS]

I think the Mayor is an idiot but he has a wonderful media team who keep him in the press and I would not be surprised if he wins again.
Who are standing against him, who would for the salary on offer? I suspect only local politicians with ideas for the future and in truth if anyone takes over they would have a hell of a problem getting rid of those who are helping him form these policies so would they make any difference?
Cars are hated by the BCC and that is overrun with Greenies who support the lunatic policies. Hence Bristol was chosen as a Green city for Europe, cycling is given a disproportionate say in planning. 20mph zones to stifle transport progress all part of the bigger plan. Yet having said all that I have lived down here for over 30 years and we still have not got a tram system and only now are they starting with the building of the dedicated bus lanes, metro? after years of wasting millions, if not billions in all that time on schemes, consultations, consultants to provide a public transport system people would want to use.
Where ever you move the meeting it would be hounded as we are not wanted, getting somewhere like Castle Combe to do something would be better and I would rather pay a small entrance fee to do that than wait for BCC to outlaw our gathering, as they do already have the power to do that using the S75 law.   

[CC Cyclone]

getting somewhere like Castle Combe to do something would be better   

SOLD!
I live opposite  I could persuade the missus to open the (kitchen) cafe too...

I think the great thing about Queen Square meet is that is quick, you can get up early have a quick blast for breakfast and be back home in time to do other things that we all inevitably have to do on a Sunday. I think that is why it works so well. If it turned into a long drive out somewhere I think it would get less takers. Just my 5p worth...

[sanzomat]

getting somewhere like Castle Combe to do something would be better   

SOLD!
I live opposite  I could persuade the missus to open the (kitchen) cafe too...

I think the great thing about Queen Square meet is that is quick, you can get up early have a quick blast for breakfast and be back home in time to do other things that we all inevitably have to do on a Sunday. I think that is why it works so well. If it turned into a long drive out somewhere I think it would get less takers. Just my 5p worth...

Totally agree. Queens Square is a very convenient format: close, butties and tea available, great location, fantastic variety of attendees. Combe car park works for me though.

[Facial Hair Optional]

Or the car park at the Cross Hands, Old Sodbury/Tormarton that we use before we convoy to Combe. I'm sure the landlord would enjoy the extra food and drink business and it has toilets etc too.

Then if we wanted to we could have a run out up along any of the many roads that lead from there, something we don't get to do at Queen Square!

[Moleman]

Yes you have a really good point there CC Cyclone. I think keep it local so people will turn up & what we do after is up to you then. 

[Iancider]

I thought it might be useful to know something about GF. 

Fergie stood as an independent "Bristol First" candidate on 15 November 2012 and on 16 November 2012, Ferguson became Bristol's first elected mayor, beating the Labour candidate Marvin Rees by more than 6,000 votes. The election included supplementary - second preference votes.

The election saw an appallingly low turnout of just 28%.  Apathy elected him. 

He is greatly supported by the Greens and people who don't normally vote and he resigned from the Liberal party go independent – you have to guess that he thought he had no chance as a Liberal.  It is now general policy that fringe groups try to bias democracy by taking advantage of low turn-outs.  There is only one answer to that and we don't have to wait long now.

[Facial Hair Optional]

Yes you have a really good point there CC Cyclone. I think keep it local so people will turn up & what we do after is up to you then. 

I'm confused. Which good point, keeping it at Queen Square or moving to Combe? What do you define as local? Surely that depends where you live? I thought we were looking for an ADDITIONAL place to Queens, not instead of? Yes I am confused!