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Title: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 03, December, 2013, 09:05:14 PM
Dose anyone fancy doing this in the spring? A drive up to the williams factory & tour. :)

Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour.
Sir Frank Williams private Williams Grand Prix Collection, the largest of it's kind in the world, spanning the history of the Williams Team since 1978
Tours comprise of:-
             Refreshments on arrival or at conclusion of the tour
             Introduction and Preview Video
             Escorted tour of the Collection
             Technology Room displays of all aspects of F1 Car engineering
             Interactive Race Team PitWall
             Trophy Room displaying a selection of memorabilia relating to the Team's nine Manufacture's World Championship wins
             Williams Gift Shop
             Free secure car parking
             Free wifi

Tickets £35.00 plus VAT per person, minimum 10 guests
We are happy to discuss additional catering options for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinners please ask us for more information.
Minimum age of 12 years recommended No infants permitted All persons under 18yrs must be accompanied by an Adult Still photography only. No video equipment allowed Tickets are non-refundable once purchased Does not include any access to Williams Factory

Please give me your thoughts on this & if you think it is worth it?
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Grin-a-lot on 03, December, 2013, 09:59:49 PM
Depends when but I'd definitely be interested in this.  I wonder if the 2014 cabinet is built ready for more trophies after the regulation changes!
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: robp on 04, December, 2013, 09:39:37 AM
I had a day there with work a few months ago.  The car collection is great.  However, they only had the year on them and no information about successes and technical innovations.  I guess this won't be an issue though if it's an escorted tour as the guide will let you know all the interesting bits.


Quote from: Grin-a-lot on 03, December, 2013, 09:59:49 PM
.... ready for more trophies after the regulation changes!
I hope so.  It would be great!  8)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 04, December, 2013, 07:52:57 PM
Anyone else would like to go to this?  :)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Camber Dave on 04, December, 2013, 08:55:15 PM

Yes very interested

Put me down on the list

Dave
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Dixie on 04, December, 2013, 09:27:31 PM
And me please.

Mark
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 04, December, 2013, 09:28:28 PM
And me.
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 05, December, 2013, 09:50:14 PM
Cool. I will organise this & get a date as soon as I have over ten people. Please let me know if you will be bringing a passenger?

1 Moleman + 1
2 Grin-a-lot
3 Camber Dave
4 Dixie
5 Gaffer

Anyone else? Don't be shy?  ::) :D
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 06, December, 2013, 11:08:53 AM
Could be when (and where is it?)

8)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Dixie on 06, December, 2013, 11:26:45 AM
Quote from: Moleman on 03, December, 2013, 09:05:14 PM
Dose anyone fancy doing this in the spring? A drive up to the williams factory & tour. :)

Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour.
Sir Frank Williams private Williams Grand Prix Collection, the largest of it's kind in the world, spanning the history of the Williams Team since 1978
Tours comprise of:-
             Refreshments on arrival or at conclusion of the tour
             Introduction and Preview Video
             Escorted tour of the Collection
             Technology Room displays of all aspects of F1 Car engineering
             Interactive Race Team PitWall
             Trophy Room displaying a selection of memorabilia relating to the Team's nine Manufacture's World Championship wins
             Williams Gift Shop
             Free secure car parking
             Free wifi

Tickets £35.00 plus VAT per person, minimum 10 guests
We are happy to discuss additional catering options for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinners please ask us for more information.
Minimum age of 12 years recommended No infants permitted All persons under 18yrs must be accompanied by an Adult Still photography only. No video equipment allowed Tickets are non-refundable once purchased Does not include any access to Williams Factory

Please give me your thoughts on this & if you think it is worth it?

Have I miss read this.  Says tickets are NON refundable, and doesnt include any access to the williams factory?
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: benchmark51 on 06, December, 2013, 11:53:41 AM
I saw that too. Bit off putting I thought, but no factory access is a bit understandable as they
need to protect their race winning technology after all they came NINTH in the constuctors results.
I dont much like Red Bull but the vodka is most welcome! :P
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 06, December, 2013, 01:07:19 PM
I just noticed that too. I guess security is paramount but its making the entry charge look a little less palatable now.

Might still be game though if there is enough interest.
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 06, December, 2013, 06:39:57 PM
Bri it is based just south of Oxford, about a hour's drive away. I will sort out dates ifI get enough interest as I need at least 10 people. I'm thinking about April time.

I haven't ruled out a possibilty of a factory visit yet. I will be contacting them about this with a promise of not taking Phones, camera's & bags in this bit?  :)    No promises though.  :)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Cob68 on 08, December, 2013, 10:19:15 AM
I am also up for this so please put my name down.
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: stupott901 on 09, December, 2013, 12:05:55 PM
Me to please should be good
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 09, December, 2013, 08:40:50 PM
Cool. List so   
                 1 Moleman + 1
                 2 Grin-a-lot
                 3 Camber Dave
                 4 Dixie
                 5 Gaffer
                 6 Cobra68
                 7 Stupott901

Anyone else? Don't be shy?  I will need a few more to start this one off. I'm hoping to do this one some time in April.  :)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 12, December, 2013, 08:24:03 PM
I still need a few more for this if anyone else is thinking about it? :)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Sprint 7 on 12, December, 2013, 09:50:48 PM
Did anything more come of the chance of seeing the factory ;D
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 13, December, 2013, 11:06:19 PM
Pete. until I get a better responce I have no bargaining power for a club visit.  :-[

I haven't ruled it out if we get more people who would like to visit it.  :)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Iancider on 15, December, 2013, 06:39:48 PM
Colin,

Put me down for it with a guest.

If anybody has a spare seat we might be able to take some more guests along to make up numbers.

Thanks
Ian
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 15, December, 2013, 07:07:36 PM

Cool. List so   
                 1 Moleman + 1
                 2 Grin-a-lot
                 3 Camber Dave
                 4 Dixie
                 5 Gaffer
                 6 Cobra68
                 7 Stupott901
                 8 Iancider + 1
                 9 Bluehornetrider +1
Anyone else? Don't be shy?   I'm hoping to do this one some time in April. 

Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: YellaBelly on 16, December, 2013, 10:22:35 AM
Could be up for this one Colin, but will hopefully be living in Devon/Cornwall by then :)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 16, December, 2013, 11:33:34 AM
Quote from: YellaBelly on 16, December, 2013, 10:22:35 AM
Could be up for this one Colin, but will hopefully be living in Devon/Cornwall by then :)

We wont be seeing much of you then JB :(

Why the move?
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: YellaBelly on 16, December, 2013, 04:07:41 PM
Thought it was common knowledge chap?

Jan is from that neck of the woods, and her son, wife and the grandchildren are moving out to Potrugal in 2015, so we want to spend the last year down nearer to them before they go. Also, we both miss the coast, and you can't exactly call W-S-M the seaside ;)

I work from home now I've changed roles at work, so no more globe-trotting thank God! and no work reason for not moving.

I will stay in touch with the club though, and hopefully get out on some of the longer runs, especially if they are further South :) Won't be moving much before end February-early March I wouldn't think.
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: fullpint on 16, December, 2013, 04:13:24 PM
 :o News to me mate. Best you finish of the MG so Jan can drive it down South.. ;D
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 16, December, 2013, 08:59:05 PM
I didn't know that either Jb.  :(
You will be missed. I need all the regulars I can get when it comes to actually taking the kit car somewhere.  ::)
Hope it all goes well for you & there will be some trips down south so we will see you then.  ;D
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Lucky Ed on 16, December, 2013, 09:04:16 PM
Best of luck JB - stay in touch ;D
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Sumov8 on 16, December, 2013, 09:05:03 PM
Colin

Can you add my name to the list as well :P
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Almondsburyhills on 17, December, 2013, 08:18:19 PM
Colin,
Can you add me to the list too
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 18, December, 2013, 03:15:04 PM

Cool. List so   
                 1 Moleman + 1
                 2 Grin-a-lot
                 3 Camber Dave
                 4 Dixie
                 5 Gaffer
                 6 Cobra68
                 7 Stupott901
                 8 Iancider + 1
                 9 Bluehornetrider +1
                10 Sumov8
                11 Almondsburyhills

I have spoken to the williams factory & there is no way of a factory visit.   :( This still could be a good place to visit if you guys are still up for it. The £35+vat (£42 I'm guessing) would need to be paid when booking it.
I would still be interested but it does seem abit expensive now.
What do you think? If you are still up for it I'm thinking April 5th if so?  :)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Dixie on 18, December, 2013, 07:56:30 PM
Evening.

Count me out if we cant go to see the factory.

Good try and thanks.

Mark
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 18, December, 2013, 08:00:28 PM
No probs Mark. Thanks for the feedback.  :)

What does everyone else think?
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 18, December, 2013, 09:43:56 PM
Does seem a bit pricey to me but I will come along to make up numbers if necessary. 
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 20, December, 2013, 08:39:01 PM
What about everyone else? Is this still worth booking without the factory visit? I'm still game if you would like me to organise this?  :)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Sumov8 on 20, December, 2013, 11:31:38 PM
Colin

I would still be interested in a visit.
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: fullpint on 21, December, 2013, 06:29:00 PM
£84 plus fuel and food (based upon the wife coming) is a little OTT for me mate. Appreciate the effort going into this one and hopefully you will have a few takers mate..
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Iancider on 21, December, 2013, 07:54:24 PM
I'm still up for it.
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Almondsburyhills on 23, December, 2013, 12:49:25 PM
I am still interested colin
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 23, December, 2013, 08:17:37 PM
 ok. without the factory visit we have= 1 Moleman + 1
                                                         2 Almondburyhills
                                                         3 Sumov8
                                                         4 Iancider  +1

                                                         5 Gaffer (maybe)
Are the rest of you guys still up for it without the factory visit? I don't mind if not?  :)
                                                         6 Grin-a-lot ?
                                                         7 Cobra68?
                                                         8 Camber dave?
                                                         9 Stupott901?
                                                        10 Bluehornetrider?
   Anyone else interested?  ;D
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 01, January, 2014, 04:58:27 PM
What do you think about this one then guys?  :D
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 06, January, 2014, 08:29:56 PM
I have 6 people that would still like to go without the factory visit, What about the rest of you guys? I don't mind if your not as it ain't cheap, can you just let me know please?
thanks Colin.  :)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: stupott901 on 06, January, 2014, 10:10:14 PM
Hi there strike my name as it's a bit pricy without factory visit
Thanks for trying

Stupott
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 07, January, 2014, 07:39:12 PM
No probs  Stu, thanks for letting me know.  :)

ok. without the factory visit we have= 1 Moleman + 1
                                                         2 Almondburyhills
                                                         3 Sumov8
                                                         4 Iancider  +1

                                                         5 Gaffer (maybe)
Are the rest of you guys still up for it without the factory visit? I don't mind if not? 
                                                         6 Grin-a-lot ?
                                                         7 Cobra68?
                                                         8 Camber dave?
                                                         9 Bluehornetrider?
   please let me know thanks.  :)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 07, January, 2014, 08:03:53 PM
I am still in to make the numbers up but it looks like we are struggling to get the req minimum.
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 07, January, 2014, 08:15:52 PM
Still waiting for some replies Phil but it's not looking good.  :)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 09, January, 2014, 08:03:23 PM
 

ok. without the factory visit we have= 1 Moleman + 1
                                                         2 Almondburyhills
                                                         3 Sumov8
                                                         4 Iancider  +1

                                                         5 Gaffer (maybe)
Are the rest of you guys still up for it without the factory visit? I don't mind if not? 
                                                         6 Grin-a-lot ?
                                                         7 Cobra68?
                                                         8 Camber dave?
                                                         9 Bluehornetrider?

Still waiting for some replies if you guys would like to do this without factory visit? ::)

   Please let me know thanks. 
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Cob68 on 10, January, 2014, 10:35:58 PM
Hi sorry should of replied earlier, not so interested without the factory tour so please count me out. Cheers Tony
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 11, January, 2014, 04:46:09 PM
ok, thanks for letting me know cob68.  :)


ok. without the factory visit we have= 1 Moleman + 1
                                                         2 Almondburyhills
                                                         3 Sumov8
                                                         4 Iancider  +1

                                                         5 Gaffer (maybe)
Are the rest of you guys still up for it without the factory visit? I don't mind if not? 
                                                         6 Grin-a-lot ?
                                                         7 Camber dave?
                                                         8 Bluehornetrider?

Still waiting for some replies if you guys would like to do this without factory visit?
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 13, January, 2014, 08:19:53 PM
I will give this one until the end of the week, then after that I will call it a day unless I get more interest!


Sorry to the guys that would still like to go but I can't blame people for not being interested without the factory visit. :)

It is nearly £40 just to go around the museum & trophy room. ???

Sorry guys as I need at least 10 people for this.  :)
Title: Re: Willaims Grand Prix Collection & Tour
Post by: Moleman on 20, January, 2014, 04:06:39 PM
Sorry guys there is just not enough interest on this one to be able to book it. :(