Berkeley Castle car show.

[Pilgrim Anna]

Colin we haven't had our passes .

[Moleman]

I'm sorry to say guys if you haven't got your pass then you won't get in to show your car. Some seem to have gotten lose. Sorry about that. 

I have spoken to the nice lady about the missing passes but there is not much else they can do as there is no more passes left so they are not able to send anymore out. These things happen I'm afraid sorry guys.

I also have to let you know that if you are not saying for the whole day then they have asked that you don't go as they would rather you didn't leave until the end of the day.

This also means I'm not going to be able to go as I was planning on leaving about 2 so I can get my car ready & on the trailer for Castle Combe on the Monday, so I will have to give it a miss. I will probably go to the Bristol car show for a few hours in Shepton Mallet if the weather is ok.

So who on the list has Passes & are still going? 

[Bulldog Bri]

Nope. No passes here and as they don't want us leaving till it finishes then that to counts us out as Anna is working that eve

[Pilgrim Anna]

Well looks like they are disorganised to me and just being arkward . Bri doesn't think we will get in without passes and we don't have ours. If weather holds out we plan on going for a drive and a picnic somewhere else.
Anyone else without passes up for this??
Any suggestions on locations?

[Moleman]

That is a nice idea but may be a bit late getting people to say what they want to do.

How many people has a pass & are planning on going? 
How many people that was planning on going but don't have a pass & would like to do a picnic instead?

There is still the Bristol Classic car show at Shepton Mallet?

[Pilgrim Anna]

 Thanks for your support Colin! Well not sure where we are going yet but not Shepton Mallet too pricey!

[benchmark51]

Am I right in thinking that this show is open to 'joe public', who can come and go as they please?
Is there a charge for admission? If so, how much? If it is a reasonable fee, why not stage our own show?
We all meet up at Filton and turn up together at Berkeley, if we can't get in due to the lack of passes then we go in the car park, park as a group and do a picnic or whatever. We then leave when it suits us.

[WALNUT]

I will be making my own way there, see anyone that are still going there

[Moleman]

Benchmark51.  There is a fee to get in but I can't remember how much though. So you could try that. 

[benchmark51]

Benchmark51.  There is a fee to get in but I can't remember how much though. So you could try that. 

Just looked it up, and is pretty reasonable I think

ADMISSION ADULTS £6.00
O.A.P £5.00
(UNDER 16's FREE)

http://www.berkeleyclassiccarshow.com/

[Sprint 7]

3 OUTINGS IN LESS THAN A WEEK IS A RECORD FOR ME.!!!!!
I did mention to the chaps who went to Wrington last evening that I am unable to go to Berkeley on Sunday as I now have to do escort duty at  work that day.(No Walnut , NOT the sort of escort that you probably were thinking of ,and I don't mean a Ford one either)
I too didn't get a pass so it's their loss ain't it.
Nice little gathering last night and a nice sunny morning at Queens Sq. on Sunday too.
Don't know if they're still on offer but I got 2 tickets for Shepton either day on amazon for £11. Bargain I thought.
Have a good weekend what ever you get up to.

[WALNUT]

Your right, I was thinking that.......LOL

[Iancider]

Hello all,

It seems so disappointing that Berkley Castle seems to treat us with such disregard so I am going to suggest an alternative so that we still have our nice day out and everybody can attend!

Just 1.5 miles to the east of Berkley Castle and the other side of the M5 is a spectacular location for a picnic called Stinchcombe Hill.  It has the best view in the county and is exactly the same distance.  The rendezvous would be exactly the same at the Air-balloon and leaving at 9:00 as before.  I can lead the way or Brian could set his sat-nav for Stinchcombe hill golf club which is right next-door, GL11 6AQ following the A38 right up to Berkley then turning right to Dursley.  We would arrive at about 10:00 and I suggest we have an early lunch and then leave early so that those who have to get away can do so.  Same arrangement as before - bring and share picnic. 

It has for years been a hot-spot for photographers and radio-controlled gliders.

Some pics: http://www.britaininfocus.org.uk/gallery/landscapes/countryside/00699-stinchcombe-hill/

Take a look here:  It is better than streetview makes it look!

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.683306,-2.371577,3a,75y,220.18h,80.47t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sCilXBr595m77dJNrvtzW6Q!2e0!6m1!1e1

The good thing is we can decide the outcome on Sunday morning!  The picnic doesn't change  - it is just a matter of where it is!

[Pilgrim Anna]

We wont be going. Its reasonable for one person but theres 3 of us and not happy to pay almost 20 quid. Also on principle for their disorganisation of not sending passes!

[Pilgrim Anna]

Hello all,

It seems so disappointing that Berkley Castle seems to treat us with such disregard so I am going to suggest an alternative so that we still have our nice day out and everybody can attend!

Just 1.5 miles to the east of Berkley Castle and the other side of the M5 is a spectacular location for a picnic called Stinchcombe Hill.  It has the best view in the county and is exactly the same distance.  The rendezvous would be exactly the same at the Air-balloon and leaving at 9:00 as before.  I can lead the way or Brian could set his sat-nav for Stinchcombe hill golf club which is right next-door, GL11 6AQ following the A38 right up to Berkley then turning right to Dursley.  We would arrive at about 10:00 and I suggest we have an early lunch and then leave early so that those who have to get away can do so.  Same arrangement as before - bring and share picnic. 

It has for years been a hot-spot for photographers and radio-controlled gliders.

Some pics: http://www.britaininfocus.org.uk/gallery/landscapes/countryside/00699-stinchcombe-hill/

Take a look here:  It is better than streetview makes it look!

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.683306,-2.371577,3a,75y,220.18h,80.47t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sCilXBr595m77dJNrvtzW6Q!2e0!6m1!1e1

The good thing is we can decide the outcome on Sunday morning!  The picnic doesn't change  - it is just a matter of where it is!

Hi Ian What a fantastic location. You are clever!  :PWe are definitely happy to come along to that!

[Iancider]

Yehhh!!!! 

I'll bring the bubbly and Wifey will make some cake 

[Moleman]

I'm very interested Ian. I will let you know tomorrow. 

[Pilgrim Anna]

Shame I cant have any bubbly as Im driving and then working! 

[Moleman]

We will be at the Air balloon for 9 am for the picnic. I will cook some pizza & sausage rolls for the day. 

[WALNUT]

I will be making my own way to Berkeley

[Moleman]

You will have to take some pictures for us Tony. As we are unable to go with no passes & having to leave early. Never mind these things happen. 
You can always show me the pictures on Monday at Castle Combe just before I give you a ride around the circuit. 

[WALNUT]

Pics I don't do, and rides around castle combe is a no no for me......LOL

[Bulldog Bri]

Awww

[Moleman]

Just to say to everyone who is going to Berkeley Castle or the Classic Motor Show, have a great day.
For those who was going to go to Berkeley but don't have passes we will still be meeting at the Air Balloon for 9 am to drive to a scenic location not far from there if you want to join us. 

[Pilgrim Anna]

A lovely alternative day out from Berkeley Castle! Great idea Ian.

[Iancider]

We are so pleased you enjoyed it - it is quite a special place.  Good company - a good time.

[Moleman]

It was a good day. 

[Sprint 7]

Sorry that I couldn't make today as I was working but am pleased you all had a good time . A day like that is often just as  enjoyable as attending a car show/meet. We must do it again so that I can go too, if you'll have me that is.
Shepton was a good day as I didn't have to spend a bean. My pal's treat for looking after his dog for a month and we even blagged it in on a £11 Amazon voucher so a result all round. (Been taking thrift lessons from Walnut !! )
See you all soon 

[benchmark51]

 What was going on here then?