Bingley Hall. Staffs. 30th Jan 2011

With big Al's permission I am hoping to secure a E/H Club Stand at this show next January (2011)
I know its a bit early but I was thinking of our stand "taking over the show" seeing they are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Elf and Hornet and the mini pickup.

Now how many members would be prepared to bring their pride and joys to this show?
The ticket Free Entry for driver + passenger You would have to be prepared to arrive at the showground by at least 9.00 AM and cannot leave until at least 4.30 PM as this is a totally enclosed show. Your petrol tank must not be more than a quarter full and the battery must be disconnected for the duration of the show.Reason? if you want to display the engine and it has a "live" push starter solenoid (like mine).
Please "Copy and paste" the list below and add your name if you are likely to be able to come so that I can book a BIG STAND AREA
Thanks for your interest I hope to see lots of Elfs and Hornets turning up on the day!

1.TONYELF

Go on then!

Jase

1 TONYELF
2 Jason

Hi Tony

Count me in. Unless it is snowing.

1 TONYELF
2 Jason.
3. Andrew.

There are now7 places left but please keep names coming I may just be able to persuade Dave Hollis to let me have more on the stand!

I'll let ya know when i know more later in year m8....

not an elf with me but you know

i'll do my best to make it, work permitting, but if i can't come, i'll send ray up instead so you can count on us for 1 ticket at least! good work, dear chap

1 TONYELF
2 Jase
3 Andrew
4 Big Al (or Ray)

1 TONYELF
2 Jase
3 Andrew
4 Big Al (or Ray)
5 RobBFG

At the rate I'm going it'll be her first outing. I'm still trying to get ready for Castle Coombe but in it's looking unlikely.

1 TONYELF
2 Jase
3 Andrew
4 Big Al (or Ray)
5 RobBFG

At the rate I'm going it'll be her first outing. I'm still trying to get ready for Castle Coombe but in it's looking unlikely.[/quote]

Good Luck for Castle Coombe Rob. I can't make it for that myself I have family decending on me that weekend! see you Bingley.

I'm upfor that, as she is very close to being sorted would be good to meet afew elf/hornet people

1 TONYELF
2 Jase
3 Andrew
4 Big Al (or Ray)
5 RobBFG
6 Miniman86 (Alex)

miniman86 wrote:I'm upfor that, as she is very close to being sorted would be good to meet afew elf/hornet people

1 TONYELF
2 Jase
3 Andrew
4 Big Al (or Ray)
5 RobBFG
6 Miniman86 (Alex)

Great stuff Alex. See you there!

1 TONYELF
2 Jase
3 Andrew
4 Big Al (or Ray)
5 RobBFG
6 Miniman86 (Alex)
7. Elfgirl?

Can you put me down as a maybe Tony? Finding it hard to commit to anything at the moment, but would love to do this. 3 hour drive each way for me - would prefer to drive in convoy, Alex, Al/ Ray, what would your plans be? I'd rather drive up on the Sat and book travel lodge or similar - anyone else fancy a spot of dinner and a glass or two of something the night before.

elfgirl wrote:
1 TONYELF
2 Jase
3 Andrew
4 Big Al (or Ray)
5 RobBFG
6 Miniman86 (Alex)
7. Elfgirl?

Can you put me down as a maybe Tony? Finding it hard to commit to anything at the moment, but would love to do this. 3 hour drive each way for me - would prefer to drive in convoy, Alex, Al/ Ray, what would your plans be? I'd rather drive up on the Sat and book travel lodge or similar - anyone else fancy a spot of dinner and a glass or two of something the night before.

I sure can Sarah. Hope you make it. It would be a good idea to motor up on the Saturday and stay somewhere overnight. I might even consider it myself. (Looks like I'll have to have a "look about")

I'd be up for stopping over. That would give me chance to swap the winter wheels for the nice ones!

Jase

yeah i think i would be travelling up the night before, and travelling in a premier inn or the likes. convoy does sound good, although i think id say mine comfortably does 60mph, and thats it really lol!! but shes running now, none the less

Maybe when Tony knows for certain who and how many, maybe we could block book a travel lodge or premier inn somewhere between Birmingham and Stafford?

Jase

I have just checked out Stafford Central Travel Lodge for availability of rooms.
On a normal enquiry for four double rooms. They have 4 rooms available for Sat 30th Jan 2011 The rooms are £35.75/ night (non refundable) or £57.70/night if you have to cancel before noon on the day.

For a block group booking we have to register with travel lodge. I am not sure they do block bookings for 5,6,7,8 or 9 rooms as the selection starts at 10!
I will make some enquires and come back to you on that.

Some of you may be travelling solo. If this is the case, are you prepared to share with another? and if so can you let me know please?
Will others let me know how many are in their cars and let me know the registration numbers too please?

There is another T/Lodge on the M6 but I don't think it would be convenient for a Meal/get together on the Saturday night?
Any comments /suggestions?

me & my missus will be travelling up together, and my reg number is XMH358G.

Two in mine, TYN 823F

Jase

I have found 4 double rooms at Rugely Travel lodge for Sat 29th Jan 2010.
3 for £29 each and 1 for £32.50 or all for £52.50/ night in case you may want to cancel?
(block bookings are for a minimum of 10 rooms so that's no good to us.)
Rugeley M6 (Junct 11) is approx 10 miles from Stafford and the showground
We will probably discuss this on Saturday after making plans for Malvern on Sunday.

LXE 528E and me.

Also i've spoke to Steve Bourke, who has the white heinz 57, and he said he would like to come to the show too if there is still space? His reg is LLH852D, i'm doing this on behalf of him as he isn't on here and i think (knowing what he is like with technology) he wouldn't have a clue what to do/how to use a forum haha.

Alex

OK. This is the latest on Bingley.2011
Having spoken to Dave Hollis at the Malvern Mini Show yesterday.

Dave has said 6 cars max on the stand which he has promised will be in the centre of the Hall. But I will do my best to get 8 tickets. fingers crossed! (incidently Dave has asked me to provide more cars for the special stands at Himley and Uttoxeter later in the year.)
Please make a note now of the date of Himley on 8th May



The list is as follows which of course can change as time goes on and peeps may not be able to make it for various reasons.
1. Tony
2. Jason
3. Al or Ray
4. Rob
5. Miniman
6.Elfgirl
Reserves.
7.Steve (white Heinz 57)
8. Kevin (Grey Heinz 57)
(Andrew has had to withdraw from Bingley due to family illness and we wish him all the best for that.)

On the hotel Front, I am hoping to do "recce" in the next week or so, of hotels in the area to see if I can organise a "block" booking, the idea is to keep the group together with a view to an evening meal and chat over a pint without having to drive back to various hotels ect on the Saturday night and travel together to the show on Sunday morning.
Watch this thread!

If we can't get tickets for 8 cars, then I do think we really need at least one of the 57's. I'm happy to travel up as a passenger with someone if they can squeeze me and the boy in!
Definately like the idea of a block booking and dinner / drinks.
Thanks for looking into this Tony.