AGM 2009 and fun weekend -- names please

[BobWessex]

Hi all,



Those who were at the meeting in June will recall that we agreed to meet at the same place in 2009



Back in July I sent an E-mail to Avalanch Adventure (http://avalancheadventure.co.uk/) asking "Could we therefore book the site from the midday on the afternoon of Friday 19th June to the midday on morning of Monday 22nd June".



We are now getting to the stage where we need to look at numbers likely to attend. IF we have enough attending and hoping that the weather is better than last year, we may be able to book some of the other facilities available on the site.



I would aim to book the off-road course for at least the Saturday & Sunday.



Possibly also Quad Safari, Amphibious Buggy driving, Clay Pigeon shooting, Blindfold driving, etc if there is enough interest.



Could I ask that you post below if interested, we would look to have a deposit (probably by Feb) then full payment some 6 weeks prior to the date.



Those who are likely to attend are



Myself (Wessex)

Nigel Leyland (4x4RNE)

Pete Willis (Wessex)

Chris Chandler (Northants 4x4 Response)

Paul Dyer (Wessex 4x4 Response)

[MarkM_Wales]

What are the costs associated with this event?

[nigel leyland]

You can put me down as a provisional to attend Bob, and I'll see how much interest there is from the NE Mob.....



Hopefully with this time with plenty of notice there should be a really good turnout........ :D



( And don't forget the media coverage Bob :lol: )



Nigel.



( Pasted and copied to 4x4RNE forum, so they're getting plenty of notice :D )

[peter willis]

hi bob put me down hopefully i will get there this year !!!!!

[BobWessex]

Mark,



The costs will depend on numbers attending, last year was £5 per night plus hire of the off road costs other costs are as per their website.



Realistically I would think depending on what people want between £30 & £40 per unit for the weekend. The higher the numbers the lower the price.

[Chris C]

Put me down and I will post on our forum as we are local........ do you have a restriction on numbers?

[BobWessex]

not at all, The actual AGM will only take up a couple of hours the rest of the weekend is designed for chat and "networking"

[Dave Northants]

we have a number of people from our northants team that are interested to go - its local for us so no excuses!



so far there are about 5 in addtion to Chris. Will keep you updated.

[paulWE74wessex]

Bob - I should be OK to attend again

[BobWessex]

Thanks Paul

[Darren Gloucester]

Hi Bob

Provisionallty put me plus one down. Will let our members know.

[BobWessex]

So far I make that



Myself (Wessex)

Nigel Leyland (4x4RNE)

Pete Willis (Wessex)

Chris Chandler (Northants 4x4 Response) +5

Paul Dyer (Wessex 4x4 Response)

Darren Bourne (Gloucestershire 4x4 Response) +1

Jonathon Marshall (4x4 RNE) (+1?)

Tony Ferrari (Hertfordshire 4x4 Response)

Pete Burns

Mark Marsh



So probably 20 ish members at the moment.



Alasdair Kirk (Gloucestershire 4x4 Response) - Sunday only

[Chris C]

Happy new year to you all, so far my team are up to 15 including me. This may be more as we are about to hit the 30 members mark!

[BobWessex]

Hi Chris, Happy New Year. How many for the AGM?

[Chris C]

Hi Chris, Happy New Year. How many for the AGM?



Hi Bob,



Minimum 15 so far but this should end up being 20 as it is local and many of the team can be found there most weeks

[Peter Burns]

You can put mt down for this Bob please....

[Phil Griffith]

What day is the AGM Bob?



Have posted your above info on our website, will see if any takers.



Cheers,



Phil

[BobWessex]

Hi Phil,



The actual AGM will be on the Sunday afternoon, HOWEVER I hope that members will take the opportunity to have fun on the site over the weekend and generally NETWORK (posh speak for get drunk together)

[JonathonMarshall]

Jonathon Marshall (4x4 RNE)

Put me down for the whole weekend, i may have a passenger.

[Tony Ferrari]

Me too... I've already edited the post above :mrgreen:

[Mark Marsh]

Bob,



Can you put me down too please. Hopefully I'll get their earlier this year :)



Mark

[BobWessex]

Thanks Mark, added.

[stephendrabble]

sounds good, but a little to far for me :(

[BobWessex]

Might be able to ride up with someone else from wilts and split the fuel bill

[MarkM_Wales]

I will see if we can round up some of our group from Wales and let you know about numbers.



Regards



Mark

[Jamie Owens]

Hi Bob



You can put me down but I will probably travel up on the Saturday night or early Sunday morning as I am very busy on the Saturday

[robin-baldwin]

Bob

I trust Rover Rescue are now fully paid up members so put me down for Sat and Sunday and I'll see what support I can drum up.

Robin

[Pete Chambers]

I'll see what i can do, but i have a feeling it clashes with morrocco trip, will check and let ya know

[Kev_Rook]

Hi, only just joined and I've not joined a team/Group yet but would be interested in attending, on the Saturday/Sunday, if that's ok.

[BobWessex]

Hi, only just joined and I've not joined a team/Group yet but would be interested in attending, on the Saturday/Sunday, if that's ok.

Absolutely. I'll add you to the list when I update.

[nick cox]

Hi Bob,



If not to late could you add me onto the list for Saturday evening/sunday day???



Nick

HT25

Hertfordshire 4x4 response

I will say yes to me attending and i will post it on our forum to try and get some others up.

[BobWessex]

Thanks both I will get hold of Avalanche to confirm prices.

[BobWessex]

Myself (Wessex)

Nigel Leyland (4x4RNE)

Pete Willis (Wessex)

Chris Chandler (Northants 4x4 Response) +15

Paul Dyer (Wessex 4x4 Response)

Darren Bourne (Gloucestershire 4x4 Response) +1

Jonathon Marshall (4x4 RNE) (+1?)

Tony Ferrari (Hertfordshire 4x4 Response)

Pete Burns

Mark Marsh 4x4 SE

Kev Rook

Jamie Owens 4x4 SE

Robin Baldwin Rover Rescue

PJ Hampshire

Nick Cox Herts





So probably 25 ish members at the moment.



Alasdair Kirk (Gloucestershire 4x4 Response) - Sunday only



If I've missed anyone off please shout.

[nigel leyland]

Have you got Jonathan on that list twice...or have I had too much JD?



Nigel.





must be the JD :lol: Bob

I could be bringing another 2 members with me but its a bit too early for them to commit



Cheers PJ

[Chris C]

Happy new year to you all, so far my team are up to 15 including me. This may be more as we are about to hit the 30 members mark!



Hi Bob please can you amend us to 15



Thanks

[BobWessex]

Hi all



This is now confirmed as booked from the afternoon of Friday 19th June to the morning of Monday 22nd June with sole use of the offroad course on Saturday and Sunday.



Cost based on those who say that they are likely to attend is £40 for the weekend including overnight camping per vehicle/camping unit, (i.e. you can bring the family for free) so long as you come in one vehicle & caravan/tent.

One night's camping and/or one day's use of the course is £20.



The normal charge for an individual would be £25 per day for use of the off-road course alone so there is roughly a 30% saving on individual prices for the weekend.



All 4x4 Response team members are welcome to attend the weekend but payment is required in advance.



Please forward cheques to



The Treasurer

4x4 Response

c/o 23 Quantock Close

Stevenage

Hertfordshire

SG1 6BS

[Chris Lee]

/* micro oil cans the door hinges and spreads warm water on the floor boards and sneaks in the room :P



Me plus wifey Please Bob, Will travel up on the new Quad (If I can sort a new one out by then)



:mrgreen:

[BobWessex]

Hi Chris could convoy up from the Westcountry if you like.

[Chris Lee]

Hi Chris could convoy up from the Westcountry if you like.



Sounds like a plan Bob, trying to sort one of these at the moment so would be a good opportunity to try it out on the open road:



http://www.extreme-vehicleshop.com/images/NV53791_1.jpg



:twisted:

[Rob Woodworth HY4x4]

You all know this falls on farthers day don't you ??



Rob

[nigel leyland]

Bob, got the address....



Who do we make the cheques payable to?



I need to get mine sent off before I forget..... :D



Nigel.

[Tony Ferrari]

Nigel



Cheques payable to "4x4 Response" please.



Thanks



Tony

[nigel leyland]

Thanks Tony,



Just wanted to make sure I was reading it correctly.....in the post tomorrow.



Nigel.



( Someone should have recieved my remitance by now..... :D )



(And I reminded the members at last nights meeting......possible additional attendees....maybe?)

[BobWessex]

Just a reminder,



This is getting closer.

[nigel leyland]

I'll try and fire up a bit more interest at Driffield Bob while we've got two groups "socialising together".......



Someone should have recieved my remittance by now.... :D



Nigel.

[BobWessex]

Tony probaby has but for some reason he's been a bit busy lately

This is still in the Diary, No-one will commit just yet.

[Dave_M0YAA]

Is it too late to ask to attend?



The only problem is i won't be able to say 100% until a couple of weeks before hand. Have to check out the rosta at work.

[Simon Bentley]

Hi Phil,



The actual AGM will be on the Sunday afternoon, HOWEVER I hope that members will take the opportunity to have fun on the site over the weekend and generally NETWORK (posh speak for get drunk together)



Can we have a more detailed time for the actual AGM please. The implied reatively late start to proceedings is putting some of us with children off. By the time the meeting is over and we get away get home etc its going to mess up bed time etc. To be perfectly honest if it was going to be afternoon then saturday would have been a better day I think, then people could have stayed over, taking monday off sn't an option for some of us I'm afraid.



If we could set te start tim for 1.30pm or 2pm at the latest then that would probably help.



Thanks



Simon

[Tim Jones]

In response to Tony's chase up PM. (Thanks)



Regret, i will be away competing in Belgium, on the Ypres IRC Rally that weekend



Maybe next time ???

[BobWessex]

If we could set te start tim for 1.30pm or 2pm at the latest then that would probably help.I am happy for the time to be changed if members would prefer.



Edited to save confusion.

[stephendrabble]

maybe into early part of summer school holidays

[Jim Wallace]

Im unable to attend as we are doing a fundraising event at Welshpool festival of transport Friday to Sunday

[Simon Bentley]

maybe into early part of summer school holidays



Bob said time Zippy not date.



School hols would be ok with me but fail to see what difference it makes - its a weekend after all, just likely to be more people away on holiday and unable to make it.

[nigel leyland]

It does Si if.......



A. you have to take the kids....

B. you have limited hours to get the caravan in and out of storage....

C. you work in the education industry.....

D. you have a long way to drive....



I'm fortunate in that A doesn't affect me and I can work around B,C and D......but it doesn't matter where you have it or when.....someone is going to have problems attending!



I Would have thought holding the AGM between Saturday eve Sunday morning would facilitate the majority of people.....?



Looking forward to meeting everyone :D



Nigel.

[peter willis]

yep i am comeing hopefully the weekend will sort for sure this weekend at eastnor





as to time of agm sunday mid morning 10.30ish would be good if your only come to agm then gives you time to travel

and if your there all weekend then get it out the way so can spend afternoon with family and on the course and if have a long way home then can pick when you leave after ,,

[stephendrabble]

maybe into early part of summer school holidays



Bob said time Zippy not date.



School hols would be ok with me but fail to see what difference it makes - its a weekend after all, just likely to be more people away on holiday and unable to make it.





I was thinking i could use it as an over night stop when going north on year..



Im steve here Si. but Zippy is good too.



wounder if i could be Zippy WE32...

[GrahamPowys]

Sorry guys but I will be away on the family hols!!

[dave-freeman]

Sorry but I won't be there. It's my birthday so I'll be a bit busy. :D



There's also the point of getting there aswell. Bit short of cash at the mo so could've been a stretch anyway.

[peter willis]

have we a time for the AGM as looks like i will only get there sunday



also if i only come sunday can bring the car in ??

[Tony Ferrari]

have we a time for the AGM as looks like i will only get there sunday



also if i only come sunday can bring the car in ??



Indeed you can, if just attending the AGM you can come and park for free, if you want to use the off road course that's £20 (still a saving of £5 on Avalanche's normal price).

[peter willis]

thank tony sorry i ment a normal car not 4x4 :D :D



any news on a start time ???

[BobWessex]

Pete,



Several have asked for it to be moved so I need to check with the other Trustees before we make a decision but hopefully will have a new time posted by this time tomorrow.

[davemud]

just joined the main 4x4 forum, is it to late to get my name down for this weekend.

what is the last day we can send you the payment in by ?

if we only come along for the sunday do we pay in advance ?





Thanks Davemud (Southeast4x4Response) :)

[BobWessex]

Hi Dave,



You can pay on the day if you wish,

[chrisroe]

I will be there Bob, don`t know if I am camping though yet so will pay on the day

[BobWessex]

Thanks Chris,



See you as and when ;)

Hi all,



I will be attending yipeeee. Hopefully i will be bring'in a couple of members from Hampshire & Berkshire team.

[BobWessex]

Thanks PJ see you there, I'd like to set up a similar agreement (quite informal) to that which we have with Gloucestershire.

[jason naylor]

i have to work sat and can't afford the deseasel on my own, so won't be attending. look forward to the de-brief afterwards on here, AND PICTURES OF THE OFF ROADING :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[peter willis]

jason i've pm you let me know if any use

[Tony Ferrari]

i have to work sat and can't afford the deseasel on my own, so won't be attending. look forward to the de-brief afterwards on here, AND PICTURES OF THE OFF ROADING :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:



Here's some from last year to let you know what you're missing :D



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Thanks PJ see you there, I'd like to set up a similar agreement (quite informal) to that which we have with Gloucestershire.



No Probs. Im looking forward to the weekend! (arriving saturday lunch time ish)

[Simon Bentley]

I'll be there for the AGM - not sure yet if I am coming sat evening or sun morning though yet.

[Dave White]

Hmm I have not actually posted here - I will be there - coming down on Sat eve I think - you have my form by now I hope ;-)

[BobWessex]

My apologies for not updating the list of those attending,



I aim to arrive late afternoon tomorrow (Friday) a quick glance shows the majority aiming to arrive Saturday morning.



Whenever you arrive I look forward to seeing you and will be monitoring 145.400 simplex and GB3TO (http://www.ukrepeater.net/repeaters/gb3to.htm) on the Amateur band plus CB22.



My call sign is 2E0WRA

[nigel leyland]

I'm setting off sometime tomorrow morning so expecting to arrive early/mid afternoon.........I shall attempt to keep my kettle hot and my beer cold.......



See you all there......



Nigel.

[Tony Ferrari]

See you all on Saturday after lunch.



Had hoped to get the 90 back on the road but after spending last Sunday fitting a new fuel pump so it does at least run again, I started doing work for the MOT. Fitting new seat belts and getting the windscreen washers working was easy. Then I had a poke around the rear cross member, thinking the rust wasn't too bad.... then realised that it has almost parted company from one of the chassis legs :shock:



Of well that's a new cross member then... anybody want to do some welding? :D



So I will be in the Freebie, which will limit my off roading activities but at least I can drive up to Sibbertoft at more than 55mph :lol:

[Dave White]

See you all on Saturday after lunch.



Had hoped to get the 90 back on the road but after spending last Sunday fitting a new fuel pump so it does at least run again, I started doing work for the MOT. Fitting new seat belts and getting the windscreen washers working was easy. Then I had a poke around the rear cross member, thinking the rust wasn't too bad.... then realised that it has almost parted company from one of the chassis legs :shock:



Of well that's a new cross member then... anybody want to do some welding? :D



So I will be in the Freebie, which will limit my off roading activities but at least I can drive up to Sibbertoft at more than 55mph :lol:



Well having tried (and failed) to swap a 200Tdi head gasket at the Gloucester shout - why not - get the bits n fetch it on a trailer - see you tea time on Saturday with the welder :-)

[Tony Ferrari]

"getting the bits" would be a problem...



That's a new cross member, a vehicle trailer and a tow bar for the Freebie (and fit it) all by tomorrow lunch time.....



Maybe not :D

[Dave White]

"getting the bits" would be a problem...



That's a new cross member, a vehicle trailer and a tow bar for the Freebie (and fit it) all by tomorrow lunch time.....



Maybe not :D



I dunno - I was rising to the challenge to weld it on - you are just giving in easily! ;-)



I had to get my pto genny running too to do that which has not really been reinstalled yet... (assuming there is no electric hook up...)



Anyway you don't need the towbar for the freebie - it aint man enough for the job - you need a friend with a big 4x4 ;-)



:roll: :? :o :D

[Tony Ferrari]

At about 2 tonne for the 90 (plus the weight of a trailer) the 1800Kg towing limit of a 1.8 Freebie could be a bit of a limitation ;)

[Paul Kearse]

Hi Tony



Won't be able to get to the AGM But i can collect the 90 and get it welded up for you.

Can we lock this please and start a write up thread?



Cheers PJ

[Tony Ferrari]

Consider it done!