As we are all too acutely aware it’s now over 3 years since your intrepid organisers returned from the Scottish Borders, where we spoke to the hotel about covid-19 and how we and they may be affected , we put together a wonderful agenda for what has now become the 2023 meet over the weekend of the 2nd to 4th June. Kelso, where we will be based this year, is a lovely traditional Borders market town, complete with cobbled streets and a great choice of local shops etc, also recent winners of the prestigious Rising Star Award at the Great British High Street 2019 Awards, beating other nominees from across the United Kingdom. Whilst the hotel is in the middle of the town it backs onto the River Tweed providing a spectacular view from the rear of the hotel. Activities include a visit to the Jim Clark museum in Duns, a beautiful drive in the scenic Scottish Borders around the lovely driving roads we have mapped out. Some of the points of interest along the way are also linked to Jim Clark.
Options for Saturday evening activities are being considered but as always it’s particularly good to meet up with fellow “8” enthusiasts and “chew the fat”, we have a lot of catching up to do since our last Annual Meet in 2019!
Sunday’s activities will include a visit to a spectacular Castle where permission will be granted for us to line the cars up on the driveway immediately in front of the Castle for a stunning photo opportunity. Various entry/ticket options will be available to members, details of which will be posted when confirmed. After the Castle visit it is hoped our sponsors will offer us the opportunity to drop into their “big shop” to pick up anything you might need. At the moment the hotel are honouring previous bookings, however it would help us in our discussion with the hotel if those who have not yet confirmed could do so ASAP in the Hotel and Attendance Thread. Also we would strongly recommend those of you who have never been to an annual meet before to come along, they are fantastic events. Please, as many as possible of you try and make it along, you will not be disappointed. Also note that no longer having an “8” is not a bar to attendance. Anyone who has owned or has a continuing interest or is part of the forum is very welcome.
