Biggin Hall Mini-Meet - 1pm Sunday Lunch, 3rd Nov 2019
 

https://i.imgur.com/zfGTMA4.jpg




Apologies for the short notice but, since we're well overdue for a northern mini-meet this year, and rapidly running out of time to get one in before the end of the year, a few of us have arranged a mini-meet at the lovely Biggin Hall, which some of you will remember if you attended last year's annual meet at the Peak District.

https://www.bigginhall.co.uk/restaur...unch-menu.html

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/d...in-hall-hotel/

Meet-up is at 1pm on Sunday November 3rd, and we'll be eating shortly after that.

For anyone wishing to stay over, there are (presently) just 3 or 4 rooms still available for Saturday night but numerous rooms available for the Sunday night.
Contact Biggin Hall directly if you'd like to book a room: 01298 84451



EVERYONE is welcome to come along, even if you're not dining or plan to turn up in something other than an 8*



* Lesser vehicles may however be required to use a different car park :p





If you're thinking of coming along, please add your name to the thread, including the number of people, and whether or not you'll be dining, so that we can let Biggin Hall know in advance.





A few photos of Biggin Hall:

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird). Unfortunately in Christine’s mini, as I can’t drive after a shoulder op. Staying for lunch, but not overnight.

The_Laird;153147]1. Jim & Christine (The Laird). Unfortunately in Christine’s mini, as I can’t drive after a shoulder op. Staying for lunch, but not overnight.


TC4332 Ray. Me, myself, alone. As long as the world does not explode. Dining but not staying overnight.

count me in please and eating 1off

UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch
2. TC4332 Ray 1 for Lunch
3. Roberto 1 for Lunch
4. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

I assume that Mark and Lyn are coming too! :)

Indeed we are :D


UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch
2. TC4332 Ray 1 for Lunch
3. Roberto 1 for Lunch
4. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch
5. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch
2. TC4332 Ray 1 for Lunch
3. Roberto 1 for Lunch
4. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch
5. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch
6.
7.
8.
9.

Tentative
1. tintin (unlikely, but will try...)

UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .(TBC)
2. TC4332 Ray 1 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
3. Roberto 1 for Lunch .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
4. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
5. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
6. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
7. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB) .(TBC)
8.
9.

Tentative / Maybes
1. tintin (unlikely, but will try...)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7. Stephen Sargent (FB)
8.
9.

unfortunately im made up with a bad cold..
so i dont think i want to sit and chat spreading germs
its not fair on other people
so im out unless a miracle happens

That's a pity Roberto. Hopefully we'll see you at the next one.

I find ColdZyme works well. Prevents colds if you catch it early enough and gone in half the time if not.

https://coldzyme.co.uk/#everything-y...about-coldzyme

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coldzyme-CZ.../dp/B01BFFNA32

153324]UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .(TBC)
2. TC4332 Ray 2 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T Jordan can come.
3. Roberto 1 for Lunch .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport Out with a cold
4. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
5. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
6. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
7. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB) .(TBC)
8.
9.

Tentative / Maybes
1. tintin (unlikely, but will try...)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7. Stephen Sargent (FB)
8.
9.[/quote]

I’m now definite, not TBC (but what does FB stand for?). But still not allowed to drive, so we won’t be in my S8 I’m afraid :o

UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .(TBC)
2. TC4332 Ray 2 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T Jordan can come.
3. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
4. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
5. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
6. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB)
7. Mack Anthony (TBC) (FB)
8. Stuart Kelly (TBC) (FB)
9. Kevin Nicks (1 for lunch)
10.
11.
12.


Tentative / Maybes
1. tintin (unlikely, but will try...)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7. Stephen Sargent (FB)
8. Mark Taylor (FB)
9. Gary Brz (FB)
10. Alan Hannay (FB)
11. Damo Lawlor (FB)
12.
13.

Hi Jim
FB stands for the folks on the FACEBOOK "A8 & S8 UK Owners Group" page who have expressed an interest but aren't on this forum.

(I'm making an assumption but I think it is a very fair assumption :))

Correct! +++
I'm trying to keep it updated with those saying they are definitely coming (following that up with messages to them to get dinner and or cream tea numbers for the hotel) and those that are "possibles"

UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .(TBC)
2. TC4332 Ray 2 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T Jordan can come.
3. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
4. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
5. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
6. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB)
7. Mack Anthony (TBC) (FB)
8. Stuart Kelly (TBC) (FB)
9. Kevin Nicks (1 for lunch)
10. Stephen (tintin) 1 for lunch D2 S8 FE
11. MikkiJayne 1 for lunch D2 S8 SE
12.
13.
14.
15.


Tentative / Maybes
1. Damo Lawlor (FB)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7. Stephen Sargent (FB)
8. Mark Taylor (FB)
9. Gary Brz (FB)
10. Alan Hannay (FB)
11.
12.
13.

I 'accidentally' contrived a business meeting in Leeds on Monday morning. Fuel and hotel on Sunday on expenses thank you very much :ROFL:


UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .(TBC)
2. TC4332 Ray 2 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T Jordan can come.
3. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
4. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
5. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
6. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB)
7. Mack Anthony (TBC) (FB)
8. Stuart Kelly (TBC) (FB)
9. Kevin Nicks (1 for lunch)
10. Stephen (tintin) 1 for lunch D2 S8 FE
11. MikkiJayne 1 for lunch D2 S8 SE
12.
13.
14.
15.


Tentative / Maybes
1. Damo Lawlor (FB)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7. Stephen Sargent (FB)
8. Mark Taylor (FB)
9. Gary Brz (FB)
10. Alan Hannay (FB)
11.
12.
13.

Jim, you're definitely a definite now!


1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .
2. TC4332 Ray 2 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T Jordan can come.
3. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
4. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
5. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
6. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB)
7. Mack Anthony (TBC) (FB)
8. Stuart Kelly (TBC) (FB)
9. Kevin Nicks (1 for lunch)
10. Stephen (tintin) 1 for lunch D2 S8 FE
11. MikkiJayne 1 for lunch D2 S8 SE
12.
13.
14.
15.


Tentative / Maybes
1. Damo Lawlor (FB)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7. Stephen Sargent (FB)
8. Mark Taylor (FB)
9. Gary Brz (FB)
10. Alan Hannay (FB)
11.
12.
13.

And I now know that FB is Facebook and not full board!;)

UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .(TBC)
2. TC4332 Ray 2 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T Jordan can come.
3. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
4. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
5. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
6. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB)
7. Mack Anthony (TBC) (FB)
8. Stuart Kelly (TBC) (FB)
9. Kevin Nicks (1 for lunch)
10. Stephen (tintin) 1 for lunch D2 S8 FE
11. MikkiJayne 1 for lunch D2 S8 SE
12. Tonupkid Nick & Ann 2 for Cream Teas D3 S8
13.
14.
15.


Tentative / Maybes
1. Damo Lawlor (FB)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7. Stephen Sargent (FB)
8. Mark Taylor (FB)
9. Gary Brz (FB)
10. Alan Hannay (FB)
11. IT - Ian (possibly in a Tesla Model 3)
12.
13.

UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .(TBC)
2. TC4332 Ray 2 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T Jordan can come.
3. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
4. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
5. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
6. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB)
7. Mack Anthony (TBC) (FB)
8. Stuart Kelly (TBC) (FB)
9. Kevin Nicks (1 for lunch)
10. MikkiJayne 1 for lunch D2 S8 SE
11. Tonupkid Nick & Ann 2 for Cream Teas D3 S81.
12.
13.
14.


Tentative / Maybes
1. Damo Lawlor (FB)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7. Stephen Sargent (FB)
8. Mark Taylor (FB)
9. Gary Brz (FB)
10. Alan Hannay (FB)
11. IT - Ian (possibly in a Tesla Model 3)
12.tintin - back to a maybe (in either my MS or S8 :rolleyes:)
13.

well, im feeling a lot better please add me back on the list as a defo and meal please

We're not going to make it, it'll be the first weekend for a while we can just kick back and relax, so going to make the most of it, sorry

UPDATED LIST

1. Jim & Christine (The Laird) 2 for lunch .(TBC)
2. TC4332 Ray 2 for Lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T Jordan can come.
3. Architex_mA8tey Neil 1 for lunch .D4 A8L 4.0T
4. Lyn & Mark (Moltuae) 2 for lunch .D2 S8 FE
5. Arek Madajczak 1 for lunch (FB) .D3 A8 3.0 Tdi Sport
6. Mynde Bazas (TBC) (FB)
7. Mack Anthony (TBC) (FB)
8. Stuart Kelly (TBC) (FB)
9. Kevin Nicks (1 for lunch)
10. MikkiJayne 1 for lunch D2 S8 SE
11. Tonupkid Nick & Ann 2 for Cream Teas D3 S81.
12. Roberto D3 A8 1 for lunch
13.
14.

Tentative / Maybes
1. Damo Lawlor (FB)
2. Ilie Alexandru (FB)
3. Naz Hassan (FB)
4. Maz Dean (FB)
5. Phil Delmar (FB)
6. Bert Youell (FB)
7.
8. Mark Taylor (FB)
9. Gary Brz (FB)
10. Alan Hannay (FB)
11. IT - Ian (possibly in a Tesla Model 3)
12.tintin - back to a maybe (in either my MS or S8 )
13.

sadly or not ?
i will be bringing some cleaning kits
dont miss out bargain prices
ideal xmas pressys

Evening All.
Home safe by 20:00, Jordan fell asleep as we climbed towards The Cat & Fiddle.
I have to admit the return drive was a little awkward with the rain and my rather damp eyes. I'm still shaking with the shock. Of course if you did not attend you will not know of which I am drivelling about.
We had a fair old crowd for what was supposed to be a North West Mini Meet, usually three or four cars. Biggin Hall did us proud but that is not unexpected, really good find Mark.
What I didn't know until after I'd arrived that I had been gang upped on. People had decided that they wanted to celebrate my 80th in grand style. I was oblivious of the machinating going on behind my back, messages contacting my family to make sure that I attended.
Oh bugger it, let's be frank,
It was the biggest surprise of my life, took my breath away, gave me palpitations, I'll never be the same again.
I even landed up with a ride in the fastest shed!!!
I thank you all, for the surprise, the prezzies, your attendance, your thoughts and the Birthday Cake. Now that was a cake. I've promised the engine section to the beautiful MJ. That is I ever manage to cut into it.
Words fail me.


There must be a way to make photos stand up!!!!

It couldn't have happened to a better person Ray. You're an inspiration to us whippersnappers, and long may it continue... Are you now the official club mascot?

I'll be happy to be anything you want me to be.
With friends like you lot I'm OK with anything as long as it does not include me perching at the top of a pole after stuffing me.


I prefer Apple Sauce to Stuffing!

Excellent stuff. Happy Birthday Raymundo.

+1+++

Long may it continue Ray! :D

It was just one of those meet ups which turned into a great one, driven off the back, I have to say, of some careful realisations and schemings by Moltaue (Mark & Lyn), and ably assisted by The Laird (Jim & Christine) who did lots of orgainising of the venue, the cake and of people to make them aware (behind the scenes) of what was going on! Sprinkle in a little bit of magic added by the attandance at the meet of Kevin Nicks and his "Fastest Shed" (a V8 RS4 powered record breaking Garden Shed on wheels) and all the fabulous owners and their cars who attended (thank you to EVERYONE who made it!)

I'll shortly upload a selection of pictures from myself and Arek (a new member of the group who drove up from Oxfordshire to attend because "it sounded like a fun thing to do"!) for your delight and delectation! . . .. .

Pics from the meet - +++

Great photos
 

great place
great food
great company
even better cars !
Happy birthday Ray (ooh and me)

What a great get together, and a privilege to share that day with Ray.

Sorry I was unable to attend this celebration due to health issues.

Ray, I hope you had a "blast"!

Mike.

+1 +++

It was a bit of a worry that you might drop out at the last minute and that we'd all have to commemorate your Birthday without you!

Plan B would've been to send you the photos as we ate your cake and opened all your presents. ;)

Fortunately, plan A went rather well +++


It was a very enjoyable day with great company. Thanks to Jim and Neil for helping to organise it (the inclusion of the Fastest Shed was a brilliant idea and a great addition Neil!).

Just to clarify, it was Mark and Lyn who came up with the idea, organised the venue and the brilliant cake! I was happy to help with a bit of admin :)

Great venue, a perfect excuse for a celebration - worth it just to see Ray's expression...+++ - and brilliantly organised by Mark (+Lyn), Neil & Jim. Each of whom have lots of "form" when it comes to organising our events, so we really shouldn't be surprised, though without them this forum just wouldn't be the same.

Well done guys - & girl - it was an inspired and perfect event.

And Happy Birthday Ray - I still can't quite believe that you're (nearly...) 80 :cool:

Looks like a great event, love the cake. Happy Birthday Ray +++