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Xmas Owners Meeting - Friday 28th Dec - Stoke on Trent
Hi all,
Well as winter marches in you will all want to be planning to test out your quattro systems and also how the heck you can get away from the in-laws etc in between Xmas and New Year for at least a day. :D Your top team of romping and raving reporters have tried to pick a day and venue that will interest as many people as possible in getting along to say hi and talk some Xmas and New Year car b*ll*x and generally be more sociable in one day than you have been over the whole of xmas so far to the gaggle of people infesting your homes!! +++ OK so here are the details - VENUE : Trentham Gardens & Shopping Village - ST4 8JG http://www.trentham.co.uk/ Loads to do there for adults and kids of all ages! CAR PARK ADJOINING THIS VENUE IS MASSIVE I suggest we meet at the left hand end as you enter the car park, away from the majority of shops and the entrance to Trentham Gardens Directions -Head to North Main Entrance: Sat Nav postcode ST4 8JG for: •Trentham Gardens main entrance •Trentham Shopping Village •Monkey Forest •Premier Inn •Trentham Garden Centre •Ice Skating •Frankie & Benny’s Situated to the south of Stoke-on-Trent, there is easy access from both the M6 motorway and A50 dual carriageway. From The M6 North or South Exit junction 15 of M6 Follow A500 towards Stoke-on-Trent for 1 mile Exit right at roundabout and follow A34 towards Stone Trentham’s main North Entrance is 1 mile on the right From The A50 At The Britannia Stadium Exit left at roundabout and follow A500 for 1 mile Exit left at roundabout and follow A34 towards Stone Trentham’s main North Entrance is 1 mile on the right Suggested Hotel - Premier Inn Trentham Gardens http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/S...entham-gardens This is currently offering rooms for only £19 per night if you book now and pay ahead. There are of course many other hotels and guest houses / B&B's nearby but this is right at the site itself and convenient. The Timings will be as follows - you can join in as much or as little as you wish but I do need to know numbers for each so that I can speak to Venues and book tables for meals etc. Thursday 27th Dec Those that wish to arrive the night before and stay the night - Arrive to suit your timings but ideally we hope to have a meal at around 8pm latest and I need to know numbers - There is a place with Live Music at the site which will be playing on this Thursday evening so I need to book table(s) relatively soon http://www.davidsbrasserie.co.uk/ Table booked for 5 adults & 1 child at 19:45, music starts at 8pm Friday 28th December Meeting will congregate/assemble at 12 noon in the car park at Trentham Gardens to have an ogle at everyone's gathered aluminium and a good old catch up (and of course meet all you new guys and gals that want to come along!). Come with your car presented as well as possible as there will be a competition between all owners present with various prizes on offer!!!! This will be followed by an adjournment to either Frankie and Benny's (http://www.frankieandbennys.com/rest...entham-gardens) or the Adjacent Harvester along the road (which do people prefer?) for a group meal and to enjoy some alcoholic beverages for those that wish to stay into the evening. Frankie and Bennys has been booked for 2.30pm - Large table for 9 adults and 3 children, but will take up to 19 altogether! Those that wish to leave can drift off as it gets dark for the journey home and others who wish to travel to the meet and then have a sociable drink can do so into the evening! I'm booked into the Premier Inn for Thursday and Friday night so would be pleased to catch up with any of you that wish to for a drink on either night. I will be arriving early evening on the Thursday and leaving at an appropriate hour on the Saturday morning! Attendance list to follow next - please add your names and which meals you wish to be booked for how many people and please please dont leave it until the last minute as I will have to book things ahead. Also bear in mind if you are coming and staying at a hotel it will generally be cheaper to get the deal booked now while it is further ahead than pay more nearer to the time. Lets make it another great Xmas meet, we had a great time last year! +++ |
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ATTENDANCE LIST
THURSDAY 27th Dec - Evening Before Meet Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie Conan The Librarian - TBC Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie FRIDAY 28th Dec - Main Meet Day Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's Conan The Librarian - TBC Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's . |
I maybe up for this but I need to see what my bratzs are up to first :rolleyes:
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ATTENDANCE LIST
THURSDAY 27th Dec - Evening Before Meet Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie Conan The Librarian - TBC Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie FRIDAY 28th Dec - Main Meet Day Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's Conan The Librarian - TBC Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's thebluewhale - travel down on day, 2 adults 2 kids F&B's . |
I will try to make this one as the only meet I went this year was A8parts meet and I showed up with A6. I am working night of 27th/28th so it will be hard to get there and back home the same day and me being cheap I do not want to book hotel. I do have a friend fellow A8 owner who might be coming with me if I go but he made it clear he is not driving his A8 but might join me if I go.
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Not sure if we can make this, though we'd like to.
Last year's meet at The Leopard was great and SWMBO was very impressed with all the aluminium! But this is maybe a bit too far given all the family complications we have this Christmas (Mother-in-law was buried 2 days ago and Father-in-laws needs are escalating). |
I am booked for thursday and friday night +++
ATTENDANCE LIST THURSDAY 27th Dec - Evening Before Meet Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie Conan The Librarian - TBC Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie Darrenjoe90- hotel booked 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie FRIDAY 28th Dec - Main Meet Day Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's Conan The Librarian - TBC Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's thebluewhale - travel down on day, 2 adults 2 kids F&B's Darrenjoe90- hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's |
Can i Hijack this slightly and add calenders so i know who is comming and who would like one again +++
ATTENDANCE LIST THURSDAY 27th Dec - Evening Before Meet Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 calandars 1mouse mat Conan The Librarian - TBC Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 Calandars 1 mouse mat Darrenjoe90- hotel booked 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie FRIDAY 28th Dec - Main Meet Day Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's Conan The Librarian - TBC Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's thebluewhale - travel down on day, 2 adults 2 kids F&B's Darrenjoe90- hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's |
ATTENDANCE LIST
THURSDAY 27th Dec - Evening Before Meet Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 calandars 1mouse mat Conan The Librarian - will book hotel shortly, meal please, 1 Calendar please. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 Calandars 1 mouse mat Darrenjoe90- hotel booked 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie FRIDAY 28th Dec - Main Meet Day Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's Conan The Librarian - meal at F&B's. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's thebluewhale - travel down on day, 2 adults 2 kids F&B's Darrenjoe90- hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's |
ATTENDANCE LIST
THURSDAY 27th Dec - Evening Before Meet Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 calandars 1mouse mat Conan The Librarian - will book hotel shortly, meal please, 1 Calendar please. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 Calandars 1 mouse mat Darrenjoe90- hotel booked 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie FRIDAY 28th Dec - Main Meet Day Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's Conan The Librarian - meal at F&B's. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's thebluewhale - travel down on day, 2 adults 2 kids F&B's Darrenjoe90- hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's MAM - travel down on the day - 1 meal at Franky & Benny's |
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THURSDAY 27th Dec - Evening Before Meet 5 Cars so far . . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 calandars 1mouse mat Conan The Librarian - will book hotel shortly, meal please, 1 Calendar please. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 Calandars 1 mouse mat Darrenjoe90- hotel booked 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie Briang9 & Connor123 - hotel booked 1 Adult, 1 Child David's Brasserie, 2 Calendars FRIDAY 28th Dec - Main Meet Day 7 Cars so far. . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's Conan The Librarian - meal at F&B's. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's thebluewhale - travel down on day, 2 adults 2 kids F&B's Darrenjoe90- hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's MAM - travel down on the day - 1 meal at Franky & Benny's Briang9 & Connor123 - Hotel Booked 1 Adult, 1 Child Frankie & Benny's +++ |
Be good to see you both Brian +++
Bring vouchers!! Any more for any more?? |
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ATTENDANCE LIST
THURSDAY 27th Dec - Evening Before Meet 5 Cars so far . . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 calandars 1mouse mat Conan The Librarian - will book hotel shortly, meal please, 1 Calendar please. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 Calandars 1 mouse mat Darrenjoe90- hotel booked 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie Briang9 & Connor123 - hotel booked 1 Adult, 1 Child David's Brasserie, 2 Calendars FRIDAY 28th Dec - Main Meet Day 8 Cars so far. . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's Conan The Librarian - meal at F&B's. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's thebluewhale - travel down on day, 2 adults 2 kids F&B's Darrenjoe90- hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's MAM - travel down on the day - 1 meal at Franky & Benny's Briang9 & Connor123 - Hotel Booked 1 Adult, 1 Child Frankie & Benny's Kenquattro - Travel down on the day, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's |
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THURSDAY 27th Dec - Evening Before Meet 5 Cars so far . . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 calandars 1mouse mat Conan The Librarian - will book hotel shortly, meal please, 1 Calendar please. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 Calandars 1 mouse mat Darrenjoe90- hotel booked 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie Briang9 & Connor123 - hotel booked 1 Adult, 1 Child David's Brasserie, 2 Calendars FRIDAY 28th Dec - Main Meet Day 9 Cars so far. . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's Conan The Librarian - meal at F&B's. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's thebluewhale - travel down on day, 2 adults 2 kids F&B's Darrenjoe90- hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's MAM - travel down on the day - 1 meal at Franky & Benny's Briang9 & Connor123 - Hotel Booked 1 Adult, 1 Child Frankie & Benny's Kenquattro - Travel down on the day, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's AWolfInSheepsClothes - TBC . |
THURSDAY 27th Dec - Evening Before Meet
6 Cars so far . . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 calandars 1mouse mat Conan The Librarian - will book hotel shortly, meal please, 1 Calendar please. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 Calandars 1 mouse mat Darrenjoe90- hotel booked 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie Briang9 & Connor123 - hotel booked 1 Adult, 1 Child David's Brasserie, 2 Calendars Gninnam - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at DB's FRIDAY 28th Dec - Main Meet Day 10 Cars so far. . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's Conan The Librarian - meal at F&B's. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's thebluewhale - travel down on day, 2 adults 2 kids F&B's Darrenjoe90- hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's MAM - travel down on the day - 1 meal at Franky & Benny's Briang9 & Connor123 - Hotel Booked 1 Adult, 1 Child Frankie & Benny's Kenquattro - Travel down on the day, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's AWolfInSheepsClothes - TBC Gninnam - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at FB's |
Update from me. Family event has affected my attendance.
THURSDAY 27th Dec - Evening Before Meet 5 Cars so far . . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 calandars 1mouse mat Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 Calandars 1 mouse mat Darrenjoe90- hotel booked 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie Briang9 & Connor123 - hotel booked 1 Adult, 1 Child David's Brasserie, 2 Calendars Gninnam - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at DB's FRIDAY 28th Dec - Main Meet Day 10 Cars so far. . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's Conan The Librarian - Travel down on the day, meal at F&B's & 1 Calendar please. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's thebluewhale - travel down on day, 2 adults 2 kids F&B's Darrenjoe90- hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's MAM - travel down on the day - 1 meal at Franky & Benny's Briang9 & Connor123 - Hotel Booked 1 Adult, 1 Child Frankie & Benny's Kenquattro - Travel down on the day, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's AWolfInSheepsClothes - TBC Gninnam - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at FBs |
Would love to be at this, and thanks for organising this Neil, but I can't confirm due to family commitments atm - it's first time they'll all be home for three years, and it's v. unlikely I'll be able to persuade them to come. Ah well....:(
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Thanks Andy, be great to see you there! +++
Tintin - quite understand - but do take a look at whats there at Trentham - the gardens, the shopping village, monkey forest, the garden centre etc so theres quite a lot to do for a day out!! :D |
Sadly, due to unforseen circumstances I will not be able to attend. My A8 engine decided to shear the bolt off that holds the cambelt tensioners due to either metal fatigue/negligent workmanship when the timing belt kit was fitted. Not a happy bunny. :(
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Sorry to hear that Ken - like you say its even more gutting when youve spent good money maintaining it :(
THURSDAY 27th Dec - Evening Before Meet 5 Cars so far . . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 calandars 1mouse mat Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 Calandars 1 mouse mat Darrenjoe90- hotel booked 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie Briang9 & Connor123 - hotel booked 1 Adult, 1 Child David's Brasserie, 2 Calendars Gninnam - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at DB's FRIDAY 28th Dec - Main Meet Day 9 Cars so far. . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's Conan The Librarian - Travel down on the day, meal at F&B's & 1 Calendar please. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's thebluewhale - travel down on day, 2 adults 2 kids F&B's Darrenjoe90- hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's MAM - travel down on the day - 1 meal at Franky & Benny's Briang9 & Connor123 - Hotel Booked 1 Adult, 1 Child Frankie & Benny's AWolfInSheepsClothes - TBC Gninnam - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at FBs |
I'm hoping to drop by on the 28th. Doing a hit and run work morning, where we ship all the online orders that have come in over Christmas. Then partying at daughters that evening. Fortunatly mid way twixt work and daughter is Trentham.
So all being well ......+++ |
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THURSDAY 27th Dec - Evening Before Meet
5 Cars so far . . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 calandars 1mouse mat Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie +2 Calandars 1 mouse mat Darrenjoe90- hotel booked 1 for meal at Davids Brasserie Briang9 & Connor123 - hotel booked 1 Adult, 1 Child David's Brasserie, 2 Calendars Gninnam - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at DB's FRIDAY 28th Dec - Main Meet Day 10 Cars so far. . . Architex mA8tey - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's Conan The Librarian - Travel down on the day, meal at F&B's & 1 Calendar please. Daviesbike - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's thebluewhale - travel down on day, 2 adults 2 kids F&B's Darrenjoe90- hotel booked, 1 for meal at Frankie & Benny's MAM - travel down on the day - 1 meal at Franky & Benny's Briang9 & Connor123 - Hotel Booked 1 Adult, 1 Child Frankie & Benny's AWolfInSheepsClothes - TBC Gninnam - Hotel booked, 1 for meal at FBs TonUpKid - Travel down on the day . |
OK all this is a final call for any more coming to either the Thursday evening before the meet or the Friday meet itself that want to eat with us - I now need to book the tables up so please let me know by tonight latest if you are intending to come and arent on the list yet ??
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Sorry guys, I tried to make this but being new everyone had already booked it off so I'm going to be in. If anything changes, I'll post on here. Have a good 'un guys.
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Premier Inn have a sale on now, £19 per night, bah humbug indeed:tuttut:
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Lets be having you!! +++ |
Well, I was thinking of a sneaky surprise visit; staying at my brother's in Stafford on Thursday night and coming up to the meet on the Friday.
But I've just been advised that the annual invasion of the outlaws is a diary clash! Oh, woe is me. :( |
Sounds like a Captain Oates response is called for here: "i'm going out and I might be some time...."+++
or "I'm just popping out to fill up the car" (It does take a long time on an 8). :D |
Yes Jim, I agree with David, its your duty (and a challenge) to get there! :D
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To further tempt you along to the upcoming Xmas meet at Trentham, David and the team at A8 parts has very kindly offered a choice of the following prizes - there will be 3 prize winners but each can choose from this list whichever option suits them -
Also every owner that brings their A8 or S8 to the meet will get a free shipping voucher for use on their next order! :rockin: :mexicanwave: :yippee: |
Sorry can't make it .hope to get my car back next week
Price is £1505 but getting the car upto scratch maybe next meet You wil see her anyway enjoy |
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Ok peeps
Table booked for the Thursday Evening at David's Brasserie for 5 Adults/ 1 Child Table at 19:45 music starts at 20:00 :D Table booked for Friday Afternoon (Main Meet) at Frankie & Bennys for 14:30 for 9 adults and 3 children, but the table/area reserved for us will take up to 19 people, so get your names on the list if you want to eat - first come first served! See you there!! +++ *if anyone wishes to book ice skating then the link is http://www.trentham.co.uk/trentham-g...e-skating-info PDF attached |
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It was an absolute pleasure meeting everyone today. I can't wait until the next meet. Thanks guys. +++
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No photos but a great meet a thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done to Neil and Mike+++
Although my ACC no longer works after the Vagcom check:( |
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At least you got home Andy +++ Great to see everyone again-it's been a long time and always good to meet the new guys, hopefully see you at some more meets. |
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