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Bristol, Bath & Cotswolds area meets and events
Paul Baker posted a topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Firstly, a big thanks to @Chris Broster for all his efforts in recent years, both in our area and beyond for the club. With Chris' time taken up with other things, including an ambitious rebuild of his car, it gives me the chance to become AO for the area. So, three and a half years after building my first Westfield I'm looking forward to taking on the challenge and getting more involved with the club. And thinking about our area, Bristol & Bath is a great city region, but we also have the fabulous Cotswold area on our doorstep and it's my favourite go-to place for run outs, so we're changing things up slightly and combining into a new area - Bristol, Bath & Cotswolds - a slightly bigger patch with a lot more opportunity for adventure. I'm open to any and all suggestions for activity so please post here or drop me a line with any ideas. I try to be fairly active and I'm usually out in the Westfield for a blat most weekends, although I do hibernate and sorn over winter, emerging at the start of March. I propose to collaborate closely with Kitnet (www.kitnet.uk) who are a national kit car club but with their base in Bristol, and I know quite a few local members are already part of both clubs. Kitnet are a friendly bunch and they already organise evening meets and various activities across the wider south west patch, so I'll be bringing the clubs together and signposting to the Kitnet events too. My thanks to the chiefs at both clubs for readily agreeing to this mutually beneficial approach. I'm looking forward to being at lots of events throughout the year - but it would be great to get a regular monthly meet going. My initial thought is to organise morning run outs, perhaps something on the first weekend of each month. Let me know if you'd be up for that and I'll look to get the first one organised. I will then complement that with everything else that's happening. I've got a couple of events that I'm already looking at in April and May so will also post about those separately. Roll on spring and some good weather! Cheers all, Paul. -
This Sunday 26th February 2023, Cross Hands Hotel, Old Sodbury, BS37 6RJ
Flying Carrot Steve posted a topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
There is a regular classic car meeting at this venue on the 4th Sunday of each month, the next one is this Sunday the 26th of Feb 2023 This is the hotel where the late Queen famously got stranded in the massive snow drifts in December 1981. I was also not far away, stranded on the M4 at junction 18! Ah great times 😁 Although it's a classic meet all sorts turn up including from time to time myself and a few mates in kit cars. It's free to attend and the hotel lay on bacon rolls, tea, coffee etc for £6.00, but it has to be cash so if you decide to come don't forget your money £££££ It starts around 🕣 8.30am officially but in good weather can be already quite busy by then. The very large car park often fills up completely. Weather forecast is looking half decent for this Sunday so I may pop along I think. 1 or 2 of the guys from the WSCC Bath and Bristol WhatsApp group MAY also be attending I think. If anyone on here turns up please look me up and say hello. if the weather turns out to be dry and not fffffff-freezing cold 🥶 I'll be in the Flying Carrot, my orange Westie on a 14 plate with a full cage. If not I may be in a tin-top or my bed 😂 On the same day there is another event about 11 miles away cross-country via some of the roads that surround Castle Combe race circuit. Some of the attendees may blat off to that one also I reckon. This is the M4 Karting Classic meet at Hangar 88, Hullavington Airfield and runs from 9am til 1pm officially. Both of these events are listed on Facebook if you need more info. A chance to see some beautiful classics while having breakfast and a chat. Last time the bacon rolls were excellent! 🍔🍔🍔☕️☕️☕️ If people are feeling like even more fun then I guess there is always the opportunity to blat off somewhere else afterwards, my favourite trip from there is to AV8 at Kemble/Cotswold Airport but unfortunately atm they are closed on Sundays. Cheers everyone! -
Hi all. I am newish to this forum and have to say I'm struggling to navigate it a bit (it's me not you!) If I plan a trip out in the Westie it's often short notice so I'm usually alone. Getting together with others for a blat I have found is about as easy as getting that last bit of Marmite out of the jar! If I wanted to post about going out and looking for others who are available or fancy a meet up, where do I post it please? PS while I'm at it, what is 'item prefix' all about just below the 'tags' box while I'm writing this?
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South Wales Blat & Pub Grub - Mon 9 May
Chris Broster posted a topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Evening all, With a good forecast coming for Mon 9 May, we are planning on a gentle blatt round the South Wales hills lead by a local for inside knowledge on all those good roads - with a pub stop for food and then finish off down the Wye Valley. Aim is to meet at Budgens, St Lawrence Rd, Chepstow NP16 6BE at 1800 Mon 9 May @ 1800 hrs Pub will be The Bush Inn, Penallt, Monmouth NP25 4SE All drivers welcome from any region? -
Bristol & Bath - New Year, New Style...
Chris Broster posted a topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Just before we all hang up our driving gloves for the festive season, please put Thursday 14 Jan 2021 in the diary for a virtual garage meet at 2000hrs / 8pm. Conscious of the current mish-mash of Covid-19 Tiers across Bristol & Bath area I will be looking to host on zoom and do a quick chat and check in with new and old members and run through bits and pieces on the cars and what our winter plans are? If you can let me know if you are interested by the POLL AT TOP OF THIS PAGE I will PM out the invites - hopefully most of us have a mobile device so we can walk and talk. Let me know if you want to discuss anything specific? Merry Xmas and may Santa bring you all the upgrades you have been so good for... Regards Chris -
Bristol & Bath Festive....Curry - Tues 17th December
Chris Broster posted a topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
As we will all be suffering from Xmas meal fatigue next month I thought we could head out for Curry instead? How does Tue 17th sound for a curry and pint (very festive I know) location TBC when we know who's coming and where from, I'll try to get it central... So far I have: @SXRORY @David tucker @Hadz Anyone else interested? @RobP @jeff oakley @CrisisWolf @ArcenPower @Wobblyprop @spm @Master O @1991westy @JohnWM2 @king @TrackNail @jimthedrummer @The Machinist @Ian Fraser @franco2141 @JulianE @Newton @Craig Latham @djm @Martin251184 @Dave Wartnaby @Bispers Regards Chris -
Bristol & Bath Run Out Sat 16 Nov
Chris Broster posted a topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Weather permitting.....looking to head out for finalish blatt starting early Sat morning. Two options at present: Caffeine and Machine - Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 7NS - quick route up (Opens 0900hrs) and lazy way home. Roundabout trip into Wales - Over bridge, up to Brecon and then wind our way back across to Monmouth and Tintern Abbey? Your choice...South, East, ?? Trying to avoid Motorways where possible... Once decided, we can sort starting point and timings but I am thinking 0700hrs somewhere and back by lunchtime? Fire away! -
Bristol & Bath Club Night Thurs 6th June
Chris Broster posted a topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Now the sun is with us a little later in the evening I thought we could meet up and head out for a blatt and then a relaxing pint? Any ideas for a 1-1.5 hour route and good pub that is Westy friendly? Failing that, we can simply meet at the Riverside Inn as usual? 7-9 pm Chris -
Bristol and Bath Meet Thurs 7 March
Chris Broster posted a topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Helloooooo, first call for the next meet for Bristol and Bath area. Thursday 7th March 7-9pm at The Riverside Inn, Saltford, BS31 3EZ The landlady is a very onside petrol head who used to modify and race Nissan GTRs! Thursdays are quiet so we can have the place to ourselves and talk all things petrol based! Post Easter, the Pizza oven will be running outside and Open for business. There is also possibility of camping in the field next to the pub/river for the summer months? Anyone else going to Castle Coombe on 23rd March to watch the Speed Series - or any local drivers for us to cheer on? CeeBee
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Castle Combe 23 March - Local Support
Chris Broster posted a topic in 7s Speed Series / Hill Climbing / Racing
Hello Speedsters, Just wondered if any of you competitors are local to the Bristol and Bath area as we are planning to come along for the 23rd March @ Castle Coombe and will always cheer for a local! Thanks Chris -
Bristol and Bath Meet This Thursday 7th Feb
Chris Broster posted a topic in Local Area Meets, Events & Kit Car Shows
Next meet for Bristol and Bath this Thursday 7th Feb 7-9 PM at The Riverside Inn, Saltford, BS31 3EZ. I will be the bloke with the WSCC flag on table. Tin top drivers welcome as well as those mid build or rebuild or tinker. Hope to see some of you to plan out some run outs, vents and track days? Regard Chris Bristol & Bath AO -
Hi all, Any ideas for a meet up before Xmas? Possibly a Pub or Curry house (not festive but likely to have availability)? I was thinking of evening of Thursday 20th Dec with somewhere S/SE Bristol or W/SW Bath? Any takers? Regards CeeBee
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Good evening all, I know this is a bit random but I thought I would give it a go… I have been a lurker/watcher for a few years, joined in April and then bought my first Westy on 6th September this year – so far 1200 miles done in rain, wind and sun. Yes, the grin is still etched on my face… In the process of looking to meet up with others I noticed that there wasn't a Bristol and Bath AO and enquired to Julie if there was any pre-requisite to taking on the role...needless to say, She said no and so here I am – Provisional, fledgling, temporary AO. To that end I’d really like to try to get an initial meet arranged: 1. To meet as many local(?) Westy owners to share our hobby and look at each others great cars. 2. Get you knowledgeable owners to cast an eye over my new toy and help me: a. Identify the specification where paperwork is missing b. Identify good/bad parts/build c. Work out a must do/nice to do/don’t bother list 3. Drink coffee and eat bacon butties/cake 4. To get an article in the Winter Westfield World…with pictures? Therefore, I wonder if I could trouble you to get in touch and see if any of the following dates would be ok? 1. Sunday 28th October (PM) 2. Saturday 10th November 3. Sunday 11th November (PM) 4. Saturday 17th November 5. Sunday 18th November Finally, any ideas on locations for a central(ish) first meeting point – if not I could host at our house (Lyde Green, North East Bristol) – ample parking in Community Centre car park over the road? Many thanks in anticipation Chris (CeeBee) @ArcenPower @SXRORY @JohnWM2 @lloydox @Master O @wackydo @jeff oakley @spm @CrisisWolf @Barry Ashcroft @DaveM123 @Wobblyprop @timessex @matt_c @djm @Ad Eves @Terzo204 @Julie Hall - AO Representative, Peak District AO
