Numptie Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 dac3774, Is this you ? The problem with Scotland ... ... ok, I'll rephrase that ... One of the problems with Scotland is that the population is so thinly spread (I'm sure there's a better demographic term but hey). Driving my Westfield from Aberdeen to Strathclyde for a monthly evening meeting in November would, I'm afraid, be out of the question. I think there could be room for two or three national events over the summer. Some thoughts I have are ... 1) A track-day at Knockhill 2) A national day at one of the sprint tracks (Kames would be my vote) 3) A weekend tour of some excellent Highland / West Coast roads. I'm waiting to see how my work commitments pan out in the next few weeks. I'll then be in a position to decide just how much I can afford to volunteer for. Anyway, good shout and one I've been mening to raise. Cheers, N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dac3774 Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 Firstly, the pistonhead posting was not me! Alas another Scottish Westie owner lurking on the web! I agree that a single Scottish Local Area wouldn't work as there is too great a distance to travel for a monthly meet. A couple of national (Scotland that is! ) 'annual' events such as described (Knockhill / Kames & a tour of the Highlands) sounds like a really good start, though. Ideally we would need 3 Areas (North / West / South East?) thoughts on that any one. I am Edinburgh based, and could be persuaded to organise local events in the South East. I appreciate that there is the SKCC, though my intention was more towards a Local Area of the WSCC. Fraser, what part of Scotland are you in? As I said way back at the start, I dont get my Westie till the weekend. Then I will become a fully fledged member of the WSCC (I would urge any other Scottish Westies Owners to join also). After that an ad in the club mag may be on the cards. Knockhill on 22 May should be the starting point, Numptie / Fraser - you gonna go to this? Fraser can you spread the word at the SKCC? Numptie are you aware of any other northern owners? DAC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Dac Look forward to seeing you on the 22 May, there will be a few hardy Speed Series guys up there, so let us know what you have planned Put a post on the Events section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numptie Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 Fraser / dac, I got your messages - thanks. I'm balls out at work just now. I'll try to get around to having a think about this next week and responding to you. I only know of a handful of Westfield owners in the North East but I'm sure there are many cars lurking in garages waiting for the weather to improve. GWatson - I'll give you a shout about this too as soon as I get a chance. Cheers, N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee rambo Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 Hiya fellow Scottish westi owners Your ideas about holding a few larger events in the summer do sound like a great idea, I am also Edinburgh based, although at uni in the midlands (witht my westi) during term time. It would be great in the summer to meet up with other westi-ites, anyone have any idea of how many owners there are above the border? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numptie Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 ... anyone have any idea of how many owners there are above the border? I was thinking about this last night Now I know the club wouldn't supply anyone with contact details for Scottish owners (data protection thingy ) ... ... but would they be prepared to send a (e)mail shot out on our behalf ? BTW, before anyone suggests it, I do realise that an ad / feature in WW would be the first place to start. Cheers, N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 I'm not sure that the club has the facilities to do this sort of mail shot. It's generally looked after by the AO himself (which obviously isn't appropriate in this case). It does sound like a good idea though, it's just a question of whether it's workable or not. I can't remember, when you fill in the membership form, is an e-mail address even requested? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numptie Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Cheers Andy Assuming things pan out such that I reckon I can make a commitment to something like this, I'll give the powers that be a shout Cheers, N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Spot on Mr H Our memb sec has loads of work to do already Area e-mail shots (that is if all members are on e-mail - which many are not ) are best dealt with by an officially recognised AO - e-mail shots need to be accompanied by snail mail - for all those not webbed I'm sure if you dropped the Mag Ed an e-mail with info he may be able to squeeze it into next mag You gotta be quick tho - closing date was 26 March - so ask him nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dac3774 Posted March 28, 2004 Author Share Posted March 28, 2004 Numptie, Do you want to post an email to the WW editor - maybes we could put a call out for all Scottish Westie owners to meet up at Knockhill on 22 May as the starting point (sorry to harp on about Knockhill! I picked up my Westie today, cant stop grinning Blatting about one minute, lying under it sorting the oil leak from the oil pressure sender unit the next! N. I would post an email myself to the WW Editor, but as yet not an official member. My application is in tomorrow post! DC p.s glad there is more than one Edinburgh based Westie owner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numptie Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Dac - will do Mark - thanks Cheers, N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Hopefully you will be able to count me in! I'm just south of Edinburgh and looking to buy a Westfield in the next few weeks. Unfortunately my budget will only be 5.5k and I'm 6'4" tall, so I imagine I will have problems finding a decent one, but when I do you can count me in! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Numptie, are you a WSCC member? If so, don't forget to upgrade your boardroom membership. You'll need your membership number and postcode, along with your boardroom login details. It may take a few days for your membership details to be entered here, so if it doesn't work try again in a day or so. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numptie Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Andy, Yes, I am a paid up WSCC member. I did try to upgrade a wee while ago but he no workie. I don't have my card with me, I'll try again from home tonight. If I still have probs, I'll PM the webbie. Cheers, N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 There's usually a short delay between the Memb Sec sending out your membership details, and them reaching the Webmaster and him entering them on here. I'm sure Adrian will be able to help out if necessary. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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