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Meetings |
We hold an informal monthly regional meeting
in the North Lakes on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm,
at
Derwent Lodge Hotel , Embleton, Cockermouth,
CA13 9YA
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We would like to invite anyone visiting the Lakes to
join us at any of our meetings or events.
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Calendar
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Events |
Planned or proposed regional and national TVR Car Club
events of interest to Cumbria members.
If anyone is interested in the events, needs more details or has ideas
for other events please contact us.
There are also
many more national and other regional events on the main TVR Car Club website.
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January
2007 |
Wednesday 24th January 2006 :: Regional Event ::
Technical Talk - Suspension Geometry - Garstang Country Hotel
The demonstration and Technical talk on the effects of correct suspension geometry by Centre Gravity owner Chris Franklin. There is an opportunity for watching a set up or two during the day and the main talk and demo in the evening. This will be held at Garstang Country Hotel as I want to offer this to members from neighbouring regions and that is more central, not to mention having a level car park! |
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February 2007 |
10th February 2007 :: Non TVRCC National Event ::
Thunderball
Dance and buffet evening at the Wintergardens Empress Ballroom in Blackpool. Tickets available via the TVRCC forums |
Wednesday 14th February 2007 :: Monthly Meeting::
Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm
At the Derwent Lodge Hotel, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YA. Informal meeting everyone welcome |
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March 2007 |
Wednesday 14th March 2007 :: Monthly Meeting::
Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm
At the Derwent Lodge Hotel, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YA. Informal meeting everyone welcome |
Saturday 24th March 2007 :: National Event ::
TVR Car Club National AGM, Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon
Your chance to have a vote in the running of your club |
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April 2007 |
Wednesday 11th April 2007 :: Monthly Meeting::
Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm
At the Derwent Lodge Hotel, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YA. Informal meeting everyone welcome |
21st-22nd April 2007 :: Regional Event ::
Scotland Weekend, Drive & Dine at The Cairnbaan Hotel
This event is being organised by Trevor & Sam Gyllenspetz. Trevor informed everyone that there are 2 rooms still available, 1 of which was snapped up by Andrew so if you are interested contact Trevor ASAP (contact can be made via Brian) |
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May 2007 |
Wednesday 2nd May 2007 :: Regional Event ::
TVR/Porsche fun concours night at The Horse & Farrier, Threlkeld.
From past experience, anyone wanting to eat at The Horse & Farrier on this night should book a table in advance. |
Wednesday 9th May 2007 :: Monthly Meeting::
Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm
At the Derwent Lodge Hotel, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YA. Informal meeting everyone welcome |
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June 2007 |
Wednesday 13th June 2007 :: Monthly Meeting::
Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm
At the Derwent Lodge Hotel, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YA. Informal meeting everyone welcome |
16th-17th June 2007 :: International Event::
Le Mans 24Hr, France
Many thousands of Brits will make the annual pilgrimage to La Sarthe for one of the Worlds greatest races |
Sunday 24th June 2007 :: Regional Event ::
Police Roadsafe Day, Carlisle Racecourse.
An excellent day last year (probably a lot to do with the weather) but highly recommended.
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July 2007 |
Wednesday 11th July 2007 :: Monthly Meeting::
Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm
At the Derwent Lodge Hotel, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YA. Informal meeting everyone welcome |
Sunday 15th July 2007 :: Regional Event ::
Cars the Star Car Show - Heaves Hotel, Nr Kendal
A smaller classic car show but usually well attended
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28th-29th July 2007 :: National Event ::
BBWF - Big Bad Wedge Fest, Ettington Chase Hotel
Gathering for wedge TVRs
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August 2007 |
3rd - 5th August 2007 :: National Event ::
TVR 60th Anniversary
there was general interest in what was planned for this event however information at the moment is limited. See main club website for updated details. The big TVRCC event for 2007! |
Wednesday 8th August 2007 :: Monthly Meeting::
Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm
At the Derwent Lodge Hotel, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YA. Informal meeting everyone welcome |
Sunday 12th August 2007 :: National Event ::
Chim Fest, Ettington Chase Hotel
Gathering for TVR Chimaeras
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Sunday 18th August 2007 :: National Event ::
Griff Growl, Ettington Chase Hotel
Gathering for TVR Griffiths
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Sunday 19th August 2007 :: Regional Event ::
Dalemain Classic Car Show. Dalemain Country House, Penrith 10am - 4pm
Our club stand will be in place as usual at this popular classic car show |
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Sept 2007 |
1st - 2nd September 2007 :: National Event ::
Big Northern Gathering
there was significant interest in this & several members were keen to go for both days with an overnight stay on Saturday. Peter & Isobel had been last year & thoroughly enjoyed it. Anyone interested should register their interest at the next meeting |
Wednesday 12th September 2007 :: Monthly Meeting::
Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm
At the Derwent Lodge Hotel, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YA. Informal meeting everyone welcome |
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October 2007 |
Sunday 7th October 2007 :: Regional Event ::
Cumbria / Lakes Run.
It was also suggested that this year this should start & finish is the south of the county near the M6 (probably the Crooklands Hotel). This should make it easier for other regions and hopefully reduce the ‘peeling off’ thus keeping a larger group together for the final ‘Hostelry’ stop. Andrew has some ideas for the route. |
Wednesday 10th October 2007 :: Monthly Meeting::
Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm
At the Derwent Lodge Hotel, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YA. Informal meeting everyone welcome |
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November 2007 |
Wednesday 14th November 2007 :: Monthly Meeting::
Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm
At the Derwent Lodge Hotel, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YA. Informal meeting everyone welcome
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December 2007 |
Saturday 1st December 2007 :: Regional Event ::
Christmas Dinner Dance
Last years event at The Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club had been excellent & thoroughly enjoyed by those who had attended. So it was decided to re-book for this year. If the weather is kind to us, and the hangovers not too bad there will be a run out on the Sunday over the Trough of Bowland with a mid afternoon meal stop. Details of this run will be posted on our Regional Forum for those not at the Christmas do but wanting to do the run.
The start will be from Garstang and there will be a contact number posted for checking that the run is on but PLEASE no early calls! |
Wednesday 12th December 2007 :: Monthly Meeting::
Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm
At the Derwent Lodge Hotel, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9YA. Informal meeting everyone welcome |
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Other suggested Events
- As a memorial to Andrew, the young man who joined us on the White Heather Run, and has since sadly died from a Brain Tumour; Philip Corkhill suggested we contact The Children Cancer Centre at Newcastle to see if it was possible to offer other youngsters going through cancer treatment or suffering terminally illnesses the opportunity of a drive in a TVR. Whilst there was unanimous agreement Club Members would be willing to support such a venture there was uncertainty that this would be permissible. Contact will be made with The Cancer Center in the first instance.
- Phil Corkhill also suggested an event at Rowrah Go-Karting track. This would be on a weekday & would cost £130.00 hire for the track (to be divided by the number attending) and £30.00 per car. There would only be one car on the track at a time and it is reckoned that the maximum speed achieved would be 80MPH.
The hire of Go-Carts was discussed but I feel that to do so would be on opportunity lost (there are already plans for a carting event too).
This event would be an excellent chance to have a cheap, non competitive track experience and would be ideal for first timers. If you have any interest in this please let me know ASAP.
- Following Phillip’s enjoyable Seaside Run & BBQ last year, Andrew Matthews offered to do a similar event at his B&B, with swimming pool, in Keswick . This could be on an evening meeting night or a Sunday afternoon.
- It was suggested that we have a carting ‘Grand Prix’ event at Maryport some time in March and possibly another carting event, possibly with the Porsche Club, towards the back end of the year. Campbell Muir is looking into prices etc.
- There was also a general discussion on how best to plan both weekday & weekend runs, throughout the year. The idea of Sunday Runs on the 4th Sunday of the month throughout summer, starting at different parts of the county, was discussed however it was acknowledged that it can be disappointing and frustrating when weather conditions determine the numbers of cars that turn out for a planned run. This is especially so when, for example, lunch is being booked.
- Some members suggested runs could be arranged on a more “ad hoc” basis. For example if a good weekend or summer evening is forecasted any member can opt to plan and lead a run. There would need to be rapid contact method & this could be via email or text. Obviously not all members would be able to respond to all “run out alerts” but it would mean if you were around and at a loose end you could meet up for a blat!
- The practicalities of this were discussed and it was generally agreed that if a members distribution list was collated this could be tried but that it wouldn’t be in “place of” planned runs but be “as well as”. If you know of someone that may wish to be included on this list please ask them to let me have their email address & best contact number (obviously if you have received this I have your email address but it would be advantageous to have your preferred telephone number).Please be aware that this information will be shared with members of the group but not with any 3rd parties. You will be able to opt out of the group at any time and your details will be removed from the list.
- Anyone who wishes to plan a run on a fixed date in the 2007 calendar is encouraged to so and should discuss this with the RO either by email or at the next meeting
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