Austin Centenary Event - Overnight Camping available. [Archive]

e692wtt

19th January 2005, 19:20

As we know, it is Austin’s Centenary this year, and there is a Centenary Event at Cofton Park, Longbridge, on the weekend of Friday 8th July to Sunday 10th July.

We are treating this as the Club’s National Event and the Montego’s coming of age Event as well (whereas we had a day out at Longbridge last May for the Maestro’s 21st Birthday) - and there is the opportunity for Camping overnight on the Park as well, with reasonable facilities on site. It will be a good weekend.

We have decided to book places for Camping for the Friday and Saturday nights so as to make a ‘weekend’ of it, but places are limited (we have already had to book a provisional number so as to allow the organisers to plan where people are going to pitch tents etc). There is also limited camping on a few other nights just before and immediately after these 2 nights as well.

Please can I ask, provisionally, that people who are interested in Camping on these dates post below, so we have a better idea of how many pitches we will need?

I will set the ball rolling by saying that I will be there...

Beaker

19th January 2005, 19:25

Camping for me please, on the Friday and the Saturday night, most likely will be in the van.

ChrisM

19th January 2005, 19:34

Aye with a bit of luck I should be able to attend, camping for me please! (provisionally lol...)

:beer:

Maria

19th January 2005, 21:49

Yes, with camper :)

MaestroMatt

19th January 2005, 22:26

A very likely from me for both nights. Real camping in a tent: none of this van nonsense.

tony

19th January 2005, 22:39

mark me down for a space please

steve smith

21st January 2005, 08:27

put me down to for 2 cars my d reg vdp monty and my very special a reg 1.6l monty. ;)

SimonR

21st January 2005, 09:41

Camping for me please, sharing MaestroMatt's tent.

We will also bring the cooking equipment!

MaestroMatt

21st January 2005, 13:57

Oh you think so, do you?

B18 GPC

21st January 2005, 14:06

now now Ladies... :p :cool:

Beaker

21st January 2005, 23:08

This looks like it is going to be a 'bumper' event. :hat:

passionwagon

17th February 2005, 12:43

I will defently be there for the saturday not sure about camping overnight I will let u know. Hopefully the passionwagon should be nearly done.. :)

BikerGran

18th March 2005, 14:31

Think I might make it to this one, if I can bring the other 'arf to help with the driving/tent erecting etc! :idea:

That's one tent, 2 peeps, one Maestro.

Erm - wasn't there a thread somewhere with a link to ordering tickets.... can't find it now!

BikerGran

18th March 2005, 14:42

Aha! Found the link, it's on the main site.

Had a look at the form - there's a couple of questions about my car I'm not sure how to answer.

Date built - is date of first reg ok or should I be looking for something different?
Coachwork stuyle - as in '5 door hatchback' ?
Coachbuilder - how on earth do I find out this?
Colour - spose I need to look at the colour code on the VIN plate for this one? Or is it good enough to just put 'gold'?

Beaker

18th March 2005, 15:10

You have to remember the form is designed for all ages of austins from early to present.

Year of Registration for Date Built. Then I would presonally just strike a line through coachbuilder. Possible put the specification in Coachwork style, if you haven't already put it in under model. It will be good enough to put Gold I reckon.

As far as I am aware at present the plans are to camp friday/saturday night and b&b/hotel for those who want more comfort (be aware spaces for these will fill quickly- contact Rich Smith who has details of places that have spaces). I will be camping.

Black Tie Dinner for people wanting to go on the Friday night, and Barbeque for the rest of us. Then there is a communal hog roast Saturday night.

I am personally hoping we will get our best turn out yet for a club show, after all this a 'once in a lifetime' event. Its fairly central (apart from those members in Scotland) so there is no reason for anyone not to come. All cars are welcome regardless of condition (so thats no excuse either ;) )

Will be good to see you there in the Maestro BikerGran :)

BikerGran

18th March 2005, 18:23

You have to remember the form is designed for all ages of austins from early to present

Wish my brother had his Austin on the road - a very old Austin 7 'Special' with a racing engine. Unfortunately the engine and car are seperate atm and are unlikely to be reunited as his health isnt really good enough, but he's always going to do it 'soon' !

matthewsemple

18th March 2005, 20:59

Colour - I think its called Shantung Gold.

e692wtt

20th March 2005, 10:57

Just an update on facilities available for the campers:

toilets,
showers,
security (the venue will be fenced in but not 'fort knox' secure) with visible security patrols,
beer tent and
catering on site.

Also available locally, a few pubs and a paper shop. Passes will allow us to get on and off site, whether in cars or on foot.

There is also the Black Tie Dinner on the friday night (£45 a head, limited tickets) and an Ox Roast on the saturday night provided by the organisers.

We will also be having the club's usual BBQs, both nights if people want them.

Applications forms for the event and camping will be distributed in the next edition of Monstro.

Beaker

22nd March 2005, 14:04

Beer tent sounds good! :cool: Get those application forms in now peeps, this is going to be a fantastic event :hat:

Jeff Turbo

12th April 2005, 16:19

Is this still going ahead??

Beaker

12th April 2005, 16:25

Most certainly is :) Still the event of the year to be at!

There is a Austin Federation meeting this weekend, so we will know more on how it may be affected after this.

steve smith

13th April 2005, 08:41

it better still be going ahead i just spent over 400 quid on sorting out the a reg for this event just to make her look and run right.

:)

e692wtt

13th April 2005, 13:43

Having just seen the agenda and newsletter for the Austin Federation AGM (which is this saturday), I can assure you all 100% the Austin Centenary is going ahead as planned.

So please send your entry and camping forms in to Zoe. :)

The photoshoot for the cavalcade cars is also going ahead this saturday, but at 1pm and not 1.30. I will email and PM the people who need to know the details on this, tonight.

e692wtt

16th April 2005, 23:55

Further to what I said above, the Austin Centenary Event is going 'full steam ahead'. :)

It was a good Austin Federation meeting. Main news is that the Event is intended as a Celebration of the 100 years of the Austin name on cars and not a wake for the events of the last few years that have led to the passing of MG Rover.

There was also a photoshoot prior to the meeting, some photos can be seen here (http://vbapex.shacknet.nu/mini/20050416-longbridge/lon20050416.html). The guy directing traffic is me (in DSCF0005.jpg and DSCF0011.avi, as far as I can tell :laugh: ), which wasn't something I expected to be doing today! Thanks to Montyboy and Steve Smith for travelling several hundred miles in total to be there :thumbup: .

The Austin name is obviously in good hands :) .

18th April 2005, 13:14

Being my most disorganised self as usual, is there still space available for camping and where can I download the forms? A friend is coming and bringing his Marquee tent so will need two pitches if this is possible? We'll be bringing K334 RRL (Countryman) and D648 PVW (Silver 1.6HL) who hasn't yet made her show debut.

Beaker

18th April 2005, 13:24

For everyones benefit :-

The Austin Centenary Information has been on the website for ages now, including adverts for it on the main page. (www.maestro.org.uk). Please take time to read as it is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I hope everyone who reads decides they have to be there. The hotel information and directions are still yet to be put up, however if you need information about local bed and breakfasts/hotels in the area please contact Rich Smith.

Camping is planned for both nights, and we have booked plenty of spaces for people. There will be a BBQ planned for both nights. There is also a Black Tie dinner (see the austin centenary info) which we need to know numbers for ASAP.

Forms need to be in by 1st June and sent to Zoe Waterfield

Information on all this will also be in the next edition of Monstro (which is due out very soon)

Miracle maestro

4th May 2005, 21:17

I've booked in my rusty 1.3HLE :thumbup:
Someone said any condition, didn't they :o

Beaker

4th May 2005, 21:54

I've booked in my rusty 1.3HLE :thumbup:
Someone said any condition, didn't they :o

Most certainly did any members car is welcome in any condition and a HLE is a rare breed indeed.

passionwagon

4th May 2005, 22:04

I shall be their in the v/p monty if she is finished in time... Also when is the next monstro due?? as i need to send in my form as havent got a printer yet?

Beaker

4th May 2005, 22:37

Very Soon, not our fault the printers fault :sad: the form should be in Monstro along with all the other details for those who aren't webable, etc. I am getting Monstro withdrawals :o

Beaker

12th May 2005, 15:28

Hopefully the majority of people should have recieved Monstro now along with their Austin Centenary application form?

tony

12th May 2005, 19:37

mine came today , just read it from cover to cover :hat: . it just gets better :thumbup: when it the next one due? :fim:

13th May 2005, 13:49

Mine has come too. Very good read!

Ok, who's ready for a complicated question? I have filled in the entry form for the Centenary and included the details for my silver Monty HL which i will be bringing. I have sent a cheque with the form to Zoe covering the two night camping and for the silver car.

Now...

As my Countryman is in the official line up of cars, do I need to send Zoe an additional £5? I have received a letter from Chris Tallents from the Federation of Austin Clubs which asks for the £5, so is that what I need to do, send the £5 for the Countryman direct to him? Sorry guys! I'm confused! Have I done everything right??

Beaker

13th May 2005, 13:55

Yes you need to pay an additional £5 to Chris Tallents for taken part in the Calvacade.

As I understand it, it was initially to be free but they haven't secured enough funding so have to charge a nominal fee. However people taking part in the Calvacade get a plaque that no-one else will have.

You have me thinking now though, was it additional or was it just £5 for the car for the whole weekend. As I have also sent monies for the car to Zoe for camping, etc and £5 to Chris Tallents. Rich Smith will know as he has attended the Austin Fed meetings and taken notes.

Edit:- I read the letter as sending the money to Chris Tallents.

Ed it also worth noting...

I emailed Chris Tallents to find out if I send him pictures via email. It is possible too so I sent some high quality images that way (in my case all the pictures are on digital camera) including the write up, and my cheque through the post.

13th May 2005, 14:12

You have me thinking now though, was it additional or was it just £5 for the car for the whole weekend. As I have also sent monies for the car to Zoe for camping, etc and £5 to Chris Tallents. Rich Smith will know as he has attended the Austin Fed meetings and taken notes.

Edit:- I read the letter as sending the money to Chris Tallents.

Ed it also worth noting...

I emailed Chris Tallents to find out if I send him pictures via email. It is possible too so I sent some high quality images that way (in my case all the pictures are on digital camera) including the write up, and my cheque through the post.

Thats what I was worried about, sending two lots of £5's for the Countryman, but I'll just send it to Chris and that means the cheque I sent Zoe is correct for the HL.

I'll also have to e-mail my pictures as thats the only way I can provide pictures at the moment.

Phew, all sorted. :)

Jonathan

13th May 2005, 20:35

I can confirm that there is an additional fee payable for cavalcade vehicles as Chris' letter advises. Based on what I've been told your Countryman will be parked with the other 110 or so cavalcade vehicles in a separate area on the showground itself, rather than being with our club paddock.

I hope the reduced size forms that went out by post weren't too small to fill in without a magnifying glass :)

threelitre

13th May 2005, 22:15

I was starting to wonder which Maestro and Montego I would expect in the cavalcade... Mine is not there I know for sure, since I will be bringing another car, which in turn will be taking part in the run :)

If anyone of you comes to the Enfield Pageand in 2 weeks time, I'll be there in the ADO16 corner, with the nice, deep blue VP1300 shown below.
Before the show this little beauty will have to take us all the way to Land's End :) - starting on Monday.

Regards,

Alexander

Beaker

13th May 2005, 22:17

I imagine we are at the end of parade too, being the last Austins. :cool:

passionwagon

14th May 2005, 18:51

Whats the cavalcade?? I still havent recieved my monstro yet.. :violin: :sad:

Beaker

14th May 2005, 19:07

Beaker

14th May 2005, 19:08

Whats the cavalcade?? I still havent recieved my monstro yet.. :violin: :sad:

Please read the NEWS section ;) With regards to Monstro, everyone should have had it now. If anyone who hasn't yet got it and doesn't recieve anything within the next few days then please let me know (particularly you as I know you don't have a printer, so I will have to post a centenary form out sharpish). Lets just say I am not in a good mood with the printers :banghead:

threelitre

14th May 2005, 20:58

It has been on the NEWS section for over a month now ;)

You will have noticed that I was not looking onto the MMOC's homepage since weeks... See you there, btw :)

Alexander

passionwagon

17th May 2005, 22:40

Lins I still havent recieved my monstro yet :violin: Can you please send me a application form out for the heritage meet? Also i have read the news section now.

E_T_V

17th May 2005, 22:41

Has anyone else not recieved Monstro yet? If so then please let lindz know as I have a feeling the printers are in for a right ass kicking.

Beaker

18th May 2005, 09:25

Will post an application form out for you tonight. I'd post a spare magazine out, but unfortunately I haven't recieved them yet. :(

Beaker

19th May 2005, 20:29

Should be with you in the next few days now Passiowagon. :)

Beaker

23rd May 2005, 21:00

Just to make people aware the deadline for event application forms is the 1st June

I look forward to meeting you all there :)

Passionwagon did you get the form I sent down for you?

passionwagon

23rd May 2005, 21:12

Beaker

23rd May 2005, 21:19

I recieved the application today thanks linz :) .But im not sure on a couple of things.. what do u put in for coachbuilder? I plan on coming up on satuday and camp sat night is it just 10 pounds i need to send or..? I have just realised a couple of things as well 1 i dont own a tent doh! :banghead: 2 The passionwagon runs out of tax on the 31st of june.doh!! :banghead: The v/p is no way near 2 be shown not sure which one 2 bring..?? :confused:

I just put the specification of Vanden Plas in for mine, the form was designed as a general one, so includes the older austins which would have had a coach builder I guess? (Sorry I know nothing about old Austins :o )

Doublechecked the the form, yup just the £10 if you are only camping one night, sent to Zoe.

Any members car is welcome be it MG, Austin or Rover and in any condition. I hope nobody thinks they can't come because their car isn't up to scratch, I have taken George to many a show and even my first one, and for anyone who has seen him he certainly isn't in good condition bodywork wise. I have always felt welcome.

I am sure someone will lend you a tent (Rich Smith has tons of them for some reason :suspect: ) or suggest a place where one can be got cheaply.

passionwagon

23rd May 2005, 21:35

ok got it now thanks linz,I will suprise you with which one i will bring then..

e692wtt

23rd May 2005, 22:12

... I am sure someone will lend you a tent (Rich Smith has tons of them for some reason :suspect: ) ...

No, I don't know why I've got several tents either :o . At least I've got less tents than I have wiring harnesses or wiper mechanisms :laugh: .

passionwagon

24th May 2005, 22:34

I posted my application off first thing this morning should be with zoe asap.I will be camping saturday/sunday night should be a good one~ :beer: :) Hopefully get to put a few more faces to user names.

Dean

26th May 2005, 18:44

What is going to be the best day to go? I may be able to get a day off over that weekend, but all three I think i'd be pushing it.

Beaker

26th May 2005, 21:25

Hmmmm now your asking....

I personally reckon Saturday, as it is the day of the calvacade, and first in for the bargains at the autojumblers stands. Sunday will probably be the busiest in terms of general public attendance to see all the cars.

passionwagon

27th May 2005, 13:51

I still havent recieved my monstro yet :sad:

BikerGran

27th May 2005, 14:23

Me neither!

Posting my application today tho, first class, hope the post office is feeling efficient!

Beaker

30th May 2005, 17:44

I still havent recieved my monstro yet :sad:

Neither of you will until I get the spares. Grrrrr fast losing my patience with them printers...

I do apologise... :o

Beaker

8th June 2005, 16:43

Busy getting my car ready at the moment, hopefully getting it out to wash this weekend and then we are on the road. It sailed through its MOT a few weeks ago I am pleased to say.

Wonder if Dan is going to be washing his van or hoovering it before it goes? :suspect:

So looking forward to this and dead chuffed that my car is going in the calvacade...A word of warning to the rest of you in the calvacade first is a bit tempermental so please don't run into the back of me :p

What are we planning on doing with the barby again this year, money in the pot and buy food for all again? Are we able to use your BBQ again this year Simon?

I am planning on going down on the friday morning so we can spend time setting up the stand and getting it alright. Anyone else planning on going down on the friday who wants to help

passionwagon

12th June 2005, 16:37

When we get to the event.How will it work?? Do we just park up or is there going to be a big m&moc stand to put cars on/around or?? :confused: Im still waiting for my ticket and directions at mo.Also any word from the printers about monstro linz??

BikerGran

12th June 2005, 16:49

^^^^^^^^ Wot e sed!

Beaker

12th June 2005, 17:46

Good News! :toothy: Recieved Monstro on Saturday Morning, so should be with you shortly.

With regards to the stand we will have a stand area allocated to us, which we put a gazebo on and we park the cars around as and when people arrive for shows. We plan to have it more organised this year for such a special event and put on a display to be proud off. So for people arriving on the friday and camping please feel free to help us set up.

We hope to have an interactive area for the Montego 'Coming of Age', which I have just been working on outside with Dan until it rained. A point of sale area, where everyone can purchase regalia items. A noticeboard, which will contain press photos, information about the car, etc for people visiting the stand, oh and some funky signs and banners, including the bunting in Austin-Rover colours ;)

Camping is seperate for the Show field, so we will be able to leave our tents up and there is some security for the camping field as well.

There are some directions on the website, but perhaps it would be good if could arrange some convoys for those coming from the south and north? I know for myself I plan to get down there for about lunchtime to make sure there is plenty of time to organise the stand, set up in the camping area and get the barby ready for the evening. What has happened in the past with regards to the barbeque is we buy everything in one bulk lot and we all put in a sum to cover the costs. Not sure if it is working the same this time, but I am sure Rich Smith will have it organised.

I wouldn't worry about tickets yet, as the deadline was the 1st June for the application forms, which then have to be forwarded to the organisers who will sort it out from there. I don't even have directions or times for the calavacade yet so not to worry.

Any more questions feel free to ask :)

Beaker

12th June 2005, 18:46

Also I forgot to mention people will be able to vote throughout the weekend for the following prizes (all this is explained in Monstro which you will get this week)

Best Maestro
Best Montego
Best Customised Car
Pride of Ownership Award

The prize ceremony will be Sunday Afternoon (time still to be decided)

Miracle maestro

12th June 2005, 20:00

Wow.......a prize for chavs :toothy:
How about one for the rustiest car that makes the journey :toothy:

BikerGran

12th June 2005, 20:31

Beaker

12th June 2005, 20:43

http://www.maestro.org.uk/events/centenary/directions.html

B18 GPC

12th June 2005, 20:58

Wow.......a prize for chavs :toothy:
How about one for the rustiest car that makes the journey :toothy:

Now Now , i havent got a licence yet , so i wont win rustyest award this year :worried:

D87 SMW

12th June 2005, 21:03

Now Now , i havent got a licence yet , so i wont win rustyest award this year :worried:

And there's me expecting you to mention the Chav award... LOL! :toothy:

ChrisM

12th June 2005, 21:09

Do I not get an award for 'Conkers de Grot' if I turn up in Angina, seeing as George is no longer available...? ;)

Beaker

12th June 2005, 21:22

Best Customized - Not Chavs, it is for peeps who love their classics but like to change things from standard, maybe upgrade the specification. small things here and there. I had in my mind something like Daves old LX, now that was nice especially the MP3 player that was the mark one tho', people need to see the mark two in the 800.

Pride Of Ownership - For those who really love their car, irrelevant of condition and take pride in it.

At the end of the day everyone will be voting (reminds me need to make voting slips and a box) so it is up to you all who you want to win.

D87 SMW

12th June 2005, 21:39

Pride Of Ownership - For those who really love their car, irrelevant of condition and take pride in it.

Just how the hell is that decided? :fim:

Beaker

12th June 2005, 21:43

Just how the hell is that decided? :fim:

By putting a name on a voting sheet and putting it in the box :laugh:

BikerGran

12th June 2005, 23:49

http://www.maestro.org.uk/events/centenary/directions.html

Thanks for that!

passionwagon

13th June 2005, 19:31

Best Customized - Not Chavs, it is for peeps who love their classics but like to change things from standard, maybe upgrade the specification. small things here and there. I had in my mind something like Daves old LX, now that was nice especially the MP3 player that was the mark one tho', people need to see the mark two in the 800.
.

Dlx estate into a mg estate for instance?? ;) :laugh:

Talking of mg estates how is tony coming along with F700??
Im realy looking forward to it.Is there anyone else coming up from down south??

13th June 2005, 20:32

I'm coming up in my mint silver Monty and my Countryman. The Countryman is due to be in the cavalcade but MOT expires on July 1st, and a cracked windscreen, sloppy rear shocks, possible weld by a jacking point, and front wheel bearings could put a stop to that! :(

Beaker

13th June 2005, 22:09

... Countryman. The Countryman is due to be in the cavalcade but MOT expires on July 1st, and a cracked windscreen, sloppy rear shocks, possible weld by a jacking point, and front wheel bearings could put a stop to that! :(

If you do find you won't be able to make it for the Cavalcade can you let someone on the committee know asap as it will be of utmost priority to find a replacement estate for representation for the club

Thanks

Lindsey

13th June 2005, 22:14

If you do find you won't be able to make it for the Cavalcade can you let someone on the committee know asap as it will be of utmost priority to find a replacement estate for representation for the club

Thanks

Lindsey

It'll be there, but its going to mean a serious rinsing out of my bank account to get it sorted. Damn that stone chip! :shoot:

Beaker

13th June 2005, 22:16

It'll be there, but its going to mean a serious rinsing out of my bank account to get it sorted. Damn that stone chip! :shoot:

Good good! :D

I know what you mean about cash...I have just brought four new tyres for Geoffrey, worked on it all this weekend and still plenty more to do to it yet.

13th June 2005, 22:22

Good good! :D

I know what you mean about cash...I have just brought four new tyres for Geoffrey, worked on it all this weekend and still plenty more to do to it yet.

I have today been working on the Countryman, the HL, Mayfair, the Time Warp Maestro and my Metro City X trying to get them all sorted for various shows. Too many cars i think! LOL

Slaphead

14th June 2005, 05:07

Dlx estate into a mg estate for instance?? ;) :laugh:

Talking of mg estates how is tony coming along with F700??
Im realy looking forward to it.Is there anyone else coming up from down south??

I'll be there! Not sure which day at the moment.

ben rawlings

14th June 2005, 19:46

Beaker

14th June 2005, 19:54

i would love to come but im not able to drive at the moment.....

Wonder if someone from down south could give you a lift?

ben rawlings

14th June 2005, 19:58

can you get tickets on the gate as im slightly to late for an application!

tony

14th June 2005, 21:02

E_T_V

14th June 2005, 22:22

Tickets are avialable on the day (slightly more expensive than pre-booked) and of course if you bring your car you may not be able to put it on the club stand as it may be full already.

ben rawlings

14th June 2005, 22:26

im not driving as of yet so no worries about the car...im hoping to blag a lift with somone from down my way...

BikerGran

14th June 2005, 22:44

Sorry Ben but we are prolly going on to stay with friends in Solihull after the weekend...........

ben rawlings

14th June 2005, 22:46

no worries bikergran....

Slaphead

15th June 2005, 05:32

i would love to come but im not able to drive at the moment.....
by the way i live near salisbury bikergran....hint..hint lol

Hi Ben,
If BikerGran can take you to the show i'll take you home,if nobody from down your way can do it. I've not decided which day i'm attending yet,so let me know whether you're going on Saturday or Sunday and i'll plan accordingly.

Craig.

ben rawlings

15th June 2005, 14:46

yeah. that would be ace but it depends bikergran thinks.
also are you sure because salisbury is quite a distance from middlesex!

im coming back from being away on the friday so either saturday or sunday would be good.

cheers craig

BikerGran

15th June 2005, 15:21

All I know at present is we're going up Friday, staying Fri and Sat nights - rest of plans not finalised, we may or may not be able to pick up Ben depending on space in car with all my erxtra stuff - it may work out but can't say yet, so if anyone else can pick him up it might be better.....

ben rawlings

15th June 2005, 15:36

if needs be, (depending on who i can get a lift with) i can return home on the thursday making it possible to go on the friday.

if im causing confusion im sorry and give you all permission to :shoot: me!!!

passionwagon

16th June 2005, 01:19

:idea: I forgot to ask an impotant question is there going to be a :beer: tent/pub on site or do we have to bring our own??

Beaker

16th June 2005, 10:54

:idea: I forgot to ask an impotant question is there going to be a :beer: tent/pub on site or do we have to bring our own??

Both, there is a beer tent on site I believe and I am sure someone of us will be doing a Tesco shop for alcohol too. Tony will need to get his blue alchopop ;)

MaestroMatt

16th June 2005, 12:21

Should be a good weekend - shall Simon R and I bring the Official MMOC barbecue or has someone got something more substantial?

I have realised that despite saying right at the start of this thread that I was coming and would be camping that I have completely failed to send in my form. I will send in the late-entry form and payment ASAP!

steve smith

16th June 2005, 12:31

i shall defo be coming now after i get my rear 1/4 replaced on the a reg some local sod hit it and u can guess what happend its costing me 60 quid fully fitted and they are using the old trim as a new bit costs over 50 quid oh and the vdp will be towing the a reg on a tow dolly so will need some where to store the dolly while at the show.

16th June 2005, 12:38

The HL and I are very much looking forward to the event now... My troubled Countryman will also be looking forward to the event as soon as it has been released from car hospital tomorrow (mot). It hasn't been a good few months for that car but fingers crossed all will be well!

e692wtt

16th June 2005, 13:59

Should be a good weekend - shall Simon R and I bring the Official MMOC barbecue or has someone got something more substantial?

...

Yes please :thumbup: .

We will organise a 'Tesco Run' and share the costs of food (I'll organise this) and people can get their grog there too (maybe even at discount prices, watch this space ;) ).

BikerGran

16th June 2005, 14:28

I seldom go anywhere involving a tent without taking my own supply of red wine - unless it's France of course!

;)

Slaphead

16th June 2005, 18:07

[QUOTE=ben rawlings]yeah. that would be ace but it depends bikergran thinks.
also are you sure because salisbury is quite a distance from middlesex!

Who cares?! This is a Centenary event so,it's a poor show if i can't help a fellow enthusiast out,once in a hundred years. :) I don't think i'll be able to help with the next one though! :laugh: :giveup:

ben rawlings

16th June 2005, 21:51

cheers mate. thats really good of you. have to wait and see what bikergran decides as the cars gonna be pretty full.

Austin-Rover

16th June 2005, 22:34

(maybe even at discount prices, watch this space ;) ).

Of course there will be discounted prices! Anyone wanting to take advantage needs to tag along with me on the trip to Tesco which happens before every pre-event camping evening! :laugh:

passionwagon

16th June 2005, 23:29

Of course there will be discounted prices! Anyone wanting to take advantage needs to tag along with me on the trip to Tesco which happens before every pre-event camping evening! :laugh:
What day will you be going shopping then? As i will chip in for food slash beer.You can load it up in the back of the passionwagon if it helps? :)

Austin-Rover

16th June 2005, 23:38

For events, we usually pitch tents and then decamp to a local Tesco in a couple of cars to get the essential supplies.

passionwagon

16th June 2005, 23:43

I will be going up saturday and camping sat/sun night if thats any good ?

I recieved my monstro today. wahey! :) :toothy: Havent had a chance to properley look through it yet.Thanks linz

Beaker

16th June 2005, 23:44

We can lay claim to going to the biggest Tescos in the country as a MMOC crowd :toothy:

Oh dear how sad does that sound :giveup: :fim:

ben rawlings

17th June 2005, 22:29

BikerGran

17th June 2005, 23:30

Hooray! That's a good dad, that is!

I expect your foreign car will be banished to the camping field anyway! But no matter, it's great that you'll be there!

Slaphead

17th June 2005, 23:32

No problem! Glad you got sorted and see you there. :thumbup:

e692wtt

17th June 2005, 23:34

ok......i have some good news and some bad news.

good news.....i have convinced my dad to drive me to this event and we will camp out the saturday night and return home on the sunday. i will be able to meet some faces to go with the names i know from this site!

bad news.....we will be coming in a citroen xantia estate :giveup: . this is what we will be sleeping in as it is huge.

will we actually be welcome into the event in a non austin/british leyland/rover/mg car :rolleyes: ?

ive got a feeling we might get :shoot: attending an austin centenary in a french motor.

...

Well, therein lies a tale...

Many of the owners of the older Austins will be towing their Austins behind modern cars and they will have to park their modern cars as well. Now I am not sure if the parking for the moderns towing classics will be in the camping area or elsewhere, but I cannot see a problem in this. I am sure we can tuck the Xantia into a corner of our camping area as you will be sleeping in it and the camping area is a slightly different area of the park to the actual show (it won't be seen as part of the event).

There will also be at least one Maestro Camper in our camping area - that will also be on the stand during the day then moving back to the camping area at night.

I shouldn't worry about it :) .

The only thing is, it will cost you (we will have to 'wangle' it into the camping area), I guess the same rates as a camper van, to sleep in the car. I know that the 'prebooked' rates were very good, but I will have to look into what it will cost you (still be cheap for a weekend away though) - try looking in the Events Diary on our website for the Austin Centenary then visit their homepage. If you can't find the information I will email the Organisers for you.

If anyone else expects to be attending in a 'modern' please can they let us know (you can PM or email me if you'd rather not publish it here)? I know of one other member who will probably be in an Astra, so far. I can then email the Organisers and find out where these 'moderns' will be parked. :)

ben rawlings

18th June 2005, 23:40

cheers..it'll be great if you could squeeze our xantia (sodding thing) into the maestro camping area. :)

Jonathan

19th June 2005, 00:26

I went to the pre-event meeting at Longbridge this afternoon which threw up a few bits & pieces that might interest some of you...

Trailers/Support vehicles will either end up on part of the campsite area or in a secure area on MGR land depending on whether the administrators will allow it. When we know what the arrangements are for definate we'll pass that info on. If I were you Ben, I'd class your Xantia as a motor caravan and book yourselves in for a night's camping and a couple of entry passes for the show itself.

I'm sorry to say any plans for the traditional barbecue at this event have been somewhat scuppered by Birmingham City Council Parks Department's no barbecue policy, no camp fires and no anything else which might potentially cause a fire. I wasn't aware of this until today, but we'll find an alternative. There will be a hog roast too.

If you were an MG Rover employee until recently, you'll get heavily discounted entry to the show (£2 instead of £6).

Assistance in Victoria Square at the start of the cavalcade on the Saturday is being sought. Volunteers will need to be there for 6:30 am to help set up the barriers etc. and marshal the cars into order ready for dispatch. There will be a need to guide the cars towards the main road as well. After the last car has departed (by about 11am) there will be a small amount of clearing up. If anyone here feels they'd like to help with that let me know.

If there are any further questions about anything we'll try and get answers to them for you. http://www.maestro.org.uk/events/centenary/ will be kept up to date with the latest information wherever possible.

MaestroMatt

20th June 2005, 10:10

No barbecue? Denied!

Looks like we'll have to get booze and crisps etc in from 'scos and let the hog roast chaps provide the hot food. Never mind.

BikerGran

20th June 2005, 13:22

It's said that "rules were made for the guidance of wise men and the strict obedience of fools"

Can't we use the rule for guidance and only have a small, discreet barbecue?

BikerGran

20th June 2005, 13:26

bad news.....we will be coming in a citroen xantia estate :giveup: . this is what we will be sleeping in........

......bikergran who was going to try to wedge me into her car along with loads of luggage:

However huge, cars are not very comfy for sleeping in, they're usually either too hot or too cold, too stuffy or too draughty, and they fill up with condensation! As we'll be using our frame tent, I could easily throw in my little two-man dome tent for you to use?

ben rawlings

20th June 2005, 15:42

cheers for the offer bikergran :beer: but i'll probably bring my 2 man tent anyway...along with a beer or two :toothy:

steve smith

20th June 2005, 16:21

would i be able to bring my own little gas camping cooker ? ;)

MaestroMatt

20th June 2005, 16:39

would i be able to bring my own little gas camping cooker ? ;)

Nice try but I fear that, although bringing it would harm none, lighting it would fall into the category of things that might potentially start a fire. It's a bit of a backward-thinking policy, if you ask me: barbecues more than 12" off the ground are acceptable at pretty much all campsites across the UK, even those that ban low disposable barbecues and camp fires.

Beaker

20th June 2005, 16:45

Personally I don't see how they can have the hog roast too as it will involve fire to cook it.

I know as much as you guys folks on this I am afraid :sad: , there is a committee meeting next weekend so I guess we will sort something out.

It does seem silly not to allow anyone to eat and drink anything all weekend unless it is cold and comes in a packet or bottle ready to eat. :confused: or maybe Jon has got his wires crossed on how severely they meant 'nothing which will start a fire'?

I could see the reasoning on no disposal barbeques and camp fire as it will make a complete mess of the parkland area.

BikerGran

20th June 2005, 19:14

Well I have to say that I shall do a Nelson on this one, there's no way I am camping without the wherewithal to make a cuppa tea!

Jonathan

20th June 2005, 19:31

Barbecues were specifically mentioned at the meeting. I think it's perhaps a little bit harsh too and I don't like to be a 'killjoy', but if the rules in place on the rally field prohibit something there's very little we can do. If something does happen, however unlikely, the federation of clubs will be liable and the kicking passed on to us, so I wouldn't like to risk it. I'll seek clarification of this and the alternatives in the next week or so and report back. I'm sure there'll be a way around it without risking getting ourselves into trouble :)

ben rawlings

20th June 2005, 21:22

Jonathan

20th June 2005, 21:43

does this mean we can put the xantia in the mmoc camping area or in another camping area? :(

There'll be one big camping area for everyone, but hopefully we'll be able to keep ourselves together within this area (again, I'll check up on this). Purely for interest, the plan below (not yet finalised) shows roughly how it'll be laid out.

Beaker

22nd June 2005, 11:26

22nd June 2005, 11:47

Beaker

22nd June 2005, 11:49

We are at the front apparently, so I guess Montyboys Estate will be leading the parade followed by John Slights Van, Steves Monty, and my Vanden Plas in fourth.

Still trying to decide if it is better we are at the front or not.

All I know is I am dead excited now :cool: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

22nd June 2005, 14:30

so I guess Montyboys Estate will be leading the parade

:horror: Do you reckon??? :fim: I'd better book another respray!!! :laugh:

threelitre

22nd June 2005, 17:00

Just got my information pack on the Cavalcade, had to mention this as I found it amusing, but one of the instructions is.

Please bring an Oil-drip tray so that the square is not spoilt by our presence :D

Uhuh... I hope the power-steering I just assembled back together with new seals will render the oil-drip tray as unneeded. I hope the steering will go back in the car tomorrow - I'll know more then. It's a bit of a feeling like before getting the results of an A-level exam... I hope I pass ;)
And then it will need a lot of ellbow grease to polish the beast up :)

I am looking forward to receive my instruction pack then soon.

Alexander

BikerGran

22nd June 2005, 17:13

Montyboys Estate will be leading the parade ...

Hope he knows where he's going then!

22nd June 2005, 17:25

Hope he knows where he's going then!

Is this a good time to mention that I'm a terrible navigator??! :worried:

Jonathan

22nd June 2005, 19:20

I've seen the medals that cavalcade drivers are going to be presented with and they're really impressive - something you'll keep and cherish for a long time.

ben rawlings

22nd June 2005, 19:38

Is this a good time to mention that I'm a terrible navigator??! :worried:

i suppose we could always lead in the xantia :laugh: but i do believe i would get :shoot: and banished from the club. oh yeah that reminds me...skatiechick, are you taking the membership bits as i suppose i better join after 220 somthing posts :rolleyes:

im just anoyed that i wasnt born in 1987 as i would have bben able to bring the vandenplas up on a trailer on the back of ledbury :( , oh well theres always the shows in the future :)

passionwagon

24th June 2005, 20:17

Hopefully the passionwagon shall be there...! as im having a few problems with a horrilbe noise(550 mile round trip didnt help) so im booking her in the garage this week then she is off the road till the centenary so i can finish the bodywork off and interior vallet her on the mon before...

steve smith

26th June 2005, 07:02

well ed when u came to see me at work u didn't get lost ... but we did get lost last year when u picked up your countryman ;)

Beaker

28th June 2005, 11:21

Well I'm coming from the south but due to having a dodgy leg I'm best travelling on my own so I can stop as and when I need to get out and walk about! I shouldn't have any trouble finding the place as long as I can see it on a map - if someone could post a Multimap link it would be great!

This has been updated again to make it even easier for people to find the event.

http://www.maestro.org.uk/events/centenary/directions.html

BikerGran

28th June 2005, 15:17

OMG! Anyone who needs that much help prolly shouldn't be driving anyway!

:giveup:

Beaker

28th June 2005, 15:26

OMG! Anyone who needs that much help prolly shouldn't be driving anyway!

:giveup:

:laugh:

ben rawlings

28th June 2005, 16:23

linds..i take it your taking the membership bits to the centenary as i think i should become a member of this fantastic club after 230 somthing posts :hide:

Beaker

28th June 2005, 16:27

linds..i take it your taking the membership bits to the centenary as i think i should become a member of this fantastic club after 230 somthing posts :hide:

Yes of course I will be, or you can post it to me and I can bring your membership pack there. I was hoping I would have been able to bring my laptop so I could have added you to the membership database then and there but the hard drive is up the duff :(

Also if anyone wants stickers out of the regalia range Tony will be bringing everything along, the same goes for MGM too.

The price list is Here (http://www.maestro.org.uk/temp/Regaliapricelist.pdf), also avaliable is

The Radio Code Stickers that go in the side window, Supercover stickers (on order at the moment), and some new cheesy ones. 'I Love (shape of a heart) my maestro' , 'My other car is a montego' and 'My other car is a Maestro' and hoodies.

With regards clothing, it is ordered in so if anyone wants anything let tony know, and he might still be able to get it for the event. White Polos are avaliable by the bucket load all weekend though.

(Apologies for stealing your thunder Tony, I just thought about it and thought I would mention it all)

Jonathan

28th June 2005, 20:24

In reply to a couple of queries about the camping side of things, I've made enquiries on your behalf.

BARBECUES

I can confirm these are still no go / 100% banned / out of the question. HOWEVER, that only applies to the traditional type with hot coals which could be knocked over onto the probably tinder dry grass with catastrophic results. A gas cooker or primus which can be switched off when the cooking is over is acceptable if used with care, so hot drinks / food should still be possible afterall.

CAMPING AREA

Some of you were concerned that we may not be able to pitch tents together. For organisational reasons it won't be possible for us to reserve our own area of the camping area so there's no guarantee we'll all stay together. It has been suggested to me that we either try to arrive together or try to reserve some places in the same area.

I hope this clears things up a bit more!

Beaker

29th June 2005, 14:58

Also just to re-iterate what has been said previously

Although the title says 'Austin Centenary' the event is FOR ALL Austin/Rover/MG Maestros and Montegos

I mention this as I have had a couple of people saying they can't go as they have a MG and not an Austin this is not the case everyone is welcome regardless of marque

The same goes for MG Saloon Day too all Austins and Rovers are welcome.

BikerGran

30th June 2005, 15:17

My tickets haven't arrived yet - should I be worried? It's only a week away.....

Jonathan

30th June 2005, 19:32

My tickets haven't arrived yet - should I be worried? It's only a week away.....

Actually nobody has been sent tickets yet, quite simply because the organisers have yet to send us any! Because most of our entries only reached us at the very last minute, the club's application went in late which delayed things a little. That was three weeks ago now though and Zoe (events coordinator) is chasing up the passes, which she'll distribute early next week - I hope!

If you're reading this, wanting to join in but haven't yet applied for a pass it really is too late now I'm afraid - you'll still be able to pay your £6 on the day at the gate though.

MaestroMatt

1st July 2005, 09:15

If we turn up on Friday night, are we guaranteed to get a camping spot for Friday and Saturday?

threelitre

1st July 2005, 09:24

Uhuh... I hope the power-steering I just assembled back together with new seals will render the oil-drip tray as unneeded. I hope the steering will go back in the car tomorrow - I'll know more then. It's a bit of a feeling like before getting the results of an A-level exam... I hope I pass ;)

Yipee! I passed :) The steering rack still contained all oil after a 40 mile test-drive. Looks promising...

Alexander

ChrisM

1st July 2005, 09:37

If we turn up on Friday night, are we guaranteed to get a camping spot for Friday and Saturday?
We reckoned that we could make Dan's camper van stretch out a bit to occupy two camping spaces until you do arrive... ;)

MaestroMatt

1st July 2005, 14:12

We reckoned that we could make Dan's camper van stretch out a bit to occupy two camping spaces until you do arrive... ;)

That would be jolly useful. The earliest I can get home from work is 6.45 then straight up to Brum - F153 and I would probably arrive around 8.30.

Jonathan

1st July 2005, 18:56

If we turn up on Friday night, are we guaranteed to get a camping spot for Friday and Saturday?

You'll get a camping spot for whichever nights you've paid for one, if that's what you mean. I'd imagine whatever spot you take up on Friday night you've automatically got for the Saturday too.

I'm told the passes for the show and camping went in the post today.

passionwagon

2nd July 2005, 10:52

I still havent recieved my tickets and directions yet... :mad: Who do i need to speak 2?? Also im gutted as the passionwagon has been de-comissioned as the fr n/s shockabsorber is totally knackered.I cant afford to change both shocks at the mo and get them fitted :sad: :giveup: Would she make a 250 mile round trip on a dodgy shock?????? Or i could re-insure the v/p i havent tested her reliability yet though...

3rd July 2005, 01:37

steve smith

4th July 2005, 08:57

bring the vdp would be cool to have 2 vdp montys together. this will also be a big test for my vdp monty after having a engine transplant she seems to run ok for now but not taken her out on a long run as yet so we shall see.
what shall i do if the tickets havent turned up by thursday as i will be leaving around 4.30am on the friday morning to collect the other car from wokr and be in birmingham early morning that includes stops for checking the cars over.

Beaker

4th July 2005, 10:23

The tickets should be here early this week, as Jon said Zoe posted them all out late last week.

Look forward to seeing you all at the weekend :woohoo:

For people coming on Saturday or Sunday it is best to arrive before 10am to get the stand into a suitable fashion.

Oh abd bring the VDP instead ;)

BikerGran

4th July 2005, 12:25

Beaker

4th July 2005, 12:40

Mine arrived today, a pass for the car and 2 camping ones, presumably one for the car and one for the tent. Nothing for us people tho, is that correct?

We're arriving Friday, presumably we put the tent up then find the stand. Will the cars stay on the stand at night or do we take them back to the camping field? (Makes a difference to whether we leave any stuff in the car)

Cool, hopefully mine will be at home on the doormat.

I am hoping to arrive 1/2ish Friday Afternoon with the rest of the committee (we have lots of stand equipment this year) to set up the stand, any help from other people arriving around this time would be much appreciated as we need plenty of ideas for layout and help getting everything right. This way the rest of the evening can be spent having fun.

Hopefully we should have a spare gazebo for the camping area too *keeps fingers crossed*

I don't know on the moving car front, I just assumed we would all move our cars back to the camping area, well we had better do as there are three campers that will need to be moved to be slept in and I am sure some of us will want to escape to go to the local supermarket, etc.

MaestroMatt

4th July 2005, 16:29

Hopefully we should have a spare gazebo for the camping area too *keeps fingers crossed*

I don't know on the moving car front, I just assumed we would all move our cars back to the camping area, well we had better do as there are three campers that will need to be moved to be slept in and I am sure some of us will want to escape to go to the local supermarket, etc.

Please take up more room than you need to in the camping area on Friday to allow for a two man tent to be pitched at about 20.30 and a pair of Austins Maestro full of beer and Pringles...

Beaker

4th July 2005, 16:40

Please take up more room than you need to in the camping area on Friday to allow for a two man tent to be pitched at about 20.30 and a pair of Austins Maestro full of beer and Pringles...

I am quite partial to a bit of fosters ;)

SimonR

4th July 2005, 23:44

I am quite partial to a bit of fosters ;)

Huh! In that case you'll have to bring your own. Matt and I will be bringing beer.

We don't give a xxxx about the Australian offerings.

;)

Slaphead

5th July 2005, 02:56

Mine arrived Monday morning :woohoo: Thanks Zoe! :thumbup:

steve smith

5th July 2005, 08:51

mine still hasn't turned up yet :-(

MaestroMatt

5th July 2005, 09:14

I am quite partial to a bit of fosters ;)

Frightened you might taste something, are you?

SimonR

5th July 2005, 09:31

Frightened you might taste something, are you?

Do you feel victimised enough yet, Lindz?! :D

E_T_V

5th July 2005, 09:51

Don't worry I'm waiting for the subject of being a cider drinker to come up next :D

MaestroMatt

5th July 2005, 11:24

Mmmmm cider. Lovely. Nowt wrong with that.

Beaker

5th July 2005, 11:42

Frightened you might taste something, are you?

Shall I bring some Glenfiddich, or Edradour instead? Will that meet your approval ;)

5th July 2005, 12:43

I'll be bringing a bottle of Jack D, yummy.

My stuff has arrived in the post so its now a furious few days as i have much to do on the Countryman still.

Remove, prep and respray roofrails :banghead:
Interior valet :worried:
Wash, wax exterior etc :confused:
A few areas to touch up with touch up pen. :eek:
Collect and fit brand new bonnet from Gareths at some point before Friday morning!! :horror:

I'm going to be very busy! :woohoo:

SimonR

5th July 2005, 12:54

its now a furious few days as i have much to do on the Countryman still.... fit brand new bonnet from Gareths at some point before Friday morning!! :horror:

I'm going to be very busy! :woohoo:

Sounds like it! It'll be good to see you and one of your cars again Ed!

I think I've only seen in the flesh two of your collection... Are you definately bringing the VP?

5th July 2005, 13:04

Sounds like it! It'll be good to see you and one of your cars again Ed!

I think I've only seen in the flesh two of your collection... Are you definately bringing the VP?

I wish I had a VP! If I did, I would certainly be bringing it. I'd like passionwagons but I can't afford, or have the room for it at the moment :hide: .

I'm bringing the Countryman, which I am hoping will be looking its best in time as its in the calvalcade. I'll also be bringing my silver HL Monty which I am not worried about as I know that'll clean up in time.

Will be good to see you again Simon! I assume you'll be bringing Joe?

Beaker

5th July 2005, 13:26

so its now a furious few days as i have much to do on the Countryman still.

Remove, prep and respray roofrails :banghead:
Interior valet :worried:
Wash, wax exterior etc :confused:
A few areas to touch up with touch up pen. :eek:
Collect and fit brand new bonnet from Gareths at some point before Friday morning!! :horror:

I'm going to be very busy! :woohoo:

Tell me about it, I have to go to Cheshire to pick my new bumper up (many thanks to Maisie for spraying one up for me), fit chrome trim to it, then swap it over. Change mudflaps around, smarten up rear windscreen wiper, full clay, followed by some coats of wax, then get the metal polish out. Then it is toothbrush time on the engine bay, then time to swap the wheels over. All to be done on thursday it is going to be a very long day indeed. I just am paranoid about my new wheel trims getting stone chipped on the way down now.

For those of you who are thinking, christ I am not going to go to that much effort, don't worry I wouldn't normally but mine is in the calvacade so needs to be A1.

Still not got my tickets yet, hopefully there today. What number are you in the calvacade Ed? Mine says No 15.

5th July 2005, 13:32

For those of you who are thinking, christ I am not going to go to that much effort, don't worry I wouldn't normally but mine is in the calvacade so needs to be A1.

Still not got my tickets yet, hopefully there today. What number are you in the calvacade Ed? Mine says No 15.

I seriously think I'm going to have a nervous breakdown as I have to do all this while working 9 to 5, can't get any time off :sad: . I just hope the car looks good to everybody. Perhaps I'm just panicking a bit but as its my A to B car, I'm worried it will not look as good as it should.

My cavalcade plaque says number 10, so I assume we are going to be spaced out a bit?

Beaker

5th July 2005, 13:34

My cavalcade plaque says number 10, so I assume we are going to be spaced out a bit?

I guess so, wonder what Steves says. I know Zoe said she was number 7 or something (Rover 200 Mk 1 is in there)

5th July 2005, 13:38

Well aslong as I'm not at the front! :laugh:

Beaker

5th July 2005, 22:23

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: It says Sun all day Thursday and all weekend.

C191JOE

5th July 2005, 22:43

I'd just like to say good luck with all the preparations, safe journeys and see you all there, cider or no cider!

threelitre

5th July 2005, 23:52

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: It says Sun all day Thursday and all weekend.

I found that out in the afternoon... To say I am pleased is an understatement ;) I just hope it extends to Monday and Tuesday...

Tomorrow my barge will get the finishing touches, although the toothbrush will not come out - I think the bonnet will stay closed for the cavalcade. Friday at around 5:30 we'll hopefully set sail...

See you on Saturday morning or so!!

Alexander

Dean

6th July 2005, 15:15

Is it too late to get a place on the club stand for Saturday? I've been into work and i've got my lieu day for Saturday :woohoo:

I'll be in the DLX once again. What would be the best time to get there?

Dean.

Beaker

6th July 2005, 15:21

What would be the best time to get there?

Dean.

Before 10am ;) Look forward to seeing you there.

steve smith

6th July 2005, 15:33

mine says number 16 should be a great week end and it will be the first show the vdp and a reg will have been to as well :woohoo: :woohoo:

Dean

6th July 2005, 17:19

Heard that space on the club stand is at a premium, would it be best for me to use the car park instead and let more worthy examples of out cars on the stand, as my car is far from concourse.

Dean.

tony

6th July 2005, 17:21

you saw mine , your going to have to go some to find one as bad
http://www.maestro.org.uk/forums/vbgarage.php?do=view&id=12&garage=12

Austin-Rover

6th July 2005, 17:25

Concourse is not necessary, Dean - if it were, we would have a very empty stand, and that is not what this, or any other show we go to is about. We are proud of the wide variety of cars we get. People find it just as interesting to admire a well used workhorse, as they do a showroom example.

We will find room for everyone on the day.

e692wtt

6th July 2005, 17:54

You saw Monty at MG Saloon Day, Dean... he'll be the same this weekend. Your DLX will be fine as it is :thumbup: , certainly better than Monty will be :laugh: .

The more cars on the stand, the merrier, at this unique event, regardless of condition :) . Only thing is that if they are driven at the venue they must be road legal (taxed, insured and MoTd).

maestromaxi

6th July 2005, 19:28

Jonathan

6th July 2005, 20:36

maestromaxi

6th July 2005, 20:52

Thanks. See you there

Beaker

7th July 2005, 08:31

We anticipated there might be quite a few more cars on the weekend itself than the number of tickets booked in advance indicated...

If you haven't pre-booked and would like to come along on either day and pay on the gate we'll look forward to seeing you. Obviously if numbers overshoot those we submitted to the organisers last month by too much there's no guarantee there'll be space, but I don't think it'll be an issue and we'll endeavour to fit everyone in.

See you on Saturday ;)

As Jon has said we did anticipate this back in January and submitted a size of stand best on our estimate of cars. (Which was a very very large estimate) Please please none of you think your car is not worthy or space is a premium (the truth on that one is we just don't know till we get there but we have asked for plenty as mentioned above so everything should be fine) we want every club members car on the stand regardless of condition I am hoping to have a display to be proud off (our biggest stand to date). When you pay at the entrance let them know you are with the Maestro and Montego Owners Club and they will direct you to the stand. All I ask is please make sure you are there before 10 am on either day.

I look forward to seeing people on Saturday and Sunday, and if you are still ummming and ahing on whether to come. Just come it is a once in a lifetime event we would love to see you and the car, and it should be an enjoyable and fantastic weekend/day.

Beaker

7th July 2005, 08:35

Hi. Im abit late for this one but i didnt realise i could make it untill yesterday :banghead: and as a result im not booked in. Im going up on saturday. If i pay on the gate is it possible to park on the club stand (if there's any room left) or are thy likley to send me to a 'one make' section? (my car is the second to last picture on the bromley gallery)

What a lovely car, I have to say I missed that one at Bromley as I didn't get chance to look around full till the late afternoon. Look forward to seeing the car this weekend :beer: and welcome to the forums :)

BikerGran

7th July 2005, 09:01

I was going to bring Doris "just as she came out of hibernation" but unfortunately the starlings have been busy so it looks like a trip to the car wash will be on the agenda today!

We are arriving Friday afternoon but i don't think I'll be much help with anything cos I still got scaffolding on my leg, will prolly take all out time to set up our own tent etc!

Miracle maestro

7th July 2005, 20:06

Been busy and have Nellie ready :cool:
Do we have a full house booked in for a miracle maestro shot?
I'll list below the cars, and please can peeps edit in their entries. :)

1.3 base
1.3L
1.6L
1.3HLE ME :toothy:
1.6HLS
Vanden Plas
MG 1600

Thanks all
regards
Darren.

7th July 2005, 20:08

I would like to take this opportunity to say that I am soooooooo not going to be ready for this show! I have been running round all day getting stuff done on the Countryman but I still haven't even washed, hoovered, polished it yet! I haven't even started the HL!!! :horror:

Yes I'm stressed out! :laugh:

Oh and due to the Countryman still very much being a work in progress, at no point over the weekend will the tailgate or bonnet be opened for display! Not exactly show standards underneath yet so please don't ask! :worried: :D

Right, back to the grindstone....

Am I the only one panicking? :laugh:

maestromaxi

7th July 2005, 20:08

Great to know the club stand is gonna be a biggie. Ive known about this show for a while, well, since before it was only an idea and not confermed (my dads the spares man for the maxi owners club and you cant really get away from the subject of this show when he gets started (ive got a maxi as well, but its a solid, tax free mess undergoing a rolling restoration - it'll be at the Peterborough show), but its not really untill now that ive realised what a monster this show is going to be! It really will be fantastic to have a huge turnout of maestros and montegos at a show like this. I cant wait :woohoo:
I really really really really hope it doesnt rain tomorrow otherwise i could be comming up with a dirty car. It took me up to Hereford (from Reigate, Surrey) which was a bit of a mission, to collect a set of wheels for the maxi on monday and it pissed down all the way there and all the way back. Its filthy. Anyway, back to the subject - see you all saturday!

SimonR

7th July 2005, 20:11

Do we have a full house booked in for a miracle maestro shot?

1 Off Maestro VP in Zircon Blue

maestromaxi

7th July 2005, 20:11

BikerGran

7th July 2005, 20:53

At least I know what Miracle Maestro meant.....

1.3 base
1.3L
1.6L
1.3HLE ME
1.6HLS
1.6 Auto
Vanden Plas
MG 1600

SimonR

7th July 2005, 21:07

Well, I have just polished JOE and hoovered out the inside ready for tomorrow evening. The boot is packed with beer and camping stuff... so we're ready!

Now, I remember promising something Maestroish to someone but can't remember who or what. All I remember is I said I'd bring it to the Austin Centenary..!

Come on now, who and what was it?!

e692wtt

7th July 2005, 21:21

Monty's unwashed, unpolished and unvaleted - in fact I've just spent another hour refixing the driveshaft that I refixed last week after it fell off in the car park at work :o , so he'll be as mucky as he was at MGSD last weekend.

All cars are welcome, regardless of condition, as stated above (and blimey, Monty's not in his first flush of youth :laugh: ) - only thing is that they are road legal. It will be good to see as many of you and your cars as can attend :) .

Weather looks good too... (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=Birmingham&day=2) so don't forget the suncream.

maestromaxi

7th July 2005, 21:31

At least I know what Miracle Maestro meant.....

1.3 base
1.3L
1.6L
1.3HLE ME
1.6HLS
1.6 Auto
Vanden Plas
MG 1600

Ahhhhhhhhh. Ive just read the list again and realised it must be for just the earlier cars. Please excuse my stupidity

ChrisM

7th July 2005, 21:32

Aye Rich, A335 is in similar condition - in fact, I'm not entirely sure I have taken everything out from last weekend, yet... :toothy:

Might give it a wash/hoover in the morning if I get chance...

BikerGran

7th July 2005, 21:38

Ahhhhhhhhh. Ive just read the list again and realised it must be for just the earlier cars. Please excuse my stupidity

Dunno what that means - what I meant was, I've added Doris to the list as requested (1.6 Auto) - the idea is to get a comprehensive list of cars that will be there - at least I think that's the idea!

Doris got a drive thru the car wash today, it only refreshes the parts it can reach but still.....................
The authentic bits of rust and the bumps and bashes left by the previous old lady owner just add to her character.............. :cool:

ChrisM

7th July 2005, 21:38

1 Off Maestro VP in Zircon Blue
Ah, but yours is too late, sir ;)

but still, 1x Maestro VP in Zircon Blue... :hat:

e692wtt

7th July 2005, 21:44

Aye Rich, A335 is in similar condition - in fact, I'm not entirely sure I have taken everything out from last weekend, yet... :toothy:

Might give it a wash/hoover in the morning if I get chance...

And to think, this time last year, Monty would have won the Concours de grot with 3 gold doors and a red oxide o/s/r wheelarch. Now I've got no chance :laugh: . Happy days... :toothy:

ChrisM

7th July 2005, 21:58

And to think, this time last year, Monty would have won the Concours de grot with 3 gold doors and a red oxide o/s/r wheelarch. Now I've got no chance :laugh: . Happy days... :toothy:
:laugh: hehe. My car is feeling sorry for itself at the moment, the exhaust is blowing something rotten, as well... still, at least it goes now! :spanner:

maestromaxi

7th July 2005, 22:01

Dunno what that means - what I meant was, I've added Doris to the list as requested (1.6 Auto) - the idea is to get a comprehensive list of cars that will be there - at least I think that's the idea!

:

I thought the idea might have been to make a section for the earlier cars on the club stand.

ChrisM

7th July 2005, 22:03

Just to clear things up - the idea was to try and recreate the photoshoot of the Maestro launch brochure, the 'Miracle Maestro' - with one of each car from the original line up.

maestromaxi

7th July 2005, 22:48

Thats what i thought. Nice idea, couldnt be better suited than to this show.

ben rawlings

7th July 2005, 22:57

im confused......will all of us maestro/montego peeps be camping in the same area or is this not possible????????? :worried:

Slaphead

7th July 2005, 23:13

Now, I remember promising something Maestroish to someone but can't remember who or what. All I remember is I said I'd bring it to the Austin Centenary..!

Come on now, who and what was it?![/QUOTE]

Me and...........................your car! :laugh: :toothy: ;)

e692wtt

7th July 2005, 23:27

im confused......will all of us maestro/montego peeps be camping in the same area or is this not possible????????? :worried:

We will all be in the'camping area', but it seems to be 'first come first served' and not a designated area per club... but we'll know for definite tomorrow night!

A few people from Manchester are hoping to be there for around 12.30pm and to set up an area for us... basically, watch out for 2 Montegos and a Maestro, all blue, and come over and say 'hello'. If it's later in the day then there will be other Maestros and Montegos there too.. I am thinking of trying to set up where nobody else is so we can keep space as long as possible (if you know what I mean), but while we will have 'our space' with a camping table, chairs, munchies and drinks every evening, we may not all be able to camp together.

If you want to ring me at the venue, my number is 07761 342 179 (it's in Monstro under 'committee contacts' anyway) if you are struggling to find 'our space'.

Beaker

8th July 2005, 00:03

I would like to take this opportunity to say that I am soooooooo not going to be ready for this show! I have been running round all day getting stuff done on the Countryman but I still haven't even washed, hoovered, polished it yet! I haven't even started the HL!!! :horror:

Yes I'm stressed out! :laugh:

We started at 9:30am this morning, and only just got in about 30mins ago, and we didnt even stop for lunch :horror: The car is still nowhere near ready yet, so much for my idea of getting there early tomorrow and relaxing, we will most likely arrive late evenish.

ben rawlings

8th July 2005, 00:22

We will all be in the'camping area', but it seems to be 'first come first served' and not a designated area per club... but we'll know for definite tomorrow night!

A few people from Manchester are hoping to be there for around 12.30pm and to set up an area for us... basically, watch out for 2 Montegos and a Maestro, all blue, and come over and say 'hello'. If it's later in the day then there will be other Maestros and Montegos there too.. I am thinking of trying to set up where nobody else is so we can keep space as long as possible (if you know what I mean), but while we will have 'our space' with a camping table, chairs, munchies and drinks every evening, we may not all be able to camp together.

If you want to ring me at the venue, my number is 07761 342 179 (it's in Monstro under 'committee contacts' anyway) if you are struggling to find 'our space'.

cheers rich.....will most likely ring you. :confused:

steve smith

8th July 2005, 04:55

well its now 05.00am on friday and i am now ready to leave this should be a great week end see u all there .

ben rawlings

8th July 2005, 13:38

hi all...

can we park our cars close to the camping area or even next to the tents??? as my dad has hip problems and cant walk to far....

im almost definatly coming today instead....whats the latest you can enter the site?

cheers ben

steve smith

10th July 2005, 20:47

well i have just got back home after the first show i have been to it was the best week end i have had so thanks guys it was great oh and the a reg will be coming to teh next one too .... :toothy:

ChrisM

10th July 2005, 21:08

Blimey, what a fantastic weekend! Even if I've just had the most horrendous journey home... :rage:

Oh, and the exhaust fell off my car on the way down... ah well :rolleyes:

Miracle maestro

10th July 2005, 21:35

Glad to read folks getting home safely :)
Nellie made the 115 miles in a shade over 2hours (mostly on one green light :laugh: :laugh: )
Passed three casualties at the roadside a Renault scenic, a Pug 106 and a fiesta on tow.
(thought should i stop and flyer them?) :toothy: on second thoughts- perhaps that wouldn't be nice, apart from tempting fate :fim:

Great weekend guys, wouldn't have missed it for the world, see you soon.
Look forward to seeing the pictures
Regards
Darren.

ChrisM

10th July 2005, 21:52

(mostly on one green light :laugh: :laugh: )
Regards
Darren.
:toothy: :toothy:

Hehe. We passed a few casualties on the way home, one of them being, err, me! (M6 was awful this evening, miles and miles and miles of tailbacks, causing my car to overheat, in the end, due to the cooling fan not kicking in... all sorted now though :spanner: )

As a side note - Muddle and WBM make a great combination to see on the motorway!

maestromaxi

10th July 2005, 21:55

Just got home. What an awesome weekend, the show really lived up to expectations, even if the organisation didnt, but that didnt take anything away from it. Great to put faces to names and to meet a great bunch of people.
Many thanks go out to everyone who gave the car tune up on saturday especialy montyboy(?), the car picks up much better now and used less fuel on the way home, 1/2 a tank, is that more realistic on a 160 mile trip?
And my car won best customised :woohoo: :woohoo:

ChrisM

10th July 2005, 21:57

Many thanks go out to everyone who gave the car tune up on saturday especialy montyboy(?), the car picks up much better now and used less fuel on the way home, 1/2 a tank, is that more realistic on a 160 mile trip?
And my car won best customised :woohoo: :woohoo:

Thats good to hear!! It was I, Steve Smith, and Simon Reeves who took an active part in tuning your car, IIRC...

And congrats :toothy:

maestromaxi

10th July 2005, 22:14

Thats good to hear!! It was I, Steve Smith, and Simon Reeves who took an active part in tuning your car, IIRC...

And congrats :toothy:

Indeed it was! Thanks again. I said it was good to put names to faces, now if just got to remember them :o

The only thing that needs sorting now is the idle speed, it just wants to stall, hot or cold. Ill see if i can have a fiddle tomorrow (now wheres that haynes manual?.....)

SimonR

10th July 2005, 22:18

Many thanks go out to everyone who gave the car tune up on saturday especialy montyboy(?), the car picks up much better now

Yeah, great to meet you. It was Steve Smith who made the adjustments to your car's fuel mix. I can see why you might have thought he was Montyboy though!

Great event as always, thanks everyone. Even if there was quite a bit of dodgy and dangerous driving on Saturday evening:

maestromaxi

10th July 2005, 22:27

A-Ha! Those bumper cars were quality! I got some great shots in on those. Did hurt abit when i was going backwards full pelt and someone got me with a good shot from behind(oo-er) wont be doing that again! :nonono:

Dave

10th July 2005, 22:34

>>160miles on half a tank<<
Sounds much better. However, I would still recommend you sold that beautiful car to me. haha. Best car there as far as I was concerned! (who did win that?)

I agree with all posts above, fantastic weekend. Looking forward to BL which will be nearly / or just as good! See you there!

Dave

10th July 2005, 23:52

An absolutely top weekend was had by me! Very much enjoyed it and I was so pleased by the turn out. Good to see everybody again and meet some new faces. Nice to see a healthy presence of Montys at this event too, especially Zoe's 1.6 and JeffTurbos lovely black Monty Turbo, yummy.

I'm really honoured that the HL won best Montego award. Thanks to everyone who voted for it. :beer:

Next stop... BL RALLY!

Austin-Rover

11th July 2005, 09:30

It was an excellent weekend away, if a little hot on the Sunday. We were a little confused as to where our stand was on the Saturday morning, and some of us were not so impressed with the facilities available, but when you consider the Austin Federation organisers have never staged anything like this before - it was truly a fantastic and historic event.

I think I can safely say the M&MOC had one of the best Club stands there this weekend. A wide variety of cars on both days. Elsewhere in the show, it was great to see the hundreds of vintage Austin’s which tuned out as well as a vast amount of BMC and BL era stuff too!

Does anyone else’s knee still hurt from those bumper cars? :toothy:

For those who were not there, prizes were awarded by the Club for:

Best Montego (Ed's Montego HL)
Best Maestro (Linds' Maestro VDP)
Best Customised Car (maestromaxi - Forgot your name already! - MG Maestro 2.0i)
Pride of Ownership (Zoë’s Montego 1.6LX)

BikerGran

11th July 2005, 11:31

We had a wonderful weekend, I hated having to leave without putting Doris on the stand on Sunday but never mind. Was great to meet folks but I still haven't a clue which nick belongs to which person so it's really useful when people sign their posts with their name, which I shall do in future!

Many thanks to those who played with bits and pieces under Doris's bonnet, and particularly to Simon for fixing me up with an oil filler and breather pipe FOC!

What a lovely bunch of people ans we didn't once feel out of place cos we were rather older than the rest of you! Tho I did depart to my bed on Friday night when the talk got around to computer games and it all went whoosh straight over my head! :laugh:

Thought I was gonna have a breakdown on the way home - we'd stopped in a layby where there was a miniscule amount of shade, just enuff so we didn't bake - and got a bit of a surprise when I started off again. She started fine, moved off no problem, but suddenly started losing power intermittently. Then just as suddenly it cleared - I would suspect dirt in the carb but it's never happened before - I wonder if the petrol wasn't getting thru cos it had vapourised somewhere while parked - cos the bonnet was in full sun. Anyway it didn't happen again and we had a great drive home. The exhaust is definitely blowing now as it's started doing a pop pop on the over-run, ah well, a minor problem really.

Thanks for the great welcome, we will definitely come to more events next year and I might even make Peterborough if the leg allows! Mike now thinks we should put a bit of effort into doing Doris up properly - correction, he thinks I should!

Bobbi

Jeff Turbo

11th July 2005, 15:24

Good day had by me, enjoyed it. Thanks to all, well done Montyboy on winning the best Monty award, its a lovely car. Second the comment 'lots of Monty's at the show'. Takes me back so many years when they were common, excellent.
See you all soon
Jeff

E_T_V

11th July 2005, 15:29

A stunning weekend full of great cars and good company. It was nice to see so many new faces. The organisation had a few problems but then with this being the first event they had organised and the sheer scale of it was a sight to behold, (for those that have been to BL/BMC in Peterborough it was about 10 times the size - the camping field alone was as full as the BL field!), it was never going to be absolutely perfect. I trust the club will send our members thanks to Tony and all of the organising team in the Austin Federation. Without their hard work none of this would have been possible.

The wide variety of cars and enthusiasts alike made it a very special weekend. The diehard determination of the swiss club was a sight to behold with a 4 day journey each way just to attend the show for the weekend showed just how much esteem our british cars still hold. Nicks club with no name stand was as usual immaculately turned out and had a good range of cars on the stand, as did most other clubs on display. The field was so large and the MMOC stand so busy I never did get around all of the clubs on display so I'll have to catch up by having a look at your photos so put them in the gallery please!

The auto jumble was pretty good with me spending far too much money as usual. The weather was glorious (if a little hot for me), and as usual there was a fair bit of food and merriment to be had in the evenings. Endless seconds of fun were had trying to play with simons ball and make it glow by rotating it in small circles. (Sorry you had to be there for that one!).
All in all a top class event which I'm proud the club attended and in such force you all did yourself proud and promoted the Maestro and Montego admirably. It was also nice to see the montys outnumbering the maestros too in thier 21st anniversary year. The CD's and other club regalia seemed to be selling well and plenty of new memberships were taken and promised.

Thank you to everyone who attended and made the event truely worthy of the austin name.