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Post by MinisUnlimited on Oct 4, 2008 11:49:14 GMT
Not only is the Mini going to 50 years young in 2009, but Minis Unlimited will also 'come of age'. The club is going to be 18 years old and we need to celebrate! A proposal put forward at the recent Blackbrook meeting was to have a fun camping weekend away. Beer and barbeques, we do that well  . Because the official birthday is 1st June 2009, we're aiming to plan something for the weekend before (Spring Bank Holiday) or the weekend after (6th/7th June). We need some ideas for destination. Maybe do a poll? Jeanette suggested Woolacombe on the N.Devon coastline; not too far, nice drive across Exmoor, good facilities there. Any more? ;D |
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Post by fishnet on Oct 5, 2008 9:31:19 GMT
I do recall someone mentioned the Isle Of Wight in the summer.
Suzy I'm going to Woolacoombe, Thursday for a few days, i will look to see if they have an amusement arcade for the BIG kids!
But for the more outgoing adventurers, there's body boarding, surfing, skim boarding, or perfect for para gliding.
If you are not a beach person then theres a rugged coastal walk around Mortehoe Point. Finished with a well deserved cream tea or a cold beer. Lovely! ;D
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Post by fishnet on Oct 17, 2008 8:41:12 GMT
Had a great weekend at woolacoombe, Saturday went for a 7hr coastal hike and Sunday spent it on the beach body boarding.
Anyway, I had a look to see what amusements they have for the BIG BOYS. There's an amusement arcade to spend your Penny's. They also have pitch and putt, crazy golf, bumper boats, mini racing cars. There's some nice pubs with the popular Red Barn, and a night club above the amusement arcade. Hope this helps. Take care all - Jeanette
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Post by MinisUnlimited on Jan 27, 2009 20:53:34 GMT
We have had a fantastic offer! And to give credit to Jeannette and Hayman, it was due to their interest in this event... ;D Saturday 6th June - Sunday 7th JuneCastle Combe have invited us to book a club stand at their Classic Retro & Sportscar Action Day, followed by camping overnight (bar/restaurant will be open during the evening), and Classic Drive-In Day on Sunday! SOUNDS FABULOUS Mini clubs are not allowed to camp at the circuit due to prvious incidents of 'the few spoiling it for the many'. However because of our many years of honest and enthusiastic bookings with them, they welcome making an exception with us. There will be other classic car enthusiasts staying at the circuit overnight so should be pretty interesting. Details are yet to be posted, but action day admission and track pass offers should be available. Not sure about if charges apply for camping or the Sunday event. So on our doorstep and really good fun. |
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Post by fishnet on Jan 30, 2009 13:44:33 GMT
Looking forward to it, fingers cross for good weather. :-)
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Post by fishnet on May 21, 2009 20:48:14 GMT
Hi Guy's 'n' dolls, its two weeks to our 18th Birthday Are we still going to Castle Combe ? If so, Jack, Oli and Mary said they will go if I go. So it looks like i've no choice. ;D We will share our gear and travel down in two minis.  So who else, think they will beable to come? Net.x |
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Post by Little Nev-Payne on May 21, 2009 23:42:57 GMT
I'm booking that weekend off in anycase so I wanna try my best to come along, would be a good weekend! ;D Any more news?  |
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Post by captainjack15 on May 22, 2009 17:31:11 GMT
Whoop!!!!  Should be good! |
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Post by captainjack15 on May 24, 2009 20:40:15 GMT
Seriously though...
WHATS THE PLAN?
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Post by minimin on May 25, 2009 11:41:20 GMT
2 weeks . .. ?
so what is the plan???
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Post by captainjack15 on May 25, 2009 14:32:11 GMT
Are you following me  >_< |
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Post by MinisUnlimited on May 26, 2009 19:17:24 GMT
We are very sorry but due to general lack of interest this plan has not gone ahead.
However we do have the booking forms for the Mini Action Day in September, and suggest we book club stand and track passes early for this.
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Post by captainjack15 on May 27, 2009 21:55:44 GMT
Oh really.... Very little interest??? I reckon there are at least 8 of us wanting to go. Maybe not all have said so?? Also very late notice  |
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Post by Alex on May 27, 2009 22:33:56 GMT
Late notice ?
I don't think so...
This event has been known about all year - the thread was started in October, and the Coombe event was publicised in January.
Without firm commitments to attend in advance, it is sheer stupidity to book a clubstand or reserve space at an event on the off-chance people may want to go. Organisers have long memories regarding non-attendance or late withdrawls...
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Post by captainjack15 on May 28, 2009 14:43:45 GMT
Well to be fair its only 2 weeks away, wait not even that!
And I know it was opened in October, and I know that people have viewed this. But some form of reminder wouldn't have gone a miss I don't think. Or even a regular email telling people to either commit it it or say no was shant be coming and then you'll know exactly what the plan is.
I'm not telling you how to run the Club but I'm sure you are welcoming constructive criticism and therefore won't take anything I say to heart.
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Post by rabiedmushroom on May 28, 2009 21:50:37 GMT
Jack, you've been to the recent meetings, you've seen this topic, you've had the diary dates handout (which is also a PDF download from this website).
Exactly how many 'reminders' do you want?
And BTW, after 18 years of this club its PRETTY F***KING DISAPPOINTING that only 2 people showed any initial interest in a birthday party idea. And now only a few days before the originally publicised event date you are jumping up and down whinging about it.
Well I'm sorry but your niggling has hit a sore nerve. So either shut up or try organising and advertising something for the group yourself. Because I'm pretty upset about this.
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Post by captainjack15 on May 29, 2009 19:14:30 GMT
Well umm I never said I needed a reminder. Not everyone logs onto here, and other need a little more nudging.
I'm sorry if I hit a "sore nerve" but I was making a very valid point. I'm not whining I don't care what happens, I'll just go with the flow or not at all. I'm purely trying to help like most people around here are, especially Net!
But if running a club is going to work things should be re enforced more regularly to avoid people saying "Oh right thats not long away is it, sorry can't come".
Anyways sorry again.
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Post by rabiedmushroom on May 29, 2009 23:07:58 GMT
But some form of reminder wouldn't have gone a miss I don't think. Well yes that's exactly what you said. I don't think you've actually come to a show with the club yet have you? If you want to help rally club members, assistance is always much appreciated. But you need to understand the system first before you go shouting your mouth off, it puts some folks off. |
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. Because the official birthday is 1st June 2009, we're aiming to plan something for the weekend before (Spring Bank Holiday) or the weekend after (6th/7th June).
>_<
