Okay, I'm just throwing this out for ideas at the moment, as I think we can safely say that due to CV19, 2020 will be a write off as far as car shows are concerned - I was talking to Chris W earlier, and we are not even sure if the NEC will go ahead in November the way things are.
Anyway, whilst I know that Eurofest is on in May 2021, celebrating 40yrs of the DMC, and it is a big event, 2021 also sees the 25th anniversary of the DOC-UK.
I appreciate many on here will be going to Eurofest, and I don't blame you (I went in 2001 and 2006 and it was amazing), and the cost of doing 2 events in one year may be stretching the finances somewhat, especially after a turbulent and uncertain 2020, but after speaking to Chris we'd like to look into the possibility of having a weekend event later in the year, maybe September, to celebrate our own anniversary in addition to that of the car itself. Plus give people who didn't go to Eurofest a chance to still have a DeLorean weekend with friends old and new.
With that in mind, do people have any preferences on locations and what we'd like to do? In previous years we've been to Dorset, North Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Norfolk, Buckinghamshire/Northamptonshire and Denbighshire. Does anyone want to revisit these locations, or go somewhere new?
For instance, we could do a weekend in Warwickshire around Gaydon and maybe another attraction in the area, or have a scenic drive in the Stratford upon Avon area. Or we could head down to Somerset and go to the Haynes Motor Museum at Sparkford (Yeovil) and another attraction. Or we could go somewhere like Jodrell Bank and see if it fits in with an event at nearby Tatton Park.
I'm open to suggestions. I try to find hotels with decent parking that don't cost a fortune. Last time we stayed at The Green Man at Brackley near Silverstone, which had lovely food, a big carpark and an attached Premier Inn. There's often the opportunity for a bit of a 'tech sesh' over the weekend too, usually on a Saturday late afternoon after we've got back from that days activities. We also run a 'Peoples Choice' competition where you can vote for the car you think is the best, and the winning owner will receive an engraved trophy.
If I can get some feedback, then I can start looking into venues, hotels, etc. Sometimes, if I can guarantee a minimum number of rooms, I can get a deal on a hotel. I managed this with Ravenhall Hotel in 2013 when we stayed at Robin Hood Bay in North Yorkshire.
Being an anniversary event, we'll lay on some special extras for members to commemorate it.
Hey, I might even have #2292 back on the road lol
Anyway, whilst I know that Eurofest is on in May 2021, celebrating 40yrs of the DMC, and it is a big event, 2021 also sees the 25th anniversary of the DOC-UK.
I appreciate many on here will be going to Eurofest, and I don't blame you (I went in 2001 and 2006 and it was amazing), and the cost of doing 2 events in one year may be stretching the finances somewhat, especially after a turbulent and uncertain 2020, but after speaking to Chris we'd like to look into the possibility of having a weekend event later in the year, maybe September, to celebrate our own anniversary in addition to that of the car itself. Plus give people who didn't go to Eurofest a chance to still have a DeLorean weekend with friends old and new.
With that in mind, do people have any preferences on locations and what we'd like to do? In previous years we've been to Dorset, North Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Norfolk, Buckinghamshire/Northamptonshire and Denbighshire. Does anyone want to revisit these locations, or go somewhere new?
For instance, we could do a weekend in Warwickshire around Gaydon and maybe another attraction in the area, or have a scenic drive in the Stratford upon Avon area. Or we could head down to Somerset and go to the Haynes Motor Museum at Sparkford (Yeovil) and another attraction. Or we could go somewhere like Jodrell Bank and see if it fits in with an event at nearby Tatton Park.
I'm open to suggestions. I try to find hotels with decent parking that don't cost a fortune. Last time we stayed at The Green Man at Brackley near Silverstone, which had lovely food, a big carpark and an attached Premier Inn. There's often the opportunity for a bit of a 'tech sesh' over the weekend too, usually on a Saturday late afternoon after we've got back from that days activities. We also run a 'Peoples Choice' competition where you can vote for the car you think is the best, and the winning owner will receive an engraved trophy.
If I can get some feedback, then I can start looking into venues, hotels, etc. Sometimes, if I can guarantee a minimum number of rooms, I can get a deal on a hotel. I managed this with Ravenhall Hotel in 2013 when we stayed at Robin Hood Bay in North Yorkshire.
Being an anniversary event, we'll lay on some special extras for members to commemorate it.
Hey, I might even have #2292 back on the road lol
Claire Wright - Club Treasurer
Jul 1981 DeLorean - Flopsy #2292
Aug 1989 Cavalier 1.6L - Guinney
Apr 2021 Mokka-e Launch Edition - Evie
#170
Jul 1981 DeLorean - Flopsy #2292
Aug 1989 Cavalier 1.6L - Guinney
Apr 2021 Mokka-e Launch Edition - Evie
#170
