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 Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923    Location: Somerset | FROM THE CREATOR/ORGANIZER OF: THE LARGEST METRO CONVOY IN THE WORLD #1 SOUTH WEST TRO FEST -MK1- THE LARGEST METRO CONVOY IN THE WORLD #2 NORTH WEST TRO FEST -MK2- (Matt & Liam founders) SOUTH WEST TRO FEST -MK3- (MetroPower 10 Year anniversary) TRO FEST CHESTERFIELD -MK4- (Miller - Founder) LARGEST METRO CONVOY IN THE WORLD #3 LARGEST METRO CONVOY IN THE WORLD #4 NOW WE BRING YOU 'TRO FEST SOUTH WEST MK5 This event encompasses Driving, Sight seeing, good grub and drinking. Last years 10 year anniversary had well over 25 people attend, I am sure everyone enjoyed it. The feedback i had from everyone was more than positive and begged to know when the next one was. We will be camping in Glastonbury, the mythical and beautiful township in central somerset. For hundreds of years Glastonbury has stood as one of the most spiritual places in the UK. The Famous Abbey which was destroyed by Henry the VIII during his catholic church bashing episode. The world known Tor which was artistically represented during the 2012 olympics. The town has much to offer tourists and the place is packed during the summer! Somerset Itself is home to the moors, and the famous cider makers such as Hecks, Wilkins and many many more. Prime minister David Cameron visited Hecks the other day with George Osbourne. Here is a little incentive to convince you its worth the drive!       Some of the area:  FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 11TH 12TH 13TH S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5 AGENDA Friday + Meet at Meeting location at 12pm + Go to the campsite and pitch up tents +walk into town (5 minute walk) + A quick drink in the pub + A brief tour/walk around the town + Visit the Abbey + A 20 minute drive out to a very nice pub/restaurant + Back to camp ready for early start in the morning Saturday + Arise from tent NICE AND EARLY + Traverse to Mcdos for breakfast (9:30am at the latest) + Meet everyone/anyone next door in sainsburys car park + Set off at 10:00am (latest) + A scenic drive all the local good roads + Walk up the famous Tor! + Lunch stop KFC, Subway, Dominos, Tesco All within 200 yards of each other + Drive out to Famous Wilkins Cider farm for a taste of his wares (famous apple juice, Cider and welcoming atmosphere) + Back to camp to get ready for the night ahead. + Walk into Town for drinks and dinner at Knights Fish Restaurant EST 1909. + Taxi's over to Street + Pub Crawl* + Club V.I.P AREA * + Carnage until the lights come on* + Taxis back to camp *People will be provided Taxi numbers should anyone not last the night Sunday + Hangover + Pack up camp (10am deadline) + Wetherspoons Breakfast + Drive to Cheddar Gorge have a few spirited drives and take in the view + Drive to Haynes International Motor Museum + Have lunch in their cafe + Have a tour of the Museum + END PRICES AND COSTS Here you are guys! Nice way to work out costs! Prices: Campsite Price per Night- £ -TBC- it was less than £20 last time Natterjack Meals- £8-£15 approx. Knights Fish Restaurant Meals from- £4 - £8 approx. Wilkins Cider Farm- £DONATION (all you can eat/drink) Average Pint cost- £2.90-£3.50 Envy Nightclub- FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11PM FOR VIP GROUP AREA Taxi's to Street roughly- £5-£8 (split between a full car - hardly anything) Taxis back to camp roughly- £15 (split between a full car load -not much) Wetherspoons breakfasts roughly- £5 or less Haynes Motor Museum- £10.95 (group OF 15 OR MORE discount rate) Haynes Cafe prices: -TBC- Add a couple quid for possible parking charges! Travelling Costs/fuel: roughly 115.9 a litre Friday Will have no more than 10-15miles (less if we car share) Saturday will be roughly 26 miles driving in total Sunday 43 miles in total (cheddar to museum is the furthest drive 26 miles about 45-50 mins driving) So no more than 100 miles over the entire weekend. I will to know for certain if your coming or not by the 31st of August. Please let me know as soon as possible! MEETING TIMES AND PLACE Sainsbury's12PM ON FRIDAY 9:30AM - 10AM ON SATURDAY Those wishing to join us on the Saturday (or who cant make Friday) will still have time to pitch a tent on Saturday afternoon. Or if you can only make Friday afternoon, you can always arrive at the campsite and pitch up whenever and we can meet you before we set out to the Pub for tea. EVERYONE is free to come and go as they please but must be made aware with a large group we cannot come to you if you want to tag along. You must find us. Essential Bits to bring:-Good walking shoes -Warm clothes (night on the moors can be cold) -Waterproofs (cause its england!) -Money for food, Petrol and Visits (museum etc) -Money for Night out/taxi's - Your ID! because if not you WONT get served! -Decent smart/smart-casual wear for the night out (club will not let you in, dressed in a tracksuit) -Tools because Metro breakdowns have happened before PLENTY of times - A tent and the stuff you use to sleep with - WALKIE TALKIES can be very useful when your driving in a convoy, to confirm directions and keep in contact with everyone (also very handy should there be a crash or an emergency) - A +1 someone to experience the weekend with?! *There will be brief moments for people to buy petrol, snacks drinks and supplies. But be prepared and do not expect the group to wait for you should you go for a weeks food shop. Isle Of Avalon Godney RoadGlastonbury BA6 9AF WE WILL BOOK PITCHES NEARER THE TIME AND I WILL UPDATE WITH PRICES ETC. Prices and more details Added! Attending so far: (via facebook and forum) Me Stacey John Richardson Chris Miller Chris Hardy Mel Culff Ralph Hampshire Adam Munday Liam Clifford Al Burlinson Paul Taylor Josh Aspinall Matt Pow Daniel Davies Matt Flaherty Liam Ball Unconfirmed: SaltyDog LiamParry Tobys Maybes: Andy Dykes Sara Dykes Natasha Martin Mcfeely Damien Blount Mark Waring David Sword STILL NOT DECIDED??? WATCH THIS: | ||
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 Regular Posts: 179 Location: Sittingbourne, Kent | Hmmm I could be up for this, Gives My GTa a good run! I shall let you know when the prices and things are advertised!  | ||
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Regular Posts: 179 Location: Sittingbourne, Kent | I shall be coming! But il be coming down on the Saturday, instead of the Friday. LiamParry, this shall be my first time attending a forum meeting too. Edited by Tobys 7/6/2015 12:37 AM | ||
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Events Organiser MP Admin Posts: 1923 Location: Somerset | Hahahaha If you like i can put in in the rainbow flag?  Ding, you always say that... going to put your money where your mouth is this time? | ||
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 Expert Posts: 4458 Location: Jelling, Denmark | We (girlfriend, me and mini me) will be comming to this event and am very much looking forward to it currently we are near calais and will take the tunnel train today, then we will continue towards the meeting point and find a place to stay for the night. If any of you live on the route from folkstone to the meeting point and would like to drive there together friday let me know in pm please | ||
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Regular Posts: 179 Location: Sittingbourne, Kent | You forgot me!  Edited by Tobys 10/9/2015 10:37 PM | ||
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Expert Posts: 4458 Location: Jelling, Denmark | the a303 was a nightmare when we took of though so we stayed the night in an inn near littleton, winchester and then followed the a272 across the uk instead the next morning. got home this morning at nine thirty after driving all night and have then had a good sleep. thank you for a nice weekend, it was nice meeting you all 2868km (1862miles) back and forth. the 998 made it home nicely without any problems, it was a long drive though. | ||
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Expert Posts: 2029 Location: sittingbourne, kent | DotMatrix - 15/9/2015 8:53 PM the a303 was a nightmare when we took of though so we stayed the night in an inn near littleton, winchester and then followed the a272 across the uk instead the next morning. got home this morning at nine thirty after driving all night and have then had a good sleep. thank you for a nice weekend, it was nice meeting you all 2868km (1862miles) back and forth. the 998 made it home nicely without any problems, it was a long drive though. Glad to hear u got back ok on your 3 1/2 cylinder engine lol ! Was a really good weekend, could not fault it | ||
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Expert Posts: 4458 Location: Jelling, Denmark | Tobys - 16/9/2015 9:42 PM It was nice to also meet some of the other guys from MP that made it at the weekend. Thanks Morey for a great weekend, and we should do something similar again, with more people and more metros next time! completely agree. a very nice and well planned weekend. R100_vvc - 16/9/2015 11:00 PM Glad to hear u got back ok on your 3 1/2 cylinder engine lol ! Was a really good weekend, could not fault it yes its a nice car and engine but 4 cylinders would be nice the next time | ||
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