Starkholmes, change of venue?
Discussion
Is everyone happy with the fortnightly Starkholmes meets? or maybe a change of venue may be in order? Is Tuesday still OK, or do we want to change that too?
I like the pub and the chippy is OK, though very average, the car park and roads to it arent very good though.
Any ideas for an alternative venue?
Must have...
Good car park
Pleasant pub
Not too busy
Decent chippy nearby, or decent pub food on site on a Tuesday (or all week if we change the date)
Somewhere handy for Notts/Derby/Sheffield/Burton vicinity
Personally, I am quite happy as it is.
I like the pub and the chippy is OK, though very average, the car park and roads to it arent very good though.
Any ideas for an alternative venue?
Must have...
Good car park
Pleasant pub
Not too busy
Decent chippy nearby, or decent pub food on site on a Tuesday (or all week if we change the date)
Somewhere handy for Notts/Derby/Sheffield/Burton vicinity
Personally, I am quite happy as it is.
Edited by Balmoral Green on Friday 9th June 18:08
I like the format but the car park is far from ideal. Few weeks ago there was hardly space for half a dozen cars. Better would be a very similar pub in a similar location, with a big car park, no speed humps or naff roads.
I can't think of one, but there must be something out in the locality.
I can't think of one, but there must be something out in the locality.
By some of my comments to Warren, I may have prompted this post. I'd like to assure you all, that moving the venue would NOT be for my benefit. I do not have a low car that can't cope with the roads or carpark, infact, quite the opposite. But I do think if we are to encourage some of the cars on the "whos in Derby" thread to come along, it may be advisable to at least think about it. John
If you fancy an occasional alternative perhaps on a different day and a little more southerly the John Thomas , er , no sorry, the John Thompson at Ingleby (south of Derby) might fit the bill.
Not sure about the chippy though. I think the nearest one is about four miles away, mostly along some pleasant country lanes which seem to lack large amounts of traffic. :-)
I think the pub could offer a service as an alternative to the chippy chase if necessary.
Several interesting routes to get there, and back, as well. Your choice of empty(ish) dual carriage or twisty cross country or a mix of the two if desired. Fairly large all tarmac car park if memory serves.
Perhaps worth testing as a guest location?
Not sure about the chippy though. I think the nearest one is about four miles away, mostly along some pleasant country lanes which seem to lack large amounts of traffic. :-)
I think the pub could offer a service as an alternative to the chippy chase if necessary.
Several interesting routes to get there, and back, as well. Your choice of empty(ish) dual carriage or twisty cross country or a mix of the two if desired. Fairly large all tarmac car park if memory serves.
Perhaps worth testing as a guest location?
Clipped the front-end on the ground a couple of times catching Minimax up on the lane by the pub on the way home. Tuesday is the only night I can do as I train every other night. I would be willing to swop to a Monday occassionally.
I am happy with the venue. It is always good to try different places and have a change of scenery though. The road is pretty awful for the lower slung vehicles (and not to pleasant for those of us with hard suspension
). I can also see the car park overflowing now that it is summer.
I am happy with the venue. It is always good to try different places and have a change of scenery though. The road is pretty awful for the lower slung vehicles (and not to pleasant for those of us with hard suspension
). I can also see the car park overflowing now that it is summer. Don't forget your all welcome here.....
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=275405&f=113&h=0
1st Wednesday of the month is The Griffins Head at Papplewick
3rd Wednesday is Ye Olde Bridge at Oxton
Wish I'd took the camera to the last one, really surprised at the turnout, I'd guess at over 100 classic/sports stuff, Yank tanks, rally reps, (The Stratos was a kit car,
) and everything inbetween, and some great roads. 
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=275405&f=113&h=0
1st Wednesday of the month is The Griffins Head at Papplewick
3rd Wednesday is Ye Olde Bridge at Oxton
Wish I'd took the camera to the last one, really surprised at the turnout, I'd guess at over 100 classic/sports stuff, Yank tanks, rally reps, (The Stratos was a kit car,
) and everything inbetween, and some great roads. 
Just noticed these are on a Wednesday 
Balmoral Green said:
Is everyone happy with the fortnightly Starkholmes meets? or maybe a change of venue may be in order?
Don't feel qualified to comment realy as only been the once ages ago, but...
What about the Talbot or Bulls Head in Belper, large car parks and a couple of decent chippies in town. Easy access from Notts, Derby and Burton. Good food at each location if anyone fancies something more than chips.
(and they're both on my doorstep)!
raceboy said:
Don't forget your all welcome here.....
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=275405&f=113&h=0
1st Wednesday of the month is The Griffins Head at Papplewick
3rd Wednesday is Ye Olde Bridge at Oxton
Wish I'd took the camera to the last one, really surprised at the turnout, I'd guess at over 100 classic/sports stuff, Yank tanks, rally reps, (The Stratos was a kit car,) and everything in between, and some great roads.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=275405&f=113&h=0
1st Wednesday of the month is The Griffins Head at Papplewick
3rd Wednesday is Ye Olde Bridge at Oxton
Wish I'd took the camera to the last one, really surprised at the turnout, I'd guess at over 100 classic/sports stuff, Yank tanks, rally reps, (The Stratos was a kit car,
) and everything in between, and some great roads. These two meets sound a good replacement as well
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