Any event dates and details for the year yet ??

[Ian V]

As the title really. I,m sure on other years our events calendar has been nearly finalised by this time of year. Any news yet ?

[Simpo Two]

Some have come in but I'd prefer to wait until we have them all before making Ye Grande Announcement. Theres's loads of time yet and if you launch things too early people don't book because they can't see that far ahead - then forget altogether. Strange but true!

[_Voyager_]

Why not just post them as and when they are finalised? It's hardly a state secret after all.

[Ian V]

Simpo Two said:

Some have come in but I'd prefer to wait until we have them all before making Ye Grande Announcement. Theres's loads of time yet and if you launch things too early people don't book because they can't see that far ahead - then forget altogether. Strange but true!

Fair enough, but surely thats the whole point of the e-shots we send out to remind people nearer the time of the event.

Voyager said:

Why not just post them as and when they are finalised? It's hardly a state secret after all.

I agree to a point with Richard I,m afraid. I have the dates for at least two of the shows already confirmed via the organisers (although these have been passed on as I,m no longer involved), surely it is possible to list the events that we intend to attend giving a date where you have it and a 'date TBC' where you do not.

A lot of people (myself included) are thinking of booking holidays around this time of year, and it would be helpful to have some dates to work around if there is a particular event that you don't want to miss because you are away on holiday.

As I say, I,m no longer involved so I,ll await the announcement.

[Cast No Shadow]

Hi Will EAPH be attending Helmingham Hall this year!!


Oasis

[Ian V]

Cast No Shadow said:

Hi Will EAPH be attending Helmingham Hall this year!!


Oasis

Peter, up until last year it is one that we always attended. Not sure what's happening this year though. I,m sure that either John or Darren will pop along shortly to let you know.

[Simpo Two]

Well if one of you wants to take over...


It's February! It's not important yet! And yes, we'll do Helmingham this year. If they hold it. I don't know. They haven't sent me anything yet. The only shows with dates are Duxford (3 May, 2 August) and Newmarket (June 28). I very much doubt that anyone would re-arrange their family holiday just to go to a car show. I'm on the case. It's still February.

Edited by Simpo Two on Friday 13th February 10:06

[Ian V]

Simpo Two said:

Well if one of you wants to take over...


It's February! It's not important yet! And yes, we'll do Helmingham this year. If they hold it. I don't know. They haven't sent me anything yet. The only shows with dates are Duxford (3 May, 2 August) and Newmarket (June 28). I very much doubt that anyone would re-arrange their family holiday just to go to a car show. I'm on the case. It's still February.

Edited by Simpo Two on Friday 13th February 10:06

Ooh touchy.

The date for Kimbolton (assuming we are doing it) is avilable and has been sent to Darren a couple of weeks back. Also if you are doing Duxford on Aug 2nd you will not be at Helmingham as that's their date. A quick search of the 'interweb' will give you dates for all the shows we have attended in the past. As I don,t know which ones you intend to support this year this information isn't a lot of good to me though.

I,ll leave you too it and butt out.

Edited by Ian V on Friday 13th February 10:42

[Simpo Two]

I think you're missing your old job Ian! You can come back and take over my role if you wish, or sit back and relax. I've run stuff like this perfectly well for about 10 years and everyone knows I'm a safe pair of hands, so there's no need for this agitation. It merely makes a pleasant job less pleasant.

The role is always open to anyone who wants to take over or thinks they can do it better. I'll be quite happy to step down and let somebody else have a go. Applicants apply below.

[Ian V]

Fair enough John, I,ll just butt out as I said.

Simpo Two said:

I've run stuff like this perfectly well for about 10 years and everyone knows I'm a safe pair of hands, so there's no need for this agitation. It merely makes a pleasant job less pleasant.

The role is always open to anyone who wants to take over or thinks they can do it better.

I,m not sure why there is a need for the 'defensive' response to what was a simple question. Maybe your just having a bad day.

I was only interested in knowing what events we are likely to attend. Obviously it is not for the 'masses' to know at present.

Edited by Ian V on Friday 13th February 13:39

[iluvmercs]

WOAH! Guys!
Come on, this isn't what PHEA is all about...Let us take a step back, take a deep breath and relax my friends.

I can understand some members would like some dates, and if the WWW has the answer, then the dates are out there

But if John is waiting until the events are confirmed, I assume he's been waiting to hear from me.

I'm going to be organised PHEA's attendance at Stamford (30th August), Kimbolton (19th July) and Lakenheath (9th May) and hopefully the Norfolk Show Ground's Gala Day (6th Sept).
I've already made an in-road to the Gala Day, Kimbolton and Lakenheath. Stamford has the date listed, but they are not yet taking entries.

HTH guys!

Darren

Edited by iluvmercs on Friday 13th February 15:24

[gtr-gaz]

Well, as a member of the paying public, I'll be at Kimbolton and possibly Stamford.

Hope to catch up with a few of you then.

[_Voyager_]

Hi Darren.

iluvmercs said:

I can understand some members would like some dates, and if the WWW has the answer, then the dates are out there

This only begs the question, whats the point of the group if I have to find it out all myself? At least if I did I would share it with everyone else.

iluvmercs said:

I'm going to be organised PHEA's attendance at Stamford (30th August), Kimbolton (19th July) and Lakenheath (9th May) and hopefully the Norfolk Show Ground's Gala Day (6th Sept).

Thanks for the heads up . Are the feds looking for you now you have published some dates ?

Everyone appreciates the hard work, but there is no club if people cant attend meetings that are published too late for other commitments. I have just set dates for 8 visits to India for this year and have managed to fit the dates around 2 trips to the Nurburgring a trip around the Miglia Milia route, Rome, Milau and a weekend away in Spain. PHEA events? No, so I guess I wont go .

Its a shame, but i'll get over it .

All the best, Richard.

[Ian V]

_Voyager_ said:

Thanks for the heads up . Are the feds looking for you now you have published some dates ?

Steady Richard
You will be getting me and you banned from all things PHEA if you keep rocking the boat !!!

Just behave yourself !

Edited by Ian V on Friday 13th February 19:05

[Simpo Two]

Whatever point it is you wanted to make Ian, I think you've made it several times.

The East Anglia forum is different from many other forums in that we meet up socially on a regular basis and so it's not a very good idea to start silly arguments.

For that reason I think this thread is better off closed, and then we can all stay on good terms.