MR2 Mk1 Club South East events for 2016 Event Details
EVENT DETAILS;
Introduction
The list below details our proposed events in the south east region. There will most likely be additional events that we will be arranging as we go through the year. On the other hand if there is no response to a listed event then that event may be cancelled due to a lack of interest. So it is recommended that if you intend coming to an event please let us know either by email or preferably by posting on the club web site forum.
Some of the events require an individual application to be made together with a donation. This is for the show’s insurance purposes. We can supply you with a PDF copy of the application forms or you can obtain them direct from the show’s web sites. Please be aware that these show’s are very popular and are often full before the show date so don’t leave it until the last moment to send those forms off.
27th & 28th March (Easter Weekend Sunday and/or Monday)
Festival of Steam and Transport Chatham Dockyard (£5 donation)
Individual application required
Only Mk1 MR2’s are eligible for this event as the cars need to be 25 years or older to enter. (although early model MK2’s can now enter but they are very rare). This is not an event for petrol heads. The display of cars is only a minor part of the transport festival. We have been to this show many times and can report a fantastic day out exploring the historic dockyard at Chatham. Apart from the indoor museum of marine vessels you can board the different war ships and submarine. If you wish to join us at this event you must obtain an application form either from Alan Cayzer or direct from the dockyard as although clubs are welcome you must apply to register your vehicle and make a donation of £5 on an individual basis. In the morning we will be meeting in the large car park adjacent to the entrance and go in together so we can be placed next to each other.
Contact at the Dockyard is Alana Marie Almond. Tel: 01634 823816.
http://www.thedockyard.co.uk/steamandtransport
17th April Sunday.MR2 Kent Run (£0)
Organized and led by Pete Mason, you will be following a long line of MR2’s driving through the Kent Weald and Romney Marshes with a stop for lunch at the Pilot Inn in Dungeness, plus a few mini stops along the way. It is a fun and exciting experience and a great adrenaline rush. The event is open to all MR2 clubs and owners so we are anticipating many cars taking part.
The run starts at the Eureka Leisure Park in Ashford adjacent Junction 9 of the M20. Post Code is TN25 4BN. We will be meeting in the car park between Burger King and the Travelodge. The run will commence at 11.30am but please be there at least an hour earlier so we can hand out directions and answer any queries. The total distance of the run is approx 65 miles and it will finish by 4.00pm near enough where it started in Ashford so easy access to the M20 for your journey home.
See video from 2015 Kent run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8OvzLnDgRQ
30th April & 1st May Saturday and Sunday Magnificent Motors – Eastbourne (£0+ overnight stay if required)
We will be there both days. You are welcome to join the show on Saturday or Sunday or for the whole weekend. Some of us will be going to Eastbourne on Friday afternoon staying Friday and Saturday night at the Willingdon Drove Travelodge. The Travelodge is not the best hotel in town but is conveniently located next to a Toby Carvery and only 10 minutes from the sea front. On the Saturday night we will be dining out in a local restaurant near Eastbourne town centre.
www.magnificentmotors.co.uk
29th May Sunday. Deal Classic Music and Motors car show (£5)
Individual application required
The first of our music and motors shows which tour the south east coast raising funds for the RNLI Warmer Life boat service. The show at Deal will be held on the grassed sea front area at Walmer just outside the charming sea side town of Deal where on a clear day you can see France. Included in the show will be static displays, staged musical entertainment by Ben Mills and guests, retro market and more. If you wish to join us at this event you must obtain an application form either from Alan Cayzer or direct from the organisers, as although clubs are welcome you must apply to register your vehicle and pay a £5 donation on an individual basis. We will meet up nearby beforehand and drive in convoy to the show.
www.classicmusicandmotors.co.uk
29th & 30th May Sunday and Monday. (May Bank Holiday Weekend)
Motorsport at the Palace Sprint meeting. (£0)
A weekend of motor sport at Crystal Palace Park, slightly different this year as the racing will be organised and run by the Sevenoaks & District Motor Club comprising a sprint meeting within the park. The classic car show and other stalls will be organised by an events organisation ( the same people who run the Bromley Pageant). It is an action packed and very exciting day watching the cars sprinting through the park, wandering around the paddock and the car show. Unfortunately the club stands are limited to 5 cars each day. If all places on the club stand are full you can still come and join us (last year they permitted additional cars on the stand but if not you can leave your vehicle in the on-site car park and pay the £12 pp admittance fee. This is a spectacular and very busy show with the emphasis on motorsport action so book your place early if you want to be on the club stand.
www.motorsportatthepalace.com
5th June Sunday. Bromley Pageant of Motoring( £5)
This is our most popular car show which is claimed to be the largest one day classic car show in the world. A special club display is to be shared between the Mk1 club and the Drivers club with space for at least 20 cars. If you wish to come you can either reserve your place with us or reserve your space direct by contacting the show organisers ‘Live Promotions.
http://www.bromleypageant.co.uk/home/4580860882
26th June. MR2 Epsom to Eastbourne Run, (£0)
The run starts with a special reception by Toyota at their HQ building in Epsom. The run takes us from Epsom to Westerham via a dash along the M25 for a quick stop at the Grasshopper Inn on the A25. Then we’ll head through Edenbridge towards the Ashdown Forest for a photo session. Then we’ll head towards Beachy Head via Lewes. The run finishes with a late afternoon dinner in a pub on the Eastbourne Seafront. Details to follow;
10th July Sunday. Darling Buds of May (£5)
This will be our second time at this show. A “perfick” family day out in the Kent countryside with a warm, friendly atmosphere, featuring pre-1990 makes and models of classic vehicles with a dedicated “80’s zone” An estimated 900+ classic vehicles are expected at the next show, making it one of Kent’s most popular annual events. This exclusive location in Bethersden near Ashford was used in the making of Yorkshire Television`s well-known series “The Darling Buds of May
www.darlingbudsfarm.co.uk/event/carshow/
11th July Monday Evening - Polhill Classic Car Evening (Polhill Garden Centre Badgers Mount Nr Sevenoaks. 5mins from M25 J4) £0 Date to be confirmed
Individual application required
This is a very popular evening classic car gathering on a Monday evening between 6.30pm and 9.00pm so spaces get booked up quickly. You have to keep an eye out on the Polhill web site for (Individual application required)
www.polhill.co.uk
17th July Sunday. Herne Bay Classic music and motors car show (£5)
Individual application required
We will be returning to the Classic car show this year after a four year break. It is not the same since we last attended. The Classic Motor Show is now organised by Chris West of Classic Music and Motors, the show will be held in the grassed area of the local school within the town centre. Included in the show will be static displays, staged musical entertainment by Ben Mills, retro market and more. If you wish to join us at this event you must obtain an application form either from Alan Cayzer or direct from the organisers, as although clubs are welcome you must apply to register your vehicle on an individual basis. We will meet up on the M2 services beforehand and drive in convoy to Herne Bay.
www.classicmusicandmotors.co.uk
27th or 28th August. Wings and wheels. Dunsfold Surrey (August Bank Holiday Weekend) (£25pp)
Dunsfold is where the TV programme Top Gear used to be filmed. The Wings & Wheels show is 32 acres packed with something to do for everyone. In the arena the Hot Rod Zone is a stunning display of nostalgic and 'Custom' Hot Rod vehicles, vintage trade and themed catering outlets accompanied by live rockabilly music. The 1940s Zone holds Jive master classes every hour, re-enactment groups and authentic shopping. The Arena also includes Wings & Wheels favourites; aviation and motoring simulators.
Outside there are air displays and fly passes throughout the day from the RAF, Navy and Military together with classic and civilian aircraft. The Wheels is unique to the event providing a heady mix of nostalgic, adrenaline pumping motoring demonstrations, arena displays, static exhibitions and a motoring paddock, open to the public, in a celebration of all things automotive.
http://www.wingsandwheels.net/
18th September. Sunday. St Christopher’s Hospice car show, Tripes Farm, Orpington Kent. (0)
This is now a well established car show and proving popular with every year that passes. The Harris Hospice and St Christopher Hospice have now merged into one, hence the change of name. All profits goes to St Christopher’s Hospice and last year raised over £20,000.
25th September. Sunday. Oh So Retro Show – Margate Kent
Currently looking at possibility of going to this show but have no details as yet.
