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Starting to build thread, ignore for now.

So no wet boys this year Bet they didn't let you forget that part of Dad bonding,

Early Bird tickets end this month,

Welcome to the site. I would have thought that if its a 1.8 then its got injection otherwise it's a 1.6.

Sorry, no joy. They are really buried or they have already gone.

I'll go find them in the morning.

I think I've got the bumper brackets. Shall I check them out?

You might find this of use, it gives you an idea of what is what and where it goes. Its a shame but it no longer has the full part number.

https://opel.7zap.com/en/car/j82/

Also the Club's Facebook group hits a bigger audience than this forum nowadays.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MK2CAV

Fantastic

2 hours ago, Greg said:

My sons 16th......hhhmmm....might have to sweet talk him first lol

At least its not his 18th

23 minutes ago, Frisco said:

Good stuff John.

We've some planning to do in the new year to bring the stand upto the level we had before so the weekend works better whatever the weather does.

I think pretty much everything we spoke about this year can be in place for next years show.

Great stuff Ivan.

I forget, the visitor club next to us, East Side Vauxhall from Lincolnshire were voted in as a new member.

Also there was the normal discussion on stand size and location.

Mixed and for the first time we were time limited.

Much of that time was spent in a discussion on repercussions of an incident that happened on Saturday night in the bar hanger at this years show that I can't talk about in public.

The likely dates of next years show are known and expected to be confirmed and announced, along with prices, in the next week or so.

All clubs are being told to put forward 2 member volunteers with a 2 hour slot each to help running the show, on the gate, litter picking etc, to allow VBOA show team members a bit of rest.

The dates of the show are limited due to the popularity of Sywell, the impact of the weather potentially hitting any weekend. Lighting is a problem as with generators creating noise people affected just hit the 'stop' button, hopefully we get solar/battery quiet ones next year. Toilets and rubbish (the skips especially) are a learning curve!

Welcome. Where in the country are you?

A couple of photos of your Cavalier always goes down well around here

Apart from the dates, I have some other comments to make to VBOA, namely, lighting, entertainment, toilets.

Does anyone else have any? Good or bad.

I will ask but I doubt that it will be moved as it has always been in July, on a non British GP weekend whenever possible, to fit in with Sywell availability.

Bear in mind that we have had pretty much dry weather for the past 6 years and that this was probably the worst weather since the flood at Billing. Before the next show the Club plans to upgrade its community protection, eg gazebos, to give better cover from wind, rain and sun.

Also, just watch the weather forecasts, the jetstream is in an unusual position for this time of year.

Maybe Greg. I am bringing the Club's new 10 foot square with 4 closed side option gazebo (for the drizzle on Saturday ). That together with the Club sign and boundary rope posts doesn't leave much room in even a hatch. Plus its pushing it for space at home as I am trying to do a clear out, also they really should be not all in the same place.

If you can't take it we need another volunteer.

Wow, it looks like 20+ on Saturday with a small number of Mk3 who I'm sure you will make very welcome.

Better than the last few years

Site plan link below, We have been moved from where we were the last couple of years to back where we were the first year, nearer the airfield. Hopefully we leave the earwigs behind

https://vboa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/VBOA-2023-Map-Issue-1.pdf

The VBOA are looking for volunteers over the weekend for a variety of tasks and times. Please consider helping out.

https://vboa.org.uk/index.php/front-page/volunteers-wanted/

Ivan, it looks like the site plan will be released tomorrow.

No map yet Ivan.

14 hours ago, andy said:

Hi all, looking for a tent spot for Friday night, or confirmation I can kip in the car in the guest car park as will have to go on Saturday lunch and don't want some scruffy octavia leaving the stand in shame

Context: I've got a 14 hour flight back to the UK a bit before - so access / prep time is limited for me this year. 

Don't be silly, park on our stand overnight Andy. Your Octavia might not be the scruffyist

 

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