Sussex Volvo Gathering

Triple-S · May 30th, 2009, 11:20

In case you didn't know, next Sunday, June 7th is the annual Volvo Gathering at Bentley Wildfowl Reserve and Motor Museum. This is near Halland (just follow the brown scenic signs), just off the A22 and B2192, NOT the village south-west of Farnham, Hampshre as somebody reminded us of, last year. Also, its the nearest dedicated Volvo meet to London this year!

This is a quiet stately house open to the public, in splendid grounds having a good motor museum, wildfowl reserves, crafts sections, narrow-gauge railway, woodlands walks and a cafe. Look at our ad in the "Driver" magazine to see how nice it is.

VOC members must remember to take their membership cards for free entry, otherwise it costs £5 per person. Don't arrive before 1030 as we are still setting up.

Last year we attracted nearly 50 Volvo's, ranging from a PV444 right up to current models, and we may get dealer support again this year. There will be a dedicated Volvo autojumble, but no big oily lumps please, as the management don't want their lawn mucked up.

All we haven't arranged is the weather - lets hope its as nice as today and not as wet as Basingstoke unfortunately turned out to be. Regardless, we will be there so don't hold back - come and join us. This is THE occasion for all Volvo-owning friends in south London and the southeast to get together and have a great picnic.

See you there?

Sussex Section

akita · Jun 3rd, 2009, 08:41

Hi Paul,

We'll be there, see you Sunday !

Triple-S · Jun 4th, 2009, 21:49

I trust you all have your fingers and toes crossed to keep the rain away for Sunday June 7th. We have a couple of gazeebo's but not a BKV-sized marquee to shelter in....

Look forward to meeting you all there......especially those 262 owners in our midst, for our photo-shoot.

Jen I must look closely at your missing bumper clip problem, so I know what to look for. I doubt if those of us fetching some Volvo bits to find buyers for will have one, but you never know....

Paul

akita · Jun 5th, 2009, 08:47

Hi Paul

I have seen the weather for sunday, not looking good but hey ho, we would'nt miss it for the world. I still have the bumper trim tied up, but Steve and his 244 has given me a contact for someone who may be able to help, so will give him a ring this weekend. Steve has the same bumpers as me, and got a clip from this chap so its promising. Looking forward to Bentley.

222s · Jun 5th, 2009, 14:06

Arrghhh!!! Can't make it - too many things to do this weekend

Chris_C · Jun 8th, 2009, 12:27

Superb day, thanks all!

My pics are here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/c_cardw...7619399135716/

but I got a bit carried away with the waterfowl, and forgot to take many of the Volvos! Great venue

Derek UK · Jun 8th, 2009, 15:33

Thanks for posting the pics Chris. Good to meet you.

Derek

Triple-S · Jun 9th, 2009, 12:30

A belated thanks to all who supported this annual event despite the rubbish weather early that morning and the horrendous jams along the A27 from the west, due resurfacing.

All three hoped-for 262s turned up, providing Mike Croxon splendid photo opportunities outside the stately house - hopefully appearing in the next house magazine. As was said by each of the owners - when was the last time three were at the same place at the same time?

Unfortunately the possible parallel 164 grouping failed to materialise, for two reasons - the weather in the northwest at 8am was torrential for two hopefuls, and a disinterested MoT garage who considered the village fete more important than completing the minor work and retest on another. Yet another case of a test station openly announcing that they hated old cars..... Still, mine made it despite a slipping clutch - MUST get that done!

The provisional date for the 2010 meet is the second Sunday in June rather than the first, so as not to clash with other regular events in the south. As usual, that will be confirmed much nearer the event.

Thanks from us too for the photos Chris - 161 pics but for some reason not all cars.... Have you got a duck-phobea?

Audrey (organiser) and Paul (slave).

v70x · Jun 9th, 2009, 16:11

thank's to those who organised the event obviously due to the weather we did not get the 50 of last year but it was still interesting.

good to meet and get to know some of you as i have not yet got to steyning for the meet due to work always conflicting believe it or not.

will get to one soon promise hopefully the next on 24th june.

ps though it would be nice to try and have some more meets at the weekend for more chance of meeting as a group.

apart from that idea thank's for the effort put in to arrange it.

Russ.

the only v70 classic at the show. nautic blue.

stedman · Jun 9th, 2009, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by v70x

V70X-said something about Steyning...

they also said....

the only v70 classic at the show. nautic blue.

Shame i didn't come, could have changed that

Sorry i didn't reply to your email, i've been mental at work, exams etc etc.

I would be up for a Steyning meet as long as some pre-notice is given, so i could swap shifts at work ETC!

Hopefully meet some Sussex guys soon.

May 30th, 2009, 11:20	#1
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	Sussex Volvo Gathering In case you didn't know, next Sunday, June 7th is the annual Volvo Gathering at Bentley Wildfowl Reserve and Motor Museum. This is near Halland (just follow the brown scenic signs), just off the A22 and B2192, NOT the village south-west of Farnham, Hampshre as somebody reminded us of, last year. Also, its the nearest dedicated Volvo meet to London this year! This is a quiet stately house open to the public, in splendid grounds having a good motor museum, wildfowl reserves, crafts sections, narrow-gauge railway, woodlands walks and a cafe. Look at our ad in the "Driver" magazine to see how nice it is. VOC members must remember to take their membership cards for free entry, otherwise it costs £5 per person. Don't arrive before 1030 as we are still setting up. Last year we attracted nearly 50 Volvo's, ranging from a PV444 right up to current models, and we may get dealer support again this year. There will be a dedicated Volvo autojumble, but no big oily lumps please, as the management don't want their lawn mucked up. All we haven't arranged is the weather - lets hope its as nice as today and not as wet as Basingstoke unfortunately turned out to be. Regardless, we will be there so don't hold back - come and join us. This is THE occasion for all Volvo-owning friends in south London and the southeast to get together and have a great picnic. See you there? Sussex Section

Jun 4th, 2009, 21:49	#3
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	Sussex Volvo Gathering I trust you all have your fingers and toes crossed to keep the rain away for Sunday June 7th. We have a couple of gazeebo's but not a BKV-sized marquee to shelter in.... Look forward to meeting you all there......especially those 262 owners in our midst, for our photo-shoot. Jen I must look closely at your missing bumper clip problem, so I know what to look for. I doubt if those of us fetching some Volvo bits to find buyers for will have one, but you never know.... Paul

Jun 5th, 2009, 14:06	#5
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Arrghhh!!! Can't make it - too many things to do this weekend __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Jun 8th, 2009, 12:27	#6
Chris_C Gopher Last Online: Oct 12th, 2023 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southampton or Isle of Wight View Photos By: Chris_C	Superb day, thanks all! My pics are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/c_cardw...7619399135716/ but I got a bit carried away with the waterfowl, and forgot to take many of the Volvos! Great venue __________________ 2003 S60 D5 SE 1989 340GL - Fake - Gallery Project Thread - Spare parts car turned motorsport plaything. 8 more valves, 277 more cc's Previously, a lot of various 300s

Jun 9th, 2009, 12:30	#8
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	Bentley Volvo Gathering A belated thanks to all who supported this annual event despite the rubbish weather early that morning and the horrendous jams along the A27 from the west, due resurfacing. All three hoped-for 262s turned up, providing Mike Croxon splendid photo opportunities outside the stately house - hopefully appearing in the next house magazine. As was said by each of the owners - when was the last time three were at the same place at the same time? Unfortunately the possible parallel 164 grouping failed to materialise, for two reasons - the weather in the northwest at 8am was torrential for two hopefuls, and a disinterested MoT garage who considered the village fete more important than completing the minor work and retest on another. Yet another case of a test station openly announcing that they hated old cars..... Still, mine made it despite a slipping clutch - MUST get that done! The provisional date for the 2010 meet is the second Sunday in June rather than the first, so as not to clash with other regular events in the south. As usual, that will be confirmed much nearer the event. Thanks from us too for the photos Chris - 161 pics but for some reason not all cars.... Have you got a duck-phobea? Audrey (organiser) and Paul (slave).

Jun 3rd, 2009, 08:41	#2
akita I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2016 21:40 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Sussex View Photos By: akita	Hi Paul, We'll be there, see you Sunday !

Jun 5th, 2009, 08:47	#4
akita I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2016 21:40 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Sussex View Photos By: akita	Hi Paul I have seen the weather for sunday, not looking good but hey ho, we would'nt miss it for the world. I still have the bumper trim tied up, but Steve and his 244 has given me a contact for someone who may be able to help, so will give him a ring this weekend. Steve has the same bumpers as me, and got a clip from this chap so its promising. Looking forward to Bentley.

Jun 8th, 2009, 15:33	#7
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 00:14 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Thanks for posting the pics Chris. Good to meet you. Derek

Jun 9th, 2009, 16:11	#9
v70x VOC Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2015 11:53 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Spalding lincs	thank's to those who organised the event obviously due to the weather we did not get the 50 of last year but it was still interesting. good to meet and get to know some of you as i have not yet got to steyning for the meet due to work always conflicting believe it or not. will get to one soon promise hopefully the next on 24th june. ps though it would be nice to try and have some more meets at the weekend for more chance of meeting as a group. apart from that idea thank's for the effort put in to arrange it. Russ. the only v70 classic at the show. nautic blue. __________________ V70 T5 SE Ash Gold. club member.

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