Betameeta 2024

[TonyLanciaBeta]

Sorry I'll not be able to make this years Betameeta   I'll be at Brands Hatch covering Festival Italia for Auto Italia.
Have a great weekend everyone, and take lots of pics 

[peteracs]

Hi Tony

I guessed you would be going there, hope you have a good day and the weather is kind for both of us.

Peter

[peteracs]

FYI, this is the event I am suggesting going to Sunday lunchtime after a short drive in the morning.

Peter

[A Ross]

Sorry I'll not be able to make this years Betameeta   I'll be at Brands Hatch covering Festival Italia for Auto Italia.
Have a great weekend everyone, and take lots of pics 

Have a great weekend at Brands Hatch Tony! I've just bought a 256GB memory card for my camera, so I think we'll be able to manage a photo or two  - won't be anything like yours mind! 

[peteracs]

Hi

Just wanted to get a general reaction to my first pass on weekend itinerary.

Meet at my house in the morning at Oasby, NG32 3NA. Anytime from 8:30 onwards, gives me time to get up etc! Coffee/tea + various things to eat. Then head out for a drive, say 11:00 for route taking us up into the Wolds and back to call at Woodhall Spa. I have just done a trial run and the run to Woodhall was approx 65/70 miles. The route also passed Caldwell Park, so if anyone wants to pass the afternoon there (there is saloon racing on that weekend) feel free. After a stop at Woodhall Spa, there is a 30 mile ride back to either our house or back to your hotel etc. If anyone wants a shorter route to Woodhall Spa then I can come up one, but the Wolds are to the North of it so would not be possible to take that area in.

Evening meal time TBC, but most likely around 7:30 in the bar, depending on who is staying where we can organise lifts after the meal, so drinking will not be an issue.

Sunday meet up at Fulbeck as we will be heading North and approx 40 mile drive via Dunham Bridge to arrive at the Show for around midday. Then disperse from there as and when you wish to leave.

Any suggestions will be well received as it my first time organising anything like this!

I aim to provide maps so if we get split up you will not be left out on a limb.

Peter

[peteracs]

One last thing, I aim to let the Hare and Hounds know the expected numbers for the meal in early July, so anyone who has not indicated they want to be included for the meal please let me know by then.

Peter

[peteracs]

Hi

I wanted to give everyone a route map so in the event of anyone getting lost or wanting to go a different route they can at least see where we are heading to.

This is very much my first pass on this, so there may be an update!

I have used Google maps which has the advantage of being able to switch the three routes on and off using the check boxes and you can zoom in and out. If anyone cannot use this, then please let me know and I will come up with an alternative.

This link should give you the three routes, first is Sat morning to Petwood Hotel, second is suggested return from Petwood Hotel, note that the route returns to our house, but those staying at Fulbeck can cut off before that if they wish. third is Sun morning via Dunham Bridge. The bridge is a toll bridge and you will need to have a whole 50p in cash to get across.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=11JFeGPV2GuCKnONeFddtJzvrCWCY-Eg&usp=sharing

I shall be sorting numbers for the Sat evening later this week.

Peter

[Nigel]

Peter,
For me it say 'access denied'.

N

[peteracs]

Hi Nigel and others who tried to load it

Sorry, new to this map tool, should be viewable now…

Peter

[Nigel]

Peter,
Thanks for sending the alternative link, that worked,
and so does this.

Nigel

[peteracs]

Hi Nigel

I was not even aware I sent an alternative link….!

Good to hear it is working now, please be aware it my change subtly before the day, but will post an update if so.

Peter

[peteracs]

Hi All

This is to confirm my current list of folk intending to attend is

Neil & Nicky
Darren & Maria
Guy
Alex
Nigel
Tim & Sarah
Chris
Mark
Peter

All are also booked for the evening meal on Saturday.

If anyone else is intending to come either for one of the days or both days, please let me know as I can then send final details etc.

Peter

[lancialulu]

Sorry Peter and all

I have had to cancel as Sarah's brother is visiting from the States (not a car person)

I have cancelled my booking at the Hare and hounds so as at this moment there should be a double room available.

Have a good meeting.

Tim and Sarah

[Neil-yaj396]

I have picked up Tim's cancelation at the Hare & Hounds 

[betabuoy]

I have picked up Tim's cancelation at the Hare & Hounds 

Sharp move Neil!

[peteracs]

Nice one Neil, I did think you might. Keeps Sat Eve simple so far.

Peter

[peteracs]

Just over a week to go. I will send out a mail and map to those who have said they are coming to confirm where to meet on the Sat morning. So if anyone else is planning to come please let me know so I can send the info to you.

Peter

[A Ross]

Decided to make a slightly longer weekend of Betameeta and I am travelling up to the Hare and Hounds and staying on Friday. Just wondering if any other Betaneers are planning on doing the same and whether anyone wanted to go for a Friday pint / meal which could either be at the H&H or somewhere else?

Alex

[peteracs]

Hi

A quick reminder that I sent out a recent email requesting meal choices for those staying over. I have had a few replies, still waiting for others please!

Peter

[peteracs]

A quick message to say thanks for everyone who came along, including some new faces who I had not met before. From the comments I think everyone enjoyed the weekend and the weather was kind to us.

Peter