OK - yes I'm trying to get everything nailed down today, and as Jim says ease off a little for a few days, and resurrect my family life before the event :-)

I have been in contact with Kevin at 'The Automatic Gearbox Centre' and he will definitely be with us for the breakfast and onwards - please make good use of him regarding any transmission questions you may have :-)

I have given up with trying the 'best' approach of contact being the Brighton Argus's event reporters, and have tried progressing our need for coverage with the newspaper editor directly - I will update you if I hear back..

Finally I have been in contact with Harwoods Jaguar and their material should be with me later this week for inclusion in the Welcome Packs.

All that leaves is the possible mystery sponsor who may give the Welcome Packs a bit of a twist... it remains to be seen if they come through - again, if they do I will of course let you know.

Anyone wanting to sign up for this event, but have not yet - please, please put your name forward and I will add you in.

It looks to be a great day with Welcome Packs, a convoy/cruise, entering Madiera Drive making a huge visual statement, Fixed price breakfast with tea/coffee, Harwoods Jaguar Brighton and The Automatic Gearbox Centre in attendance for your questions, and cars ranging from the era of the TV series Morse, right through to the latest showroom Jaguar, and not just Jaguars but also Ford & TVR in attendance!

 

Steve,

I moved jokaboat's post for you. It's now in this thread as #158.

Graham

 

Many thanks to those of you that have come forward with seats for anyone who is unfortunate enough to not have their car available on the day due to breakdown or any other cause.

Should you become aware that you may be without your car for any reason on the day please don't assume you can't come to the meet - drop a pm to the person nearest you with a seat available, on the forum listed against them, and we can hopefully get you to and from the event..whether you have your car with you or not we would love for you to come along - it is just what the Jaguar community does

 

Hi Steve
I'm a new member & would very much like to come along to the meet, could you add me to the list I hope it will be with the hole family (plus 3).
Thank Rick

 

Sorry should have added I have a Jaguar s type r (sc) 04 reg

Thanks again Rick

 

Thanks Rick, consider yourself added....

 

This years winter meet is happening on Sunday 7th December - with a social run down from Pease Pottage Services to Madiera Drive, Brighton, everyone parking up in one huge block of cars (parking £1 per hour, £4 for the morning, or £7 for the day), followed by a fixed price big breakfast (£5.00 per person inc tea/coffee) to set us up for the morning.

Please note that with this being the Winter meet it is open to other marques - with a warm Jaguar welcome for everyone.

If you would like to be added please just make a post saying so (or if non member email me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk to be added) and I will be very happy to add you to the list.

Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info.

Current List:

Jaguar..
SteveSheldon (me:-)) 2002 X-Type 2.5 (classic) manual + 1
Ngarara (Jaguarforums.com) 2010 XKR 75 + 1
HarleyJagMan (Jaguarforums.com) 2007 XK8 4.2 convertible + 1
SCM (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2010 XKR 5.0 + 1
HMSMotorsport (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 1997 XJ6 X300 + 1
DJ Sonic (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2001 Silver XKR + 2
MrMichael (Jaguarforums.com) 2002 X-Type 2.0 + 1
BigTel (Jaguarforum.co.uk) XFR-100 + 1
JgBird (Jaguarforums.com) 2001 XKR + 1
DerryJag (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2011 XF 3.0 + 1
Ric63 (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2005 X-Type 2.2D + 1
Egg (Jaguarforums.com) 2009 XF Prem Lux + 1
Brian R (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
CarlXK8 (JaguarForums.com) 2010 XK + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 X-Type 2.2 Estate + 1
Dave114 (JaguarForums.com) 2002 X-Type 3.0 SE + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
Tony J (JaguarForums.com) 2014 F-Type V6s Coupe + 2
Charles Selwyn (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2003 S-Type 4.2 V8 + 1
Mtl (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2004 Silver X-Type 2.D Sport + 1
Danant (JaguarForum.co.uk) X-Type 2.5 Auto + 1
Jonathon Hall (JaguarForum.co.uk) 1996 X300 4.0 Sport +1
Nembsbe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2009 XF-R Sport 5.0 + 2
Vicslade 141 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 1995 XJ6 + 1
Jubba (JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 (in cream with red leather) + 1
Stew.Smith (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2011 XJ Portfolio LWB 3.0D + 2
Ian.D (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2006 XK Coupe 4.2 + 1
Tinker (JaguarForums.com) 2001 XK8 + 1
CSJ (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2006 X-Type 2.2D + 1
Lukie (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJ + 3
JagMan71 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2001 X-Type 2.5 SE + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone 4.2 XKR Coupe + 1
ShayneJ (JaguarForums.com) 2003 XK8 + 1
Daniel350 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2014 XF 3.0D Premium + 4
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 2
Golan (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2003 STR with 450+ u/grade + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
Jokaboat (JaguarForums.com) 2010 XF 3.0 Portfolio + 1
RickMc (JaguarForums.com) 2004 STR + 3

Other Marques...
Cats (Pistonheads.com) 2010 TVR Tuscan + 1
SmithTrevor (JaguarForums.com) 1999 Ford V6 Cougar + 1
John Neely (Pistonheads.com) 2006 TVR Tuscan (full convertible) + 1
Ian Claridge (Pistonheads.com) 2000 TVR Tuscan + 1
Nev (Pistonheads.com) BMW E28 M5 or E46 M3 + 1
David (referral via PH.com) 2009 Mk2 RS Ford Focus

Total - 45 cars + 56 attendees.


As for the social run from Crawley down the A23 to the venue we have:

Jaguar...
SteveSheldon
Ngarara
HarleyJagMan
HMSMotorsport
DJ Sonic
MrMichael
DerryJag
Rick63
Egg
Brian R
CarlXK8
Andrew65
JGBird
Dave114
Tovarish Chernokot
Tony J
Charles Selwyn
Mtl
Danant
Jonathon Hall
Vicslade141
Jubba
Stew.Smith
Ian D
Tinker
CSJ
Lukie
JagMan71
PaulCarr
ShayneJ
Daniel350
Clifton94
Golan
Andrew Lowe
RickMc

Other Marques...
Cats
SmithTrevor
John Neely
Ian Claridge
David

Crawley - Brighton Social Run Total - 40 Cars

We look after our own, so if your car becomes unavailable, or you have a breakdown, spare seats are available if needed with (contact the member directly pls):
SteveSheldon (JF.Com) Crawley
PaulCarr (JF.com) Essex
DerryJag (JF.co.uk) East Surrey
BrianR (JF.co.uk) Maidstone
Clifton94 (JF.co.uk) East London
Ngarara (JF.com & JF.co.uk) East London

Speakers/Industry Attendees:
Tony from Harwoods Jaguar
Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Car-Chem - CarChem - Car Care Products | Detailing Products
MotorGeek - Motorgeek , Car Washing, Cleaning, Polishing and Detailing Products
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barratt - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist

 

Anyone wanting to sign up for this event, but have not yet - please, please put your name forward and I will add you in.

It looks to be a great day out for you and your car, with Welcome Packs, a convoy/cruise, entering Madiera Drive making a huge visual statement, Fixed price breakfast with tea/coffee, Harwoods Jaguar Brighton and The Automatic Gearbox Centre in attendance for your questions, and over 40 cars ranging from the era of the TV series Morse, right through to the latest showroom Jaguar, and not just Jaguars but also BMW, Ford & TVR's in attendance!

So go on, why not come along and see if you enjoy the event? and if you do enjoy the day, please remember to put yourself forward for our next Spring/Summer Convoy and Meet in May 2015

 

Hi all

my first post on this forum

i wish to attend the gathering in Brighton on the 7th Dec and also to be part of the convoy from Crawley

can somebody perhaps let me know the time and place to meet for the drive down to Brighton

 

Hi Again

i should of course told you guys that i have a 2002 Jaguar XK8 Coupe
and will have a friend with me

many thanks

Kevin

 

It's only three weeks away from the day and attendance numbers are looking fantastic.

The Crawley Convoy this year should be quite a spectactle.

Graham

 

Hi there. The initial meeting point is pease pottage services at 8.15 on the day. I will add you in and look forward to meeting you on the day..

Sent whilst mobile so please excuse any mistakes or misspellings.
Steve Sheldon
2002 X-Type 2.5 classic 2.5l 104,000 on the clock

 

Im pretty sure I can make it now but not from p.p so will be there when the convoy arrives to add some class, I don't remember any Welcome Pack last may was there one? if there was perhaps I can get them both on the 7th,

 

Dont worry you havent missed out .. there wasn't one last meet as we have literally *just* gained our welcome pack sponsors this meet :-) I will try to hold some back but they are going to have to be on a generally first come first served basis as we have more attendees than I anticipated ( I expected maybe 40 or so cars and it looks likely to beat that ) My fault completely and I *will* do better for the May 2015 meet... I look forward to seeing you there and will be happy to add you to the list on Monday when I can get on a normal PC rather than on my mobile like I am now ..... Remember this meet we will be parking near the madiera cafe not the seagull restaurant.. Also we didn't have a local auto box repair centre attending last meet either :-) this meet is the start of what is to come... You know me always onwards and upwards trying to produce a good day. grin :-)

Sent whilst mobile so please excuse any mistakes or misspellings.
Steve Sheldon
2002 X-Type 2.5 classic 2.5l 104,000 on the clock

 

This years winter meet is happening on Sunday 7th December - with a social run down from Pease Pottage Services to Madiera Drive, Brighton, everyone parking up in one huge block of cars (parking £1 per hour, £4 for the morning, or £7 for the day), followed by a fixed price big breakfast (£5.00 per person inc tea/coffee) to set us up for the morning.

If you would like to be added please just make a post saying so (or if non member email me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk to be added) and I will be very happy to add you to the list.

Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info.

Current List:

Jaguar..
SteveSheldon (me:-)) 2002 X-Type 2.5 (classic) manual + 1
Ngarara (Jaguarforums.com) 2010 XKR 75 + 1
HarleyJagMan (Jaguarforums.com) 2007 XK8 4.2 convertible + 1
SCM (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2010 XKR 5.0 + 1
HMSMotorsport (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 1997 XJ6 X300 + 1
DJ Sonic (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2001 Silver XKR + 2
MrMichael (Jaguarforums.com) 2002 X-Type 2.0 + 1
BigTel (Jaguarforum.co.uk) XFR-100 + 1
JgBird (Jaguarforums.com) 2001 XKR + 1
DerryJag (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2011 XF 3.0 + 1
Ric63 (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2005 X-Type 2.2D + 1
Egg (Jaguarforums.com) 2009 XF Prem Lux + 1
Brian R (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
CarlXK8 (JaguarForums.com) 2010 XK + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 X-Type 2.2 Estate + 1
Dave114 (JaguarForums.com) 2002 X-Type 3.0 SE + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
Tony J (JaguarForums.com) 2014 F-Type V6s Coupe + 2
Charles Selwyn (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2003 S-Type 4.2 V8 + 1
Mtl (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2004 Silver X-Type 2.D Sport + 1
Danant (JaguarForum.co.uk) X-Type 2.5 Auto + 1
Jonathon Hall (JaguarForum.co.uk) 1996 X300 4.0 Sport +1
Nembsbe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2009 XF-R Sport 5.0 + 2
Vicslade 141 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 1995 XJ6 + 1
Jubba (JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 (in cream with red leather) + 1
Stew.Smith (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2011 XJ Portfolio LWB 3.0D + 2
Ian.D (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2006 XK Coupe 4.2 + 1
Tinker (JaguarForums.com) 2001 XK8 + 1
CSJ (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2006 X-Type 2.2D + 1
Lukie (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJ + 3
JagMan71 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2001 X-Type 2.5 SE + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone 4.2 XKR Coupe + 1
ShayneJ (JaguarForums.com) 2003 XK8 + 1
Daniel350 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2014 XF 3.0D Premium + 4
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 2
Golan (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2003 STR with 450+ u/grade + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
Jokaboat (JaguarForums.com) 2010 XF 3.0 Portfolio + 1
RickMc (JaguarForums.com) 2004 STR + 3
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 2003 XJ8 + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 Coupe + 2

Other Marques...
Cats (Pistonheads.com) 2010 TVR Tuscan + 1
SmithTrevor (JaguarForums.com) 1999 Ford V6 Cougar + 1
John Neely (Pistonheads.com) 2006 TVR Tuscan (full convertible) + 1
Ian Claridge (Pistonheads.com) 2000 TVR Tuscan + 1
Nev (Pistonheads.com) BMW E28 M5 or E46 M3 + 1
David (referral via PH.com) 2009 Mk2 RS Ford Focus

Total - 47 cars + 59 attendees.


As for the social run from Crawley down the A23 to the venue we have:

Jaguar...
SteveSheldon
Ngarara
HarleyJagMan
HMSMotorsport
DJ Sonic
MrMichael
DerryJag
Rick63
Egg
Brian R
CarlXK8
Andrew65
JGBird
Dave114
Tovarish Chernokot
Tony J
Charles Selwyn
Mtl
Danant
Jonathon Hall
Vicslade141
Jubba
Stew.Smith
Ian D
Tinker
CSJ
Lukie
JagMan71
PaulCarr
ShayneJ
Daniel350
Clifton94
Golan
Andrew Lowe
RickMc
ReadingKev

Other Marques...
Cats
SmithTrevor
John Neely
Ian Claridge
David

Crawley - Brighton Social Run Total - 41 Cars

We look after our own, so if your car becomes unavailable, or you have a breakdown, spare seats are available if needed with (contact the member directly pls):
SteveSheldon (JF.Com) Crawley
PaulCarr (JF.com) Essex
DerryJag (JF.co.uk) East Surrey
BrianR (JF.co.uk) Maidstone
Clifton94 (JF.co.uk) East London
Ngarara (JF.com & JF.co.uk) East London

Speakers/Industry Attendees:
Tony from Harwoods Jaguar
Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Car-Chem - CarChem - Car Care Products | Detailing Products
MotorGeek - Motorgeek , Car Washing, Cleaning, Polishing and Detailing Products
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barratt - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist

 

The days itinerary is listed below for your info, so you know when you need to be where...
The parking is pay and display at this location and is £1 for an hour, £2 for two hours, £4 for four hours, or £7 for 11 hours (I would suggest for most people the £4 parking option will be sufficient). Your meal will be £5.00 per person.. so hopefully no shocks or surprises if you are on a budget

 

Just a quick update on the figures for you guys..

The Welcome Packs are just waiting on Jaguar info from Harwoods (due inside next few days) and the possible mystery sponsor.

Currently we have 47 cars coming along, and 59 attendees.

Our cars are covering the years 1968 through to 2014!

We have Jaguar, BMW, Ford, TVR, and tentatively a Noble coming along.

Harwoods Jaguar Brighton will have a showroom car there for us.

Tony from Harwoods & Kevin from the Automatic Gearbox Centre will both be there for any questions.

The owner of the Jag Gallery is opening for us for any members who want to have a look around the collection.

Our breakfast plus tea/coffee is fixed at £5 per person, *and* we get to take over a Bikers cafe :-)

You get to appear on the forums in the obligatory group photo shoots.

Hopefully you have a great day and will want to attend the May 2015 meet :-)

 

If you are wondering whether to come along or not - here's a few more statistics for you.. at our Summer 2014 meet the group shots were of approx 35 people or so, and we had a great time!
This December 2014 meet currently has 59 people listed as coming along - and across the forums this master thread, and the mirroring threads, have amassed almost 18,000 viewings to-date and we have two and a half weeks to go..
Why not put your name forward and come along? It's guaranteed to be a great day.

 

This years winter meet is happening on Sunday 7th December - with a social run down from Pease Pottage Services to Madiera Drive, Brighton, everyone parking up in one huge block of cars (parking £1 per hour, £4 for the morning, or £7 for the day), followed by a fixed price big breakfast (£5.00 per person inc tea/coffee) to set us up for the morning.

Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info.

Current List:

Jaguar..
SteveSheldon (me:-)) 2002 X-Type 2.5 (classic) manual + 1
Ngarara (Jaguarforums.com) 2010 XKR 75 + 1
HarleyJagMan (Jaguarforums.com) 2007 XK8 4.2 convertible + 1
SCM (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2010 XKR 5.0 + 1
HMSMotorsport (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 1997 XJ6 X300 + 1
DJ Sonic (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2001 Silver XKR + 2
MrMichael (Jaguarforums.com) 2002 X-Type 2.0 + 1
BigTel (Jaguarforum.co.uk) XFR-100 + 1
JgBird (Jaguarforums.com) 2001 XKR + 1
DerryJag (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2011 XF 3.0 + 1
Ric63 (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2005 X-Type 2.2D + 1
Egg (Jaguarforums.com) 2009 XF Prem Lux + 1
Brian R (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
CarlXK8 (JaguarForums.com) 2010 XK + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 X-Type 2.2 Estate + 1
Dave114 (JaguarForums.com) 2002 X-Type 3.0 SE + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
Tony J (JaguarForums.com) 2014 F-Type V6s Coupe + 2
Charles Selwyn (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2003 S-Type 4.2 V8 + 1
Mtl (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2004 Silver X-Type 2.D Sport + 1
Danant (JaguarForum.co.uk) X-Type 2.5 Auto + 1
Jonathon Hall (JaguarForum.co.uk) 1996 X300 4.0 Sport +1
Nembsbe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2009 XF-R Sport 5.0 + 2
Vicslade 141 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 1995 XJ6 + 1
Jubba (JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 (in cream with red leather) + 1
Stew.Smith (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2011 XJ Portfolio LWB 3.0D + 2
Ian.D (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2006 XK Coupe 4.2 + 1
Tinker (JaguarForums.com) 2001 XK8 + 1
CSJ (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2006 X-Type 2.2D + 1
Lukie (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJ + 3
JagMan71 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2001 X-Type 2.5 SE + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone 4.2 XKR Coupe + 1
ShayneJ (JaguarForums.com) 2003 XK8 + 1
Daniel350 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2014 XF 3.0D Premium + 4
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 2
Golan (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2003 STR with 450+ u/grade + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
Jokaboat (JaguarForums.com) 2010 XF 3.0 Portfolio + 1
RickMc (JaguarForums.com) 2004 STR + 3
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 1984 HE V12 XJS + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 Coupe + 2
Henry K (JaguarForums.com) 2007 X-Type 2.5 + 1
GarethDM (Pistonheads.com) XJ SWB or Lamborghini Gallardo + 1

Other Marques...
Cats (Pistonheads.com) 2010 TVR Tuscan + 1
SmithTrevor (JaguarForums.com) 1999 Ford V6 Cougar + 1
John Neely (Pistonheads.com) 2006 TVR Tuscan (full convertible) + 1
Ian Claridge (Pistonheads.com) 2000 TVR Tuscan + 1
Nev (Pistonheads.com) BMW E28 M5 or E46 M3 + 1
David (referral via PH.com) 2009 Mk2 RS Ford Focus
SteveObes (Pistonheads.com) 2001 Noble M12 GTO + 1

Total - 50 cars + 62 attendees.


As for the social run from Crawley down the A23 to the venue we have:

Jaguar...
SteveSheldon
Ngarara
HarleyJagMan
HMSMotorsport
DJ Sonic
MrMichael
DerryJag
Rick63
Egg
Brian R
CarlXK8
Andrew65
JGBird
Dave114
Tovarish Chernokot
Tony J
Charles Selwyn
Mtl
Danant
Jonathon Hall
Vicslade141
Jubba
Stew.Smith
Ian D
Tinker
CSJ
Lukie
JagMan71
PaulCarr
ShayneJ
Daniel350
Clifton94
Golan
Andrew Lowe
RickMc
ReadingKev
Henry K
GarethDM

Other Marques...
Cats
SmithTrevor
John Neely
Ian Claridge
David
SteveObes

Crawley - Brighton Social Run Total - 44 Cars

We look after our own, so if your car becomes unavailable, or you have a breakdown, spare seats are available if needed with (contact the member directly pls):
SteveSheldon (JF.Com) Crawley
PaulCarr (JF.com) Essex
DerryJag (JF.co.uk) East Surrey
BrianR (JF.co.uk) Maidstone
Clifton94 (JF.co.uk) East London
Ngarara (JF.com & JF.co.uk) East London

Speakers/Industry Attendees:
Tony from Harwoods Jaguar
Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Car-Chem - CarChem - Car Care Products | Detailing Products
MotorGeek - Motorgeek , Car Washing, Cleaning, Polishing and Detailing Products
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barratt - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist

 

Just to let you know we now have a Noble attending, and possibly a Lamborghini Gallardo, along with Ford, TVR, and BMW cars also in attendance..
Additionally I have just received the Harwoods Jaguar info through for the Welcome packs and (if I had the money) they are currently running some great deals.. all of which will be in the Welcome packs for you on the day