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Originally posted by Aled
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I agree with the above.....
What about amalgamating other clubs who have National days as well, rather than just 'RS' National Day ? Perhaps the group owners could get their heads together and discuss the following ?
There are others that exist that may be in the same position with diminishing attendances, restricted due to venue prices etc.
Some that spring to mind are :
1. Lotus Cortina National Day http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1007988
2. AVO National DAY
3. Anglia Owners http://www.fordanglia105eownersclub....ional-day-agm/
4. Capri Owners
5. Granada Owners
We only had to look around at Oulton to see so many separate Ford groups who could for one weekend of the year, be brought together for a great event.
I realise also that some groups would not want to see this 'teamwork' going on, probably because the clubs are run as a business in order to exist, but in this climate it is in my opinion better to try something new rather than let it all die a slow death
***Disclaimer.......I have had a glass of wine so may not be making complete sense ! ***
What about amalgamating other clubs who have National days as well, rather than just 'RS' National Day ? Perhaps the group owners could get their heads together and discuss the following ?
There are others that exist that may be in the same position with diminishing attendances, restricted due to venue prices etc.
Some that spring to mind are :
1. Lotus Cortina National Day http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1007988
2. AVO National DAY
3. Anglia Owners http://www.fordanglia105eownersclub....ional-day-agm/
4. Capri Owners
5. Granada Owners
We only had to look around at Oulton to see so many separate Ford groups who could for one weekend of the year, be brought together for a great event.
I realise also that some groups would not want to see this 'teamwork' going on, probably because the clubs are run as a business in order to exist, but in this climate it is in my opinion better to try something new rather than let it all die a slow death
***Disclaimer.......I have had a glass of wine so may not be making complete sense ! ***
With due regard to your disclaimer, are you suggesting we combine six national days into one? That would immediately take five shows out of the calendar and some people are happy to go to some or all of them...
Some of the Godfathers of the club scene are currently suggesting an amalgamation of the clubs themselves. I for one am against this as it was tried (by the same people) several years ago with motor clubs and it failed. So I can't see why it would be different with owners clubs.
I really can't see why people want to change everything anyway, any show organiser would be happy if a club/group wanted to put on a stand and many shows do this. I think the problem is that some owners expect things to be put on a plate for them and expect organisers to cater for their own specific needs - the most difficult one for any organiser is the owner who decides to attend the day before...
For example, the Andrew Greenwood shows incorporate the 'Mini' days and the 'Vauxhall / Opel days' etc and they seem to work. Basically, the expense of the show is taken away from the individual clubs.
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