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BroadOakC/bury 
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 Topic: Maidstone Group Visit to Walmer CastlePosted: 25 Sep 2009 at 4:38pm |
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Hi folks.
I am still waiting to hear from matey at Dover Castle so I propose a visit to Walmer Castle in October or November.
I have spoken to the delightful Denise, the manager there and she has given me the OK for Sunday 25 Oct or Sunday 1 Nov. After this they are closed for the winter until next year. And these dates avoid half-term.
Walmer Castle is a Tudor (Henry VIII) coast artillery fort, part of the south-east Henrician forts starting at Sandown in Deal near Sandwich, Deal Castle, Walmer Castle, Archcliffe and Sandgate Castles. Walmer Castle was occasional home to the Duke of Wellington and to QE the Queen Mother, (although not at the same time !)
The admission is FREE on the condition that each driver buys a castle guidebook. These are £3.99. Normal admission price is £6.30 a head, so to make the most of this generous offer it is a benefit for 2 to occupy a car.
Denise has said that parking for this type of event is usually on the gravel drive by the main pedestrian entrance so there will be good exposure for the club.
Please let me know if anyone is interested. I propose a start at Broad Oak Canterbury for a discount parts buy, a look round the showroom then a scenic drive to the beautiful grounds of Walmer Castle.
Discuss !
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Posted: 30 Sep 2009 at 7:38pm |
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Myself and the wife would love to come along, on november 1st, as i'm down in cornwall on the 25th October.
Discounted parts too...:D |
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Posted: 01 Oct 2009 at 8:32pm |
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Would like to come along but cant make 25th oct (which is start of 1/2 term)as we are in Littlehampton but can make 1st Nov.Is it gonna be a worthwhile discount Jeff
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Posted: 01 Oct 2009 at 9:35pm |
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Jeff
1st November would be good by me, blow the cobwebs off from Selwyns Birthday Bash at the Wateringbury  Edited by Melvyn Pettit - 01 Oct 2009 at 9:36pm |
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Posted: 02 Oct 2009 at 12:05am |
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Thanks guys. Anymore ? I reckon we want to show at least 20 cars. Or am I being optimistic ?
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Melvyn Pettit
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Posted: 02 Oct 2009 at 9:29am |
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Jeff
Just moved house, completed yesterday, so living out of boxes at moment.
Will put together a SE newsletter and send out Walmer Castle visit over the weekend.
What time to meet up at Broad Oak , Canterbury?
Would 10am be OK, let me know.
cheers
Melvyn
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Posted: 02 Oct 2009 at 12:00pm |
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I should be OK for this, can do both dates.
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Posted: 03 Oct 2009 at 1:19pm |
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Hi Jeff,
Both dates are ok for us. By the way on the last Pub meeting no one knew in detail about this event, we should promote it more to gather more people. Cheers, Bela |
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Posted: 03 Oct 2009 at 3:57pm |
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Can't make the 25th now as I am going to the BMWLand meet near Sevenoaks.
Ist of November would be ideal
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Posted: 05 Oct 2009 at 2:35pm |
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Hi Jeff
Hope you had a good hol,the1st sounds good to me and marie after the big 70th bash,should be a good weekend.
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Posted: 13 Oct 2009 at 9:22am |
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It's looking like Nov 1 is favourite date...
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Posted: 16 Oct 2009 at 12:56pm |
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OK - I need to let Walmer Castle know numbers etc by next Wednesday, 21st.
If you are definately coming can you email me at jeff.howe@kentbmw.co.uk
Many thanks !
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Melvyn Pettit
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Posted: 16 Oct 2009 at 2:28pm |
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Hi Jeff
Thanks for the update.
I have sent out SE Newsletter (today Fri 16th Oct) with the event update and putting your email in it. So members can contact you direct.
I'll be there.....on the 1st Nov.
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Posted: 18 Oct 2009 at 10:00pm |
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Emailed.
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Posted: 26 Oct 2009 at 4:45pm |
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Latest event update from Jeff:
Hi.
Hopefully we'll have a decent number next Sunday - might even recruit some more on Saturday too. Re times - I thought we could meet at the showroom at 1030 (opens at 10) have tea, coffee, cakes etc, look round, leave at 1130. I shall plot a nice scenic route (about an hour?) to Walmer so should get there in time for loo/lunch/tea and buns/whatever - they close at 4 I think. |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2009 at 5:02pm |
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All.
Have spoken to English Heritage now.
The above itinerary is fine. Their catering people are going to ring me to give me an idea of numbers - as this is their last day of operation until the spring they would like an idea of who wants what. I am guessing we will all want tea/coffee/cake etc. If I know more when they ring me I will let you know.
I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday and most of you on Saturday night !
Regards.
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Posted: 28 Oct 2009 at 3:16pm |
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Hi all.
Here's More !
I have just spoken to the catering manager at Walmer. This Sunday is the last day the Castle is open until the spring. Because of this the catering chap doesn't want to get in loads of stuff (just for us!) if we're not going to eat it - on the other hand he does want to meet our expectations.
I think the tea/coffee/cake scenario is OK - they just need an idea of whether anyone will want proper lunch. They will have proper cooked food, soup etc, it's just a matter of how much they need to have.
If you could let me know if you require lunch that would be great.
Thanks again ! Edited by BroadOakC/bury - 28 Oct 2009 at 3:17pm |
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Posted: 28 Oct 2009 at 6:58pm |
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Tea/Coffee / Cakes will do fine for me
 Will find a pub on way home for food
 cheers
Melvyn Edited by Melvyn Pettit - 28 Oct 2009 at 6:58pm |
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Posted: 29 Oct 2009 at 6:36pm |
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Can i have a postcode for the dealership pleeeeeeease? :)
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Posted: 29 Oct 2009 at 8:35pm |
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CT2 7PX !
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Posted: 30 Oct 2009 at 7:55am |
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Cheers Jeff...
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see you there on Sunday. Melvyn ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Broad Oak BMW, Canterbury to Walmer Castle Run” Sunday 1st November 2009 PLEASE LET JEFF KNOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND THIS EVENT ASAP! jeff.howe@kentbmw.co.uk Latest updates from Jeff Howe from Broad Oak, Canterbury, who is arranging this event. Hopefully we'll have a decent number next Sunday - might even recruit some more on Saturday night too. Re times - I thought we could meet at the showroom at 1030 (opens at 10) have tea, coffee, cakes etc, look round, leave at 1130. Broad Oak Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7PX. Tel:01227 828888 Broad Oak website I shall plot a nice scenic route (about an hour?) to Walmer so should get there in time for loo/lunch/tea and buns/whatever - they close at 4 I think. All. Have spoken to English Heritage now. The above itinerary is fine. Their catering people are going to ring me to give me an idea of numbers - as this is their last day of operation until the spring they would like an idea of who wants what. I am guessing we will all want tea/coffee/cake etc. If I know more when they ring me I will let you know. I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday and most of you on Saturday night ! Details of Walmer Castle: Walmer Castle is a Tudor (Henry VIII) coast artillery fort, part of the south-east Henrician forts starting at Sandown in Deal near Sandwich, Deal Castle, Walmer Castle, Archcliffe and Sandgate Castles. Walmer Castle was occasional home to the Duke of Wellington and to QE the Queen Mother, (although not at the same time !) Info here: Walmer Castle website The admission is FREE on the condition that each driver buys a castle guidebook. These are £3.99. Normal admission price is £6.30 a head, so to make the most of this generous offer it is a benefit for 2 to occupy a car. Denise has said that parking for this type of event is usually on the gravel drive by the main pedestrian entrance so there will be good exposure for the club. Please let me know if ASAP, if anyone is interested. I propose a start at Broad Oak Canterbury for a discount parts buy, a look round the showroom then a scenic drive to the beautiful grounds of Walmer Castle. |
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Posted: 01 Nov 2009 at 4:40pm |
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Thanks for a brilliant day shame about the weather but didnt let that spoil it.
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Posted: 01 Nov 2009 at 5:36pm |
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The weather was just a bit foul, but hopefully everyone had a good time. Colin bought a car ! Must have been a good day!
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Just popped on to say thanks, myself and the wife had a great day, (although she manages to find the most expensive car in any showroom by instict alone..the 630 at about £65k!!!) Thanks to Jeff for putting up with us and a really big thanks to the guy with the 528 in grey, (sorry, i'm terrible with names!) who tried in vain to keep the "tail end charlie" in his rear view mirror!!
Sorry we didnt stick around too long but the wife was getting tired. And as she's carrying our first little'un i pander to every whim....
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Posted: 02 Nov 2009 at 4:43pm |
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Let us be the first to congratulate you both. We will have to wet the babys head when he/she arrives. Marie & Dave
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Posted: 02 Nov 2009 at 4:50pm |
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Does that mean that he/she will have to be called Marie and or Dave ?!
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Posted: 02 Nov 2009 at 6:02pm |
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I wouldnt wish that on anybody but Jeff would be worse!!!!! |
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Posted: 02 Nov 2009 at 7:11pm |
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A big thanx to Jeff for arranging the visit to Walmer castle,ok the weather didnt play ball but wot the heck,and Ian (tail end charlie)no problem hope for better weather next time
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Posted: 02 Nov 2009 at 7:15pm |
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Hey Melvyn how are the photos coming from Selwyn birthday bash(sue wants to see them).
. See you all for the Xmas knees up.
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