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Title: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 11, July, 2013 - 13:47:38
Right guys, I'm looking ahead at organising the next big event. From what I've read the 25th anniversary celebrations were fantastic, but we're now approaching the big 3-0 so I'd like to get the ball rolling again! Brooklands worked out well, but I'd really like to have a location this time that means as many people as possible can make the journey to it so I need suggestions, especially from you up norf! :-) Once we've got some places suggested I'll put it to a poll, but so far the places I have in mind are... Lotus in Norfolk, Beaulieu, Brooklands, or my personal favourite, Gaydon. Gaydon is home to the largest collection of British cars in the world, great museum and being just outside Birmingham is very centrally located for people to attend. Let me know what you think and if you have other places in mind :-)
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Luke S on 11, July, 2013 - 18:01:06
Brooklands would be nice as it is local to me but there are people who live farther a field
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: kamilb1998 on 11, July, 2013 - 20:33:16
Lotus in Norfolk would be good for me as it's just up the road, but Norfolk is quite far for most.
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 11, July, 2013 - 20:57:07
Yep, and Beaulieu would be closest for me, and that's where the problem is lol! Birmingham' s virtually in the middle of everyone which is why I'm wondering if that should be the venue to aim for?

What I'm most interested in at the moment is (a) any other suggestions for places, and (b) whether there are many Midlands/northern members that would want to attend if it was organised closer to them :)
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: cRaigalexander on 11, July, 2013 - 21:35:47
I like the idea of Gaydon for centrality, but I think the benefit of somewhere like Beaulieu is there are some pretty roads around for a potter out etc :)
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Karl on 12, July, 2013 - 09:10:47
A huge factor in deciding where to hold this event must always be when it is going to be held. Assuming the aim is to celebrate the actual launch date of the c5 , as we did for c5-25 ,then you're looking at a date in January . Being mid-winter this means you need to consider holding it indoors , which then means you also have to look at the venues & facilities available and what the cost implications are.

The c5-25 event was a mixed bag, we were lucky that Brooklands supported us and offered the exhibition room free of charge. Not so lucky with the weather as it was snowed off and had to be rescheduled for February.

If you decide to go for an indoors event (or at least sheltered) then the next factor to consider is size of venue. Although the level of support provided by those that helped with c5-25 on the day was amazing, it has to be said that the number of c5 owners and invited guests that actually showed up was far less than promised. Most of our audience on the day was from spectators for the VSCC meeting being held at Brooklands at the same time.

Just some points to consider  :)
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 12, July, 2013 - 09:46:18
Those are some very good points! So what are people's feelings on this? Brilliance could potentially be worth contacting again for a January event to coincide with launch date, or we could plan a summer show for this one. Although it would of course be nice to do it on 11/1, people as a whole remember the C5 for 1985 so I could see a summer show drumming up a lot more interest!
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 17, July, 2013 - 17:06:00
That's a good start, can I start having some opinions too on whether to do two shows, one for the anniversary and one summer, or just one... And also any other suggestions for places or shall I poll these two? I'm happy to organise but really need to know it won't just be me that turns up lol :-)
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: PLOD11 on 17, July, 2013 - 20:01:28
Gaydon for me as well, I personally would not be around for the January event  :(, but def on the summer event  ;)

John - Plod11
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 17, July, 2013 - 20:14:04
Gaydon would be fine with me
Chas
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: c5mick on 20, July, 2013 - 12:53:59
Gaydon for me, as long as I can get a headlight first. Still looking.
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 20, July, 2013 - 17:01:41
Well Mosi would be fantastic, but it's just too far for people from the south to get to though... Gaydon should be at most a 2 to 3 hour run for anyone in England where as for me Mosi's about a 5 or 6 hour journey! Great idea though :-) Think of any more around the Midlands?
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: dansretropod on 20, July, 2013 - 21:05:33
Why don't you just have 2 events. 1 for the south and 1 for the north?
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: johnny5 on 22, July, 2013 - 13:12:18
Hi all  how about  we attend enmass to  the earls  barton festival  of transport
http://www.festivaloftransport.net/

i  attended this  year and it is  very  friendly and hospitable

I know  this is not just a c5 event but it  is a  celebration of transport
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: johnny5 on 22, July, 2013 - 13:17:16
did i mention they have a  beer tent ?
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: gertk on 22, July, 2013 - 17:02:59
Gaydon for me, as long as I can get a headlight first. Still looking.

Well, it is not in too good condition but maybe it will do for the time being:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-C5-Front-Light-Damaged-/290949432023?pt=UK_Collectables_Bicycle_RL&hash=item43bdf002d7 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-C5-Front-Light-Damaged-/290949432023?pt=UK_Collectables_Bicycle_RL&hash=item43bdf002d7)
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Karl on 22, July, 2013 - 21:16:34
Why don't you just have 2 events. 1 for the south and 1 for the north?

Looking through the event archives as a guide,  I think there is the possibility that the c5 community just isn't large enough to support two events.
 
The most we've ever had at Brooklands is about 25 c5's , the international meeting was about 16 c5's with a similar number at the run to the Hoover factory in Merthyr Tydfil .

I'm all for large scale events but history shows that sadly the support isn't really there. 
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: c5mick on 22, July, 2013 - 22:24:34
Hi gertk
Thanks I have noticed the headlight, but it's too far gone for me. I have a while before the 30th anniversary to get a good headlight.
If the event is at Gaydon or Manchester then it suits me, coming from Stoke on trent both a fairly close. Being a newbie then I will go with the flow and if its at lands end then I will do my best to get there, hopefully with a good head light.
Regards
Mick
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 22, July, 2013 - 22:28:18
Is there actually anybody who couldn't do Gaydon? I can't make any promises on the place yet as the events guy isn't back in the office until tomorrow, but I remember when I asked last year about attending one of their shows they said they'd love me to come as the museum's got a C5!
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: c5mick on 23, July, 2013 - 01:13:12
Danny
You could do with an emailing list and blanket mail all registered members to ask who can't do Gaydon.
Make a weekend out of it camping if anywhere local to put faces to names
Mick
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 23, July, 2013 - 10:54:54
That's a great idea, let me get hold of Gaydon first of all though to see if there'd be charges etc though  ;D
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Luke S on 23, July, 2013 - 21:44:30
Is there actually anybody who couldn't do Gaydon? I can't make any promises on the place yet as the events guy isn't back in the office until tomorrow, but I remember when I asked last year about attending one of their shows they said they'd love me to come as the museum's got a C5!

Gaydon is a bit to far for a c5 meeting for me. Would prefer brooklands but it depends what people opt for
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: c5mick on 23, July, 2013 - 22:39:07
Luke,
Guildford to Gaydon is not a bad run, possibly 1hour 45 mins on a good day, less than 100 miles, bit far on a C5 single battery, lol
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 24, July, 2013 - 13:39:09
Right, initial report from Gaydon is actually pretty amazing! Time of year doesn't bother them as they have two indoor galleries that they're happy for us to use, so if a January 10th date was favoured it would be indoor, but they said any time of year they're happy with. They said a standalone show's fine, but piggybacking another event may be better as they obtain huge visitor numbers. Lastly, they're also happy to do lots of publicity for it to :-)
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 24, July, 2013 - 17:19:23
Put me down ..Chas
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 24, July, 2013 - 18:08:56
That's great Chas, be great to see some of your machines! I'm talking to the guy about it in more depth on Friday but I told him an estimate of 20 C5's, although he didn't seem too concerned about numbers. What's your thoughts though on a January 10th indoor show or a summer one? I know it's a long, long way off yet but I'm a big believes in preplanning lol!
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 24, July, 2013 - 18:43:23
Hi there Danny I will try my best to be at both meetings
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: c5mick on 24, July, 2013 - 20:21:42
January could be a cold one,  a summer gathering for a weekend would be nice, camping, caravanning etc.
Put me down for bringing 1 in January, weather permitting, if a summer gathering then put me down for bringing a minimum of 2.
Cheers
Mick
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 24, July, 2013 - 21:48:09
No problem! I'll have a clearer idea of things after the call on Friday so will keep everyone updated with progress etc. From what he was saying, and I haven't been to Gaydon in about ten years, there are two galleries by the cafe upstairs that overlook the museum and we'd be able to use one or both of them depending on the quantity.
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 26, July, 2013 - 21:51:33
Okay... had a good chat with Gaydon today and it's good news and bad news with some major feedback required!

Basically, they'd be over the moon to host the 30th anniversary get together, they'd run it either as a standalone show, or as the centrepiece (heavily marketed) of either their Spring or Autumn classics shows. That's a pretty big deal. With the Spring show we could have an area outside (it would be in May) with tarmac and an area to ride them in, or in Autumn we could have the gallery inside... entirely our choice.

The drawback is that to cover insurance, publicity etc etc, it would be £275 for us to attend. Now, this hinges a lot of course on if people would be willing to pay to attend the show, and how many people would want to come, which is why I'll just lay out the facts as I know them. Basically, for the £275 we'd get 30 free entrance tickets to the museum, so as near as makes no difference, if we've got 30 people who would want to come (including partners) it would be a hell of a day out for a tenner each.

We can either look into the possibility of this, and work out if we'd charge per C5 or per person, or we can look for an alternative.

Don't shoot the messenger, to be fair it would be an incredible day and a centrepiece show, so let me know your thoughts :)
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: c5mick on 28, July, 2013 - 09:43:27
Dan, it looks like you have been busy. How many have been back to you with numbers?
I would like to attend, with my wife a 2 kids and would like to bring 2 C5's.
would it be a Saturday and Sunday. I personally think the £10.00 is reasonable for either per person or per C5. Do you know how much the entry fee is per person to he museum.
Count me in and let's hope you can get the numbers to make this a storming event.
Regards
Mick
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: radiomarty on 28, July, 2013 - 15:59:20
Hi Dan -I would like to come out of retirement to attend this event with Goldfinger and the clan  :)
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 28, July, 2013 - 21:32:57
I personally think the £10.00 is reasonable for either per person or per C5. Do you know how much the entry fee is per person to he museum.

Entry on a normal day is £12 adult, I can't actually remember kid's rate but I think it's about £8. Show/event days vary but tend to be nearer the £15-20 entrance instead.

I think it's probably feasible, there's plenty of time to drum up interest! I'll mention, however, that the £275 is if we wanted an official 'show'... so an area for ourselves, publicity, the works. If that doesn't work out for whatever reason, we could also just arrange to go to (for example) the Autumn Spring Classic en masse. See my point? Doing it that way wouldn't get it publicised through the museum as the 30th Anniversary show, but would still be a bloody good gathering  8)

Radiomarty - That would be absolutely fantastic! I'll certainly add you to the list  ;D
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Crogw11597 on 12, October, 2013 - 16:36:46
We would be up for this put us down for two places if I goes ahead  ;D
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: dadandjames on 14, October, 2013 - 20:17:51
Do we have a date 4 this?
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: lotus 30 on 14, October, 2013 - 20:28:29
How about contacting club lotus as they have a show at doninngton early in the year there is plenty of areas we could use the c5 within the site without traffic problems also the donnington collection may be pleased to see us. After all lotus were involved in the design.
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 22, October, 2013 - 19:52:34
Well there's no fixed date yet... some favour a summer show, some would prefer one on the actual launch date. There really are a lot of places that it could be hosted, I'm still considering at the moment whether to have it as a stand alone show or as part of something much bigger. Even if we managed to muster a record 30 C5s it still wouldn't be enough to pack a museum which is why at the moment I'm looking at the option of piggybacking a long standing show... thoughts on that?
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: dadandjames on 02, November, 2013 - 20:21:19
Just a thought by does anybody think top gear might be interested? Might only be to take the  P but could be fun. I am sure the stig would like a trip in a c5. Not sure how you would go about it.
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 03, November, 2013 - 00:15:08
I had a similar thought... I really have a feeling that the tv will be all over the C5 in 2015...
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: pso-buzz on 03, November, 2013 - 10:00:32
I think top gear would just rip the piss out of both the C5 and the owners. I personally would stay far away from it if they were involved
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 03, November, 2013 - 11:39:21
Fifth Gear? They seem friendlier....
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: pso-buzz on 03, November, 2013 - 20:01:58
The gadget show maybe?
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Ton C5 on 03, November, 2013 - 20:05:16
I vote for Fifth gear !
vicky can drive my C5 around  ;).

(oh no did i realy think that  :) )
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 05, November, 2013 - 11:24:57
Problem is that The Gadget Show have already covered the C5 so it's unlikely they'd be interested in doing it twice... is Fifth Gear still airing?
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 05, November, 2013 - 23:37:58
Quick update, I've emailed Tiff Needell's agent who replied earlier saying they'd pass the message along. No idea if there's hope etc, but I do think that most motoring shows are going to want to cover it in 2015...
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: coverman on 06, November, 2013 - 09:59:33
There are anniverasaries of car model launches probaby nearly every month, and most of those cars were not the laughing stock of the motoring world when launched, so why would all motoring programmes  want to feature the C5? It solved no motoring problem,just potentially caused them, and it has only survived in numbers because it was cheap to buy, easy to store, and many remained unsold.
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: kamztrad on 08, November, 2013 - 15:48:58
While it is true there are car anniversaries every month, they are all very similar whereas the C5 is simply a one off, one of a kind, the like of which we may never see again. It stands alone as a towering achievement of the power of determination over common sense, and must be hailed and revered as such, surely !!??
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: dadandjames on 08, November, 2013 - 23:41:07
While it is true there are car anniversaries every month, they are all very similar whereas the C5 is simply a one off, one of a kind, the like of which we may never see again. It stands alone as a towering achievement of the power of determination over common sense, and must be hailed and revered as such, surely !!??
Agree C5 stands alone.
Part of its appeal is its failure. However it pointed the way to the future. It would have been different if it was launched now.
Sir Clive was way ahead of his time.
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: cRaigalexander on 09, November, 2013 - 20:04:51
Another suggestion for somewhere to have a stand- Retro Rides Gathering. Its lots of oddball/ "retro" 70s, 80s and other cars, most modified, and its set at the lovely Prescott Hill, a lovely hillclimb in Gloucestershire, its a really nice venue.

http://www.retroridesgathering.com/
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 01, December, 2013 - 19:09:27
I've just had a thought... with all of the Comet's that closed down would it be apt to see if we can hold a mini show at a defunct Comet lol ;) Not necessarily the C5@30 event, but just a get together next year...
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: dantheref on 12, February, 2014 - 20:44:08
Would be up for doing something, any more on this Dan?
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: alecjw on 16, February, 2014 - 11:09:46
I think cambridge would be kind of appropriate considering that's the home of sinclair research. Although I'm perhaps biased here since I live in cambridge.
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: danny7147 on 09, May, 2014 - 16:06:30
Had a potential brainwave a couple of days ago that Facebook members seem to be in favour of and has more positives than most other ideas so far... let me explain, but would of course value opinions!

We've just returned from a very cheap 3 night stay at Pontins Camber Sands... had a great time. It's been difficult to think of good events to latch onto (on the basis that we would never have enough machines to warrant a full blown C5 show) and one that occurred to me was doing a get together at one of the 80's Weekends they hold.

I mentioned it to one of the managers, they seem keen, but I want to test people's opinions first before I try and barter a deal on accommodation prices Tec, so at the moment all I can say is I presume it would be a couple of hundred for an apartment for the three nights obviously including all of th entertainment.

From my point of view it has several pros and cons...

Pros:-

All members attending will have accommodation,  if you're travelling a long distance to attend you wouldn't have to search for a hotel

Weekend of great entertainment including a variety of original 80's singers/groups. Hasn't been announced for next year yet but they usually get people like Aswad, Bucks Fizz, Jason Donovan... that sort of thing.

Cheap alcohol. A must for any serious C5 fan. Beer was £3.30 a pint, happy hour 5-7 at £2.20 a pint.

Other facilities include a pool, arcade, mini golf, there's plenty.

Reasonably central location for people living in the south (I'll come onto the north a bit later)

All visitors will be 80's fans and will therefore love our lineup.

Cons...

Basic accommodation... it's adequate, but don't expect luxury

Our event would only be open to the public if they paid the gate entrance for a day ticket

Unknown if under 18s are allowed... it doesn't say on their website that they aren't, I'm just saying that Butlins class these as adult only events

So... initial thoughts would be welcomed!

For our northern members, Pontins Southport hold an 80's weekend too which might be more appropriate, but I can only really organise one... so IF people like this idea then maybe another member would like to make contact and try and organise a similar event at Southport!
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Giles on 16, June, 2014 - 21:48:06
Great to meet you all who attended Brooklands, it was a great event and my C5 felt like it had a birthday!

C5-30:
Gaydon sounds ideal as there is a network of roads on site that are free from traffic but can be seen from most of the display area.
The other big benefit for Gaydon that I haven't seen mentioned before is that they have a programme of events that we could piggy back off.
For example the Metro(!) owners club had there annual event there in conjunction with something else going on.
It makes sense for the Hetitage center as they get more people in on any one day.
They also have a C5 in the museum is a poor state of repair.... Could we restore it 'Live' as a display item?
(It's missing the front wheel cover & flat tyres)
Cheers, Giles
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: dantheref on 16, June, 2014 - 23:20:32
Good to meet you Giles!!! Your c5 looked like a new machine by the end! Was impressive how quickly you can get them going again! Thanks for the back seat booster and tonneau! The gf was impressed she has no excuse not to join me for a longer cruise now she has back support!

gaydon sounds good! As long as we mark it somehow I will be there!
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Zelandeth on 02, July, 2014 - 00:16:58
Gaydon ain't far up the road from us here in MK so I would be game.  The Saab or Skoda are suitably 80s methods of getting there too I think!

Will be watching this thread with interest, but definitely would like to be involved.
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: jockywilson11 on 03, July, 2014 - 16:39:03
Need to see if the C5 fits inside my Toyota Auris Hybrid... All these places are a long way from Aberdeen!
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: g4vll on 03, July, 2014 - 22:35:13
A beer tent sounds good 5 or 6 pints and i can drive the C5 home and if its at gaydon  I cant get lost its only 80 miles  straight down the M40  lol .
On a more serious not Gaydon  is a nice central venue and  spring  time would be a nice time . 
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: c5mick on 04, July, 2014 - 11:46:01
Hi
Who is organising this event ?
Regards
Mick
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Lancealot on 09, July, 2014 - 22:37:48
I am up for a northern one.

ta Lance
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: pso-buzz on 10, July, 2014 - 15:06:26
Northern one for me too!
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: coverman on 11, July, 2014 - 10:57:30
Not a big enough number of people surely to justify two occasions. Anyway, Gaydon is readily accessible by all, being just south of Birmingham
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 11, July, 2014 - 11:14:26
I may be able to go as we'll put me down depending on the date
Chas
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Theojw71 on 11, July, 2014 - 23:02:34
If I ever sort my 24v battery woes  :( >:(, count me in too - this would be my first C5 event, and an honour to mark 30ans for it! :)

Northern event would be great 9just coz that's where I am), but Gaydon sounds like the thing to do - can we roll past the Aston Martin factory and show them how to really build a car?  ;D ;D
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Edward Green on 16, July, 2014 - 16:54:23
I like the sound of gaydon. We are going to try and get a few events planned for the 30th round the country within the next couple of months.
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Trabi1999 on 17, July, 2014 - 09:25:52
Gaydon sounds great to me. Most c5 events are either to Northern or to for down South but Gaydon is quite close to me  :)
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: kamztrad on 18, July, 2014 - 10:13:36
Gaydon does sound like probably the best and most logical choice, won't be ideal for everyone but then it is fairly central and most like myself will have a bit of a trip, but then these milestones don't come round everyday!!  :D :D
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: c5mick on 18, July, 2014 - 18:18:14
Would be nice for something definite
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: c5mick on 15, October, 2014 - 19:21:03
Is Gaydon still on ?
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: C5 Josh Langstaff on 07, November, 2014 - 12:55:19
i like qthe sound of birmingham as that is alot closer for me but i dont mind, im going to ry and make it there anywayv  :)
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: PLOD11 on 02, January, 2015 - 20:03:55
Does any one know what is happening with this ????
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Mattv6 on 05, January, 2015 - 07:55:21
Gaydon would be good for me.
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: johnny5 on 11, January, 2015 - 00:01:59
is gaydon on ? and  when ?
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: Trabi1999 on 11, January, 2015 - 10:21:59
Gaydon sounds great to me
Title: Re: C5@30
Post by: lotus 30 on 11, January, 2015 - 17:12:44
I am in south wales it would be my first event and i would attend gaydon is it going to happen andy b