UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2015 in Brighton

[SteveSheldon]

OK, I have had a little play and the Twitter feed @JFBrightonMeets is definately up and running.. so you can keep tabs on the thread here, or any of the other mirrors of this thread, or by following it on Twitter... so which ever way you prefer you can keep up to date with the latest news, info, developments, and changes to our Bi-Annual Meet :-)

[SteveSheldon]

 Just for your info:

The days itinerary is listed below for your info, so you know when you need to be where...

08:15 Meet at Pease Pottage Service Station at the base of the M23.
08:20 Initial 'Welcome to the Event' greeting, and packs handed out.
08:30 Depart in convoy for Brighton (cruising speed 65mph)
09:00 Park up in one large parking block in Madiera Drive.
09:00-10:00 Big Breakfast in 'The Madiera' (b/fast from just £2.99)
10:00 General social events etc. Plus your chance to be one of the first to book that Jaguar XE test drive! and to chat with the industry attendees about any car issues you may have.
11:30 Group signings of banner, and group photos for the forums
11:45 Prize Draw for the SNG Barrett Goodies, the numbers to be drawn by Tony
 

The parking is pay and display at this location and is £1 for an hour, £5 for two hours, £10 for four hours, or £15 for 11 hours (I would suggest for most people the £10 parking option will be sufficient). Your meal will be from £2.99 per person.. so hopefully no shocks or surprises if you are on a budget
       

[SteveSheldon]

The next Bi-Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet will be happening on 24th May 2015 - Just over SIX weeks away now! This meet will be our fourth one, and we will have been running this event for two years now!

This Spring/Summer event is Jaguar exclusive, but if you have a car of another marque don't worry - the Winter event will again be open to all marques with a warm Jaguar welcome for everyone.

For those who don't know, the event comprises of two components - an initial meet at Pease Pottage Services with Welcome packs and goodie bags handed out, and a convoy at a steady 65mph down to the main meet and event in Madiera Drive, Brighton. The distance is approx 24 miles on major roads which should ensure all attendees can manage it without issue.

At the main meet in Brighton we have breakfasts (from £2.99), photo shoots, socialising, industry attendees there to answer all  to get answered, a FREE prize draw for some SNG Barrett goodies, and more - and all with the backdrop of the Victorian promenades, and everything a family could possibly want on a day out with the Pier, the beaches, the sea gently rolling in, the Proms, and a huge local shopping centre.

This year we are sandwiched in the middle of a month of MG, Mini, and Classic Car Meet days so I am sure our meet will raise a lot of interest... esp with one or two brand new showroom XE's there, literally *just* delivered to Harwoods Brighton, hopefully in attendance on the day!!

We are already listed as an official event with Brighton & Hove, & East Sussex Councils - and I am working on trying to get further advertising and newspaper coverage in place if I can,,

If you would like to attend this convoy and meet ( a guaranteed great day out for you, your family and your car) please put your name forward and I will be happy to add you in.

You can put a post up on this thread if you wish to attend, or you can email me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk - either way I will happily add you in.. as usual I need to know if you wish to attend just the main meet, or the meet and the convoy, your car and year, and how many people will likely be travelling in the car..

We even have a NEW live Twitter feed for our event @JFBrightonMeets - why not follow our updates, news and info as we go there?

The itinerary, parking, & breakfast costs are all listed in this thread, so there are no surprises for those of us on a budget - but the event itself as such is FREE and will remain so.

If you haven't been before and would like to check up on some of our recent Bi-Annual Convoy and Meet events please have a look here: UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton or UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2014 in Brighton

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

Main Meet
SteveSheldon (JaguarForums.com) 2002 2.5 X-Type + 4 (my family is hopefully coming along this time!)
Brian R (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
Ngarara (JaguarForums.com) 2011 XKR 75 + 1
ClassicJagMan(JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 in Beige with Red Leather Interior + 1
Dave Ingray (JaguarOwnerClub) 2002 STR + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone XKR 4.2 Coupe + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
CSJ (JaguarForums.com) 2006 2.2D X-Type + 1
Jokaboat (JaguarForums.com) 2010 3.0 XF Portfolio + 1
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 1984 HE V12 XJS + 1
MTL (JaguarForums.com) 2004 X-Type + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 2.2D X-Type Estate + 1
CoralSteveAFC (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 XK + 2
Ronnieg (JaguarForum.com) 2011 XF Lux 2.0TD + 2
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1
Peugeot_Prince (via email) 2009 X-Type 2.2D + 4
Peter Bourne (via email) 2005 Black XK8 + 1
Daniel 350 (JaguarForum.com) 2014 XF Saloon Premium Luxury 3.0D + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 4.0 + 1
Andy Ross (JaguarForum.com) 2004 S-Type Diesel SE + 2
Reverand (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2002 S-Type + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
BigTel (JaguarForum.com) ...... XFR-100 + 1
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR Coupe + 2
KGB (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2006 STR + 1
Jgstr (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 S-Type + 1
Tom Nicholson (via email) 2005 S-Type 2.7D + 2
BraveBart (JaguarForum.com) 2008 XKR 4.2 Coupe +2
Mark Silvester (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XJ Portfolio LWB in Italian racing red + 1
SuperKitten (JaguarForum.com) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 1
Mike666 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2005 X-Type 2.0 + 1
PabloJag (via email) XKR Mk 1 + 2
Fred Bone (JEC) XF + 1
Judith Bone (JEC) X-Type + 1
Robertch636 (Pistonheads) 1999 XKR Convertible + 2
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR 4.0 V8 Supercharged + 1
Medic-One (Pistonheads.com) 2006 STR + 1
Drainpipe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2010 XK 5.0 Portfolio Conv. + 2
Guardian (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2009 X-Type 2.0 Estate + 4
OCD-Jagman (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XKR + 4
Uncle David (JaguarOwnersClub) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 2
Shukan (JaguarForum.com) 2006 STR + 1
XTypeTom (JaguarForums.com) 2003 X-Type 2.1 + 2
Marvin67 (JaguarForums.com) S-Type 2.7 + 3
Jonah1UK (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XK 4.2 V8 Conv. + 1
Paul Aldridge (via email) 2000 XKR + 1
Big Gaz (JaguarForum.com) 2005 XJ6 TDVI + 1
Jim Collender (JaguarForum.com) 2003 XJ + 2
Red (JaguarOwnersClub.com) X-Type 2.0SE + 1

49 Cars + 75 attendees

Convoy
SteveSheldon
Brian R
Ngarara
ClassicJagMan
Dave Ingray
Paul Carr
Tovarish Chernokot
Andrew65
CSJ
Jokaboat
MTL
CoralSteveAFC
Ronnieg
Clifton94
Peugeot_Prince
Peter Bourne
Daniel 350
Readingkev
Andy Ross
BigTel
Reverand
Andrew Lowe
Big Al
KGB
Jgstr
Tom Nicholson
BraveBart
Mark Silvester
SuperKitten
Mike666
PabloJag
Fred Bone
Judith Bone
Robertch636
Sussex Al
Medic-One
Drainpipe
Guardian
OCD-Jagman
Uncle David
Shukan
XTypeTom
Marvin67
Jonah1UK
Paul Aldridge
Big Gaz
Jim Collender
Red

48 Cars

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

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barrett - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist
       

[SteveSheldon]

OK, a little bit of an update - we are now also listed with DriveAddiction.com which carries listings of car events around the UK and we are now listed alongside some very big regular events :-)

I have been in touch with Harwoods Jaguar, and our other sponsors and am hoping that there will be enough welcome packs for everyone, rather than per car, which didn't quite work for everyone at the last meet..

the twitter feed is already starting to pick up followers too, which is great :-)
       

[SteveSheldon]

I am working on the info sheets that you will get in your welcome packs currently..

I am hoping to have dashboard sheets (so we know whose car is who's - yes I know awful grammar lol), info on the next meet which will be in December), the itinerary, breakfast menu options/pricing sheets, in addition to the goodies and info from our kind sponsors, and of course your prize draw entry ticket..

The event and the prize draw are both free, your only costs on the day being your unlimited breakfast, and the parking..

Meanwhile our Twitter feed is starting to take off - we have a Twitter account of @JFBrightonMeets and for the may event news we are using the hashtag #MayJagMeet - please feel free to follow our account, and keep up to the minute with the event and our preparations, news and info.

[SteveSheldon]

Time for a summary...

This all happens on the 24th May 2015, with an early start at Pease Pottage Services on the day at 8:15am before the convoy sets off for Brighton at a steady 65mph making a huge visual impact as we all pull up and park in Madiera Drive.

In Brighton we have unlimited breakfasts from just £2.99 for adults, and 99p for children followed by the social events including viewing the new Jaguar XE (even able to be amongst the first to book a test drive in one), asking any questions you may have of Harwoods Jaguar and The Automatic Gearbox Company, a FREE Prize Draw for Jaguar related goodies, photo shoots which will appear on the Jaguar Forums, plus the highly anticipated Welcome Packs packed with info and some goodies for you..

All this PLUS the sea in front of you, the victorian promenades behind you, a huge city shopping centre in easy walking distance, the Pier, Fish & Chips....

All for the cost of the parking, and your breakfast...

So if you are not already signed up for this great day, why not? Just pop a post on here or email me directly at  JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk - you will be made very welcome.
       

[SteveSheldon]

Just checked the long range weather forecast and the theory goes that we should have sunshine and 17 degrees on the day - perfect for those of you with convertibles :-)

[SteveSheldon]

The next Bi-Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet will be happening on 24th May 2015 - Just over FIVE weeks away now! This meet will be our fourth one, and we will have been running this event for two years now!

This Spring/Summer event is Jaguar exclusive, but if you have a car of another marque don't worry - the Winter event will again be open to all marques with a warm Jaguar welcome for everyone.

For those who don't know, the event comprises of two components - an initial meet at Pease Pottage Services with Welcome packs and goodie bags handed out, and a convoy at a steady 65mph down to the main meet and event in Madiera Drive, Brighton. The distance is approx 24 miles on major roads which should ensure all attendees can manage it without issue.

At the main meet in Brighton we have breakfasts (from £2.99), photo shoots, socialising, industry attendees there to answer all those questions you have never managed to get answered, a FREE prize draw for some SNG Barrett goodies, and more - and all with the backdrop of the Victorian promenades, and everything a family could possibly want on a day out with the Pier, the beaches, the sea gently rolling in, the Proms, and a huge local shopping centre.

This year we are sandwiched in the middle of a month of MG, Mini, and Classic Car Meet days so I am sure our meet will raise a lot of interest... esp with one or two brand new showroom XE's there, literally *just* delivered to Harwoods Brighton, hopefully in attendance on the day!!

We are already listed as an official event with Brighton & Hove, & East Sussex Councils - and I am working on trying to get further advertising and newspaper coverage in place if I can,,

If you would like to attend this convoy and meet ( a guaranteed great day out for you, your family and your car) please put your name forward and I will be happy to add you in.

You can put a post up on this thread if you wish to attend, or you can email me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk - either way I will happily add you in.. as usual I need to know if you wish to attend just the main meet, or the meet and the convoy, your car and year, and how many people will likely be travelling in the car..

We even have a NEW live Twitter feed for our event @JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet - why not follow our updates, news and info as we go there?

The itinerary, parking, & breakfast costs are all listed in this thread, so there are no surprises for those of us on a budget - but the event itself as such is FREE and will remain so.

If you haven't been before and would like to check up on some of our recent Bi-Annual Convoy and Meet events please have a look here: UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton or UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2014 in Brighton

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

Main Meet
SteveSheldon (JaguarForums.com) 2002 2.5 X-Type + 4 (my family is hopefully coming along this time!)
Brian R (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
Ngarara (JaguarForums.com) 2011 XKR 75 + 1
ClassicJagMan(JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 in Beige with Red Leather Interior + 1
Dave Ingray (JaguarOwnerClub) 2002 STR + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone XKR 4.2 Coupe + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
CSJ (JaguarForums.com) 2006 2.2D X-Type + 1
Jokaboat (JaguarForums.com) 2010 3.0 XF Portfolio + 1
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 1984 HE V12 XJS + 1
MTL (JaguarForums.com) 2004 X-Type + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 2.2D X-Type Estate + 1
CoralSteveAFC (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 XK + 2
Ronnieg (JaguarForum.com) 2011 XF Lux 2.0TD + 2
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1
Peugeot_Prince (via email) 2009 X-Type 2.2D + 4
Peter Bourne (via email) 2005 Black XK8 + 1
Daniel 350 (JaguarForum.com) 2014 XF Saloon Premium Luxury 3.0D + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 4.0 + 1
Andy Ross (JaguarForum.com) 2004 S-Type Diesel SE + 2
Reverand (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2002 S-Type + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
BigTel (JaguarForum.com) ...... XFR-100 + 1
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR Coupe + 2
KGB (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2006 STR + 1
Jgstr (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 S-Type + 1
Tom Nicholson (via email) 2005 S-Type 2.7D + 2
BraveBart (JaguarForum.com) 2008 XKR 4.2 Coupe +2
Mark Silvester (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XJ Portfolio LWB in Italian racing red + 1
SuperKitten (JaguarForum.com) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 1
Mike666 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2005 X-Type 2.0 + 1
PabloJag (via email) XKR Mk 1 + 2
Fred Bone (JEC) XF + 1
Judith Bone (JEC) X-Type + 1
Robertch636 (Pistonheads) 1999 XKR Convertible + 2
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR 4.0 V8 Supercharged + 1
Medic-One (Pistonheads.com) 2006 STR + 1
Drainpipe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2010 XK 5.0 Portfolio Conv. + 2
Guardian (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2009 X-Type 2.0 Estate + 4
OCD-Jagman (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XKR + 4
Uncle David (JaguarOwnersClub) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 2
Shukan (JaguarForum.com) 2006 STR + 1
XTypeTom (JaguarForums.com) 2003 X-Type 2.1 + 2
Marvin67 (JaguarForums.com) S-Type 2.7 + 3
Jonah1UK (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XK 4.2 V8 Conv. + 1
Paul Aldridge (via email) 2000 XKR + 1
Big Gaz (JaguarForum.com) 2005 XJ6 TDVI + 1
Jim Collender (JaguarForum.com) 2003 XJ + 2
Red (JaguarOwnersClub.com) X-Type 2.0SE + 1
Kirkus (JaguarOwnersClub.com) S-Type + 1

50 Cars + 76 attendees

Convoy
SteveSheldon
Brian R
Ngarara
ClassicJagMan
Dave Ingray
Paul Carr
Tovarish Chernokot
Andrew65
CSJ
Jokaboat
MTL
CoralSteveAFC
Ronnieg
Clifton94
Peugeot_Prince
Peter Bourne
Daniel 350
Readingkev
Andy Ross
BigTel
Reverand
Andrew Lowe
Big Al
KGB
Jgstr
Tom Nicholson
BraveBart
Mark Silvester
SuperKitten
Mike666
PabloJag
Fred Bone
Judith Bone
Robertch636
Sussex Al
Medic-One
Drainpipe
Guardian
OCD-Jagman
Uncle David
Shukan
XTypeTom
Marvin67
Jonah1UK
Paul Aldridge
Big Gaz
Jim Collender
Red
Kirkus

49 Cars

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

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barrett - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist
       

[SteveSheldon]

Just to let you know that the Twitter feed has been bringing in quite a bit of thread traffic as a result of me contacting a number of industry contacts - I will let you know what, if anything :-), comes of it

[SteveSheldon]

Remembering that maths is not my strong point :-) We currently have the following Jaguar models coming along

(noting it would be fantastic if anyone with a model not yet listed could come along and help fill in the gaps):

X-Type (12), XKR (9), S-Type (6), S-Type R (6), XF (4), XK8 (3), XJ (3), XK (2), XJR (2), XJS (1), XFR (1), and the Mk2 (1)

[little-red-q]

Just got an S-type (2000, 3L V6) this weekend and I guess I will have figured out what all the bells and whistles do by May 24th so am definitely interested in taking part in the convoy.

[SteveSheldon]

Welcome to the convoy & meet - I will add you to the list of attendees, and look forward to meeting you on the day.. don't forget to keep an eye on the thread here, or our twitter feeed #MayJagMeet for the latest info as we approach the day itself..

[SteveSheldon]

The next Bi-Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet will be happening on 24th May 2015 - Just over FIVE weeks away now! This meet will be our fourth one, and we will have been running this event for two years now!

This Spring/Summer event is Jaguar exclusive, but if you have a car of another marque don't worry - the Winter event will again be open to all marques with a warm Jaguar welcome for everyone.

For those who don't know, the event comprises of two components - an initial meet at Pease Pottage Services with Welcome packs and goodie bags handed out, and a convoy at a steady 65mph down to the main meet and event in Madiera Drive, Brighton. The distance is approx 24 miles on major roads which should ensure all attendees can manage it without issue.

At the main meet in Brighton we have breakfasts (from £2.99), photo shoots, socialising, industry attendees there to answer all those questions you have never managed to get answered, a FREE prize draw for some SNG Barrett goodies, and more - and all with the backdrop of the Victorian promenades, and everything a family could possibly want on a day out with the Pier, the  beaches, the sea gently rolling in, the Proms, and a huge local shopping centre.

This year we are sandwiched in the middle of a month of MG, Mini, and Classic Car Meet days so I am sure our meet will raise a lot of interest... esp with one or two brand new showroom XE's there, literally *just* delivered to Harwoods Brighton, hopefully in attendance on the day!!

We are already listed as an official event with Brighton & Hove, & East Sussex Councils - and I am working on trying to get further advertising and newspaper coverage in place if I can,,

If you would like to attend this convoy and meet ( a guaranteed great day out for you, your family and your car) please put your name forward and I will be happy to add you in.

You can put a post up on this thread if you wish to attend, or you can email me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk - either way I will happily add you in.. as usual I need to know if you wish to attend just the main meet, or the meet and the convoy, your car and year, and how many people will likely be travelling in the car..

We even have a NEW live Twitter feed for our event @JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet - why not follow our updates, news and info as we go there?

The itinerary, parking, & breakfast costs are all listed in this thread, so there are no surprises for those of us on a budget - but the event itself as such is FREE and will remain so.

If you haven't been before and would like to check up on some of our recent Bi-Annual Convoy and Meet events please have a look here: UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton or UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2014 in Brighton

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

Main Meet
SteveSheldon (JaguarForums.com) 2002 2.5 X-Type + 4 (my family is hopefully coming along this time!)
Brian R (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
Ngarara (JaguarForums.com) 2011 XKR 75 + 1
ClassicJagMan(JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 in Beige with Red Leather Interior + 1
Dave Ingray (JaguarOwnerClub) 2002 STR + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone XKR 4.2 Coupe + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
CSJ (JaguarForums.com) 2006 2.2D X-Type + 1
Jokaboat (JaguarForums.com) 2010 3.0 XF Portfolio + 1
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 1984 HE V12 XJS + 1
MTL (JaguarForums.com) 2004 X-Type + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 2.2D X-Type Estate + 1
CoralSteveAFC (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 XK + 2
Ronnieg (JaguarForum.com) 2011 XF Lux 2.0TD + 2
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1
Peugeot_Prince (via email) 2009 X-Type 2.2D + 4
Peter Bourne (via email) 2005 Black XK8 + 1
Daniel 350 (JaguarForum.com) 2014 XF Saloon Premium Luxury 3.0D + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 4.0 + 1
Andy Ross (JaguarForum.com) 2004 S-Type Diesel SE + 2
Reverand (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2002 S-Type + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
BigTel (JaguarForum.com) ...... XFR-100 + 1
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR Coupe + 2
KGB (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2006 STR + 1
Jgstr (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 S-Type + 1
Tom Nicholson (via email) 2005 S-Type 2.7D + 2
BraveBart (JaguarForum.com) 2008 XKR 4.2 Coupe +2
Mark Silvester (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XJ Portfolio LWB in Italian racing red + 1
SuperKitten (JaguarForum.com) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 1
Mike666 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2005 X-Type 2.0 + 1
PabloJag (via email) XKR Mk 1 + 2
Fred Bone (JEC) XF + 1
Judith Bone (JEC) X-Type + 1
Robertch636 (Pistonheads) 1999 XKR Convertible + 2
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR 4.0 V8 Supercharged + 1
Medic-One (Pistonheads.com) 2006 STR + 1
Drainpipe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2010 XK 5.0 Portfolio Conv. + 2
Guardian (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2009 X-Type 2.0 Estate + 4
OCD-Jagman (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XKR + 4
Uncle David (JaguarOwnersClub) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 2
Shukan (JaguarForum.com) 2006 STR + 1
XTypeTom (JaguarForums.com) 2003 X-Type 2.1 + 2
Marvin67 (JaguarForums.com) S-Type 2.7 + 3
Jonah1UK (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XK 4.2 V8 Conv. + 1
Paul Aldridge (via email) 2000 XKR + 1
Big Gaz (JaguarForum.com) 2005 XJ6 TDVI + 1
Jim Collender (JaguarForum.com) 2003 XJ + 2
Red (JaguarOwnersClub.com) X-Type 2.0SE + 1
Kirkus (JaguarOwnersClub.com) S-Type + 1
Tangerineman (JaguarForum.com) 2005 X-Type 3.0 +3
Little-Red-Q (JaguarOwnersClub) 2000 S-Type 3.0 V6 + 1

52 Cars + 80 attendees

Convoy
SteveSheldon
Brian R
Ngarara
ClassicJagMan
Dave Ingray
Paul Carr
Tovarish Chernokot
Andrew65
CSJ
Jokaboat
MTL
CoralSteveAFC
Ronnieg
Clifton94
Peugeot_Prince
Peter Bourne
Daniel 350
Readingkev
Andy Ross
BigTel
Reverand
Andrew Lowe
Big Al
KGB
Jgstr
Tom Nicholson
BraveBart
Mark Silvester
SuperKitten
Mike666
PabloJag
Fred Bone
Judith Bone
Robertch636
Sussex Al
Medic-One
Drainpipe
Guardian
OCD-Jagman
Uncle David
Shukan
XTypeTom
Marvin67
Jonah1UK
Paul Aldridge
Big Gaz
Jim Collender
Red
Kirkus
Little-Red-Q
Tangerineman

51 Cars

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

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barrett - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist
       

[SteveSheldon]

The long range weather forecast is still for warm sunny weather, we currently have 80 people and 52 cars signed up for the day!

The forum thread, across the Master thread and it's mirrors has had over 12,500 views.

The Twitter feed @JFBrightonMeets has 6 followers, but our hashtag #MayJagMeet seems to have quite a few people monitoring it.

We still have five weeks to go, but already are heading for a big, and fantastic day with lots of cars, people, cheap unlimited breakfasts, banner signing, photo shoots, free prize draw, and more.... all at the seaside with the proms behind us, the sea rolling in in front of us, and there in the same month as the MG, Mini, and Classic Car meets!!

[SteveSheldon]

If anyone has a spare seat in their car on the day could you please let me know by posting here, or emailing me at
JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk as it would be good to compile a list of available seats for any of us that may be without our car on the day for any reason.. as we look after our own! :-)

[the guardian]

i will have a spare row of back seats coming from reading berkshire as there is only two persons coming now instead of five  

 

also after speaking to one of my jaguar contacts there may be another prize up for grabs will let you know nearer the time if it comes off  maybe the proceeds can go to a charity like gt ormond st hospital or something just a thought ?

regards ron  

[SteveSheldon]

Hi Ron,

 

Thankyou very much for the kind offer..... I agree with you about the concept of having a draw, with the proceeds to charity *but* have for this meet worked on the basis of the prize draw being a free draw so as to include the adults as well as any children coming along in the fun.

 

We could run, if it comes off for you, a second prize draw on a paid per ticket basis if we have enough notice and know what the prize is and agree on a charity - I am OK with that.. please drop me an email or p.m. and let's see what we can figure :-)

[SteveSheldon]

The next Bi-Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet will be happening on 24th May 2015 - Just over FIVE weeks away now! This meet will be our fourth one, and we will have been running this event for two years now!

This Spring/Summer event is Jaguar exclusive, but if you have a car of another marque don't worry - the Winter event will again
be open to all marques with a warm Jaguar welcome for everyone.

For those who don't know, the event comprises of two components - an initial meet at Pease Pottage Services with Welcome packs
and goodie bags handed out, and a convoy at a steady 65mph down to the main meet and event in Madiera Drive, Brighton. The distance is approx 24 miles on major roads which should ensure all attendees can manage it without issue.

At the main meet in Brighton we have breakfasts (from £2.99), photo shoots, socialising, industry attendees there to answer all  those questions you have never managed to get answered, a FREE prize draw for some SNG Barrett goodies, and more - and
all with the backdrop of the Victorian promenades, and everything a family could possibly want on a day out with the Pier, the beaches, the sea gently rolling in, the Proms, and a huge local shopping centre.

This year we are sandwiched in the middle of a month of MG, Mini, and Classic Car Meet days so I am sure our meet will raise a
lot of interest... esp with one or two brand new showroom XE's there, literally *just* delivered to Harwoods Brighton, hopefully in attendance on the day!!

We are already listed as an official event with Brighton & Hove, & East Sussex Councils - and I am working on trying
to get further advertising and newspaper coverage in place if I can,,

If you would like to attend this convoy and meet ( a guaranteed great day out for you, your family and your car) please put your
name forward and I will be happy to add you in.

You can put a post up on this thread if you wish to attend, or you can email me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk - either way I will happily add you in.. as usual I need to know if you wish to attend just the main meet, or the meet and the convoy, your car and year, and how many people will likely be travelling in the car..

We even have a NEW live Twitter feed for our event @JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet - why not follow our updates, news and info as we go there?

The itinerary, parking, & breakfast costs are all listed in this thread, so there are no surprises for those of us on a budget - but the event itself as such is FREE and will remain so.

Should you be without your car for any reason on the day please contact anyone below listed as having free seats - we look after our own and would still love you to be able to come!

If you haven't been before and would like to check up on some of our recent Bi-Annual Convoy and Meet events please have a look
here: UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton or UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2014 in Brighton

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

Main Meet
SteveSheldon (JaguarForums.com) 2002 2.5 X-Type + 4 (my family is hopefully coming along this time!)
Brian R (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
Ngarara (JaguarForums.com) 2011 XKR 75 + 1
ClassicJagMan(JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 in Beige with Red Leather Interior + 1
Dave Ingray (JaguarOwnerClub) 2002 STR + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone XKR 4.2 Coupe + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
CSJ (JaguarForums.com) 2006 2.2D X-Type + 1
Jokaboat (JaguarForums.com) 2010 3.0 XF Portfolio + 1
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 1984 HE V12 XJS + 1
MTL (JaguarForums.com) 2004 X-Type + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 2.2D X-Type Estate + 1
CoralSteveAFC (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 XK + 2
Ronnieg (JaguarForum.com) 2011 XF Lux 2.0TD + 2
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1
Peugeot_Prince (via email) 2009 X-Type 2.2D + 4
Peter Bourne (via email) 2005 Black XK8 + 1
Daniel 350 (JaguarForum.com) 2014 XF Saloon Premium Luxury 3.0D + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 4.0 + 1
Andy Ross (JaguarForum.com) 2004 S-Type Diesel SE + 2
Reverand (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2002 S-Type + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
BigTel (JaguarForum.com) ...... XFR-100 + 1
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR Coupe + 2
KGB (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2006 STR + 1
Jgstr (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 S-Type + 1
Tom Nicholson (via email) 2005 S-Type 2.7D + 2
BraveBart (JaguarForum.com) 2008 XKR 4.2 Coupe +2
Mark Silvester (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XJ Portfolio LWB in Italian racing red + 1
SuperKitten (JaguarForum.com) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 1
Mike666 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2005 X-Type 2.0 + 1
PabloJag (via email) XKR Mk 1 + 2
Fred Bone (JEC) XF + 1
Judith Bone (JEC) X-Type + 1
Robertch636 (Pistonheads) 1999 XKR Convertible + 2
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR 4.0 V8 Supercharged + 1
Medic-One (Pistonheads.com) 2006 STR + 1
Drainpipe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2010 XK 5.0 Portfolio Conv. + 2
Guardian (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2009 X-Type 2.0 Estate + 2 (3 SEATS AVAIL - BERKSHIRE)
OCD-Jagman (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XKR + 4
Uncle David (JaguarOwnersClub) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 2
Shukan (JaguarForum.com) 2006 STR + 1
XTypeTom (JaguarForums.com) 2003 X-Type 2.1 + 2
Marvin67 (JaguarForums.com) S-Type 2.7 + 3
Jonah1UK (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XK 4.2 V8 Conv. + 1
Paul Aldridge (via email) 2000 XKR + 1
Big Gaz (JaguarForum.com) 2005 XJ6 TDVI + 1
Jim Collender (JaguarForum.com) 2003 XJ + 2
Red (JaguarOwnersClub.com) X-Type 2.0SE + 1
Kirkus (JaguarOwnersClub.com) S-Type + 1
Tangerineman (JaguarForum.com) 2005 X-Type 3.0 +3
Little-Red-Q (JaguarOwnersClub) 2000 S-Type 3.0 V6 + 1

52 Cars + 78 attendees

Convoy
SteveSheldon
Brian R
Ngarara
ClassicJagMan
Dave Ingray
Paul Carr
Tovarish Chernokot
Andrew65
CSJ
Jokaboat
MTL
CoralSteveAFC
Ronnieg
Clifton94
Peugeot_Prince
Peter Bourne
Daniel 350
Readingkev
Andy Ross
BigTel
Reverand
Andrew Lowe
Big Al
KGB
Jgstr
Tom Nicholson
BraveBart
Mark Silvester
SuperKitten
Mike666
PabloJag
Fred Bone
Judith Bone
Robertch636
Sussex Al
Medic-One
Drainpipe
Guardian
OCD-Jagman
Uncle David
Shukan
XTypeTom
Marvin67
Jonah1UK
Paul Aldridge
Big Gaz
Jim Collender
Red
Kirkus
Little-Red-Q
Tangerineman

51 Cars

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

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barrett - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist
       

[SteveSheldon]

There *may* be a pay per ticket draw for a bigger prize on the day, with the proceeds going to charity - more info to follow if Guardians hopes pan out :-)

Note this is in addition to the existing free prize draw for some great SNG Barrett goodies and all the other great things going on on the day...

[SteveSheldon]

The next Bi-Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet will be happening on 24th May 2015 - Just over FIVE weeks away now! This meet will be our fourth one, and we will have been running this event for two years now!

This Spring/Summer event is Jaguar exclusive, but if you have a car of another marque don't worry - the Winter event will again be open to all marques with a warm Jaguar welcome for everyone.

For those who don't know, the event comprises of two components - an initial meet at Pease Pottage Services with Welcome packs and goodie bags handed out, and a convoy at a steady 65mph down to the main meet and event in Madiera Drive, Brighton. The distance is approx 24 miles on major roads which should ensure all attendees can manage it without issue.

At the main meet in Brighton we have breakfasts (from £2.99), photo shoots, socialising, industry attendees there to answer all those questions you have never managed to get answered, a FREE prize draw for some SNG Barrett goodies, and more - and all with the backdrop of the Victorian promenades, and everything a family could possibly want on a day out with the Pier, the  beaches, the sea gently rolling in, the Proms, and a huge local shopping centre.

This year we are sandwiched in the middle of a month of MG, Mini, and Classic Car Meet days so I am sure our meet will raise a lot of interest... esp with one or two brand new showroom XE's there, literally *just* delivered to Harwoods Brighton, hopefully in attendance on the day!!

We are already listed as an official event with Brighton & Hove, & East Sussex Councils - and I am working on trying to get further advertising and newspaper coverage in place if I can,,

If you would like to attend this convoy and meet ( a guaranteed great day out for you, your family and your car) please put your name forward and I will be happy to add you in.

You can put a post up on this thread if you wish to attend, or you can email me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk - either way I will happily add you in.. as usual I need to know if you wish to attend just the main meet, or the meet and the convoy, your car and year, and how many people will likely be travelling in the car..

We even have a NEW live Twitter feed for our event @JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet - why not follow our updates, news and info as we go there?

The itinerary, parking, & breakfast costs are all listed in this thread, so there are no surprises for those of us on a budget - but the event itself as such is FREE and will remain so.

Should you be without your car for any reason on the day please contact anyone below listed as having free seats - we look after our own and would still love you to be able to come!

If you haven't been before and would like to check up on some of our recent Bi-Annual Convoy and Meet events please have a look here: UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton or UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2014 in Brighton

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

Main Meet

SteveSheldon (JaguarForums.com) 2002 2.5 X-Type + 4 (my family is hopefully coming along this time!)
Brian R (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
Ngarara (JaguarForums.com) 2011 XKR 75 + 1 (1 SEAT AVAIL - HACKNEY)
ClassicJagMan(JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 in Beige with Red Leather Interior + 1
Dave Ingray (JaguarOwnerClub) 2002 STR + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone XKR 4.2 Coupe + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
CSJ (JaguarForums.com) 2006 2.2D X-Type + 1
Jokaboat (JaguarForums.com) 2010 3.0 XF Portfolio + 1
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 1984 HE V12 XJS + 1
MTL (JaguarForums.com) 2004 X-Type + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 2.2D X-Type Estate + 1
CoralSteveAFC (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 XK + 2
Ronnieg (JaguarForum.com) 2011 XF Lux 2.0TD + 2
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1
Peugeot_Prince (via email) 2009 X-Type 2.2D + 4
Peter Bourne (via email) 2005 Black XK8 + 1
Daniel 350 (JaguarForum.com) 2014 XF Saloon Premium Luxury 3.0D + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 4.0 + 1
Andy Ross (JaguarForum.com) 2004 S-Type Diesel SE + 2
Reverand (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2002 S-Type + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
BigTel (JaguarForum.com) ...... XFR-100 + 1
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR Coupe + 2
KGB (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2006 STR + 1
Jgstr (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 S-Type + 1
Tom Nicholson (via email) 2005 S-Type 2.7D + 2
BraveBart (JaguarForum.com) 2008 XKR 4.2 Coupe +2
Mark Silvester (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XJ Portfolio LWB in Italian racing red + 1
SuperKitten (JaguarForum.com) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 1
Mike666 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2005 X-Type 2.0 + 1
PabloJag (via email) XKR Mk 1 + 2
Fred Bone (JEC) XF + 1
Judith Bone (JEC) X-Type + 1
Robertch636 (Pistonheads) 1999 XKR Convertible + 2
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR 4.0 V8 Supercharged + 1
Medic-One (Pistonheads.com) 2006 STR + 1
Drainpipe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2010 XK 5.0 Portfolio Conv. + 2
Guardian (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2009 X-Type 2.0 Estate + 2 (3 SEATS AVAIL - BERKSHIRE)
OCD-Jagman (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XKR + 4
Uncle David (JaguarOwnersClub) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 2
Shukan (JaguarForum.com) 2006 STR + 1
XTypeTom (JaguarForums.com) 2003 X-Type 2.1 + 2
Marvin67 (JaguarForums.com) S-Type 2.7 + 3
Jonah1UK (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XK 4.2 V8 Conv. + 1
Paul Aldridge (via email) 2000 XKR + 1
Big Gaz (JaguarForum.com) 2005 XJ6 TDVI + 1
Jim Collender (JaguarForum.com) 2003 XJ + 2
Red (JaguarOwnersClub.com) X-Type 2.0SE + 1
Kirkus (JaguarOwnersClub.com) S-Type + 1
Tangerineman (JaguarForum.com) 2005 X-Type 3.0 +3
Little-Red-Q (JaguarOwnersClub) 2000 S-Type 3.0 V6 + 1

52 Cars + 78 attendees

Convoy
SteveSheldon
Brian R
Ngarara
ClassicJagMan
Dave Ingray
Paul Carr
Tovarish Chernokot
Andrew65
CSJ
Jokaboat
MTL
CoralSteveAFC
Ronnieg
Clifton94
Peugeot_Prince
Peter Bourne
Daniel 350
Readingkev
Andy Ross
BigTel
Reverand
Andrew Lowe
Big Al
KGB
Jgstr
Tom Nicholson
BraveBart
Mark Silvester
SuperKitten
Mike666
PabloJag
Fred Bone
Judith Bone
Robertch636
Sussex Al
Medic-One
Drainpipe
Guardian
OCD-Jagman
Uncle David
Shukan
XTypeTom
Marvin67
Jonah1UK
Paul Aldridge
Big Gaz
Jim Collender
Red
Kirkus
Little-Red-Q
Tangerineman

51 Cars

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

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barrett - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist
       

[SteveSheldon]

OK, I am back on the case of trying to get us newspaper coverage - this time rather than email which had a very low success rate, I am working our twitter account :-) As always I will update you with any results of mention :-)

[SteveSheldon]

OK here's a quick summary for today:

We have 52 cars, 78 people so far attending,
Free Welcome Packs & goodies,
Breakfasts from 99p children/£2.99 adults,
Parking £10 for four hours,
Free prize draw for SNG Barratt goodies,
Hopefully a pay per ticket prize draw for Jaguar UK goodies with all takings going to charity,
The new XE's in attendance,
Test drive bookings being taken,
The Automatic Gearbox Centre & Harwoods Jaguar to hand to answer all your questions,
Photo shoots,
and more..

I am currently (slowly) sorting the information packs that will go in the Welcome Packs, chasing and trying to get us newspaper coverage (yes I have already tried the presenters from Top Gear & The Classic Car Show to no avail), trying to get our Twitter profile fully active (@JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet) and am still on the hunt for any other potential sponsors for our event..

As always I will let you know where I manage to get a degree of success :-)
       

[Lord H]

I was contemplating attending but 24th May Monaco Grand Prix

 

hmmm I wont be in Brighton thats for sure sorry

[the guardian]

you can watch it in my car (  ma'lord ) 

[SteveSheldon]

Our event thread, across the master thread and the three mirrors has now received over 13,500 viewings! Incredible! I now need to convert our popularity into newspaper coverage, and more sponsors wanting coverage at our event :-)