UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2015 in Brighton

[SteveSheldon]

Rory White - New cars editor for 'What Car'? and 'Autocar', and owns an XJ6, has been in touch and where he cannot make this meet hopes he may be able to make the next one :-)

[Lord H]

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

Thanks for the offer but I would rather watch it from my car window parked trackside ;-)

[the guardian]

lol fair play Richard enjoy yourself trackside

regards ron  

[SteveSheldon]

Don't worry Lord H.. the Winter Bi-Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet is coming and that will be more of a petrolhead event, open to all marques, much the same as last year.. so if you miss this meet don't worry you can always come along to the winter meet :-)

[SteveSheldon]

Anyone unsure about whether to come along or not, just have a look at everything that's happening on the day - all for just the cost of your parking and breakfast! We have a superb day ahead of us so go on why not sign up for it? Just pop a post on here or email me directly at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk and get yourself added in to what is due to be a superb Jaguar day out by the seaside...

[SteveSheldon]

Don't forget you can keep up to date with things as we go by this thread, or any of the four threads we currently have running, by
following us on Twitter @JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet, or if you cant access either you can always just drop me a line at
JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk if you like..

Lot's already going on, more to come.. and if you are not already signed up you are risking missing a great Jaguar seaside event - Why not sign up now? The event is Free, and your only costs on the day are breakfast (from 99p children/from £2.99 adults) and parking which is £10 for the morning..

Watch this space for all the news as it happens..

[SteveSheldon]

The next Bi-Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet will be happening on 24th May 2015 - Just 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 Barratt 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 +
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
       

[the guardian]

steve 

        has this / your event for may been put on the  calender of J O C not sure if this is something you can do or a staff member has to do it  

ive had a look on there and cant see it advertised you may want to put it on there as a lot of member/s just look on there  for quick refresher to see whats going on thoughout the month  

regards ron

[SteveSheldon]

Hi Guardian,

 

Thankyou for the pointer - I have added the event to the calendar, but am guessing it will appear after being checked.. now I know an additional thing I need to do for the up and coming December convoy and meet :-)

[the guardian]

Hi Guardian,

 

Thankyou for the pointer - I have added the event to the calendar, but am guessing it will appear after being checked.. now I know an additional thing I need to do for the up and coming December convoy and meet :-)

hi steve i will check this out for you and i assume as a JOC staff member i think i can do this  

[the guardian]

hi steve its on the calender system and its linked to your posts 

[SteveSheldon]

Many thanks for that Guardian, I appreciate it :-)

[SteveSheldon]

Just a brief update and invitation to sign up and come along :-)

The first items for the Welcome Packs have arrived, with more items due to arrive over the next few weeks, the majority of the meet info ie. itinerary, dashboard meet ID sheets, details of our next meet, and breakfast menu sheets are done (just the last few to produce), the prize draw tickets have yet to be printed up though..

We currently have 51 cars spanning 1968 through to 2014 coming on the day,

Harwoods Jaguar Brighton bringing along the brand new Jaguar baby - The XE,

Harwoods and The Automatic Gearbox Centre will be in attendance to answer all your buying, servicing and maintenance questions,

We have free Welcome Packs containing your meet info and a range of goodies and car industry information.

A convoy component, making you part of a huge visual spectacle as we all arrive in Madiera Drive at the same time, occupying a swathe of the seafront parking.

Breakfasts from 99p for children and £2.99 for adults

Free prize draw for SNG Barratt goodies you will love

Possibly a pay per ticket prize draw for a Jaguar UK prize

Tony from Harwoods will be taking test drive bookings for the XE giving you the opportunity to be amongst the first to drive Jaguars new baby

On top of all this you get to meet all the people you know online, to have a good chat over a meal, check out the huge range of cars attending, and just have a great day..

And even on top of this all you have photo-shoots for the forum threads, fresh fish and chips, Brighton Pier, the huge city shopping centre with everything from major high street names through to little specialist shops in The Lanes and more..

If you haven't signed up yet for this great Jaguar day out then you may end up missing out on a fantastic FREE family day out..
       

[SteveSheldon]

Still no sign of newspaper coverage of our event, despite the backdrop we will have, and the quality and range of cars attending, so I am doing the newspaper rounds again today - if I have any success I will let you know :-)

[the guardian]

just a thought steve have you rang meridian tv they've covered  local car club  event stuff down in Brighton before now. you may get lucky 

[SteveSheldon]

Hi Guardian, Just tweeted them and will try a follow up email etc later on today :-) Thankyou again..

[SteveSheldon]

Just followed up with an email :-) fingers crossed

[the guardian]

that's what we are here for helping the members where we can 

[SteveSheldon]

Grin.. Thankyou :-) With every meet I learn a little more, and with each thing I learn the next event gets that much bigger and better..

 

Decembers meet preparations are already quietly running in the background here too believe it or not lol :-)

 

I am determined to try to make this bi-annual event a permanent calendar entry if I can..

 

I have had fantastic support from everyone in doing so - members making sure there's no pictures of just me, my baby Jag and tumbleweed at the meets, businesses and industry contacts happy to help promote our event and support us with great offers, freebies and discounts and more..

 

I just hope everyone has a good time at these meets, and feels encouraged to come to the next one, as there is *always* a next one with this event :-)

 

All the best

Steve

[SteveSheldon]

Incidentally I haven't quite given up on the additional possible industry attendee & am hoping for an update on their availability by
Monday.

If they are up for it it will be great with three companies attending covering everything from sales to servicing, to maintenance, and repairs making your visit to the meet even more productive for you with hopefully all your questions answered :-)

[Davies54]

Me and Bev would love to attend the Brighton meet convoy xk and f type

[SteveSheldon]

Hi Paul,

 

I will add you both to the list - it looks like it is going to be a great day, quite a bit going on and I am still trying to get a last few things into place as I go .. I know your F-Type is a 2013 model, but for the list if you could let me know they year of the XK I would be grateful.

 

I very much look forward to meeting you both on the day..

 

All the best

Steve

[SteveSheldon]

The next Bi-Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet will be happening on 24th May 2015 - Just over FOUR 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 Barratt 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
Davies54 (JaguarOwnersClub) 2013 F-Type + 1
Davies54 (JaguarOwnersClub) XK + 1

54 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
Davies54 (2 Cars)

53 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 a quick summary,

Harwoods Jaguar Brighton, and The Automatic Gearbox Centre are confirmed attendees - just waiting to hear from a third possible industry attendee

The forum threads for our meet have had over 14,500 viewings

Our Twitter feed @JFBrightonMeets now has 9 followers, and more keeping an eye on hashtag #MayJagMeet

We have 54 cars and 80 people signed up

I am also waiting for (and hoping) on feedback regarding the TV coverage lead

We have Welcome Packs full of info and some goodies etc for you

Our convoy should make a huge impression on arrival in Brighton

Breakfasts, whilst not fixed price are from £2.99 adults, 99p children and unlimited

Jaguars new baby, the XE should be in attendance for you to check out

We have a free prize draw with prizes kindly donated by SNG Barratt

All this PLUS the seaside, fish and chips, socialising over breakfast, able to ask questions regarding sales, servicing, maintenance and repairs, over 50 cars from 1968 to present day to check out, and just a great family day out as only Jaguar can do!

If you are not signed up yet please consider doing so as it is set to be a great day.. if you have Twitter why not follow us or at least keep an eye on the hashtag #MayJag meet for all the latest info, & news as we go, and on the day. Our threads will be kept up to date and are the place to sign up if you want to come along, or you can just email me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk to be added in...
       

[SteveSheldon]

and don't forget Tony from Harwoods Jaguar is taking bookings for test drives of the new XE - giving you the opportunity to be one of the first to drive Jaguars new baby!