UK South East Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet 29th May 2016

[SteveSheldon]

I have been looking at the event itinerary and should have a final version of it up online tomorrow.

We have got a lot going on this year, and I also want to try to give us more chance at the parking slots available in Madiera Drive - so it is going to vary somewhat from our previous events.. but hopefully all for the better :-)

Please keep an eye on this space tomorrow :-)

[SteveSheldon]

Here we go.. here is the event itinerary for this years event. We have packed in as much as we can (quite a bit more than last year) whilst trying to ensure we can obtain sufficient seafront parking, and also keep the parking costs down for those who will be on a budget for the day.


07:45 Sharp Meet at Pease Pottage Services for Welcome Packs and a quick rundown of the day. remember we have an indoor area set saside for us and to get your 20% discount on Costa products by saying you are with the JaguarForums.com event!

08:20 Depart in convoy from Pease Pottage Services for Madiera Drive, Brighton

09:00-10:00 We are booked into the Madiera Harvester for breakfast - they recommend the two of everything for £4.99 plus drinks - remember to state you are with the JaguarForums.com event as they are setting an area aside for us.

10:00 -12:30 General socialising, car inspections, & meet the industry specialists we have onsite.

12:30 Group signing of event banner and photo shoots for the forums, Twitter and Facebook.

12:45 Main prize draw, drawn by Tony from Harwoods Jaguar

12:55 Secondary draw of some specialist items, drawn by the RevsUK team.

13:00 Rowan & Tony will announce the winner of 'Best Turned Out Jaguar'


Most importantly I hope you have a great Jaguar Day!!

[SteveSheldon]

Don't forget we have discounted event accomodation at Holiday Inn Express Crawley (literally 6 min drive from our start point) just quote 'JaguarForum.com event' to get a fixed rate of £54 per room/night and to give you a great night before or after the event.

Also don't forget that Scratchshield.co.uk can help you keep your car scratch free for our event with a huge 25% discount using the code JAGBRI16

More great discounts will appear as we approach the day making this the free Jaguar event that not only saves you money, and helps you look after your prized Jaguar, but gives you a great Jaguar day out by the sea too!

[SteveSheldon]

Welcome to the 2106 Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet

This event will be taking place on 29th May 2016 - with the main venue being Madiera Drive on the Brighton seafront as usual.

It is a Jaguar EXCLUSIVE event! This year I have been working on gaining much more industry support than previously, more prizes, freebies, discounts, even specialists on siote to chat to.. hopefully ensuring that everyone has a fantastic Jaguar day to remember!

The initial meeting point will be Pease Pottage Services, with an indoor area set aside for us and 20% discount on anything from Costa (remember to say you are with the JaguarForums.com event to get your discount) to help get your day started.

The Welcome Packs will be handed out at this point, and the main features of the day covered.

There will then be a convoy down to the Brighton seafront, creating a huge Jaguar statement with up to 100 cars, all setting up camp in one huge parking block in Madiera Drive.

There will be a fixed price breakfast laid on for attendees on arrival in Brighton, at a cost of £4.99 for the recommended (two of everything :-)) breakfast, plus drinks at individual prices or £2.60 for unlimited drinks. We are booked in the Harvester in Madiera Drive - remember to say you are with the JaguarForums.com event when ordering.

The only other cost for the day is the parking which is likely to be £3.20 for one hour, £5.20 for 2 hours, £10.40 for 4 hours or £15.60 for 11 hours (Brighton Council are reviewing the rates in April though ).

CaptainHam has suggested setting up & using the pay by phone parking app on your phone prior to the day (saves fishing around in pockets for change, or in this case, notes)

Our itinerary for the day is:

07:45 Sharp Meet at Pease Pottage Services for Welcome Packs and a quick rundown of the day. remember we have an indoor area set saside for us and to get your 20% discount on Costa products by saying you are with the JaguarForums.com event!

08:20 Depart in convoy from Pease Pottage Services for Madiera Drive, Brighton

09:00-10:00 We are booked into the Madiera Harvester for breakfast - they recommend the two of everything for £4.99 plus drinks - remember to state you are with the JaguarForums.com event as they are setting an area aside for us.

10:00 -12:30 General socialising, car inspections, & meet the industry specialists we have onsite.

12:30 Group signing of event banner and photo shoots for the forums, Twitter and Facebook.

12:45 Main prize draw, drawn by Tony from Harwoods Jaguar

12:55 Secondary draw of some specialist items, drawn by the RevsUK team.

13:00 Rowan & Tony will announce the winner of 'Best Turned Out Jaguar'


Plus, if you want to make a weekend of it, we have teamed up with HolidayInn Express in Crawley and have a fixed discounted rate of £54 a night for attendees, plus guaranteed availability of rooms for us :-) please see their details below, or follow this link HolidayInn Express Crawley. Just remember to quote that you are with the 'JaguarForums.com' event to get guaranteed availability and the fixed discounted rate of £54 a night.

If you would like to sign up for this event please just pop a post on the thread inc how many will likely be coming, and car details, and I will add you in, noting you can join just the main event, or the event and convoy. If you prefer, you are also very welcome to sign up by dropping a line to JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk :-)

Signed up Attendees:
(Main Meet Only) JessD F-Type V6s Convertible + 2 (via email)
(Main Meet Only) Elvis (Smile57) 2007 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Main Meet Only) WiltsXK (Phil) 2010 XK Convertible + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Main Meet Only) Hotelfoxtrot 2002 S-Type 4.2SE (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) SteveSheldon 1998 XJ8 3.2 +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Andrew Lowe 1998 XJR +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ngarara 2010 XKR 75 +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) HarleyJagMan 1994 XJS convertible +2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Brian R 2011 XFR + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ron The Guardian 2009 X-Type Estate + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Andrew65 2007 2.2 X-Type Estate + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Clifton94 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ian D 2006 XK Coupe + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) NeilJ 2000 S-Type + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PabloJag1 2001 XKR + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Phill (Reverend) 2002 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Brent 2003 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) David Beasley 2011 XF 3.0 Premium Luxury + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Tonyxtype S-Type 2.7 SED + 5 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Andy Ross 2004 S-Type 2.7 SE + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) DwainLondon 2011 XJ Portfolio + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Dre 2000 S-Type + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) MuskieTwo 2004 XKR + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PaulJag 1995 XJ6 3.2 + 3 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PaulJag 1996 XJ Executive 3.2 + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Mybrief 2003 S-Type +3 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Jeremy Bird 2001 XKR + 1 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Haddock 1996 XJR + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Tinker 2005 XJ Sovereign + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Dave Troughton 2001 XK8 Coupe + 2 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Wessex (Peter & Carole) 2000 XJ8 3.2 Emerald + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Roger.Grote 2007 S-Type XS 2.7 Liquid Silver + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Stanboy 2005 S-Type 2.7 + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) BigTel XFR-100 + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Judith & Fred Bone 1999 S-Type + 2 (JEC & Weald Classic Vehicle Club)
(Convoy & Meet) Alan Dyer 2000 XKR + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Hugo 1976 XJC + 2 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Mick Parker 2000 XK8 + 2 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Adrian Lingard 2015 XE Prestige 2.0 H2 JXE + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Neville Barker 1996 4.0 XJS Celebration + 1 (JEC)
(Convoy & Meet) Colin Shippey 2006 X-Type 2.2D + 2 (JEC)
(Convoy & Meet) Mark Stabler 1983 XJS + 2 (Facebook)
(Convoy & Meet) Tim Jones 2000 XJ Sovereign 3.2 LWB + 1 (Facebook)
(Convoy & Meet) Tried77 2015 F-Type - many mods + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) TheMan 2005 XK8 4.2S +1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) CaptainHam 2016 F-Type + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Tim Jones 2000 XJ8 LWB + 1 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Qwerty21 1978 Daimler 5.3 V12 Coupe (Pistonheads.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Xag 2005 XJ8 Sovereign (JaguarForums.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Roger 2007 S-Type 2.7D (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) REVSUK 2012 XF 3.0D + 3 (Twitter) + 3
(Convoy & Meet) CraigJM 1975 XJ Coupe 6.0 V12 (Pistonheads.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Anna Stone 1966 E-Type (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Fitzy 2004 XJ8 3.5 (JaguarForum.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Kenlea1 2004 XJ6 (via email) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Gerald 2005 X-Type 2.0D Sport (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Bert 1972 E-Type (2+2) V12 (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Moe Barrett-Spring 2014 XKR/S Italian Racing Red, Drop Head (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Colin Pestell 2014 5.0 V8 F-Type (Jaguar Enthusiasts Club) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Heather Willett 2013 XJ 3.0D Portfolio (via email) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) GeorgeMY17 2016 XF 2.0D Portfolio (JaguarForum.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Supercat 2004 XJ (JaguarForum.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Simon 2012 XFR (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Alan Dyer 2000 XKR Coupe (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) David Sweeney F-Type V8s (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Tempusfugit 2004 XKR Convertible (JaguarForums.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Terry Price 2002 S-Type 3.0 (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Ronnie Goodberry 2009 X-Type Estate (Facebook.com) + 4

Total 68 cars - 108 attendees

Official Event Support Vehicle:
Rowan Lill

Official Event Photographer:
Stephen Cox from CarSnapped (@CarSnapped & https://www.facebook.com/CarSnapped)


Event Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barratt - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist
WaxOnWaxOff - www.wo-wo.co.uk
Autoglym - Pas5i0n for Perfection
Haynes Manuals - See Haynes, See How
Scratch Shield - The bucket filter system
Ultimo GT Lubricants - High Performance Engine Oil
Furniture Clinic - Specialising in the care, repair, & restoration of leather
Professional Detailers & Valeters - The UK's trade association for skilled, proven, and insured car care professionals
Automatic Gearbox Centre -Automatic gearbox specialists
Prestige Car Care Shop - Your number one car care source for automotive detailing supplies
Moto Services - Your Motorway Services
HolidayInn Express Crawley - Your event accomodation supplier ( @hiexcrawley )
REVSUK - Dipsticks and Gear Knobs - Motoring Community


Industry Attendees onsite for you:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
Ultimo GT Lubricants - High Performance Engine Oil
Automatic Gearbox Centre - Automatic gearbox specialists
REVSUK - Dipsticks and Gear Knobs - Motoring Community
We Love Brighton - WeLoveBrighton.com


Event Advertisers:
Carphile.co.uk - Celebrating classic and interesting cars
VisitBrighton.com - Our Entry
The Brighton Argus - Our Entry
DriveAddiction.com - Our Entry
MotorMartin - Real Life Motoring

note updates will also appear on Twitter - why not follow the meet @JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet

or like us and follow us at our Facebook events page www.facebook.com/JaguarForumsUK

and to see previous events for a taste of things please have a look at:
UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2015 in Brighton
UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton

[brent]

I'll second that :) Very much looking forward to it! I may possibly be bringing 4 guests instead of two, but won't know for sure until the day

[SteveSheldon]

OK guys, it's late afternoon on a Tuesday with 11 and a 1/2 weeks to go.

I just wanted to stop for a second and say Thankyou to everyone who has been involved in any way with this years event since its first inception in I think it was September last year.

We have the largest Brighton Convoy & Meet to-date, and new this year we have a team of people supporting the day and I would like to make you aware of them, so you know who is doing what on the day...

Steve from CarSnapped - he will be trying to get all the official event photos from both venues and the convoy when it is on the move

Rowan Lill - he will be in our official event support vehicle, there to help with the logistics of the day and helping out where he can if there are any situations that require assistance.

PaulJag and his family - they will be assisting with Welcome Pack distribution and ensuring we don't lose any attendees through the day

Tony from Harwoods - He will be there to show you the latest F-Pace AWD and possibly one or two other showroom cars, discuss any sales, or servicing queries and will be the draw master for the main prize draw on the day.

Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre - He will be there to answer any and all queries regarding transmission and associated issues.

Revs UK Team - For the first time Revs UK, famous on Twitter, will be onsite to meet people and I believe will have recording equipment with them for the event. They will also be draw masters for the second specialist draw on the day.

Ultimo GT - For the first time Ultimo GT Lubricants will be onsite for all your lubrication queries, able to advise you on exactly what you need for your Jaguar

WeLoveBrighton.com - Another first! We will have a representative onsite joining us and able to answer any queries regarding the Brighton locality and facilities.

That is (currently at least) the team that will be working to ensure the day goes well.. a huge massive thankyou to all of them for signing up to help!

Aside from this we have a number of great sponsors supplying everything from discounted accomodation, through to discounted Costa, great discounts to help you keep you Jaguar costs down, fantastic prizes for you to win, people onsite to meet you and so much more - I am grateful to all of them for their help and support.

With the help of everyone our event is growing year on year, event on event & hopefully giving you a new fresh experience every time encouraging you to maybe get involved in our next event :-)

If you have not signed up, you really do risk missing a masssively great Jaguar day, with no signup or admission fees.. so go on, drop a post on a forum thread, our facebook page (www.facebook.com/JaguarForumsUK) or Tweet or follow us at @JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet, or if you can't do any of that just email us at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk

Oh yes.. not to forget Rowan and Tony will also be judging the cars (all the ones that have a Dashboard info sheet in the windscreen - remember) for the car to hold the title of 'Best Turned Out Jaguar' for the year right through to our 2017 event - so maybe make use of the discount codes we have so far to help you get your car ready for what is likely to be a very tightly fought contest :-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

[SteveSheldon]

Welcome to the 2106 Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet

This event will be taking place on 29th May 2016 - with the main venue being Madiera Drive on the Brighton seafront as usual.

It is a Jaguar EXCLUSIVE event! This year I have been working on gaining much more industry support than previously, more prizes, freebies, discounts, even specialists on siote to chat to.. hopefully ensuring that everyone has a fantastic Jaguar day to remember!

The initial meeting point will be Pease Pottage Services, with an indoor area set aside for us and 20% discount on anything from Costa (remember to say you are with the JaguarForums.com event to get your discount) to help get your day started.

The Welcome Packs will be handed out at this point, and the main features of the day covered.

There will then be a convoy down to the Brighton seafront, creating a huge Jaguar statement with up to 100 cars, all setting up camp in one huge parking block in Madiera Drive.

There will be a fixed price breakfast laid on for attendees on arrival in Brighton, at a cost of £4.99 for the recommended (two of everything :-)) breakfast, plus drinks at individual prices or £2.60 for unlimited drinks. We are booked in the Harvester in Madiera Drive - remember to say you are with the JaguarForums.com event when ordering.

The only other cost for the day is the parking which is likely to be £3.20 for one hour, £5.20 for 2 hours, £10.40 for 4 hours or £15.60 for 11 hours (Brighton Council are reviewing the rates in April though ).

CaptainHam has suggested setting up & using the pay by phone parking app on your phone prior to the day (saves fishing around in pockets for change, or in this case, notes)

Our itinerary for the day is:

07:45 Sharp Meet at Pease Pottage Services for Welcome Packs and a quick rundown of the day. remember we have an indoor area set saside for us and to get your 20% discount on Costa products by saying you are with the JaguarForums.com event!

08:20 Depart in convoy from Pease Pottage Services for Madiera Drive, Brighton

09:00-10:00 We are booked into the Madiera Harvester for breakfast - they recommend the two of everything for £4.99 plus drinks - remember to state you are with the JaguarForums.com event as they are setting an area aside for us.

10:00 -12:30 General socialising, car inspections, & meet the industry specialists we have onsite.

12:30 Group signing of event banner and photo shoots for the forums, Twitter and Facebook.

12:45 Main prize draw, drawn by Tony from Harwoods Jaguar

12:55 Secondary draw of some specialist items, drawn by the RevsUK team.

13:00 Rowan & Tony will announce the winner of 'Best Turned Out Jaguar'


Plus, if you want to make a weekend of it, we have teamed up with HolidayInn Express in Crawley and have a fixed discounted rate of £54 a night for attendees, plus guaranteed availability of rooms for us :-) please see their details below, or follow this link HolidayInn Express Crawley. Just remember to quote that you are with the 'JaguarForums.com' event to get guaranteed availability and the fixed discounted rate of £54 a night.

If you would like to sign up for this event please just pop a post on the thread inc how many will likely be coming, and car details, and I will add you in, noting you can join just the main event, or the event and convoy. If you prefer, you are also very welcome to sign up by dropping a line to JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk :-)

Signed up Attendees:
(Main Meet Only) JessD F-Type V6s Convertible + 2 (via email)
(Main Meet Only) Elvis (Smile57) 2007 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Main Meet Only) WiltsXK (Phil) 2010 XK Convertible + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Main Meet Only) Hotelfoxtrot 2002 S-Type 4.2SE (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) SteveSheldon 1998 XJ8 3.2 +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Andrew Lowe 1998 XJR +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ngarara 2010 XKR 75 +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) HarleyJagMan 1994 XJS convertible +2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Brian R 2011 XFR + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ron The Guardian 2009 X-Type Estate + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Andrew65 2007 2.2 X-Type Estate + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Clifton94 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ian D 2006 XK Coupe + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) NeilJ 2000 S-Type + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PabloJag1 2001 XKR + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Phill (Reverend) 2002 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Brent 2003 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) David Beasley 2011 XF 3.0 Premium Luxury + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Tonyxtype S-Type 2.7 SED + 5 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Andy Ross 2004 S-Type 2.7 SE + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) DwainLondon 2011 XJ Portfolio + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Dre 2000 S-Type + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) MuskieTwo 2004 XKR + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PaulJag 1995 XJ6 3.2 + 3 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PaulJag 1996 XJ Executive 3.2 + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Mybrief 2003 S-Type +3 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Jeremy Bird 2001 XKR + 1 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Haddock 1996 XJR + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Tinker 2005 XJ Sovereign + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Dave Troughton 2001 XK8 Coupe + 2 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Wessex (Peter & Carole) 2000 XJ8 3.2 Emerald + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Roger.Grote 2007 S-Type XS 2.7 Liquid Silver + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Stanboy 2005 S-Type 2.7 + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) BigTel XFR-100 + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Judith & Fred Bone 1999 S-Type + 2 (JEC & Weald Classic Vehicle Club)
(Convoy & Meet) Alan Dyer 2000 XKR + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Hugo 1976 XJC + 2 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Mick Parker 2000 XK8 + 2 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Adrian Lingard 2015 XE Prestige 2.0 H2 JXE + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Neville Barker 1996 4.0 XJS Celebration + 1 (JEC)
(Convoy & Meet) Colin Shippey 2006 X-Type 2.2D + 2 (JEC)
(Convoy & Meet) Mark Stabler 1983 XJS + 2 (Facebook)
(Convoy & Meet) Tim Jones 2000 XJ Sovereign 3.2 LWB + 1 (Facebook)
(Convoy & Meet) Tried77 2015 F-Type - many mods + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) TheMan 2005 XK8 4.2S +1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) CaptainHam 2016 F-Type + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Tim Jones 2000 XJ8 LWB + 1 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Qwerty21 1978 Daimler 5.3 V12 Coupe (Pistonheads.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Xag 2005 XJ8 Sovereign (JaguarForums.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Roger 2007 S-Type 2.7D (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) REVSUK 2012 XF 3.0D + 3 (Twitter) + 3
(Convoy & Meet) CraigJM 1975 XJ Coupe 6.0 V12 (Pistonheads.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Anna Stone 1966 E-Type (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Fitzy 2004 XJ8 3.5 (JaguarForum.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Kenlea1 2004 XJ6 (via email) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Gerald 2005 X-Type 2.0D Sport (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Bert 1972 E-Type (2+2) V12 (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Moe Barrett-Spring 2014 XKR/S Italian Racing Red, Drop Head (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Colin Pestell 2014 5.0 V8 F-Type (Jaguar Enthusiasts Club) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Heather Willett 2013 XJ 3.0D Portfolio (via email) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) GeorgeMY17 2016 XF 2.0D Portfolio (JaguarForum.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Supercat 2004 XJ (JaguarForum.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Simon 2012 XFR (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Alan Dyer 2000 XKR Coupe (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) David Sweeney F-Type V8s (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Tempusfugit 2004 XKR Convertible (JaguarForums.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Terry Price 2002 S-Type 3.0 (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Ronnie Goodberry 2009 X-Type Estate (Facebook.com) + 4
(Convoy & Meet) James Jury 2000 S-Type (via email) + 1

Total 69 cars - 109 attendees

Official Event Support Vehicle:
Rowan Lill

Official Event Photographer:
Stephen Cox from CarSnapped (@CarSnapped & https://www.facebook.com/CarSnapped)


Event Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barratt - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist
WaxOnWaxOff - www.wo-wo.co.uk
Autoglym - Pas5i0n for Perfection
Haynes Manuals - See Haynes, See How
Scratch Shield - The bucket filter system
Ultimo GT Lubricants - High Performance Engine Oil
Furniture Clinic - Specialising in the care, repair, & restoration of leather
Professional Detailers & Valeters - The UK's trade association for skilled, proven, and insured car care professionals
Automatic Gearbox Centre -Automatic gearbox specialists
Prestige Car Care Shop - Your number one car care source for automotive detailing supplies
Moto Services - Your Motorway Services
HolidayInn Express Crawley - Your event accomodation supplier ( @hiexcrawley )
REVSUK - Dipsticks and Gear Knobs - Motoring Community


Industry Attendees onsite for you:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
Ultimo GT Lubricants - High Performance Engine Oil
Automatic Gearbox Centre - Automatic gearbox specialists
REVSUK - Dipsticks and Gear Knobs - Motoring Community
We Love Brighton - WeLoveBrighton.com


Event Advertisers:
Carphile.co.uk - Celebrating classic and interesting cars
VisitBrighton.com - Our Entry
The Brighton Argus - Our Entry
DriveAddiction.com - Our Entry
MotorMartin - Real Life Motoring

note updates will also appear on Twitter - why not follow the meet @JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet

or like us and follow us at our Facebook events page www.facebook.com/JaguarForumsUK

and to see previous events for a taste of things please have a look at:
UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2015 in Brighton
UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton

[SteveSheldon]

As you all know this event is about having a great Jaguar day out by the seaside, whilst also saving you money on looking after your Jaguar for the next year..

Well we have another discount code to help you do just that..

Our event sponsor Wax On Wax Off is offering event attendees a huge 20% off their entire product range! Just log on to www.wo-wo.co.uk, have a browse through their great range and use the checkout code of 'JAG20' for any purchases.

This is in addition to our already advertised discounts for you :

We have discounted event accomodation at Holiday Inn Express Crawley (literally 6 min drive from our start point) just quote 'JaguarForum.com event' to get a fixed rate of £54 per room/night and to give you a great night before, or after the event.

Prestige Car Care is offering all attendees a 10% discount on their entire product range which includes some superb car cleaning products - to take advantage of this great offer go to Featured Products - Prestige Car Care Shop and use the checkout code 'jags' to get your event attendee discount!

And Scratchshield.co.uk can help you keep your car scratch free for our event with a huge 25% discount using the checkout code ' JAGBRI16'

So go on, please check out the great discounts our sponsors are offering and lets get you started on reducing your Jaguars costs :-)

[SteveSheldon]

Just to let you know our events' forum threads have received over 54,000 hits to-date almost matching the combined number of forum thread hits for all our previous Brighton Convoy & Meet events over the last two and a half years! We also have 30 facebook friends, and 103 twitter followers!

Add to this our currently advertised discounts to help you keep your costs down, our great free prize draws, the chance at the title of 'Best Turned Out Jaguar', the opportunity to be in a large block of Jaguars travelling to and parked up on the Brighton seafront, the chance to check out the latest showroom Jaguars right back to a 1966 E-Type, meet not one or two but five companies onsite to answer your questions and so so much more.. the list goes on :-)

We have an event not be missed - one for everyone who has a Jaguar, whether you attend on your own, with friends, or there with your family we have something for you!

If you have already signed up for our event you are guaranteed a great day out, that you will come away with more than you went with, and have help with your Jaguars costs for the year to come..

If you haven't signed up yet, why not? You stand to miss out on the biggest Brighton Convoy & Meet we have ever run :-)

[SteveSheldon]

Hot off the press - we have another event sponsor onboard - more details to follow later this week :-)

[SteveSheldon]

Welcome to the 2106 Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet

This event will be taking place on 29th May 2016 - with the main venue being Madiera Drive on the Brighton seafront as usual.

It is a Jaguar EXCLUSIVE event! This year I have been working on gaining much more industry support than previously, more prizes, freebies, discounts, even specialists on siote to chat to.. hopefully ensuring that everyone has a fantastic Jaguar day to remember!

The initial meeting point will be Pease Pottage Services, with an indoor area set aside for us and 20% discount on anything from Costa (remember to say you are with the JaguarForums.com event to get your discount) to help get your day started.

The Welcome Packs will be handed out at this point, and the main features of the day covered.

There will then be a convoy down to the Brighton seafront, creating a huge Jaguar statement with up to 100 cars, all setting up camp in one huge parking block in Madiera Drive.

There will be a fixed price breakfast laid on for attendees on arrival in Brighton, at a cost of £4.99 for the recommended (two of everything :-)) breakfast, plus drinks at individual prices or £2.60 for unlimited drinks. We are booked in the Harvester in Madiera Drive - remember to say you are with the JaguarForums.com event when ordering.

The only other cost for the day is the parking which is likely to be £3.20 for one hour, £5.20 for 2 hours, £10.40 for 4 hours or £15.60 for 11 hours (Brighton Council are reviewing the rates in April though ).

CaptainHam has suggested setting up & using the pay by phone parking app on your phone prior to the day (saves fishing around in pockets for change, or in this case, notes)

Our itinerary for the day is:

07:45 Sharp Meet at Pease Pottage Services for Welcome Packs and a quick rundown of the day. remember we have an indoor area set saside for us and to get your 20% discount on Costa products by saying you are with the JaguarForums.com event!

08:20 Depart in convoy from Pease Pottage Services for Madiera Drive, Brighton

09:00-10:00 We are booked into the Madiera Harvester for breakfast - they recommend the two of everything for £4.99 plus drinks - remember to state you are with the JaguarForums.com event as they are setting an area aside for us.

10:00 -12:30 General socialising, car inspections, & meet the industry specialists we have onsite.

12:30 Group signing of event banner and photo shoots for the forums, Twitter and Facebook.

12:45 Main prize draw, drawn by Tony from Harwoods Jaguar

12:55 Secondary draw of some specialist items, drawn by the RevsUK team.

13:00 Rowan & Tony will announce the winner of 'Best Turned Out Jaguar'


Plus, if you want to make a weekend of it, we have teamed up with HolidayInn Express in Crawley and have a fixed discounted rate of £54 a night for attendees, plus guaranteed availability of rooms for us :-) please see their details below, or follow this link HolidayInn Express Crawley. Just remember to quote that you are with the 'JaguarForums.com' event to get guaranteed availability and the fixed discounted rate of £54 a night.

If you would like to sign up for this event please just pop a post on the thread inc how many will likely be coming, and car details, and I will add you in, noting you can join just the main event, or the event and convoy. If you prefer, you are also very welcome to sign up by dropping a line to JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk :-)

Signed up Attendees:
(Main Meet Only) JessD F-Type V6s Convertible + 2 (via email)
(Main Meet Only) Elvis (Smile57) 2007 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Main Meet Only) WiltsXK (Phil) 2010 XK Convertible + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Main Meet Only) Hotelfoxtrot 2002 S-Type 4.2SE (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) SteveSheldon 1998 XJ8 3.2 +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Andrew Lowe 1998 XJR +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ngarara 2010 XKR 75 +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) HarleyJagMan 1994 XJS convertible +2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Brian R 2011 XFR + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ron The Guardian 2009 X-Type Estate + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Andrew65 2007 2.2 X-Type Estate + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Clifton94 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ian D 2006 XK Coupe + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) NeilJ 2000 S-Type + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PabloJag1 2001 XKR + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Phill (Reverend) 2002 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Brent 2003 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) David Beasley 2011 XF 3.0 Premium Luxury + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Tonyxtype S-Type 2.7 SED + 5 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Andy Ross 2004 S-Type 2.7 SE + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) DwainLondon 2011 XJ Portfolio + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Dre 2000 S-Type + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) MuskieTwo 2004 XKR + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PaulJag 1995 XJ6 3.2 + 3 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PaulJag 1996 XJ Executive 3.2 + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Mybrief 2003 S-Type +3 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Jeremy Bird 2001 XKR + 1 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Haddock 1996 XJR + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Tinker 2005 XJ Sovereign + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Dave Troughton 2001 XK8 Coupe + 2 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Wessex (Peter & Carole) 2000 XJ8 3.2 Emerald + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Roger.Grote 2007 S-Type XS 2.7 Liquid Silver + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Stanboy 2005 S-Type 2.7 + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) BigTel XFR-100 + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Judith & Fred Bone 1999 S-Type + 2 (JEC & Weald Classic Vehicle Club)
(Convoy & Meet) Alan Dyer 2000 XKR + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Hugo 1976 XJC + 2 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Mick Parker 2000 XK8 + 2 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Adrian Lingard 2015 XE Prestige 2.0 H2 JXE + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Neville Barker 1996 4.0 XJS Celebration + 1 (JEC)
(Convoy & Meet) Colin Shippey 2006 X-Type 2.2D + 2 (JEC)
(Convoy & Meet) Mark Stabler 1983 XJS + 2 (Facebook)
(Convoy & Meet) Tim Jones 2000 XJ Sovereign 3.2 LWB + 1 (Facebook)
(Convoy & Meet) Tried77 2015 F-Type - many mods + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) TheMan 2005 XK8 4.2S +1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) CaptainHam 2016 F-Type + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Tim Jones 2000 XJ8 LWB + 1 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Qwerty21 1978 Daimler 5.3 V12 Coupe (Pistonheads.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Xag 2005 XJ8 Sovereign (JaguarForums.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Roger 2007 S-Type 2.7D (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) REVSUK 2012 XF 3.0D + 3 (Twitter) + 3
(Convoy & Meet) CraigJM 1975 XJ Coupe 6.0 V12 (Pistonheads.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Anna Stone 1966 E-Type (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Fitzy 2004 XJ8 3.5 (JaguarForum.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Kenlea1 2004 XJ6 (via email) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Gerald 2005 X-Type 2.0D Sport (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Bert 1972 E-Type (2+2) V12 (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Moe Barrett-Spring 2014 XKR/S Italian Racing Red, Drop Head (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Colin Pestell 2014 5.0 V8 F-Type (Jaguar Enthusiasts Club) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Heather Willett 2013 XJ 3.0D Portfolio (via email) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) GeorgeMY17 2016 XF 2.0D Portfolio (JaguarForum.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Supercat 2004 XJ (JaguarForum.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Simon 2012 XFR (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Alan Dyer 2000 XKR Coupe (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) David Sweeney F-Type V8s (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Tempusfugit 2004 XKR Convertible (JaguarForums.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Terry Price 2002 S-Type 3.0 (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Ronnie Goodberry 2009 X-Type Estate (Facebook.com) + 4
(Convoy & Meet) James Jury 2000 S-Type (via email) + 1

Total 69 cars - 109 attendees

Official Event Support Vehicle:
Rowan Lill

Official Event Photographer:
Stephen Cox from CarSnapped (@CarSnapped & https://www.facebook.com/CarSnapped)


Event Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barratt - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist
WaxOnWaxOff - www.wo-wo.co.uk
Autoglym - Pas5i0n for Perfection
Haynes Manuals - See Haynes, See How
Scratch Shield - The bucket filter system
Ultimo GT Lubricants - High Performance Engine Oil
Furniture Clinic - Specialising in the care, repair, & restoration of leather
Professional Detailers & Valeters - The UK's trade association for skilled, proven, and insured car care professionals
Automatic Gearbox Centre -Automatic gearbox specialists
Prestige Car Care Shop - Your number one car care source for automotive detailing supplies
Moto Services - Your Motorway Services
HolidayInn Express Crawley - Your event accomodation supplier ( @hiexcrawley )
REVSUK - Dipsticks and Gear Knobs - Motoring Community
Rimmer Bros - The Classic Parts Service


Industry Attendees onsite for you:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
Ultimo GT Lubricants - High Performance Engine Oil
Automatic Gearbox Centre - Automatic gearbox specialists
REVSUK - Dipsticks and Gear Knobs - Motoring Community
We Love Brighton - WeLoveBrighton.com


Event Advertisers:
Carphile.co.uk - Celebrating classic and interesting cars
VisitBrighton.com - Our Entry
The Brighton Argus - Our Entry
DriveAddiction.com - Our Entry
MotorMartin - Real Life Motoring

note updates will also appear on Twitter - why not follow the meet @JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet

or like us and follow us at our Facebook events page www.facebook.com/JaguarForumsUK

and to see previous events for a taste of things please have a look at:
UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2015 in Brighton
UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton

[SteveSheldon]

I am proud to announce that Rimmer Bros have joined our event as a sponsor - specialising in parts for modern Jaguars. They are well worth checking out at www.rimmerbros.co.uk.

Thankyou to Rimmer Bros for choosing to sponsor & support our Jaguar event :-)

[SteveSheldon]

With our event just eleven weeks away, here is this weeks summary for you:

We currently have:

68 vehicles and 108 people signed up so far

For the first time ever we have an official event support vehicle

We have an official event photographer with fantastic credentials

Fifteen major sponsors supporting us plus an advertising sponsor (many many thanks to them for their continued & ongoing support)

Five companies have confirmed they will have representatives on site to answer your sales, servicing, lubricant and transmission questions

Four companies have agreed to list the event as an official event in their calendars

Our VisitBrighton tourist website, DriveAddiction.com, Carphile.com, & Brighton Argus events page entries are up online along mentions in the Brighton Argus.

On top of all this for the first time ever we now have guaranteed available discounted accomodation for attendees who are travelling some distance to attend!

Two potential surprise attendees still in progress.

Our facebook page (www.facebook.com/JaguarForumsUK ) has 30 friends and all our images of previous events are there for you to enjoy, right back to our first ever Brighton event!

Our Twitter feed now has 105 followers including some big industry names

Our Forum threads (across four forums) have received over 55,200 views, which is incredible!!

We are well on track for 100 Jaguars on the day, and the largest Brighton Convoy & Meet to-date!

Many, many thanks to our sponsors, and people who have signed up to attend this event!

Anyone interested in getting involved with this event as a possible sponsor please drop me an email at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk, or tweet me @JFBrightonMeets, or just pop a post up here

Finally, and most importantly anyone interested in attending this event please, please sign yourselves up for what will be a fantastic day out for you, your family, and your Jaguar!

We have a great day planned - samples, discounts and info in your Welcome Packs on the day, prize draw for some great 'must-have' Jaguar items, and so much more to come ... so go on, sign up to this - the FREE Jaguar only event 'The Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet'

[SteveSheldon]

Welcome to the 2016 Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet

This event will be taking place on 29th May 2016 - with the main venue being Madiera Drive on the Brighton seafront as usual.

It is a Jaguar EXCLUSIVE event! This year I have been working on gaining much more industry support than previously, more prizes, freebies, discounts, even specialists on siote to chat to.. hopefully ensuring that everyone has a fantastic Jaguar day to remember!

The initial meeting point will be Pease Pottage Services, with an indoor area set aside for us and 20% discount on anything from Costa (remember to say you are with the JaguarForums.com event to get your discount) to help get your day started.

The Welcome Packs will be handed out at this point, and the main features of the day covered.

There will then be a convoy down to the Brighton seafront, creating a huge Jaguar statement with up to 100 cars, all setting up camp in one huge parking block in Madiera Drive.

There will be a fixed price breakfast laid on for attendees on arrival in Brighton, at a cost of £4.99 for the recommended (two of everything :-)) breakfast, plus drinks at individual prices or £2.60 for unlimited drinks. We are booked in the Harvester in Madiera Drive - remember to say you are with the JaguarForums.com event when ordering.

The only other cost for the day is the parking which is likely to be £3.20 for one hour, £5.20 for 2 hours, £10.40 for 4 hours or £15.60 for 11 hours (Brighton Council are reviewing the rates in April though ).

CaptainHam has suggested setting up & using the pay by phone parking app on your phone prior to the day (saves fishing around in pockets for change, or in this case, notes)

Our itinerary for the day is:

07:45 Sharp Meet at Pease Pottage Services for Welcome Packs and a quick rundown of the day. remember we have an indoor area set saside for us and to get your 20% discount on Costa products by saying you are with the JaguarForums.com event!

08:20 Depart in convoy from Pease Pottage Services for Madiera Drive, Brighton

09:00-10:00 We are booked into the Madiera Harvester for breakfast - they recommend the two of everything for £4.99 plus drinks - remember to state you are with the JaguarForums.com event as they are setting an area aside for us.

10:00 -12:30 General socialising, car inspections, & meet the industry specialists we have onsite.

12:30 Group signing of event banner and photo shoots for the forums, Twitter and Facebook.

12:45 Main prize draw, drawn by Tony from Harwoods Jaguar

12:55 Secondary draw of some specialist items, drawn by the RevsUK team.

13:00 Rowan & Tony will announce the winner of 'Best Turned Out Jaguar'


Plus, if you want to make a weekend of it, we have teamed up with HolidayInn Express in Crawley and have a fixed discounted rate of £54 a night for attendees, plus guaranteed availability of rooms for us :-) please see their details below, or follow this link HolidayInn Express Crawley. Just remember to quote that you are with the 'JaguarForums.com' event to get guaranteed availability and the fixed discounted rate of £54 a night.

If you would like to sign up for this event please just pop a post on the thread inc how many will likely be coming, and car details, and I will add you in, noting you can join just the main event, or the event and convoy. If you prefer, you are also very welcome to sign up by dropping a line to JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk :-)

Signed up Attendees:
(Main Meet Only) JessD F-Type V6s Convertible + 2 (via email)
(Main Meet Only) Elvis (Smile57) 2007 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Main Meet Only) WiltsXK (Phil) 2010 XK Convertible + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Main Meet Only) Hotelfoxtrot 2002 S-Type 4.2SE (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Main Meet Only) Mrqng78 2003 X-Type 2.5 AWD (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) SteveSheldon 1998 XJ8 3.2 +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Andrew Lowe 1998 XJR +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ngarara 2010 XKR 75 +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) HarleyJagMan 1994 XJS convertible +2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Brian R 2011 XFR + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ron The Guardian 2009 X-Type Estate + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Andrew65 2007 2.2 X-Type Estate + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Clifton94 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ian D 2006 XK Coupe + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) NeilJ 2000 S-Type + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PabloJag1 2001 XKR + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Phill (Reverend) 2002 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Brent 2003 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) David Beasley 2011 XF 3.0 Premium Luxury + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Tonyxtype S-Type 2.7 SED + 5 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Andy Ross 2004 S-Type 2.7 SE + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) DwainLondon 2011 XJ Portfolio + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Dre 2000 S-Type + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) MuskieTwo 2004 XKR + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PaulJag 1995 XJ6 3.2 + 3 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PaulJag 1996 XJ Executive 3.2 + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Mybrief 2003 S-Type +3 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Jeremy Bird 2001 XKR + 1 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Haddock 1996 XJR + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Tinker 2005 XJ Sovereign + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Dave Troughton 2001 XK8 Coupe + 2 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Wessex (Peter & Carole) 2000 XJ8 3.2 Emerald + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Roger.Grote 2007 S-Type XS 2.7 Liquid Silver + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Stanboy 2005 S-Type 2.7 + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) BigTel XFR-100 + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Judith & Fred Bone 1999 S-Type + 2 (JEC & Weald Classic Vehicle Club)
(Convoy & Meet) Alan Dyer 2000 XKR + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Hugo 1976 XJC + 2 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Mick Parker 2000 XK8 + 2 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Adrian Lingard 2015 XE Prestige 2.0 H2 JXE + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Neville Barker 1996 4.0 XJS Celebration + 1 (JEC)
(Convoy & Meet) Colin Shippey 2006 X-Type 2.2D + 2 (JEC)
(Convoy & Meet) Mark Stabler 1983 XJS + 2 (Facebook)
(Convoy & Meet) Tried77 2015 F-Type - many mods + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) TheMan 2005 XK8 4.2S +1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) CaptainHam 2016 F-Type + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Tim Jones 2000 XJ8 LWB + 1 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Qwerty21 1978 Daimler 5.3 V12 Coupe (Pistonheads.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Xag 2005 XJ8 Sovereign (JaguarForums.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Roger 2007 S-Type 2.7D (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) REVSUK 2012 XF 3.0D + 3 (Twitter) + 3
(Convoy & Meet) CraigJM 1975 XJ Coupe 6.0 V12 (Pistonheads.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Anna Stone 1966 E-Type (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Fitzy 2004 XJ8 3.5 (JaguarForum.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Kenlea1 2004 XJ6 (via email) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Gerald 2005 X-Type 2.0D Sport (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Bert 1972 E-Type (2+2) V12 (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Moe Barrett-Spring 2014 XKR/S Italian Racing Red, Drop Head (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Colin Pestell 2014 5.0 V8 F-Type (Jaguar Enthusiasts Club) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Heather Willett 2013 XJ 3.0D Portfolio (via email) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) GeorgeMY17 2016 XF 2.0D Portfolio (JaguarForum.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Supercat 2004 XJ (JaguarForum.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Simon 2012 XFR (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Alan Dyer 2000 XKR Coupe (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) David Sweeney F-Type V8s (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Tempusfugit 2004 XKR Convertible (JaguarForums.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Terry Price 2002 S-Type 3.0 (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Ronnie Goodberry 2009 X-Type Estate (Facebook.com) + 4
(Convoy & Meet) James Jury 2000 S-Type (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Martin 1997 XJ Sport 3.2 (Facebook.com) + 2

Total 70 cars - 111 attendees

Official Event Support Vehicle:
Rowan Lill

Official Event Photographer:
Stephen Cox from CarSnapped (@CarSnapped & https://www.facebook.com/CarSnapped)


Event Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barratt - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist
WaxOnWaxOff - www.wo-wo.co.uk
Autoglym - Pas5i0n for Perfection
Haynes Manuals - See Haynes, See How
Scratch Shield - The bucket filter system
Ultimo GT Lubricants - High Performance Engine Oil
Furniture Clinic - Specialising in the care, repair, & restoration of leather
Professional Detailers & Valeters - The UK's trade association for skilled, proven, and insured car care professionals
Automatic Gearbox Centre -Automatic gearbox specialists
Prestige Car Care Shop - Your number one car care source for automotive detailing supplies
Moto Services - Your Motorway Services
HolidayInn Express Crawley - Your event accomodation supplier ( @hiexcrawley )
REVSUK - Dipsticks and Gear Knobs - Motoring Community
Rimmer Bros - The Classic Parts Service


Industry Attendees onsite for you:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
Ultimo GT Lubricants - High Performance Engine Oil
Automatic Gearbox Centre - Automatic gearbox specialists
REVSUK - Dipsticks and Gear Knobs - Motoring Community
We Love Brighton - WeLoveBrighton.com


Event Advertisers:
Carphile.co.uk - Celebrating classic and interesting cars
VisitBrighton.com - Our Entry
The Brighton Argus - Our Entry
DriveAddiction.com - Our Entry
MotorMartin - Real Life Motoring

note updates will also appear on Twitter - why not follow the meet @JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet

or like us and follow us at our Facebook events page www.facebook.com/JaguarForumsUK

and to see previous events for a taste of things please have a look at:
UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2015 in Brighton
UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton

 

 

[SteveSheldon]

Just a quick update - I know I have been quiet and it seems that nothing much is happening but there is a steady trickle of items, brochures etc all coming in from our sponsors.

Some surprises in store for everyone, and some sponsors I will need to make contact with to see if I can chase up things.

I am still working heavily with our Twitter account advertising our sponsors and pushing for potential attendees to sign up.

The timetable is that all sponsorship items/brochures etc will likely be with me by the end of March, which will give me April to 'stocktake' and chase anything oustanding..

Beginning of May I will likely be trying to tie down the logistics of who is doing what, where and so on, confirming parking costs, venues with the numbers we then have, and printing up the last of the paperwork with the remainder of May organising the Welcome Packs, and various prizes for the day.. prizes we have done really, really well on this year compared to last year!! Many many thanks to our event sponsors for this

[SteveSheldon]

As you all know this event is about having a great Jaguar day out by the seaside, whilst also saving you money on looking after your Jaguar for the next year..

Well we have another discount code to help you do just that..

Our event sponsor Furniture Clinic specialise in leather care - something all Jaguar owners can make good use of! They are offering event attendees a great 15% discount on their entire product range. Just use the checkout code 'JagMeet15' to claim your discount.

This is in addition to our already advertised discounts for you :

Wax On Wax Off is offering event attendees a huge 20% off their entire product range! Just log on to Wo Wo online, have a browse through their great range and use the checkout code of 'JAG20' for any purchases.

We have discounted event accomodation at Holiday Inn Express Crawley (literally 6 min drive from our start point) just quote 'JaguarForum.com event' to get a fixed rate of £54 per room/night and to give you a great night before, or after the event.

Prestige Car Care is offering all attendees a 10% discount on their entire product range which includes some superb car cleaning products - to take advantage of this great offer go to Featured Products - Prestige Car Care Shop and use the checkout code 'jags' to get your event attendee discount!

And Scratchshield.co.uk can help you keep your car scratch free for our event with a huge 25% discount using the checkout code ' JAGBRI16'

So go on, please check out the great discounts our sponsors are offering and lets get you started on reducing your Jaguars costs :-)

[SteveSheldon]

There is now just over ten weeks until our biggest Brighton Convoy & Meet to-date!

We have over 100 attendees, we are three quarters of our way to our target of 100 Jaguars, we have recieved well over 54000 forum hits, have over 100 Twitter followers.. we are doing really, really well.

On top of this we have discounts to help keep your Jaguar costs down, and free prizes on the day including vouchers, tickets for Goodwood Revival and so much more..

PLUS we will have Harwoods Jaguar Brighton, The Automatic Gearbox Centre, WeLoveBrighton.com and Ultimo GT Lubricants all onsite to chat with you about any queries, questions or problems.

So much packed into the one day - a day that includes a spectacular convoy, breakfast by the seafront, all our cars against the backdrop of the Victorian Pavillions.. plus everything that our Brighton location has to offer with the world famous pier, a great shopping centre, amusements and so much more.

Anyone wondering if they should sign up.. you really are risking missing a fantastic Jaguar day out!

Just remember that to attend you need to sign up - but it is free to sign up!!

You can pop a post on one of our forum threads, our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/JaguarForumsUK) or Tweet us @JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet or just email us at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk and I will get you signed up :-)

[SteveSheldon]

Welcome to the 2016 Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet

This event will be taking place on 29th May 2016 - with the main venue being Madiera Drive on the Brighton seafront as usual.

It is a Jaguar EXCLUSIVE event! This year I have been working on gaining much more industry support than previously, more prizes, freebies, discounts, even specialists on siote to chat to.. hopefully ensuring that everyone has a fantastic Jaguar day to remember!

The initial meeting point will be Pease Pottage Services, with an indoor area set aside for us and 20% discount on anything from Costa (remember to say you are with the JaguarForums.com event to get your discount) to help get your day started.

The Welcome Packs will be handed out at this point, and the main features of the day covered.

There will then be a convoy down to the Brighton seafront, creating a huge Jaguar statement with up to 100 cars, all setting up camp in one huge parking block in Madiera Drive.

There will be a fixed price breakfast laid on for attendees on arrival in Brighton, at a cost of £4.99 for the recommended (two of everything :-)) breakfast, plus drinks at individual prices or £2.60 for unlimited drinks. We are booked in the Harvester in Madiera Drive - remember to say you are with the JaguarForums.com event when ordering.

The only other cost for the day is the parking which is likely to be £3.20 for one hour, £5.20 for 2 hours, £10.40 for 4 hours or £15.60 for 11 hours (Brighton Council are reviewing the rates in April though ).

CaptainHam has suggested setting up & using the pay by phone parking app on your phone prior to the day (saves fishing around in pockets for change, or in this case, notes)

Our itinerary for the day is:

07:45 Sharp Meet at Pease Pottage Services for Welcome Packs and a quick rundown of the day. remember we have an indoor area set saside for us and to get your 20% discount on Costa products by saying you are with the JaguarForums.com event!

08:20 Depart in convoy from Pease Pottage Services for Madiera Drive, Brighton

09:00-10:00 We are booked into the Madiera Harvester for breakfast - they recommend the two of everything for £4.99 plus drinks - remember to state you are with the JaguarForums.com event as they are setting an area aside for us.

10:00 -12:30 General socialising, car inspections, & meet the industry specialists we have onsite.

12:30 Group signing of event banner and photo shoots for the forums, Twitter and Facebook.

12:45 Main prize draw, drawn by Tony from Harwoods Jaguar

12:55 Secondary draw of some specialist items, drawn by the RevsUK team.

13:00 Rowan & Tony will announce the winner of 'Best Turned Out Jaguar'


Plus, if you want to make a weekend of it, we have teamed up with HolidayInn Express in Crawley and have a fixed discounted rate of £54 a night for attendees, plus guaranteed availability of rooms for us :-) please see their details below, or follow this link HolidayInn Express Crawley. Just remember to quote that you are with the 'JaguarForums.com' event to get guaranteed availability and the fixed discounted rate of £54 a night.

If you would like to sign up for this event please just pop a post on the thread inc how many will likely be coming, and car details, and I will add you in, noting you can join just the main event, or the event and convoy. If you prefer, you are also very welcome to sign up by dropping a line to JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk :-)

Signed up Attendees:
(Main Meet Only) JessD F-Type V6s Convertible + 2 (via email)
(Main Meet Only) Elvis (Smile57) 2007 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Main Meet Only) WiltsXK (Phil) 2010 XK Convertible + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Main Meet Only) Hotelfoxtrot 2002 S-Type 4.2SE (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Main Meet Only) Mrqng78 2003 X-Type 2.5 AWD (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) SteveSheldon 1998 XJ8 3.2 +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Andrew Lowe 1998 XJR +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ngarara 2010 XKR 75 +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) HarleyJagMan 1994 XJS convertible +2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Brian R 2011 XFR + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ron The Guardian 2009 X-Type Estate + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Andrew65 2007 2.2 X-Type Estate + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Clifton94 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ian D 2006 XK Coupe + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) NeilJ 2000 S-Type + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PabloJag1 2001 XKR + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Phill (Reverend) 2002 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Brent 2003 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) David Beasley 2011 XF 3.0 Premium Luxury + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Tonyxtype S-Type 2.7 SED + 5 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Andy Ross 2004 S-Type 2.7 SE + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) DwainLondon 2011 XJ Portfolio + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Dre 2000 S-Type + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) MuskieTwo 2004 XKR + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PaulJag 1995 XJ6 3.2 + 3 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PaulJag 1996 XJ Executive 3.2 + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Mybrief 2003 S-Type +3 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Jeremy Bird 2001 XKR + 1 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Haddock 1996 XJR + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Tinker 2005 XJ Sovereign + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Dave Troughton 2001 XK8 Coupe + 2 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Wessex (Peter & Carole) 2000 XJ8 3.2 Emerald + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Roger.Grote 2007 S-Type XS 2.7 Liquid Silver + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Stanboy 2005 S-Type 2.7 + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) BigTel XFR-100 + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Judith & Fred Bone 1999 S-Type + 2 (JEC & Weald Classic Vehicle Club)
(Convoy & Meet) Alan Dyer 2000 XKR + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Hugo 1976 XJC + 2 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Mick Parker 2000 XK8 + 2 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Adrian Lingard 2015 XE Prestige 2.0 H2 JXE + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Neville Barker 1996 4.0 XJS Celebration + 1 (JEC)
(Convoy & Meet) Colin Shippey 2006 X-Type 2.2D + 2 (JEC)
(Convoy & Meet) Mark Stabler 1983 XJS + 2 (Facebook)
(Convoy & Meet) Tried77 2015 F-Type - many mods + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) TheMan 2005 XK8 4.2S +1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) CaptainHam 2016 F-Type + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Tim Jones 2000 XJ8 LWB + 1 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Qwerty21 1978 Daimler 5.3 V12 Coupe (Pistonheads.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Xag 2005 XJ8 Sovereign (JaguarForums.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Roger 2007 S-Type 2.7D (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) REVSUK 2012 XF 3.0D + 3 (Twitter) + 3
(Convoy & Meet) CraigJM 1975 XJ Coupe 6.0 V12 (Pistonheads.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Anna Stone 1966 E-Type (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Fitzy 2004 XJ8 3.5 (JaguarForum.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Kenlea1 2004 XJ6 (via email) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Gerald 2005 X-Type 2.0D Sport (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Bert 1972 E-Type (2+2) V12 (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Moe Barrett-Spring 2014 XKR/S Italian Racing Red, Drop Head (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Colin Pestell 2014 5.0 V8 F-Type (Jaguar Enthusiasts Club) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Heather Willett 2013 XJ 3.0D Portfolio (via email) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) GeorgeMY17 2016 XF 2.0D Portfolio (JaguarForum.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Supercat 2004 XJ (JaguarForum.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Simon 2012 XFR (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Alan Dyer 2000 XKR Coupe (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) David Sweeney F-Type V8s (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Tempusfugit 2004 XKR Convertible (JaguarForums.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Terry Price 2002 S-Type 3.0 (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Ronnie Goodberry 2009 X-Type Estate (Facebook.com) + 4
(Convoy & Meet) James Jury 2000 S-Type (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Martin 1997 XJ Sport 3.2 (Facebook.com) + 2
(convoy & Meet) John 1996 XJS (via FridayAd) + 1

Total 71 cars - 112 attendees

Official Event Support Vehicle:
Rowan Lill

Official Event Photographer:
Stephen Cox from CarSnapped (@CarSnapped & https://www.facebook.com/CarSnapped)


Event Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barratt - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist
WaxOnWaxOff - www.wo-wo.co.uk
Autoglym - Pas5i0n for Perfection
Haynes Manuals - See Haynes, See How
Scratch Shield - The bucket filter system
Ultimo GT Lubricants - High Performance Engine Oil
Furniture Clinic - Specialising in the care, repair, & restoration of leather
Professional Detailers & Valeters - The UK's trade association for skilled, proven, and insured car care professionals
Automatic Gearbox Centre -Automatic gearbox specialists
Prestige Car Care Shop - Your number one car care source for automotive detailing supplies
Moto Services - Your Motorway Services
HolidayInn Express Crawley - Your event accomodation supplier ( @hiexcrawley )
REVSUK - Dipsticks and Gear Knobs - Motoring Community
Rimmer Bros - The Classic Parts Service


Industry Attendees onsite for you:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
Ultimo GT Lubricants - High Performance Engine Oil
Automatic Gearbox Centre - Automatic gearbox specialists
REVSUK - Dipsticks and Gear Knobs - Motoring Community
We Love Brighton - WeLoveBrighton.com


Event Advertisers:
Carphile.co.uk - Celebrating classic and interesting cars
VisitBrighton.com - Our Entry
The Brighton Argus - Our Entry
DriveAddiction.com - Our Entry
MotorMartin - Real Life Motoring

note updates will also appear on Twitter - why not follow the meet @JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet

or like us and follow us at our Facebook events page www.facebook.com/JaguarForumsUK

and to see previous events for a taste of things please have a look at:
UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2015 in Brighton
UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton

[SteveSheldon]

With our event just TEN weeks away, here is this weeks summary for you:

We currently have:

71 vehicles and 112 people signed up so far

For the first time ever we have an official event support vehicle

We have an official event photographer with fantastic credentials

Fifteen major sponsors supporting us plus an advertising sponsor (many many thanks to them for their continued & ongoing support)

Five companies have confirmed they will have representatives on site to answer your sales, servicing, lubricant and transmission questions

Four companies have agreed to list the event as an official event in their calendars

Our VisitBrighton tourist website, DriveAddiction.com, Carphile.com, & Brighton Argus events page entries are up online along mentions in the Brighton Argus.

On top of all this for the first time ever we now have guaranteed available discounted accomodation for attendees who are travelling some distance to attend!

Two potential surprise attendees still in progress.

Our facebook page (www.facebook.com/JaguarForumsUK ) has 30 friends and all our images of previous events are there for you to enjoy, right back to our first ever Brighton event!

Our Twitter feed now has 107 followers including some big industry names

Our Forum threads (across four forums) have received over 57,700 views, which is incredible!!

We are well on track for 100 Jaguars on the day, and the largest Brighton Convoy & Meet to-date!

Many, many thanks to our sponsors, and people who have signed up to attend this event!

Anyone interested in getting involved with this event as a possible sponsor please drop me an email at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk, or tweet me @JFBrightonMeets, or just pop a post up here

Finally, and most importantly anyone interested in attending this event please, please sign yourselves up for what will be a fantastic day out for you, your family, and your Jaguar!

We have a great day planned - samples, discounts and info in your Welcome Packs on the day, prize draw for some great 'must-have' Jaguar items, and so much more to come ... so go on, sign up to this - the FREE Jaguar only event 'The Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet'

[SteveSheldon]

Just ten weeks to go - and looking back over the past six months or so that we have been working on this years event it's incredible what we have managed..

Our event has no financial support in yet we have created the largest Brighton Convoy & Meet to-date, and an event of a size that matches smaller paid entry events :-)

Previous event's (being smaller than this years event) were generally organised and run by just me with the help of our fantastic sponsors. However this years event has a fantastic team of people behind it and it has really shown in the results of what we have managed.

Looking back we have more sponsors, bigger, better, and more numerous free prizes, we now have not one official venue but two, we even have more discounts that we are able to advertise for everyone for longer than ever before.

We now have a Twitter following which includes some big industry names, some great Facebook friends, more Jaguars signed up from around the UK, even a group coming across from the Netherlands for our event.

A huge thankyou to everyone that has got involved in our event, making this genuinely the biggest Brighton event we have ever managed! My thanks go to all our event sponsors, with special thanks to our event team of Stephen Cox from CarSnapped for agreeing to be the official event photographer, PaulJag and his family for helping with attendees on the day, Rowan Lill for supplying our support vehicle and event logistics on the day, Tony from Harwoods for supplying showroom  cars and his dealership knowledge, Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre for his huge knowledge of tramsmissions, the Ultimo Lubricants team for their huge knowledge about what lubricants our cars need, the RevsUK team for coming along to record the event, and even WeLoveBrighton.com coming along :-)

And we aren't quite finished yet :-) I am still waiting on a couple of potential sponsors that may want to get involved, and two surprise attendees I am still hoping I can persuade to come along :-)

This event is what we make it, and we make it for us.. and it turns out we make great events! Thankyou once again to everyone - sponsors, supporters, & attendees for getting us where we are with just ten weeks to go!

[SteveSheldon]

Please find our currently listed discount codes for event attendees below:

Our event sponsor Furniture Clinic specialise in leather care - something all Jaguar owners can make good use of! They are offering event attendees a great 15% discount on their entire product range. Just use the checkout code 'JagMeet15' to claim your discount.

Wax On Wax Off is offering event attendees a huge 20% off their entire product range! Just log on to Wo Wo online, have a browse through their great range and use the checkout code of 'JAG20' for any purchases.

We have discounted event accomodation at Holiday Inn Express Crawley (literally 6 min drive from our start point) just quote 'JaguarForum.com event' to get a fixed rate of £54 per room/night and to give you a great night before, or after the event.

Prestige Car Care is offering all attendees a 10% discount on their entire product range which includes some superb car cleaning products - to take advantage of this great offer go to Featured Products - Prestige Car Care Shop and use the checkout code 'jags' to get your event attendee discount!

And Scratchshield.co.uk can help you keep your car scratch free for our event with a huge 25% discount using the checkout code ' JAGBRI16'

So go on, please check out the great discounts our sponsors are offering and lets get you started on reducing your Jaguars costs :-)

[SteveSheldon]

Welcome to the 2016 Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet

This event will be taking place on 29th May 2016 - with the main venue being Madiera Drive on the Brighton seafront as usual.

It is a Jaguar EXCLUSIVE event! This year I have been working on gaining much more industry support than previously, more prizes, freebies, discounts, even specialists on siote to chat to.. hopefully ensuring that everyone has a fantastic Jaguar day to remember!

The initial meeting point will be Pease Pottage Services, with an indoor area set aside for us and 20% discount on anything from Costa (remember to say you are with the JaguarForums.com event to get your discount) to help get your day started.

The Welcome Packs will be handed out at this point, and the main features of the day covered.

There will then be a convoy down to the Brighton seafront, creating a huge Jaguar statement with up to 100 cars, all setting up camp in one huge parking block in Madiera Drive.

There will be a fixed price breakfast laid on for attendees on arrival in Brighton, at a cost of £4.99 for the recommended (two of everything :-)) breakfast, plus drinks at individual prices or £2.60 for unlimited drinks. We are booked in the Harvester in Madiera Drive - remember to say you are with the JaguarForums.com event when ordering.

The only other cost for the day is the parking which is likely to be £3.20 for one hour, £5.20 for 2 hours, £10.40 for 4 hours or £15.60 for 11 hours (Brighton Council are reviewing the rates in April though ).

CaptainHam has suggested setting up & using the pay by phone parking app on your phone prior to the day (saves fishing around in pockets for change, or in this case, notes)

Our itinerary for the day is:

07:45 Sharp Meet at Pease Pottage Services for Welcome Packs and a quick rundown of the day. remember we have an indoor area set saside for us and to get your 20% discount on Costa products by saying you are with the JaguarForums.com event!

08:20 Depart in convoy from Pease Pottage Services for Madiera Drive, Brighton

09:00-10:00 We are booked into the Madiera Harvester for breakfast - they recommend the two of everything for £4.99 plus drinks - remember to state you are with the JaguarForums.com event as they are setting an area aside for us.

10:00 -12:30 General socialising, car inspections, & meet the industry specialists we have onsite.

12:30 Group signing of event banner and photo shoots for the forums, Twitter and Facebook.

12:45 Main prize draw, drawn by Tony from Harwoods Jaguar

12:55 Secondary draw of some specialist items, drawn by the RevsUK team.

13:00 Rowan & Tony will announce the winner of 'Best Turned Out Jaguar'


Plus, if you want to make a weekend of it, we have teamed up with HolidayInn Express in Crawley and have a fixed discounted rate of £54 a night for attendees, plus guaranteed availability of rooms for us :-) please see their details below, or follow this link HolidayInn Express Crawley. Just remember to quote that you are with the 'JaguarForums.com' event to get guaranteed availability and the fixed discounted rate of £54 a night.

If you would like to sign up for this event please just pop a post on the thread inc how many will likely be coming, and car details, and I will add you in, noting you can join just the main event, or the event and convoy. If you prefer, you are also very welcome to sign up by dropping a line to JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk :-)

Signed up Attendees:
(Main Meet Only) JessD F-Type V6s Convertible + 2 (via email)
(Main Meet Only) Elvis (Smile57) 2007 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Main Meet Only) WiltsXK (Phil) 2010 XK Convertible + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Main Meet Only) Hotelfoxtrot 2002 S-Type 4.2SE (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Main Meet Only) Mrqng78 2003 X-Type 2.5 AWD (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) SteveSheldon 1998 XJ8 3.2 +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Andrew Lowe 1998 XJR +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ngarara 2010 XKR 75 +1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) HarleyJagMan 1994 XJS convertible +2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Brian R 2011 XFR + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ron The Guardian 2009 X-Type Estate + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Andrew65 2007 2.2 X-Type Estate + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Clifton94 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Ian D 2006 XK Coupe + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) NeilJ 2000 S-Type + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PabloJag1 2001 XKR + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Phill (Reverend) 2002 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Brent 2003 S-Type + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) David Beasley 2011 XF 3.0 Premium Luxury + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Tonyxtype S-Type 2.7 SED + 5 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Andy Ross 2004 S-Type 2.7 SE + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) DwainLondon 2011 XJ Portfolio + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Dre 2000 S-Type + 1 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) MuskieTwo 2004 XKR + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PaulJag 1995 XJ6 3.2 + 3 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) PaulJag 1996 XJ Executive 3.2 + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Mybrief 2003 S-Type +3 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Jeremy Bird 2001 XKR + 1 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Haddock 1996 XJR + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Tinker 2005 XJ Sovereign + 2 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Dave Troughton 2001 XK8 Coupe + 2 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Wessex (Peter & Carole) 2000 XJ8 3.2 Emerald + 2 (JaguarOwnersClub.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Roger.Grote 2007 S-Type XS 2.7 Liquid Silver + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Stanboy 2005 S-Type 2.7 + 2 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) BigTel XFR-100 + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Judith & Fred Bone 1999 S-Type + 2 (JEC & Weald Classic Vehicle Club)
(Convoy & Meet) Alan Dyer 2000 XKR + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Hugo 1976 XJC + 2 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Mick Parker 2000 XK8 + 2 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Adrian Lingard 2015 XE Prestige 2.0 H2 JXE + 1 (via email)
(Convoy & Meet) Neville Barker 1996 4.0 XJS Celebration + 1 (JEC)
(Convoy & Meet) Colin Shippey 2006 X-Type 2.2D + 2 (JEC)
(Convoy & Meet) Mark Stabler 1983 XJS + 2 (Facebook)
(Convoy & Meet) Tried77 2015 F-Type - many mods + 1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) TheMan 2005 XK8 4.2S +1 (JaguarForum.com)
(Convoy & Meet) CaptainHam 2016 F-Type + 1 (JaguarForums.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Tim Jones 2000 XJ8 LWB + 1 (Facebook.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Qwerty21 1978 Daimler 5.3 V12 Coupe (Pistonheads.com)
(Convoy & Meet) Xag 2005 XJ8 Sovereign (JaguarForums.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Roger 2007 S-Type 2.7D (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) REVSUK 2012 XF 3.0D + 3 (Twitter) + 3
(Convoy & Meet) CraigJM 1975 XJ Coupe 6.0 V12 (Pistonheads.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Anna Stone 1966 E-Type (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Fitzy 2004 XJ8 3.5 (JaguarForum.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Kenlea1 2004 XJ6 (via email) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Gerald 2005 X-Type 2.0D Sport (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Bert 1972 E-Type (2+2) V12 (JaguarForums.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Moe Barrett-Spring 2014 XKR/S Italian Racing Red, Drop Head (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Colin Pestell 2014 5.0 V8 F-Type (Jaguar Enthusiasts Club) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Heather Willett 2013 XJ 3.0D Portfolio (via email) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) GeorgeMY17 2016 XF 2.0D Portfolio (JaguarForum.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Supercat 2004 XJ (JaguarForum.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Simon 2012 XFR (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Alan Dyer 2000 XKR Coupe (Facebook.com) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) David Sweeney F-Type V8s (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Tempusfugit 2004 XKR Convertible (JaguarForums.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Terry Price 2002 S-Type 3.0 (Facebook.com) + 2
(Convoy & Meet) Ronnie Goodberry 2009 X-Type Estate (Facebook.com) + 4
(Convoy & Meet) James Jury 2000 S-Type (via email) + 1
(Convoy & Meet) Martin 1997 XJ Sport 3.2 (Facebook.com) + 2
(convoy & Meet) John 1996 XJS (via FridayAd) + 1

Total 71 cars - 112 attendees

Official Event Support Vehicle:
Rowan Lill

Official Event Photographer:
Stephen Cox from CarSnapped (@CarSnapped & https://www.facebook.com/CarSnapped)


Event Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
SNG Barratt - SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist
WaxOnWaxOff - www.wo-wo.co.uk
Autoglym - Pas5i0n for Perfection
Haynes Manuals - See Haynes, See How
Scratch Shield - The bucket filter system
Ultimo GT Lubricants - High Performance Engine Oil
Furniture Clinic - Specialising in the care, repair, & restoration of leather
Professional Detailers & Valeters - The UK's trade association for skilled, proven, and insured car care professionals
Automatic Gearbox Centre -Automatic gearbox specialists
Prestige Car Care Shop - Your number one car care source for automotive detailing supplies
Moto Services - Your Motorway Services
HolidayInn Express Crawley - Your event accomodation supplier ( @hiexcrawley )
REVSUK - Dipsticks and Gear Knobs - Motoring Community
Rimmer Bros - The Classic Parts Service


Industry Attendees onsite for you:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
Ultimo GT Lubricants - High Performance Engine Oil
Automatic Gearbox Centre - Automatic gearbox specialists
REVSUK - Dipsticks and Gear Knobs - Motoring Community
We Love Brighton - WeLoveBrighton.com


Event Advertisers:
Carphile.co.uk - Celebrating classic and interesting cars
VisitBrighton.com - Our Entry
The Brighton Argus - Our Entry
DriveAddiction.com - Our Entry
MotorMartin - Real Life Motoring

note updates will also appear on Twitter - why not follow the meet @JFBrightonMeets #MayJagMeet

or like us and follow us at our Facebook events page www.facebook.com/JaguarForumsUK

and to see previous events for a taste of things please have a look at:
UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2015 in Brighton
UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton

[SteveSheldon]

I am not around tomorrow (Thursday) and we have an Easter weekend ahead of us so this week I am posting the summary a couple of days early..

Our event is now just over NINE weeks away, and here is this weeks summary for you:

We currently have:

71 vehicles and 112 people signed up so far

For the first time ever we have an official event support vehicle

We have an official event photographer with fantastic credentials

Fifteen major sponsors supporting us plus an advertising sponsor (many many thanks to them for their continued & ongoing support)

Five companies have confirmed they will have representatives on site to answer your sales, servicing, lubricant and transmission questions

Four companies have agreed to list the event as an official event in their calendars

Our VisitBrighton tourist website, DriveAddiction.com, Carphile.com, & Brighton Argus events page entries are up online along mentions in the Brighton Argus.

On top of all this for the first time ever we now have guaranteed available discounted accomodation for attendees who are travelling some distance to attend!

Two potential surprise attendees still in progress.

Our facebook page (www.facebook.com/JaguarForumsUK ) has 30 friends and all our images of previous events are there for you to enjoy, right back to our first ever Brighton event!

Our Twitter feed now has 107 followers including some big industry names

Our Forum threads (across four forums) have received almost 60,000 views, which is incredible!!

We are well on track for 100 Jaguars on the day, and the largest Brighton Convoy & Meet to-date!

Many, many thanks to our sponsors, and people who have signed up to attend this event!

Anyone interested in getting involved with this event as a possible sponsor please drop me an email at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk, or tweet me @JFBrightonMeets, or just pop a post up here

Finally, and most importantly anyone interested in attending this event please, please sign yourselves up for what will be a fantastic day out for you, your family, and your Jaguar!

We have a great day planned - samples, discounts and info in your Welcome Packs on the day, prize draw for some great 'must-have' Jaguar items, five companies on site to meet you, and so much more to come ... so go on, sign up to this - the FREE Jaguar only event 'The Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet'

[Skelly]

Hi Steve.I am looking at joining you on you next run, i missed the Coventry run because of illness,i am looking at joining you at Pease pottage,to make it easier for me i was going to drive down and over night at a travel lodge,it would appear that there is not one at Pease,is there one near that i could stay at to meet in the morning,i can then find another in Brighton for that night.thanks for your help.all the best.Paul S

[SteveSheldon]

Hi Skelly,

 

Thankyou for putting yourself forward for the event - we do currently have a special deal with Holiday Inn Express, giving us guaranteed availability of discounted accomodation just 6 minutes from the start of the event which I would recommend, however there is a Travel Lodge in Crawley Town Centre (Next to Morrisons) which you may be able to get into.

Please let me know when you know you are sure you are attending on the day & I will be very happy to add you to the list of attendees.

Very best regards

Steve