AK and friends drive out days

I want to give all you guys a heads up on 'AK and friends drive' out days. Thanks for the name Steve and Simon. They even suggested AKA.

For a while a number of us have been saying that it would be great to do a monthly drive out (not fixed yet, sometimes more than one, other months maybe not if we are at a lot of shows)" but I've collected a number of ideas together and I am about to get to working on some ideas

As we are a small , but 'beautifully formed' club we've also agreed to invite VW owners from surrounding counties. So if you have friends you'd like to include get them along and let me have their contact details so we get in touch, kep them up to date with details of each one (or just a one off) and get them along. We are approaching neighbouring clubs, so again if you have mates in them, let me have their details on a pm and I'll do the rest. And if you want to know more just ask. Most of you have my details and they are in the members section anyhow up to date.

So tomorrow, weather permitting, Ron and I (hopefully with Helen and Linda) are having a mini-drive out to discuss. But it is totally open so if you fancy a quick drive out for coffee, bit of cake or food on the way back, just let me know.

We are thinking of cursing (whoops, great typo, I meant cruising) down to Stockbridge as it's a nice village and not far away. And we may well have a bite to eat at a pub on the way back. So if you fancy coming along to hear more or just for a little Sunday cruise, cursing or praising let me know 

And I think this is how this might work best. If there is somewhere you want to go with a mate and you are happy for others to come along, just let me know, give me the details and I'll help tell everyone else. I hope these weekend days out and weekends away are not going to cost a lot. For me and most of us I think it's not just where you go but about the journey. Some will include an overnight camping, others might just be an afternoon out for tea, coffee or visiting an attraction. I'm hoping we might visit other clubs too.

So lots more to come in the next couple of days. But any ideas, feedback or comments will be really welcome. Remember it doesn't matter of there are 2, 6 or 20 of you, it's the getting out in your v dubs that counts with AK and friends.

Sounds like a plan,
Stockbridge tends to get busy at the weekend but its a nice place to  stop. Leckford estate is just down  the road and they have a new farm shop and cafe that does cream teas if anyone fancies that haven't tried it but hear its ok and cheap! or the mayfly pub by the river at fullerton is good place to sit out if the weathers good.

Sounds great...love cream teas & Carl loves beer.
Are you thinking of coming out to play or just recommending?
What time shall we meet? 11 ish to depart 11:30. How does that sound? And shall we meet at the Chalkhill Blue?

going:
Carl & Helen

I like this idea of this but am sadly working tomorrow, maybe next time.

carl & helen wrote:Sounds great...love cream teas & Carl loves beer.
Are you thinking of coming out to play or just recommending?
What time shall we meet? 11 ish to depart 11:30. How does that sound? And shall we meet at the Chalkhill Blue?

going:
Carl & Helen

was only a suggestion as its only down the  road from me but open  to offers probably can make it from 12 onwards as things to  do in the morning
cheers
owen

Yes we are up for day trips out, afternoon nosh etc, we will be taking a few notes on how to progress on these drive outs so best bring pen and paper, well I'd better as my memory is awful, as Owen is busy until 12 ish lets make meet at 12 at Chalkhill blue, then Cruise, come on guys GET THEM DUBS OUT ON THE HIGHWAY LOL

See you all at 12:00 then
 
Going:
Ron & Linda
Owen
Carl & Helen

We've rang the Mayfly and made a tentative enquiry, as we would like food from somewhere at some stage.
They seemed OK and are only really busy until 14:00, then it settles down so should be able to accommodate us in the afternoon.

If anyone wants to meet us there, please just grab Carls mobile no off the forum to check where we are and arrival times at the Mayfly.

http://www.themayfly.co.uk/food-and-drink.html

The Leckford estate
http://www.waitrose.com/home/about_waitrose/our_company/leckford_estate/leckford_farm/leckford_produce.html#visiting%20leckford%20farm%20shop
  

If there is anyone that you know that you want to invite or someone who does not check the forum regularly, please give them a buzz to let them know.
More news on drive outs will be coming shortly, so please check the forum.

Just to warn you the mayfly is great for a drink but food can be  expensive depending what you want if i recall.
cheers
Owen

No problems. Let's talk tomorrow. There is always poplar farm at Abbotts Ann. Daz had his wedding reception and we've been a couple of times for food since. Always seems nice to us.

Hi All,
Like the idea of the drive outs but cannot make today and also I'm having front beam issues now the bus is back on the floor
I will post further details on the problems as things haven't turned out as planned. :-(
I agree with Owen that Stockbridge can get busy but have heard good reports about the farm shop in Leckford doing a good breakfast and the base time to meet at the Mayfly would be after the lunchtime rush.
Will try to make the next one and see you at the next meet.
Cheers
Simon.

Had a great day, made it 4 miles and ended up on a low loader,,,again, then jumped in with Owen and went for cream teas etc, weather was awesome and a nice casual drive in the Countryside, thanks to Owen Carl Helen and Linda for the pushing, wheel bearings doing the crunch crunch,

Ron 

Sounds like I missed a good day out, sorry to hear you are still having issues Ron, hopefully you will get it sorted in time for stonor.