Castle Hill Car Festival, North Devon - 3Rd / 4Th August

[sopranofan 0]

Castle Hill Car Festival

 

I wrote to the organisers of the above Festival to ask if they could accommodate Alfas from owners' clubs, and their response was v positive.

 

Here's their welcoming response to my eMail..........

 

Hi Richard,

 

We would be delighted to have as many Alfas on show as possible.

 

I have attached the relevant form for club/groups - the fee is £5 per car (driver + one passenger) for the entire weekend and camping plus evening beer , food and entertainment is just £10 for the whole weekend (Fri & Sat night) - so a great weekend for £15 !!

 

There will be a display of up to 1,000 classic and historic vehicles from clubs and private owners and will feature a special showcase display of over 50 historic Aston Martins to celebrate their centenary year.

 

The feature event this year will be our Track Sprint Challenge - providing some lucky owners with the opportunity to test themselves and their machines along our 0.8 mile sprint track in an MSA competition event in front of thousands of spectators.

 

Attractions will include Kimi Raikkonen's 2013 Lotus Renault F1 car, a breathtaking display from the Abarth stunt plane on both days, helicopter pleasure flights, race teams and cars from the Aston Martin team at Generation AMR, the Top Gear Experience, a track display from the team at Mission Motorsport, plus the team from Bonhams will be on hand to provide advice as well as confidential valuations for owners.

 

In addition there will be a Trade Exhibition area with up to 40 stands and these will include Lamborghini, Bentley, Ferrari, Maserati Aston Martin, Jaguar, Renault, Mazda, Subaru, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Lotus and Noble to name but a few.

 

There will also be a programme of arena events and an auto jumble, plus lots to see and do for all the family including archery and laser clay shooting plus a toddlers funfair and play area.

 

More Festival information can be found on our Facebook page,on Twitter, and our website - Castle Hill Car Festival

 

Regards

 

Kieron Freeburn

Event Management Team

 

Office - 0800 612 6910

 

Mobile - 07867 968498

[smiffy 99]

That looks a good meet

Will check with the boss

[northernbstard 84]

Could be a good showcase for AD away from the other forums

 

Anyone else up for it ?

[sopranofan 0]

Damp Squib?

[K9d 108]

Would our cars be eligible, the event seems to be for classic cars ?

[sopranofan 0]

Would our cars be eligible, the event seems to be for classic cars ?

 

Have written to the organisers to ask that question & will report back

[sopranofan 0]

Have written to the organisers to ask that question & will report back

 

Here's the really helpful answer (in blue, below) from the organiser PLUS a clear invite to exhibit Alas together. So, all that is needed now is a commitment from members here. I'll; be pleased to help as I live closeby to the location of the Festival.

 

Hi Richard,

 

No age restriction at all, the Festival is intended to cater for fans of

motor cars - full stop. The more cars the merrier, no restriction on club

stand sizes either, simply forward the reg. numbers with the application and

we will ensure you are all together.

 

Regards

 

Kieron Freeburn

[K9d 108]

That sounds good then.

 

Put me down as an almost definite yes for the Sunday I will probably be working Saturday

 

I have a 20' x 10' Gazebo I could bring along.

[sopranofan 0]

 

Put me down as an almost definite yes for the Sunday

 

I have a 20' x 10' Gazebo I could bring along.

 

Cheers, although I'm real novice when it comes to event-management. Shouldn't this be passed, now, to the Forum's SouthWest rep?

[K9d 108]

Probably, I will try and find out who that is.

[K9d 108]

Well that was easy its Tony156, I will send him a PM.

[northernbstard 84]

Any Northern or elsewhere for that matter takers on this ?

Damn sight cheaper than the NAD and we'd only be looked down upon by the AROC anyhow

 

Me and Gerts a more than likely, will have a deffo decision come weekend

[Bigdar 62]

I'm a probably not to be fair, that's the kids birthday weekend.

I'll have to wait and see what HQ is going to do for their birthday.

I will if I can though

[northernbstard 84]

Fair play BD

 

PS You could whisper in your lasses ear that a trip out with the bambino's in the Alfa to a car show where there's camping

and ale for the birthday treat

Kids love that going away with the grown ups

[Bigdar 62]

Worth a try

 

[K9d 108]

Kathy and Emily are in Switzerland, so put me down as a definite for Sunday and a possibly for Saturday, if I'm not working it will be a yes if I am working I may drive there after and arrive early evening.

[Guest Tony156]

Sounds great.....

Unfortunately, I'm away in Wales over that week-end.

[sopranofan 0]

in the Alfa to a car show where there's camping

and ale for the birthday treat

Kids love that going away with the grown ups

 

THAT is the best point to make........it is a lovely part of the world 40 minutes from super beaches and easily found by 'fast' roads

[Anjenha 44]

Hmmm It's a loooooooooong way away....

[sopranofan 0]

Hmmm It's a loooooooooong way away....

 

It's a holiday though.. Take a look http://www.croyde-surf-cam.com/2011/03/saunton-sands.html

[Bigdar 62]

I didn't realise it was there, croyde is one of my favourite places as it happens.

I've spent many many hours in the water there

[sopranofan 0]

Probably, I will try and find out who that is.

Well that was easy its Tony156, I will send him a PM.

 

What did Tony156 say, buddy?

[Bigdar 62]

Post 17.

He said he's not about that weekend.

 

[Guest Tony156]

I've booked a long week-end here.... http://theblacklionnorthwales.co.uk/index.asp

Trying to earn a few brownie points, as it's our 31st wedding anniversary.

[sopranofan 0]

Post 17.

He said he's not about that weekend.

 

So.............................erm..................who's organising a block/alfadriver attendance, please?