davelr4x4 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Firstly apologies to all those not based in and around Swindon, although you'd be more than welcome to join in if you don't mind the travelling! Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think there is a Land Rover club in the Swindon area is there? There seems to be a fair amount of Land Rover owners in and around the area so I presume there would be some interest. The nearest option for me (I live near Cricklade) seems to be CCROC (Cotswold and Cheltenham Rover Owners Club). I went along for a while but it's a bit of a trek to their events and they are a bit biassed towards RTV/Tyro trials etc, very little green laning. I do a lot of green laning in the Swindon area, and we're a bit spoilt for byways around here. Is anybody interested in setting up a club and having, say, a regular monthly meeting in a drinking establishment to be determined, and having regular informal green laning / byway organised trips? Although I wouldn't rule out RTV/Tyro type events, I've attended a few and there's far too much standing around for my liking, I would rather be out and about moving all day. That is my opinion of course, your mileage may vary. Let me know either by reply or PM whether you would be interested and we can move discussions forward. Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I would, and probably know quite a few people that would be interested in at least green-laning. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tear it up Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sounds like a plan. I deffinately would be interested and so would a couple of other people I know. Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 But you live in bluddy Berkshire - you can't come 'ere. Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I'd be interested in tagging along, i'm only about 30mins from swindon. Although i'd have to ride along as a 206 isnt too great, and dad wouldn't let the disco get dirty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I think it's a great idea! There are so many byways around here that we should find plenty to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countax Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'd be interested, i live just up the road near Fairford. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'm interested, although another Berkshire-ite having to commute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelr4x4 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Excellent. With a few people coming from Berkshire I guess a meeting point near the M4 would be best for all concerned, how about the newly refurbished Churchill Inn, just 2 minutes from J16. Nice big area to meet and chat. What night would be best? Probably better to aim for earlier in the week because most people get busy later in the week (those with any sort of life that is). How about a Tuesday night? And so it's easy to remember how about making it the first Tuesday of each month? That means although it's short notice the first gathering would be Tuesday 7th April. Comments? Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Is that SN4 8ET ? I'll turn up Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 How about somewhere south of the M4 but near a junction? Makes it easier for those of us in the 'county' of Wiltshire? Chris Edited: Ah, I see this is the case with the venue mentioned above.... Is it the same place that used to be called Sally's Pussy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Nearer the juction, Chris - Sally Pussey is still there as far as I know. Excellent meals in there too. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelr4x4 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Sally's pussy is more of an eaters pub (and true the food is excellent), whereas the Churchill has a big lounge area to sit and chat (as well as a restaurant area). It also has a large car park. It's here :- http://bit.ly/2jsn0s or from their own web site :- http://thechuchill.sm4.biz/#/whereweare/4530687901 (interesting that they've misspelt their URL name, it's not a typo). It's only a suggestion, and only for the first meeting when we can discuss more concrete plans. Shout if you have a better idea. Regards, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Edited: Ah, I see this is the case with the venue mentioned above.... Is it the same place that used to be called Sally's Pussy? That reminded me of a bad joke I heard on tv the other day.. Electricity meter man - Is that your Pussy I can smell? Housewife - No Electricity meter man - Must be your feet then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 OK, 7th it is then? We'll see who bought what in Newbury the Sunday before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widget Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Is anybody interested in setting up a club and having, say, a regular monthly meeting in a drinking establishment to be determined, and having regular informal green laning / byway organised trips? Hello Dave. Yep - I'm interested too, another West Berkshire-ite:) J16 is 20 mins away with a following wind...look forward to meeting a few folk. 7th April is not perfect as I'm planning to be away laning in that there Wales, but will be up for it afterwards. Cheers JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdixon7 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hi I'm interested. Look forward to meeting new faces. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 7th April is not perfect as I'm planning to be away laning in that there Wales, but will be up for it afterwards. Me too! Very interested in becoming involved in the Club but won't make the first meeting owing the the laning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelr4x4 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Just noticed the 7th is in the school holidays hence why some not able to make it I guess. The date is fairly arbitrary, how about we get together on the 21st April, after the kids have gone back? Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm easy Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tear it up Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm easy Les. So I'm lead to believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Cow! Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmad Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Firstly apologies to all those not based in and around Swindon, although you'd be more than welcome to join in if you don't mind the travelling!Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think there is a Land Rover club in the Swindon area is there? There seems to be a fair amount of Land Rover owners in and around the area so I presume there would be some interest. The nearest option for me (I live near Cricklade) seems to be CCROC (Cotswold and Cheltenham Rover Owners Club). I went along for a while but it's a bit of a trek to their events and they are a bit biassed towards RTV/Tyro trials etc, very little green laning. I do a lot of green laning in the Swindon area, and we're a bit spoilt for byways around here. Is anybody interested in setting up a club and having, say, a regular monthly meeting in a drinking establishment to be determined, and having regular informal green laning / byway organised trips? Although I wouldn't rule out RTV/Tyro type events, I've attended a few and there's far too much standing around for my liking, I would rather be out and about moving all day. That is my opinion of course, your mileage may vary. Let me know either by reply or PM whether you would be interested and we can move discussions forward. Cheers, Dave. glos4x4a new club welcoming new members/event organisers/forum moderators & massive member discounts on landy bits, some cases as much as 50% normal price, well worth a look . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Glos 4x4. Got fed up waiting for the intro to finish! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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