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So, next (this) year's dinner is confirmed for 8 November 2025.

Some attempts were made to canvass alternative venues but the search came to little really.

So, 8 November it is at Westmead.

So, (very) advanced notice!

The dinner dance is planned to be at Westmead once again next year. They did a great job this year. I think many people shared my view that, with a smaller choice of food, the quality increased significantly. However, the only available date is 8th November.

I realise this is a week earlier and clashes with the Race of Remembrance which will cause issues for a few of you but the only other available dates were Fridays which is no use for us.

The date is provisionally booked. Any comments, views, complaints, please post them here asap for consideration.

I want to confirm the booking prior to Christmas please.

Thanks all.

That is, of course, right. They cannot attend the CoC.

However, there is a conversation to be had as what we are asking the Rep to do.

For example, it has been a perpetual moan that our races are shortened, in the view of some, unfairly. Is this an opportunity to improve BARC/2CV relations?

Obviously, the role must include passing on of  messages about timing changes, rounding up recalcitrant drivers (not that we have any....), checking the online notice board etc.

It might also include liaising if anyone does get themselves into hot water and, particularly given the Blue Book is soon to be the NCRs, having a decent knowledge of the contents.

Maybe one or more people? Maybe a driver assisted by a non-driver? Maybe a WhatsApp group to improve communication in terms of content and efficiency?

I have to say Bully, I think it is a bit more than a minor role in some clubs. It's a question of what we want I guess.

Thanks to all who have booked. Most, but not all, of the familiar faces are coming. I will be sending final numbers to the hotel on Monday.  If there are any late-comers, I can pop you onto the list until then. After that, I can't promise to help.

Your final friendly reminder folks....

Thanks for all those who have booked (generally and recently).

I do need to put the final numbers together for the hotel though.

So:

DEADLINE FOR BOOKING IS THIS FRIDAY.

 

Well, we have quite a few more now but there a more than a few familiar faces missing. Deadline is a week Friday all....

That is so sad. My condolences to all concerned. RIP.

Just giving this thread a bump.

Currently, the dinner is going to be a quiet affair. Lovely group of 10 which would make a lovely occasion but probably not cost effective....

So, invites will be emailed out to all current club members. However, for those of you who aren't members, here are the details:


You are invited to the Classic 2CV Racing Club Dinner/Dance and Awards evening on Saturday 16th November 2024! This is to be held as usual at Westmead Hotel, Redditch Road, Hopwood, Birmingham, B48 7AL.

Start time: 18:30
Dinner to be served at: 19:00

The cost of this event is £47 per person which includes a three course meal (with vegetarian/gluten free options available) and a disco. This must be paid for in advance of the event, by Friday 18th October at the latest.

Accommodation is available at the venue. The hotel have given us a discount code which can be used when booking: BK140998. Double, twin and single rooms are available. You can only use this code by calling the hotel directly to book the room – 0121 445 1202.

A full English breakfast is included in the price of the room.

Please remember to book your room in advance to avoid disappointment! 20 rooms are currently being held for us but some will go on general release 19 October 2024.

Menu Options

Starter:

Roasted plum and red pepper soup (v)
or
Sweet chilli falafel, charred lime, vegan coriander mayonnaise (Ve, GF)

Main Course

Supreme of chicken, fondant potato, green beans, wild mushroom sauce
or
Roasted aubergine, tomato and chickpea curry, steamed rice, flatbread (Ve)


Dessert

Warn chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream
or
Vegan baked vanilla cheesecake, berry compote (Ve)

The hotel can also cater for gluten free and other dietary requirements on request. Please just ask on your form.

Please confirm your attendance, accompanying guests, menu choices and dietary requirements by completing the online form at:


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6Q-r5vP2bVePiHeZYxuNjPGmJRwgyAMH5qcBPct7Ju0LCXg/viewform

Payments for this event must be made to the 2CV Racing Club via bank transfer and must be received by Friday 18th October at the latest.

We hope to see you there!

Thanks to those of you who replied, chatted to me and to the board for their views. The majority prefer a sit down meal so, that is what I have gone with. 

However, the choice of menu is far more limited this year. To have more options on the menu would add £12 to the overall cost.   In my vie, that is simply not worth it.

If anyone has a real difficulty with a menu choice and can provide me a reason, the hotel are very flexible with dietary requirements.

Hopefully, it will be ok.

We can always review the venue going forwards.

Ok all. A decision has to be made here. (It is not an option to change the venue so we are stuck with one of these).

The food menu at Westmead has changed.

Last year, the menu had a choice of three dishes per course (one being veggie).

This year, the menu (whilst a little cheaper) would be limited to a choice of TWO dishes per course (one being veggie). Any other particular dietary requirements can be dealt with.

The only other option (which is a similar cost to last year) is a hot buffet with:

A soup to start (veggie based)
One hot main with a choice of chips, rice and bread rolls (with a veggie option) and two desserts.

They do other buffets of street food, Indian and British but they really are buffet food rather than what I would term a substantial meal (that said, keep in mind, I do like my food.....).

Anyhow, I will be making a decision next week. I've canvassed a few views informally. I'd like some wider views if possible.

Please speak now if you want a say.... 😊

Hi all

Once again, the dinner will take place at the Westmead Hotel on 16 November 2024.

I wanted to give you all advanced notice of the date and, more particularly, advanced notice that bookings will open (and close) somewhat earlier this year than previously so I can get the relevant details to the hotel in good time this year whilst giving all of you more time to be able to book etc.

Please don't worry, payment will be deferred for as long as I reasonably can.

Anyone have a set of rims they wish to sell?

Well done Luca. 05:31:36 is pretty damn good for a "non runner".

Great cause too.

Have a very well earned rest tonight. 😊

Sadly, whilst the calendar looks great, time is my enemy this season. See you 2025