UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2015 in Brighton

[SteveSheldon]

To be exact Jaguar is not allowing any dealership XE to be registered until the 18th of May - so if you book a test drive whilst at the meet you will be amongst the first in the country to drive a road registered XE! A fantastic opportunity not to be missed.. and just one more reason to come along on the day!

I am also having another bash at the Brighton Argus today to see if we can get news coverage - it would be a fantastic boost.. I will let you know if I get a response..
       

[SteveSheldon]

Are you reading through this thread and considering if you should put yourself down to come along? After all how organised or good can a free event possibly be? And is it just a petrolhead event, as you really need it to be a family event in order to be able to come along?

Well, this is a great event, which has been running for two years now - well organised, with freebies, welcome packs and loads of things going on.. have a look at the list below, and if you are undecided - just put your name forward - you have nothing to lose and loads to gain..

Freebie samples, info, and discounts for everyone attending the convoy component

A chance to join a convoy of 30 or so vehicles travelling down the A23 making an impact on arrival in Brighton

You get to park your car up in a huge block of Jaguars - all ages, all levels of equipment, and condition

A fixed price breakfast with a chance to socialise in real life with the people you meet online in the forums

Conversation about everything :-) suitable for not just petrolheads, but families, and those of us with other interests

A chance to meet the new Jaguar XE just a few days after supply to the dealership

You can book a test drive and be one of the first in the country to get behind the steering wheel of an XE and try it for yourself

A chance to get answers to those questions you have no solution to from Industry Specialists who will be there for you

And there will be hopefully be even more going on....

Plus, you have the classic backdrop of the Brighton Victorian Promenades, the sea in front of you, just metres from Brighton Pier, the Lanes, a large shopping centre, children amusements and of course good quality fish and chips...

So go on, what more excuse do you need to spend some time cleaning up your Jag (mine is very much a work in progress here being a school run and commuter car :-)), tell the family you have a great day out planned and come along..

It costs nothing to sign up for, the only costs on the day being a fixed price breakfast and parking - and those will be listed before the event so you can budget for the day..

So go on.. I guarantee you will have a great time, suitable for your petrolhead, and your family's needs of a great day... and you never know you might be signing up for the next Bi-Annual Convoy & Meet before you know it.. :-)
       

[Reverand]

Hi Steve,

           As the wife and I are coming up from South Wales, we will be overnighting in a Hotel/Services on the way. What time are we starting the meet in Pease Pottage Services for the convoy, it is quite small there from what I have heard? 

regards,

Phill

[the guardian]

would love to come along to this event please put me and the family down i.e driver plus 3

thankyou ron 

[SteveSheldon]

Hi Reverand,

 

At the last Brighton meet we had 40-50 cars parked there quite comfortably on the left hand side of the car park as you enter the services - then we are just there long enough for distributing the welcome packs, goodies and a brief on what we have to come on the day....

 

So far, this meet we have 30-40 vehicles so definately should fit without any problems...

 

The itinerary should be fixed in the next week or so but I am anticipating the initial meet starting at about 8:15-8:30

 

Any further queries just pop a post on here or email me at stephen.sheldon@solidlinux.co.uk ..

 

Best regards

Steve

[SteveSheldon]

Hi Ron,

 

Vey happy to add you, and your family to the list of attendees for this event. What model of X-Type do you have?

 

All the best

Steve

[SteveSheldon]

The next Bi-Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet will be happening on 24th May 2015 - Just 11 weeks away now! This meet will be our fourth one, and we will have been running this event for two years now!

This Spring/Summer event is Jaguar exclusive, but if you have a car of another marque don't worry - the Winter event will again be open to all marques with a warm Jaguar welcome for everyone.

For those who don't know, the event comprises of two components - an initial meet at Pease Pottage Services with Welcome packs and goodie bags handed out, and a convoy at a steady 65mph down to the main meet and event in Madiera Drive, Brighton. The distance is approx 24 miles on major roads which should ensure all attendees can manage it without issue.

At the main meet in Brighton we have fixed price breakfasts, photo shoots, socialising, industry attendees there to answer all those
questions you have never managed to get answered, and more - and all with the backdrop of the Victorian promenades, the beach and sea in front of you, and everything a family could want on a day out with the Pier, the beaches, the sea gently rolling in, the Proms, and a huge local shopping centre.

This year we are sandwiched in the middle of a month of MG, Mini, and Classic Car Meet days so I am sure our meet will raise a lot of interest... esp with one or two brand new showroom XE's there, literally *just* delivered to Harwoods Brighton, hopefully in attendance on the day!!

We are already listed as an official event with Brighton & Hove, & East Sussex Councils - and I am working on trying to get further
advertising and newspaper coverage in place if I can,,

If you would like to attend this convoy and meet ( a guaranteed great day out for you, your family and your car) please put your name forward and I will be happy to add you in.

You can put a post up on this thread if you wish to attend, or you can email me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk - either way I will happily add you in.. as usual I need to know if you wish to attend just the main meet, or the meet and the convoy, your car and year, and how many people will likely be travelling in the car..

The itinerary, parking, & fixed price breakfast costs will all be listed in the next few weeks, so there are no surprises for those of us
on a budget - but the event itself as such is FREE and will remain so.

If you haven't been before and would like to check up on some of our recent Bi-Annual Convoy and Meet events please have a look here: UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton or UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2014 in Brighton

Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info...

Main Meet
SteveSheldon (JaguarForums.com) 2002 2.5 X-Type + 4 (family coming this time!)
Brian R (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
Ngarara (JaguarForums.com) 2011 XKR 75 + 1
ClassicJagMan(JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 in Beige with Red Leather Interior + 1
Dave Ingray (JaguarOwnerClub) 2002 STR + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone XKR 4.2 Coupe + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
CSJ (JaguarForums.com) 2006 2.2D X-Type + 1
Jokaboat (JaguarForums.com) 2010 3.0 XF Portfolio + 1
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 1984 HE V12 XJS + 1
MTL (JaguarForums.com) 2004 X-Type + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 2.2D X-Type Estate + 1
CoralSteveAFC (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 XK + 2
Ronnieg (JaguarForum.com) 2011 XF Lux 2.0TD + 2
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1
Peugeot_Prince (via email) 2009 X-Type 2.2D + 4
Peter Bourne (via email) 2005 Black XK8 + 1
Daniel 350 (JaguarForum.com) 2014 XF Saloon Premium Luxury 3.0D + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 4.0 + 1
Andy Ross (JaguarForum.com) 2004 S-Type Diesel SE + 2
Reverand (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2002 S-Type + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
BigTel (JaguarForum.com) ...... XFR-100 + 1
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR Coupe + 2
KGB (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2006 STR + 1
Jgstr (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 S-Type + 1
Tom Nicholson (via email) 2005 S-Type 2.7D + 2
BraveBart (JaguarForum.com) 2008 XKR 4.2 Coupe +2
Mark Silvester (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XJ Portfolio LWB in Italian racing red + 1
SuperKitten (JaguarForum.com) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 1
Mike666 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2005 X-Type 2.0 + 1
PabloJag (via email) XKR Mk 1 + 2
Fred Bone (JEC) XF + 1
Judith Bone (JEC) X-Type + 1
Robertch636 (Pistonheads) 1999 XKR Convertible + 2
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR 4.0 V8 Supercharged + 1
Medic-One (Pistonheads.com) 2006 STR + 1
Drainpipe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2010 XK 5.0 Portfolio Conv. + 2
Guardian (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2009 X-Type + 4

39 Cars + 57 attendees

Convoy
SteveSheldon
Brian R
Ngarara
ClassicJagMan
Dave Ingray
Paul Carr
Tovarish Chernokot
Andrew65
CSJ
Jokaboat
MTL
CoralSteveAFC
Ronnieg
Clifton94
Peugeot_Prince
Peter Bourne
Daniel 350
Readingkev
Andy Ross
BigTel
Reverand
Andrew Lowe
Big Al
KGB
Jgstr
Tom Nicholson
BraveBart
Mark Silvester
SuperKitten
Mike666
PabloJag
Fred Bone
Judith Bone
Robertch636
Sussex Al
Medic-One
Drainpipe
Guardian

38 Cars

Speakers/Industry Attendees:
Tony from Harwoods Jaguar
Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
       

[the guardian]

hi steve 

            the x type model i have 2.0 se est ( 59 plate ) 

[SteveSheldon]

Hi Ron, Many thanks for that I'll add the model details in on the next update :-)

[the guardian]

hi steve

no problem and thankyou 

[SteveSheldon]

Just a brief update:

I am still chasing for newspaper coverage - trying some different potential contacts (and hoping)

I will know more about further specialist services attending the meet to answer your questions etc on the 20th of this month

I have confirmed with our unlisted welcome pack supporter that we should have some discounts and product samples you will love.

Meanwhile I am also still tracking down any other external advertising I can get for us, whether it be for people attending, or visiting our event..

Anyone undecided about whether to come along... why not put yourself forward for this great event and what is guaranteed to be a good day for everyone from families through to confirmed petrolheads :-)
       

[SteveSheldon]

OK, I have said I will do this for over a year - and I haven't - & yes I know it's unlikely we will get a positive response, very unlikely lol... *but* I am hassling the Top Gear editor to see if we can get any coverage or maybe someone come down on the day.. I will let you know what the outcome is even though I suspect I already know the answer :-)

But if I don't ask...... :-)
       

[SteveSheldon]

Things are on the up - we now have two 'unlisted' sponsors who are happy to assist us with our Welcome Packs and enclosed goodies, so I'm glad to be able to report that our Welcome Packs should be up to a similar standard as the winter meet ones with discount codes, goodies, meet information etc...

[SteveSheldon]

The next Bi-Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet will be happening on 24th May 2015 - Just 10 and 1/2 weeks away now! This meet will be our fourth one, and we will have been running this event for two years now!

This Spring/Summer event is Jaguar exclusive, but if you have a car of another marque don't worry - the Winter event will again be open to all marques with a warm Jaguar welcome for everyone.

For those who don't know, the event comprises of two components - an initial meet at Pease Pottage Services with Welcome packs and goodie bags handed out, and a convoy at a steady 65mph down to the main meet and event in Madiera Drive, Brighton. The distance is approx 24 miles on major roads which should ensure all attendees can manage it without issue.

At the main meet in Brighton we have fixed price breakfasts, photo shoots, socialising, industry attendees there to answer all those questions you have never managed to get answered, and more - and all with the backdrop of the Victorian promenades, and everything a family could possibly want on a day out with the Pier, the beaches, the sea gently rolling in, the Proms, and a huge local shopping centre.

This year we are sandwiched in the middle of a month of MG, Mini, and Classic Car Meet days so I am sure our meet will raise a lot of interest... esp with one or two brand new showroom XE's there, literally *just* delivered to Harwoods Brighton, hopefully in attendance on the day!!

We are already listed as an official event with Brighton & Hove, & East Sussex Councils - and I am working on trying to get further advertising and newspaper coverage in place if I can,,

If you would like to attend this convoy and meet ( a guaranteed great day out for you, your family and your car) please put your name forward and I will be happy to add you in.

You can put a post up on this thread if you wish to attend, or you can email me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk - either way I will happily add you in.. as usual I need to know if you wish to attend just the main meet, or the meet and the convoy, your car and year, and how many people will likely be travelling in the car..

The itinerary, parking, & fixed price breakfast costs will all be listed in the next few weeks, so there are no surprises for those of us on a budget - but the event itself as such is FREE and will remain so.

If you haven't been before and would like to check up on some of our recent Bi-Annual Convoy and Meet events please have a look here: UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton or UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2014 in Brighton

Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info...

Main Meet
SteveSheldon (JaguarForums.com) 2002 2.5 X-Type + 4 (family coming this time!)
Brian R (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
Ngarara (JaguarForums.com) 2011 XKR 75 + 1
ClassicJagMan(JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 in Beige with Red Leather Interior + 1
Dave Ingray (JaguarOwnerClub) 2002 STR + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone XKR 4.2 Coupe + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
CSJ (JaguarForums.com) 2006 2.2D X-Type + 1
Jokaboat (JaguarForums.com) 2010 3.0 XF Portfolio + 1
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 1984 HE V12 XJS + 1
MTL (JaguarForums.com) 2004 X-Type + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 2.2D X-Type Estate + 1
CoralSteveAFC (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 XK + 2
Ronnieg (JaguarForum.com) 2011 XF Lux 2.0TD + 2
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1
Peugeot_Prince (via email) 2009 X-Type 2.2D + 4
Peter Bourne (via email) 2005 Black XK8 + 1
Daniel 350 (JaguarForum.com) 2014 XF Saloon Premium Luxury 3.0D + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 4.0 + 1
Andy Ross (JaguarForum.com) 2004 S-Type Diesel SE + 2
Reverand (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2002 S-Type + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
BigTel (JaguarForum.com) ...... XFR-100 + 1
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR Coupe + 2
KGB (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2006 STR + 1
Jgstr (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 S-Type + 1
Tom Nicholson (via email) 2005 S-Type 2.7D + 2
BraveBart (JaguarForum.com) 2008 XKR 4.2 Coupe +2
Mark Silvester (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XJ Portfolio LWB in Italian racing red + 1
SuperKitten (JaguarForum.com) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 1
Mike666 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2005 X-Type 2.0 + 1
PabloJag (via email) XKR Mk 1 + 2
Fred Bone (JEC) XF + 1
Judith Bone (JEC) X-Type + 1
Robertch636 (Pistonheads) 1999 XKR Convertible + 2
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR 4.0 V8 Supercharged + 1
Medic-One (Pistonheads.com) 2006 STR + 1
Drainpipe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2010 XK 5.0 Portfolio Conv. + 2
Guardian (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2009 X-Type 2.0 Estate + 4

39 Cars + 57 attendees

Convoy
SteveSheldon
Brian R
Ngarara
ClassicJagMan
Dave Ingray
Paul Carr
Tovarish Chernokot
Andrew65
CSJ
Jokaboat
MTL
CoralSteveAFC
Ronnieg
Clifton94
Peugeot_Prince
Peter Bourne
Daniel 350
Readingkev
Andy Ross
BigTel
Reverand
Andrew Lowe
Big Al
KGB
Jgstr
Tom Nicholson
BraveBart
Mark Silvester
SuperKitten
Mike666
PabloJag
Fred Bone
Judith Bone
Robertch636
Sussex Al
Medic-One
Drainpipe
Guardian
38 Cars

Speakers/Industry Attendees:
Tony from Harwoods Jaguar
Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
       

[SteveSheldon]

Ok time for a summary for those of you who have lost track of things, or are wondering if you should come along.....

We currently have:

39 vehicles & 57 attendees coming along (so far) with Jaguar production covered from 1968 through to 2014, with brand new showroom XE's due to join us on the day!

Free Welcome Packs with a select range of info and goodies for you from multiple sponsors - guaranteed goodies of interest.

A fixed price breakfast for less than a fiver (cheaper than last year!)

Car specialist attendees there to answer your technical queries - one guaranteed and currently working on two others.

A chance to socialise with the people you know so well on the forums.

Exchange problems & fixes.. solving that car issue you can't quite figure out.

Get to see a huge range of Jaguars with the backdrop of the victorian promenades on the Brighton seafront.

This event is suitable for everyone - I will be bringing my family along this year as Brighton pier is just metres from our meet location, arcades, The Lanes, the main shopping centre making it great for everyone from diehard petrolheads through to my nine year old son and younger.

Sooo much going on - why do anything else? The event is FREE to everyone - the only costs being the fixed price breakfast and the parking - even those costs will be listed when the itinerary goes online so those of us on a budget know exactly what we need to pay out on the day, no surprises! There is nothing hidden with this event - especially not the fact that is will be a great day out!!

So go on, why not sign yourself up by posting on this thread, or just emailing me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk

[the guardian]

thankyou for all  your efforts on our behalf I for one will enjoy the day we may even do the whole w/end

regards ron

[SteveSheldon]

Just starting work on the itinerary - looking at a likely start time of 8:15 at Pease Pottage Services, 9:00 breakfast in Brighton, followed by photo shoots, test drive bookings, viewings etc.. as soon as I have it a little more organised I will post it up here on the thread..

Additionally we are looking at the breakfasts being £4.99 and the parking charges are as follows: £3 for 1 hour, £5 for 2 hours, £10 for 4 hours (this is likely time length for most people just attending the event), and £15 for 11 hours. The parking for the spring/summer meet is always higher than the winter meet rates :-(

In a week I should also have finalised which specialist companies will be in attendance for your questions etc..

Meanwhile I am also looking to organise a similar bi-annual event for the Midlands or Scotland - please pm me for more details :-) (yes I know - mug written across my forehead :-) but it would be great if everyone everywhere could get to one of these meets) so if you are intersted just drop me a line... or have a look here: http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/midlands-scotland-bi-annual-convoy-meet-138592/
       

[the guardian]

hi steve

              well done on your efforts mate on the above if you want help just ask I am off to my local dealer on Monday Lancaster reading to see them on the local meets subject and to see what they can offer us  (hint hint).

so wish me luck  will let you know how I get on

ron

[SteveSheldon]

No problems Ron.

 

Anything I can do to help please just ask. If the dealer is part of the Harwoods Group I cand likely assist putting you in touch with the right people there - if that is any help. Equally the same as you I am happy to get involved in organising a meet anywhere in the UK if it helps at all.

 

Just for everyones info I am currently working on the Welcome Pack, and Itinerary for the Brighton Convoy & Meet.. I can't finalise everything until I have more info on the specialists who will be available at the meet for you, but as soon as I have that info I'll be posting the final itinerary on here for you.

[SteveSheldon]

The next Bi-Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet will be happening on 24th May 2015 - Just 10 weeks away now! This meet will be our fourth one, and we will have been running this event for two years now! 

 

This Spring/Summer event is Jaguar exclusive, but if you have a car of another marque don't worry - the Winter event will again be open to all marques with a warm Jaguar welcome for everyone.

For those who don't know, the event comprises of two components - an initial meet at Pease Pottage Services with Welcome packs and goodie bags handed out, and a convoy at a steady 65mph down to the main meet and event in Madiera Drive, Brighton. The distance is approx 24 miles on major roads which should ensure all attendees can manage it without issue.

At the main meet in Brighton we have fixed price breakfasts, photo shoots, socialising, industry attendees there to answer all those questions you have never managed to get answered, and more - and all with the backdrop of the Victorian promenades, and everything a family could possibly want on a day out with the Pier, the beaches, the sea gently rolling in, the Proms, and a huge local shopping centre.

This year we are sandwiched in the middle of a month of MG, Mini, and Classic Car Meet days so I am sure our meet will raise a lot of interest... esp with one or two brand new showroom XE's there, literally *just* delivered to Harwoods Brighton, hopefully in attendance on the day!!

We are already listed as an official event with Brighton & Hove, & East Sussex Councils - and I am working on trying to get further advertising and newspaper coverage in place if I can,,

If you would like to attend this convoy and meet ( a guaranteed great day out for you, your family and your car) please put your name forward and I will be happy to add you in.

You can put a post up on this thread if you wish to attend, or you can email me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk - either way I will happily add you in.. as usual I need to know if you wish to attend just the main meet, or the meet and the convoy, your car and year, and how many people will likely be travelling in the car..

The itinerary, parking, & fixed price breakfast costs will all be listed in the next few weeks, so there are no surprises for those of us on a budget - but the event itself as such is FREE and will remain so.

If you haven't been before and would like to check up on some of our recent Bi-Annual Convoy and Meet events please have a look here: UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton or UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2014 in Brighton

Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info...

Main Meet
SteveSheldon (JaguarForums.com) 2002 2.5 X-Type + 4 (family coming this time!)
Brian R (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
Ngarara (JaguarForums.com) 2011 XKR 75 + 1
ClassicJagMan(JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 in Beige with Red Leather Interior + 1
Dave Ingray (JaguarOwnerClub) 2002 STR + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone XKR 4.2 Coupe + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
CSJ (JaguarForums.com) 2006 2.2D X-Type + 1
Jokaboat (JaguarForums.com) 2010 3.0 XF Portfolio + 1
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 1984 HE V12 XJS + 1
MTL (JaguarForums.com) 2004 X-Type + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 2.2D X-Type Estate + 1
CoralSteveAFC (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 XK + 2
Ronnieg (JaguarForum.com) 2011 XF Lux 2.0TD + 2
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1
Peugeot_Prince (via email) 2009 X-Type 2.2D + 4
Peter Bourne (via email) 2005 Black XK8 + 1
Daniel 350 (JaguarForum.com) 2014 XF Saloon Premium Luxury 3.0D + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 4.0 + 1
Andy Ross (JaguarForum.com) 2004 S-Type Diesel SE + 2
Reverand (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2002 S-Type + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
BigTel (JaguarForum.com) ...... XFR-100 + 1
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR Coupe + 2
KGB (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2006 STR + 1
Jgstr (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 S-Type + 1
Tom Nicholson (via email) 2005 S-Type 2.7D + 2
BraveBart (JaguarForum.com) 2008 XKR 4.2 Coupe +2
Mark Silvester (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XJ Portfolio LWB in Italian racing red + 1
SuperKitten (JaguarForum.com) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 1
Mike666 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2005 X-Type 2.0 + 1
PabloJag (via email) XKR Mk 1 + 2
Fred Bone (JEC) XF + 1
Judith Bone (JEC) X-Type + 1
Robertch636 (Pistonheads) 1999 XKR Convertible + 2
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR 4.0 V8 Supercharged + 1
Medic-One (Pistonheads.com) 2006 STR + 1
Drainpipe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2010 XK 5.0 Portfolio Conv. + 2
Guardian (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2009 X-Type 2.0 Estate + 4
OCD-Jagman (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XKR + 4

40 Cars + 61 attendees

Convoy
SteveSheldon
Brian R
Ngarara
ClassicJagMan
Dave Ingray
Paul Carr
Tovarish Chernokot
Andrew65
CSJ
Jokaboat
MTL
CoralSteveAFC
Ronnieg
Clifton94
Peugeot_Prince
Peter Bourne
Daniel 350
Readingkev
Andy Ross
BigTel
Reverand
Andrew Lowe
Big Al
KGB
Jgstr
Tom Nicholson
BraveBart
Mark Silvester
SuperKitten
Mike666
PabloJag
Fred Bone
Judith Bone
Robertch636
Sussex Al
Medic-One
Drainpipe
Guardian
OCD-Jagman

39 Cars

Speakers/Industry Attendees:
Tony from Harwoods Jaguar
Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
       

[the guardian]

its looking good mate  well done and the line up of cars isn't too shabby either   :)  :)  :)

[SteveSheldon]

Ok time for a summary for those of you who have lost track of things, or are wondering if you should come along (and you really should or you will miss a GREAT day out)

We currently have:

40 vehicles & 61 attendees coming along with Jaguar production covered from 1968 through to 2014, with brand new showroom 2015 XE's due to join us on the day with test drive bookings being taken!

Free Welcome Packs with a select range of info and goodies for you from multiple sponsors - guaranteed goodies of interest.

A fixed price breakfast for less than a fiver (cheaper than last year!)

Car specialist attendees there to answer your technical queries - one guaranteed and currently working on two others.

A chance to socialise with the people you know so well on the forums.

Exchange problems & fixes.. solving that car issue you can't quite figure out.

Get to see a huge range of Jaguars with the backdrop of the victorian promenades on the Brighton seafront.

This event is suitable for abolutely everyone - I will be bringing my family along this year as Brighton Pier is just metres from our meet location, the arcades, The Lanes, and even the main shopping centre, making it great for everyone from diehard petrolheads right through to my nine year old son and younger.

Sooo much going on - why do anything else? The event is FREE to everyone - the only costs being the fixed price breakfast and the parking - even those costs will be listed when the itinerary goes online so those of us on a budget know exactly what we need to pay out on the day, no surprises! There is nothing hidden with this event - especially not the fact that is will be a great day out!!
       

[SteveSheldon]

For those of you interested in the figures of who/what is coming here is the list of vehicles all signed up so far - we have a huge range of models and years coming so far:

Mk 2 (1) 1968
S-Type (4) 2000-2004
S-Type R (5) 2002-2007
X-Type (9) 2002-2009
XF (4) 2010-2014
XFR (1) ??
XJ (1) 2014
XJR (4) 1998-2007
XJS (1) 1984
XK (2) 2004-2010
XKR (6) 1998-2014
XK8 (2) 2002-2005

please note maths is not known as my strong point, any more than car mechanics (groan), but if you don't come along you will miss seeing a huge chunk of Jaguar history and seeing all equipment levels, and models you could go for as maybe your next Jaguar :-) This list is huge and doesn't include the showroom XE(s) that will be attending from Harwoods Jaguar!!

[SteveSheldon]

The next Bi-Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet will be happening on 24th May 2015 - Just 9 & 1/2 weeks away now! This meet will be our fourth one, and we will have been running this event for two years now!

This Spring/Summer event is Jaguar exclusive, but if you have a car of another marque don't worry - the Winter event will again be open to all marques with a warm Jaguar welcome for everyone.

For those who don't know, the event comprises of two components - an initial meet at Pease Pottage Services with Welcome packs and goodie bags handed out, and a convoy at a steady 65mph down to the main meet and event in Madiera Drive, Brighton. The distance is approx 24 miles on major roads which should ensure all attendees can manage it without issue.

At the main meet in Brighton we have fixed price breakfasts, photo shoots, socialising, industry attendees there to answer all those questions you have never managed to get answered, and more - and all with the backdrop of the Victorian promenades, and everything a family could possibly want on a day out with the Pier, the beaches, the sea gently rolling in, the Proms, and a huge local shopping centre.

This year we are sandwiched in the middle of a month of MG, Mini, and Classic Car Meet days so I am sure our meet will raise a lot of interest... esp with one or two brand new showroom XE's there, literally *just* delivered to Harwoods Brighton, hopefully in attendance on the day!!

We are already listed as an official event with Brighton & Hove, & East Sussex Councils - and I am working on trying to get further advertising and newspaper coverage in place if I can..

If you would like to attend this convoy and meet ( a guaranteed great day out for you, your family and your car) please put your name forward and I will be happy to add you in.

You can put a post up on this thread if you wish to attend, or you can email me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk - either way I will happily add you in.. as usual I need to know if you wish to attend just the main meet, or the meet and the convoy, your car and year, and how many people will likely be travelling in the car..

The itinerary, parking, & fixed price breakfast costs will all be listed in the next few weeks, so there are no surprises for those of us on a budget - but the event itself as such is FREE and will remain so.

If you haven't been before and would like to check up on some of our recent Bi-Annual Convoy and Meet events please have a look here: UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton or UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2014 in Brighton

Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info...

Main Meet
SteveSheldon (JaguarForums.com) 2002 2.5 X-Type + 4 (my family is coming along this time!)
Brian R (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
Ngarara (JaguarForums.com) 2011 XKR 75 + 1
ClassicJagMan(JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 in Beige with Red Leather Interior + 1
Dave Ingray (JaguarOwnerClub) 2002 STR + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone XKR 4.2 Coupe + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
CSJ (JaguarForums.com) 2006 2.2D X-Type + 1
Jokaboat (JaguarForums.com) 2010 3.0 XF Portfolio + 1
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 1984 HE V12 XJS + 1
MTL (JaguarForums.com) 2004 X-Type + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 2.2D X-Type Estate + 1
CoralSteveAFC (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 XK + 2
Ronnieg (JaguarForum.com) 2011 XF Lux 2.0TD + 2
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1
Peugeot_Prince (via email) 2009 X-Type 2.2D + 4
Peter Bourne (via email) 2005 Black XK8 + 1
Daniel 350 (JaguarForum.com) 2014 XF Saloon Premium Luxury 3.0D + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 4.0 + 1
Andy Ross (JaguarForum.com) 2004 S-Type Diesel SE + 2
Reverand (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2002 S-Type + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
BigTel (JaguarForum.com) ...... XFR-100 + 1
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR Coupe + 2
KGB (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2006 STR + 1
Jgstr (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 S-Type + 1
Tom Nicholson (via email) 2005 S-Type 2.7D + 2
BraveBart (JaguarForum.com) 2008 XKR 4.2 Coupe +2
Mark Silvester (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XJ Portfolio LWB in Italian racing red + 1
SuperKitten (JaguarForum.com) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 1
Mike666 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2005 X-Type 2.0 + 1
PabloJag (via email) XKR Mk 1 + 2
Fred Bone (JEC) XF + 1
Judith Bone (JEC) X-Type + 1
Robertch636 (Pistonheads) 1999 XKR Convertible + 2
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR 4.0 V8 Supercharged + 1
Medic-One (Pistonheads.com) 2006 STR + 1
Drainpipe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2010 XK 5.0 Portfolio Conv. + 2
Guardian (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2009 X-Type 2.0 Estate + 4
OCD-Jagman (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XKR + 4

40 Cars + 61 attendees

Convoy
SteveSheldon
Brian R
Ngarara
ClassicJagMan
Dave Ingray
Paul Carr
Tovarish Chernokot
Andrew65
CSJ
Jokaboat
MTL
CoralSteveAFC
Ronnieg
Clifton94
Peugeot_Prince
Peter Bourne
Daniel 350
Readingkev
Andy Ross
BigTel
Reverand
Andrew Lowe
Big A
KGB
Jgstr
Tom Nicholson
BraveBart
Mark Silvester
SuperKitten
Mike666
PabloJag
Fred Bone
Judith Bone
Robertch636
Sussex Al
Medic-One
Drainpipe
Guardian
OCD-Jagman

39 Cars

Speakers/Industry Attendees:
Tony from Harwoods Jaguar
Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton
       

[SteveSheldon]

The next Bi-Annual Brighton Convoy & Meet will be happening on 24th May 2015 - Just 9 & 1/2 weeks away now! This meet will be our fourth one, and we will have been running this event for two years now!

This Spring/Summer event is Jaguar exclusive, but if you have a car of another marque don't worry - the Winter event will again be open to all marques with a warm Jaguar welcome for everyone.

For those who don't know, the event comprises of two components - an initial meet at Pease Pottage Services with Welcome packs and goodie bags handed out, and a convoy at a steady 65mph down to the main meet and event in Madiera Drive, Brighton. The distance is approx 24 miles on major roads which should ensure all attendees can manage it without issue.

At the main meet in Brighton we have fixed price breakfasts, photo shoots, socialising, industry attendees there to answer all those questions you have never managed to get answered, and more - and all with the backdrop of the Victorian promenades, and everything a family could possibly want on a day out with the Pier, the beaches, the sea gently rolling in, the Proms, and a huge local shopping centre.

This year we are sandwiched in the middle of a month of MG, Mini, and Classic Car Meet days so I am sure our meet will raise a lot of interest... esp with one or two brand new showroom XE's there, literally *just* delivered to Harwoods Brighton, hopefully in attendance on the day!!

We are already listed as an official event with Brighton & Hove, & East Sussex Councils - and I am working on trying to get further advertising and newspaper coverage in place if I can..

If you would like to attend this convoy and meet ( a guaranteed great day out for you, your family and your car) please put your name forward and I will be happy to add you in.

You can put a post up on this thread if you wish to attend, or you can email me at JaguarForumsUK@solidlinux.co.uk - either way I will happily add you in.. as usual I need to know if you wish to attend just the main meet, or the meet and the convoy, your car and year, and how many people will likely be travelling in the car..

The itinerary, parking, & fixed price breakfast costs will all be listed in the next few weeks, so there are no surprises for those of us on a budget - but the event itself as such is FREE and will remain so.

If you haven't been before and would like to check up on some of our recent Bi-Annual Convoy and Meet events please have a look here: UK South East Meet December 2014 in Brighton or UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2014 in Brighton

Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info...

Main Meet
SteveSheldon (JaguarForums.com) 2002 2.5 X-Type + 4 (my family is coming along this time!)
Brian R (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 STR + 1
Ngarara (JaguarForums.com) 2011 XKR 75 + 1
ClassicJagMan(JaguarForums.com) 1968 Mk2 in Beige with Red Leather Interior + 1
Dave Ingray (JaguarOwnerClub) 2002 STR + 1
PaulCarr (JaguarForums.com) 2006 Stratstone XKR 4.2 Coupe + 1
Tovarish Chernokot (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2000 S-Type + 1
CSJ (JaguarForums.com) 2006 2.2D X-Type + 1
Jokaboat (JaguarForums.com) 2010 3.0 XF Portfolio + 1
RGP (JaguarForums.com) 1984 HE V12 XJS + 1
MTL (JaguarForums.com) 2004 X-Type + 1
Andrew65 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2007 2.2D X-Type Estate + 1
CoralSteveAFC (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 XK + 2
Ronnieg (JaguarForum.com) 2011 XF Lux 2.0TD + 2
Clifton94 (JaguarForum.com) 2007 XJR Portfolio + 1
Peugeot_Prince (via email) 2009 X-Type 2.2D + 4
Peter Bourne (via email) 2005 Black XK8 + 1
Daniel 350 (JaguarForum.com) 2014 XF Saloon Premium Luxury 3.0D + 1
ReadingKev (JaguarForums.com) 2002 XK8 4.0 + 1
Andy Ross (JaguarForum.com) 2004 S-Type Diesel SE + 2
Reverand (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2002 S-Type + 1
Andrew Lowe (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XJR + 1
BigTel (JaguarForum.com) ...... XFR-100 + 1
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR Coupe + 2
KGB (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2006 STR + 1
Jgstr (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 S-Type + 1
Tom Nicholson (via email) 2005 S-Type 2.7D + 2
BraveBart (JaguarForum.com) 2008 XKR 4.2 Coupe +2
Mark Silvester (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XJ Portfolio LWB in Italian racing red + 1
SuperKitten (JaguarForum.com) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 1
Mike666 (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2005 X-Type 2.0 + 1
PabloJag (via email) XKR Mk 1 + 2
Fred Bone (JEC) XF + 1
Judith Bone (JEC) X-Type + 1
Robertch636 (Pistonheads) 1999 XKR Convertible + 2
Sussex Al (JaguarForums.com) 1998 XKR 4.0 V8 Supercharged + 1
Medic-One (Pistonheads.com) 2006 STR + 1
Drainpipe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2010 XK 5.0 Portfolio Conv. + 2
Guardian (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2009 X-Type 2.0 Estate + 4
OCD-Jagman (JaguarForums.com) 2014 XKR + 4
Uncle David (JaguarOwnersClub) 2002 X-Type 2.5 + 2

Shukan (JaguarForum.com) 2006 STR + 1

42 Cars + 64 attendees

Convoy
SteveSheldon
Brian R
Ngarara
ClassicJagMan
Dave Ingray
Paul Carr
Tovarish Chernokot
Andrew65
CSJ
Jokaboat
MTL
CoralSteveAFC
Ronnieg
Clifton94
Peugeot_Prince
Peter Bourne
Daniel 350
Readingkev
Andy Ross
BigTel
Reverand
Andrew Lowe
Big Al
KGB
Jgstr
Tom Nicholson
BraveBart
Mark Silvester
SuperKitten
Mike666
PabloJag
Fred Bone
Judith Bone
Robertch636
Sussex Al
Medic-One
Drainpipe
Guardian
OCD-Jagman
Uncle David

Shukan

 41 Cars

Speakers/Industry Attendees:
Tony from Harwoods Jaguar
Kevin from The Automatic Gearbox Centre

Welcome Pack Sponsors:
Harwoods Jaguar - Harwoods Jaguar Brighton