SteveSheldon

Ok I said I would update you if I got anywhere - just to let you know Jaguar UK have been in touch and I am now awaiting feedback from their Global Sponsorship & Partnership Manager.. watch this space :-)

If you are reading this thread and are undecided as to if you should put your name forward or not please do.. the more people we have onboard the more I can hopefully swing things for us.. Yes it seems a long way off to some, but as the weeks go by it will come quicker than we think :-) If you put your name forward it costs you nothing *and* you are not committed to come, you are just saying that you would like to attend. It's a great day with the classic backdrop of the Brighton Promenades to contrast our cars! Food and drink will be a fixed price deal that I will organise for just us for the day Parking costs will be listed online before the day so you know exactly what you are going to be spending on the day! There are no other costs to this - it's a free event by us, for us! :-) The day will start at Pease Pottage services, with a cruise down the A23 to make an impact as we all go through Brighton and park up at Madiera Drive.. followed by a meal and mugs of tea, and then over to the cars.. So if you are undecided - why not just put your name forward? You will be guaranteed a great day in December! If you are still not sure please have a look at the main thread for the last meet to see what you will have in store for you: http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-68/uk-south-east-meet-spring-summer-2014-brighton-107585/

Yes I know this is an age off.. but I usually start things off quite a way in advance.. now I know winter is usually a dark grey sort of time of year with plenty of rain, wind, and bad weather leaving us little choice but to hunker down in front of a TV watching archived film clips of our favourite cars on TopGear.. In south east UK we don't do this - we organise our bi-annual Brighton convoy & meet! It's a great chance for you to have a break from the Christmas rush and shopping and to have some time with great company, fantastic cars, a mug of tea and something to eat.. Depending on how many people are interested I will try to get something more organised if I can.. In case you are wondering - this will be the third Bi-Annual Brighton meet and the details of the last one can be found here: UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2014 in Brighton if you want to check it out.. Just so you know who has indicated an interest (in no particular order) in attending on the day, so far it looks like this.... If you would like to be added please just make a post saying so (or if non member email me to be added) and I will be happy to add you to the list. Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info. Current List: SteveSheldon (me:-)) 2002 X-Type 2.5 (classic) manual + 1 Ngarara (Jaguarforums.com) 2010 XKR 75 + 1 HarleyJagMan (Jaguarforums.com) 2007 XK8 4.2 convertible + 1 SCM (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2010 XKR 5.0 + 1 HMSMotorsport (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 1997 XJ6 X300 + 1 DJ Sonic (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2001 Silver XKR + 2 Total - 6 cars + 7 attendees. As for the convoy from Crawley down the A23 to the venue we have: SteveSheldon Ngarara HarleyJagMan HMSMotorsport DJ Sonic Crawley - Brighton Convoy Total - 5 Cars

Just to let you know I haven't heard from Jaguar as of yet - but no problems as plenty of time yet and I'm not holding my breath :-) I thought the same about dealership involvement but it came up trumps in the end, and no doubt it will with Jaguar. I am currently primarily looking to see who would like to come along to our third Bi-Annual Brighton meet - it costs nothing to sign up, you don't have to be 100% commited, the event costs nothing but parking and a fixed price meal and drink, you're guaranteed a Christmas shopping free day in December, great company, conversation, and of course a chance to check out lots of our favourite cars. Additionally this meet, whilst it is still remaining (and always will be :-)) a primarily Jaguar meet, I am also inviting some other marques along to join us this time, as at each meet so far there has been at least one car non Jaguar that has come along.. and it generates a great opportunity for cross marque discussion :-) Soooo... if you are possibly free in December for a TopGear sort of day and want a break from the Christmas rush - please pop a post up here or email me directly (stephen.sheldon@solidlinux.co.uk) and lets make this a great day..

OK Guys, I'm at it again.. I know we have a summer meet to plan for next year as well as this Winter one - I have just been in touch with the Sponsorship manager at Jaguar UK to see if we can get their involvement - I will update you should I hear back

I know we are in a heatwave currently - but now is the time to book yourself a bright day (bright day -brighton - get it? Ok, maybe not so good :-)) with great company, fantastic cars, and anything I can get organised for us to brighten (see, all in the same vein :-)) winter for us, and give us a break from depending on TopGear reruns.. If you dont yet have anything concrete set for December yet, why not put your name down for a great day out by the seaside - I promise no need for ice creams - but can offer mugs of hot tea, a big breakfast, and great conversation.. It costs nothing to put your name down, nothing to attend and you'll have a great time with likeminded people.. so why not? You know your car wants you to.. well, except mine that's not quite itself yet after my house move :-)

Yes I know this is an age off.. but I usually start things off quite a way in advance.. now I know winter is usually a dark grey sort of time of year with plenty of rain, wind, and bad weather leaving us little choice but to hunker down in front of a TV watching archived film clips of our favourite cars on TopGear.. In south east UK we don't do this - we organise our bi-annual Brighton convoy & meet! It's a great chance for you to have a break from the Christmas rush and shopping and to have some time with great company, fantastic cars, a mug of tea and something to eat.. Depending on how many people are interested I will try to get something more organised if I can.. In case you are wondering - this will be the third Bi-Annual Brighton meet and the details of the last one can be found here: UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2014 in Brighton if you want to check it out.. Just so you know who has indicated an interest (in no particular order) in attending on the day, so far it looks like this.... If you would like to be added please just make a post saying so (or if non member email me to be added) and I will be happy to add you to the list. Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info. Current List: SteveSheldon (me:-)) 2002 X-Type 2.5 (classic) manual + 1 Ngarara (Jaguarforums.com) 2010 XKR 75 + 1 HarleyJagMan (Jaguarforums.com) 2007 XK8 4.2 convertible + 1 SCM (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 2010 XKR 5.0 + 1 HMSMotorsport (Jaguarforum.co.uk) 1997 XJ6 X300 + 1 Total - 5 cars + 5 attendees. As for the convoy from Crawley down the A23 to the venue we have: SteveSheldon Ngarara HarleyJagMan HMSMotorsport Crawley - Brighton Convoy Total - 4 Cars

Hi Guys, Apologies for my absence but I have been moving house - and all my time has gone on that - and my baby Jag has been hammered helping move stuff - it's amazing just how much an X-Type can carry.. I am still surrounded by bags and boxes, and my Baby Jag needs quite a few scuffs and scratches sorted but did perform faultlessly.. The date in December is not fixed yet, but I'll put the dates up nearer the time and whichever one the most people can make we'll go for it.. and thankyou for your post James - I'll get you added in to the list.. Thanks for bearing with me.. and give me another couple of weeks and I should be back to my usual levels of activity on the forums.. if you don't spot me on one of the forums you are always welcome to drop me a line at stephen.sheldon@solidlinux.co.uk and give me a poke OK? All the best Steve

In case you are wondering - this will be the third Bi-Annual Brighton meet and the details of the last one can be found here: UK South East Meet Spring/Summer 2014 in Brighton if you want to check it out.. Just so you know who has indicated an interest (in no particular order) in attending on the day, so far it looks like this.... If you would like to be added please just make a post saying so (or if non member email me to be added) and I will be happy to add you to the list. Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info. Current List: SteveSheldon (me) 2002 X-Type 2.5 (classic) manual + 1 Ngarara 2010 XKR 75 + 1 HarleyJagMan 2007 XK8 4.2 convertible + 1 Total - 3 cars + 3 attendees. As for the convoy from Crawley down the A23 to the venue we have: SteveSheldon Ngarara HarleyJagMan Crawley - Brighton Convoy Total - 3 Cars

Tony from Harwoods Jaguar has been in touch and subject to the usual he is happy to support us in any way we can that he can manage... :-)

OK - I've given in and done it! :-) I can't let this Bi-Annual event not be Bi-Annual.. so much like the football I have kicked off with this thread: http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-68/uk-south-east-meet-december-2014-brighton-119699/ and have started officially taking 'bookings'... no idea of what I can wrangle for the day but I'll sort something for us.. there is not a fixed date yet as I'll do my usual and see who can make what date in December, and if Madiera Drive isn't closed on the date the majority can make it, that will be the date.. Don't forget putting your name forward costs nothing, you are not commited until close to the date, but you are guaranteed a great day out.. so if I can interest you please put your name forward and lets see if we can generate enough atendees to enable some Jaguar support on the day :-)

Yes I know this is an age off.. but I usually start things off quite a way in advance.. now I know winter is usually a dark grey sort of time of year with plenty of rain, wind, and bad weather leaving us little choice but to hunker down in front of a TV watching archived film clips of our favourite cars on TopGear.. In south east UK we don't do this - we organise our bi-annual Brighton convoy & meet! It's a great chance for you to have a break from the Christmas rush and shopping and to have some time with great company, fantastic cars, a mug of tea and something to eat.. Depending on how many people are interested I will try to get something more organised if I can.. In case you are wondering - this will be the third Bi-Annual Brighton meet and the details of the last one can be found here: http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-68/uk-south-east-meet-spring-summer-2014-brighton-107585/ if you want to check it out. Just so you know who has indicated an interest (in no particular order) in attending on the day, so far it looks like this.... If you would like to be added please just make a post saying so (or if non member email me to be added) and I will be happy to add you to the list. Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info. Current List: SteveSheldon (me:-)) 2002 X-Type 2.5 (classic) manual + 1 Ngarara 2010 XKR 75 + 1 Total - 2 cars + 2 attendees. As for the convoy from Crawley down the A23 to the venue we have: SteveSheldon Ngarara Crawley - Brighton Convoy Total - 2 Cars

Hi everyone - many thanks again to all that came along on the day, I really appreciate the support that you gave to what turned out to be a great day - I'm still keeping a bit of a low profile at home after all that - but will be back online fully inside the next few weeks - meanwhile though I was curious as to how many might be interested in breaking up the doldums and greyness of December with a maybe smaller Brighton meet mid December?

Hello Steve. Well done once again for organising such a great and well turned out event (what a great bunch of people) Just to remind you of the above date this weekend and this is organised by the JEC club (10am to 4pm) small charge at the gate. If you (and the forum members) want to come along you all would be more than welcome and a mention to all in the forums would ensure a good turnout. We will be taking both the F Type Coupe and a F Type Convertible and I will also have my colleague Mark from service as well to answer any technical queries. Best regards. Tony Tedeschi Sales Executive Harwood Jaguar Brighton Steve you omitted the venue for this Sunday the 1st June which is at: Herstmonceux Castle Nr Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN27 1RN www.herstmonceux-castle.com

Please bear with me with anything not quite right - I'm more than happy to edit this with any corrections etc.. On the Saturday afternoon I washed and swept out my baby Jag.. but didn't manage to get the time to give it a good wax.. On the Sunday morning I collected some cardboard tubes to mount the banner, and the info packs I was due to hand out on the day. That was then a window got broken at home at 7:30 with just 30 minutes to the meet.. I tracked down a glazier but didn't think I was going to be able to make the meet - but my wife took over at home and said to go.. I made it up to Pease Pottage Services at about 08:15 on the day. As I pulled into the car park I was surprised to see so many Jaguars there - an incredible sight for that time of day, and more cars than I had expected to come along which was fantastic. Tony from Harwoods Jaguar had driven up to join, and we had cars there from all over the country! The info packs containing JaguarForum decals, A dashboard info sheet to complete, and the itinery were passed around quickly and we set off.. You can see a video of us setting off and the run down there (many, many thanks to Splatter88 for that) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fiu8...ature=youtu.be Part way down to Brighton I moved up to the front of the convoy moving past all models of Jaguar - every one bigger than my baby Jag... We arrived in Brighton just before 9am, a long convoy of Jaguars.. working our way through the traffic system in Brighton. Traffic lights split the convoy a few times but as a whole we managed to keep it together so we had a long stream of Jaguars pulling into and along Madiera Drive, finally parking where there was a fairly large block free. Once we had parked up the banner was unfurled and set up using some cardboard tubes I had gained.. filling them with pebbles in the bottom to keep them upright - didn't work grin.. but the banner was in place and we were more or less all there. About 9:45 I think it was we all headed over to the Seagull Cafe for breakfast - on the way down to Brighton the chef had been on the phone asking how many people were coming, what time and what would they be eating (I didnt pick up on that he might be panicking :-)) - we had tweo main rows of tables outside the cafe and a few tables inside as well. The chef had a few problems dealing with the numbers but within an hour or so :-) we had all been fed (baked beans, fried egg, sausage, tomato, two rashers of bacon, and a mug of tea) and time to head back to the cars. About 11:20 we managed to get the banner signed by everyone still there, and got some group photos taken. And then back to general socialising. About 12:30-1:00 everyone started to depart. The company was really great, easy going, and not all petrolhead talk - in fact virtually every subject imaginable was covered including foreign students and rugby kit!! grin Tony from Harwoods was great, he helped with some of the group shots, and was there for everyone.. Even the owner of the art shop called 'Jag' came out and brought his E-Type round for us to see.. It was a fantastic day - great company - gorgeous weather (not having much hair I was fried that morning - still glowing now lol) - sooo many models and ages of Jaguar all in the one place - it was a really nice time with great company. If I can interest anyone I am very happy to organise another smaller meet for December, and another for May next year - as for next year Tont believes we may be able to get some financial assistance from Harwoods Marketing - and I am still woring on Jaguars sponsorship manager :-) Many, many thanks to those of you that gave up your time (and fuel) to attend, and for those who tried to attend but couldn't - without you guys it could not have happened... All the best Steve

Splatter88 has put up a video of the convoy here... many many thanks to him for that Video now on Youtube. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fiu8...ature=youtu.be I got just got the dash cam a couple of days before so I'm still figuring it out. It's a bit long and a bit boring in places and I apologize for my choice of music but still thought to upload it anyway. I had the date/time and speed switched off so it was a bit more clean looking. There's a bit where I'm bumping my gums to Pulcino (Jaguarforums.co.uk) about the dash cam and if anyone else would like to I got form ebay NEXTBASE iN-CAR CAM 402-G Professional - DVR Video Recorder for Car | eBay and the sd card 32GB CLASS 10 MICRO SD MEMORY CARD WITH ADAPTER NEW UK STOCK | eBay Mark.

If anyone wants an original full size file of the group shots or maybe their car shots there I am more than happy to email them to you.. just drop me a post here or at stephen.sheldon@solidlinux.co.uk :-)

next batch..... final batch to be accurate - I hope you enjoy them :-)

Batch two of high res photos for you ...

Hi Guys, Here are the photo's I managed to take at the meet - They are all high resolution and hopefully that counters my photography standard :-) Tony from Harwoods took a couple of shots for me and I'll think you find they stand out compared to mine lol These shots are all at the actual meet site, and not of the convoy itself as it was maybe the only chance a baby Jag has ever had to lead that many Supercar Jags anywhere :-) and was at the front.. It really was a great day, despite starting very eventfully for me and for SteveY. Please have a look through the following photos - three or four batches - I hope you like them, and you might be willing to come again to the next Brighton meet..

Hi Steve... I am so, so sorry to hear so many issues with trying to get to the meet :-( I am hopeful you will still want to come to the next meet...

OK - here is the final itinerary for the convoy and meet... please track me down when you arrive on the day (blue X-Type RN02CVS) - I'll have an info pack for you, including a dashboard info sheet to complete and pop on the dashboard when you park.. I can be contacted on the day by email at stephen.sheldon@solidlinux.co.uk, or whatsapp or sms at 07914 116375 if you need to get hold of me for any reason. The lists won't be updated any further until the day of the meet as I will be offline but please post on here, or contact me by sms or whatsapp, or email if you want to come and are not listed yet, or have a query, and I'll try to sort there and then or on the day. The days itinerary is listed below for your info, so you know whats happening and when... 08:00 Meet at Pease Pottage Service Station at the base of the M2308:15 Depart in convoy for Brighton (cruising speed 65mph)09:00 Park up in one large parking block in Madiera Drive as close to the Pier end as we can.09:30-10:30 Big Breakfast in Seagulls Cafe – meal + tea/coffee for £5 when quoting the secret squirrel code to be supplied on the day :-)10:30 General social events etc. start11:30 Group signings of banner, and group photos for the forums The parking is pay and display at this location and is £10 for four hours or £15 for 12 hours. Your meal will be £5.00 per person.. so hopefully no shocks or surprises if you are on a budget That's pretty much it.. the lists are still open should anyone else want to come along and join in.. I will update them as we go, and if we do manage to get the newspaper coverage I'll let you know as well.. Other than that I very much look forward to meeting on the day.. All the best, Steve p.s. I will have a sharpie with me for banner signing, and completing the dashboard info sheets but if you could bring one as well just in case I would be grateful :-)

OK it's happening THIS SUNDAY , here is the very latest list (current as of now) .... I won't get a chance to update it online over Saturday but please post still if you want to attend, and I'll add you in on the day... If YOU would like to be added (there is still time!!) please just make a post saying so (or if not a forum member you are welcome to email me at Stephen.sheldon@solidlinux.co.uk) and I will be happy to add you to the list. Listed below are Car details plus occupants (inc driver) where we have the info. Current List: SteveSheldon (me) 2002 X-Type 2.5 (classic) manual + 1 Doowopfix 2004 XKR Covertible auto + 1 Golan S Type R + 1 HarleyJagMan 2000 XKR 4.0 + 1 Rallihart 2009 XJ + 1 Steve.Hunt31 2003 X350 SWB 4.2 supercharged Super V8 Sport + 1 SCM 2010 XKR Coupe + 1 D.Niven 2005 XJ6 3.0 + 1 BritishRacingGreen 1999 S-Type 3.0 + 2 RSsteveH Phoenix Red ARDEN XKR + 1 RGP 1984 V12 XJS + 2 SmithTrevor 2005 XKR Convertible + 1 P888PSG 2008 XKR + 1 Mark8 2009 2.7D XF + 2 Richard300 S-Type + 1 Trebor12 2002 XK + 3 Litho (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 XJR + 1 Johnny1Jag (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2010 XK Coupe + 1 CarlXK8 2010 XK + 1 Dodgerjames 2003 XKR + 1 Blue XJ8 XJ8 + 1 Shukan (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2006 STR + 4 Pulcino (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2012 XKR +3 Splatter88 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2010 XJ + 1 Autokraft (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2003 X-Type + 1 Robb (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2005 S-Type R + 1 OctaineJunkie (PistonHeads.com) XJR + 1 Dragonhunter (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2007 X-Type 3.0 Manual + 1 BigTel (JaguarForum.co.uk) XFR 100 & 2001 STR + 4 Stedman (PistonHeads.com) 2004 XJR + 1 Geekman & Synchromesh (PistonHeads.com) 2003 XJ6 + 2 V8pup (PistonHeads.com) 2013 Racing Green F-Type V8S + 2 Chewy1664 (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2011 XJ + 3 Martin Edwards 1997 XJ Executive + 1 SteveY (JaguarOwnersClub.com) 2004 XK8 4.2 Convertible + 2 PabloJag1 2001 XKR + 3 Victoria & Glenn 2005 XJ8 + 2 Andy Cox 2001 XKR + 2 HarleyJagMan 2007 XK8 Convertible + 1 SiliconS (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2009 XKR 5.0 + 1 Jagdurability (Pistonheads.com) 1999 XJ8 3.2 + 1 Nembsbe (JaguarForum.co.uk) 2009 XF-R Sport 5.0 + 2 Candellara (Pistonheads.com) F-Type V8S + 1 Stedman (Pistonheads.com) XJ6 SE + 1 Total - 46 (43) cars + 67 (65) attendees. As for the convoy from Crawley down the A23 to the venue we have: SteveSheldon Steve.Hunt31 RSsteveH RGP BritishRacingGreen Mark8 D.Niven Trebor12 Litho (JaguarForum.co.uk) CarlXK8 P888PSG Pulcino (JaguarForum.co.uk) Splatter88 (JaguarForum.co.uk) Johnny1Jag (JaguarForum.co.uk) Shukan (JaguarForum.com) Robb (JaguarForum.co.uk) Blue XJ8 Dragonhunter (JaguarForum.co.uk) OctaineJunkie (PistonHeads.com) SmithTrevor BigTel (JaguarForum.co.uk) (2 Cars coming) Stedman (PistonHeads.com) Geekman & Synchromesh (PistonHeads.com) V8pup (PistonHeads.com) Autokraft (JaguarOwnersClub.com) Martin Edwards SteveY (JaguarOwnersClub.com) PabloJag1 Andy Cox HarleyJagMan Jagdurability (JaguarForum.co.uk) Nembsbe (JaguarForum.co.uk) Chewy1664 (JaguarForum.co.uk) Stedman (Pistonheads.com) Crawley - Brighton Convoy Total - 35 ( 34 ) Cars

So far, in case you were wondering we have 43 cars and 66 people should be attending with examples of the following Jaguar models: F-Type, S-Type, S-Type R, STR, XF, XFR, XK, XKR, X-Type, XJ8 & 6, XJR, XJS

This is pretty much the last call for anyone considering coming along but undecided.. this Sunday is a great chance to meet the other forum members and their cars.. why not come along? We will have cars ranging in age from 1984 right through to now, everything from a V6 through to V8 and V12 engines, even a showroom F-Type coupe will be in attendance from Harwood Jaguar. It's a great chance to socialise over a big breakfast or brunch at a fixed price, there will be group photo's, a forum banner you need to sign for posterity, and genuine Jaguar chat with others who share exactly the same interest - Jaguar cars.. Hopefully newspapers will be attending to cover the event, and members of public interested in our cars will come over to say Hello.. This is the second Brighton Convoy/Meet with another in planning for December, and plans afoot for a sponsored meet in May next year as well - so why not come along and become part of Jaguar history in the making with this event being the second of many to come? Just pop a post up on the forum here, or email me at stephen.sheldon@solidlinux.co.uk or sms me at 07914 116375, or you can WhatsApp me.. if you can't make this convoy/meet but would like to attend the next one please let me know as I am already taking bookings :-) This is going to be a great TopGear sort of day but Jaguar specific.. everything from a large convoy from Crawley to Brighton (an easier journey than London to Brighton) appearing in Brighton making a huge Jaguar statement as we arrive at Madiera Drive and park up. Making the local cafe there a Jaguar eating place, catching up with who is who etc before heading back out to the cars to socialise and view the cars before banner signing, and group photos showing the event off on the forums. So if you are free on the day please consider coming along and joining in the event..