Factory Visit and Drive Out

[H Cortina]

Without wanting to spoil Andy's hard work in arranging i like Neil's idea for those of us South of the M25 to meet at say Thurrock Services and just do the Dunton and Dagenham sections.

Is this possible without messing things up?

[mk2cortinamatt]

If I'm not working I'd love to go but I won't have an lc in time!

[simonsaward]

Hi Andy, Please put myself and JAB 17 C down for the Cheshunt/Dunton run. I'll have a rummage in the loft to see if I can find an origional bit of JAB to bring along!!Best regards Simon Saward.

[Andy M]

Hi All,

I just want to bring this to the top and start a confirmed list.

Those I have confirmed are:-

Keith Halstead(with own pass)
Mike (please make yourself known to me?) W
Pete Gedling
Mike Goodyear
Wayne Wheeler
Howard Law
Neil
Graham Orchard (Provisionally)
Simon Saward

[GoLotus]

Going to have to pull out of this one - will be on my hols on this date

[Neilsjuke]

Hi Andy can we bring navigator
Neil

[Andy M]

Hi All,

Those committed to the Factory visit are as follows all must be in their Lotus Cortina.
Please advise me if you no longer wish to go.

Keith Halstead(with own pass)
Mike Watson
Pete Gedling
Mike Goodyear
Wayne Wheeler
Howard Law
Neil Webb
Simon Saward
Len Guy
Kelly Morrell
Andy Morrell

This correspondance from Dunton today.

The names of all adults must be supplied at least 48 hours ahead of the visit.
All adults will need to have their photos taken by security on arrival at the reception desk.
The maximum size of the tour party is 12 no cameras or mobile phones with cameras will be allowed on site.
All test area visitors must wear safety shoes. (we do have a small number of pairs which can be loaned for the visit)

Regards
Andy M

[Keith Halstead]

Are we still meeting up at the Halfway House pub at junction A127/128 for lunch?

[Andy M]

Hi Keith,
As its just around the corner from you could you do a bit of organising on my behalf this will save me doing a reccy?

As time will be limited I suggest that we have a light lunch and maybe order before we get there. Do you think that the management will allow us to pre order? If so this will speed everything up and a published menu on the forum would be good.
let me know what you think!

Andy M

[cabriolet2]

Hi,Andy,...I am with great regret having to pull out of this one as something unavoidable has come up.....cheers Mike G

[Pete G]

Me too
I have a work commitment that I don't think I can wriggle out of now,- should have booked the day earlier!

[Keith Halstead]

Hi Keith,
As its just around the corner from you could you do a bit of organising on my behalf this will save me doing a reccy?

As time will be limited I suggest that we have a light lunch and maybe order before we get there. Do you think that the management will allow us to pre order? If so this will speed everything up and a published menu on the forum would be good.
let me know what you think!

Andy M

They normally want paying in advance for pre-booked food & they will need a hard time to serve it, so that will be a challenge too far I suggest. We may need to rethink the venue - KFC nearby?

[Andy M]

Hi Keith,

KFC or the like is fine by me as time will be the essence! Not to sure of their parking in a drive through though.
Think the Halfway House would be a better bet do they do Bar Snacks such as Sandwiches or Soup in a basket??

Revised List:-

Keith Halstead(with own pass)
Mike Watson
Wayne Wheeler
Howard Law
Neil Webb
Simon Saward
Len Guy
Kelly Morrell
Andy Morrell

Anyone else who wishes to come along with their Cortina?

Andy M

[Keith Halstead]

I reckon we should use Thurrock Services area then as the car park is large and we can get sandwiches etc quickly plus it's en-route to Dagenham.

[Andy M]

Hi Keith,

As its your neck of the woods and you will be chief navigator I will go along with that!

Andy M