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Hi, I don’t post very much but I do lurk on here quite a lot. I’ve had a few time and money problems, as I’m sure we all do, in the last couple of years that have prevented me from doing anything at all on any of my cars aside from just keeping (one of) them running. I therefore have been away from the car scene in real life for some time and desperately want to get back into it, in the hopes of being able to get my long time project car back out on the road again. I think attending local meets, meeting a few likeminded local enthusiasts would really help get my  into gear! I’m currently based in/near Chelmsford in Essex but I’ve been all over the county for work so I know my way around pretty well. I just don’t know where any meets go on in my neck of the woods any more, where to find them, etc. I don’t use social media at all, and I’d be really keen to hear from anyone in Essex with knowledge of any meets or shows planned in the near future. If I can get back into my cars properly, I may even be inclined to start some build threads, as a little bribe! Thanks Alex |
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There is a breakfast meet at Battlesbridge and there used to be one at the museum of power but it hasn't happened for a while One of the Triumph clubs also do a monthly all makes welcome meet in Hatfield Peverel.
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Roman Roadsters meets at Hythe Quay in Colchester on Sundays @ 10.00. I used to go regularly when I lived there: a nice bunch of people with plenty of automotive variety. Unfortunately organised on Faecesbook, to which I don't belong, so I don't know what if anything is happening there now.
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There’s a retro/classic/‘interesting’ car meet at Little Easton nr. Dunmow this weekend…free entry…I’ll be there in the CROWN Vic if you’re keen?
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Jan 24, 2022 14:18:10 GMT
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Also interested in this, i have been away from the "scene" for a while but would like to get to some local meets, mainly to get some local automotive friends too.
My e30 is a long way from being back on the road but i will go to some in my daily to come take a look around.
I am between Colchester and Chelmsford so fairly middle of Essex.
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Apr 18, 2022 16:41:55 GMT
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Hey. I kinda dropped off the face of the earth for a while for a few reasons that I don’t wanna dwell on, and I just wanted to say thanks for all the replies and apologies for seemingly ignoring anyone who did post back.
I have been to North Weald once before but I’m not sure of the schedule…
As for the other meets suggested, those are all locations near to me I’d be happy to travel to.
I’ve actually managed to get my Mk3 Escort running, put the interior back in it and I’ve insured it as well so I’m in a much better position to actually get out and about now.
So if there are any Essex meets coming up, I’m happy to revisit this conversation!
Thanks
Alex
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Apr 19, 2022 18:58:40 GMT
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Pistons in the Park is this Sunday at Thremhall Park nr. Stansted.
There's a classic car cruise around Bishop's Stortford on 30th April
Every 2nd Sunday in Sawbridgeworth there's a Cars and Coffee meet at Squisita - great coffee and sausage rolls!
Once a month there's a gathering at Great Easton Lodge as well
All pretty small, local, free events - I find about most of them on Facebook.
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Battlesbridge this Sunday?
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This might also give me the kick to get the Caddy roadworthy and get out to some meets too.
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Apr 21, 2022 20:02:12 GMT
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Pistons in the Park is this Sunday at Thremhall Park nr. Stansted. There's a classic car cruise around Bishop's Stortford on 30th April Every 2nd Sunday in Sawbridgeworth there's a Cars and Coffee meet at Squisita - great coffee and sausage rolls! Once a month there's a gathering at Great Easton Lodge as well All pretty small, local, free events - I find about most of them on Facebook. That’s really interesting, thank you! I should be able to get to Thremnall Park this Sunday- I’m due to go and see a relative in Braintree in the afternoon so that works out really well. As for the rest of those meets, I will do my level best to attend absolutely everything I can! The escort isn’t road ready yet, so I’ll be in my daily on Sunday. Looking forward to it! |
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Apr 21, 2022 20:02:55 GMT
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Battlesbridge this Sunday? Did used to like the Ford and VW meets at battlesbridge but I don’t know if they host them anymore? |
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Battlesbridge this Sunday? Did used to like the Ford and VW meets at battlesbridge but I don’t know if they host them anymore? They went through a bit of an almost "anti-car" period a couple of years ago, not sure if it's the same owners now or not? Looking forward to this one, hope this current weather holds! |
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Apr 21, 2022 20:17:46 GMT
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Pistons in the Park is this Sunday at Thremhall Park nr. Stansted. There's a classic car cruise around Bishop's Stortford on 30th April Every 2nd Sunday in Sawbridgeworth there's a Cars and Coffee meet at Squisita - great coffee and sausage rolls! Once a month there's a gathering at Great Easton Lodge as well All pretty small, local, free events - I find about most of them on Facebook. That’s really interesting, thank you! I should be able to get to Thremnall Park this Sunday- I’m due to go and see a relative in Braintree in the afternoon so that works out really well. As for the rest of those meets, I will do my level best to attend absolutely everything I can! The escort isn’t road ready yet, so I’ll be in my daily on Sunday. Looking forward to it! I'll be there early-ish, either in the CROWN Vic or the pickup truck. Depends if I have time to fix the latter 😜 |
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Did used to like the Ford and VW meets at battlesbridge but I don’t know if they host them anymore? They went through a bit of an almost "anti-car" period a couple of years ago, not sure if it's the same owners now or not? Looking forward to this one, hope this current weather holds! Yeah I kinda remember that, I think I took the Escort to the last big ford meet there- I used to be on their mailing list and get loads of emails but I don’t seem to anymore… much like a lot of rural Essex, I remember hearing that some (or all) of the show ground was being sold for housing development but I don’t know how true that is if at all…? That said, I won’t be able to make the Battlesbridge event this Sunday but I’ll definitely start to keep a better eye on what they are hosting! |
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[/quote]I'll be there early-ish, either in the CROWN Vic or the pickup truck. Depends if I have time to fix the latter 😜
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Sweet- I’m planning on an early start cause I’ll need to be off by 12ish but I’ll keep an eye out for your cars- both pretty hard to miss from what I’ve seen!
I’ll only be in my mk4 Golf, but she does clean up well so hopefully I’ll be able to give it a decent wash and polish beforehand!
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May 13, 2022 15:54:20 GMT
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The Pistonheads Essex meets are a breakfast meet on the second Saturday of the month at The White Elms Garden Centre, White Elm Rd, Danbury, Bicknacre, Chelmsford CM3 4LR, there's a large car park and a good breakfast if so inclined with a friendly bunch, from 08.45am.
We also have an evening meet on the third Thursday of the month at the Rettendon Lodge, Burnham Rd, Battlesbridge, Wickford SS11 7QT again good pub food available (Best to book) this event understandably is more popular in the summer due to the light, normally people start arriving from 18.45.
All makes and models welcome.
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