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Feb 14, 2011 22:04:54 GMT
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There's a new 50's style diner opening on the 19th of this month on the A12 Colchester bound side between Kelvedon and Witham on the old Little Chef site called the 8 ball Diner. www.8balldiner.com/It sounds like it could be the new Ace cafe for us in the East Anglia area, They have a massive car park for car group meets and special car cruises, Sounds good and it hope it really works out for the guys running it. |
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Feb 14, 2011 22:09:33 GMT
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It is a Brian Burrows and Co. venture so I'm sure it'll do well  Really need to get a regular RR night organised there I think  |
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Feb 14, 2011 22:12:41 GMT
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I only wish I had the money to open a venue in the NE to cater for car/bike enthusiasts. I think it would do well in the right location.
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Davenger
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Feb 14, 2011 22:30:27 GMT
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Sounds cool.
Definite potential for meet ups
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Feb 14, 2011 22:49:43 GMT
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i'll be checking it out at some point. theres a few cars meets already setup to meet there .
would be good to get an RR meet there
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Last Edit: Feb 14, 2011 22:53:22 GMT by Deleted
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Feb 14, 2011 22:49:47 GMT
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Closer to me than the Ace...I'm looking forward to my first visit already.
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Feb 14, 2011 22:54:46 GMT
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its 20 mins from me. ile be up for helping organising a RR event there if help is needed.
i think i might go down for the opening on the 19th too, anyone else going?
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Feb 14, 2011 22:57:08 GMT
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10mins from where I work so would be rude not to visit.
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Feb 14, 2011 23:07:02 GMT
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I presume this would be a far easier location to get to than the Ace for non-Southerners.
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Feb 14, 2011 23:12:17 GMT
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Much easier, You haven't got to go into the city to get here, the only downfall is that it's on the very busy A12 and with a short slip road it would be very difficult to get on the A12 if your driving something slow with cars bearing down at you doing 70 mph +.
That said, I'd looking forwards to it, I see they are selling merchandise already as well so they are expecting big things for the place.
I just hope it doesn't become a chavvy hang out for souped up Saxo's doing burnouts in the car park and causing trouble...
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Feb 14, 2011 23:13:51 GMT
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It's t' wrong end of t'country from me, but it looks great! Would be a good place for an RR meet, I think places like this deserve the support of the retro car community. |
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Feb 14, 2011 23:19:56 GMT
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I think I might go down for the opening on the 19th too, anyone else going? I'll probably go in my Thunderbird on the Saturday |
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Feb 14, 2011 23:21:15 GMT
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Not too far away...maybe I wont get lost this time  |
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Last Edit: Feb 15, 2011 0:11:40 GMT by trigger
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There's a new 50's style diner opening on the 19th of this month on the A12 Colchester bound side between Kelvedon and Witham on the old Little Chef site called the 8 ball Diner. www.8balldiner.com. It's actually already open, It's just that Sat is the open day. So pop in if your passing. Looks like a great venue, menu looks good and they do root beer so I'm pleased. I'm going to skip Sat because from what I hear It's going to be rammed and mostly with VZI'ers-I'd been advised to get there early afternoon. I'll be darkening their doors in the near future, further away for me than Ace but certainly easier to get to especially with all them Olympic roadworks round the 406. |
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I presume this would be a far easier location to get to than the Ace for non-Southerners. Unless in being non-southern you're in any way West-wards as the Ace is only 5 mins from the bottom of the M1. "The right crowd and no crowding" at the 8 Ball I hope |
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not much 50s about it is there ? modern building with a route 66 sign nailed on and some black n white car pics on the walls
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Not much 50's about a bare grass field but that don't stop 100's of old cars meeting up for shows every summer.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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 not much 50s about it is there ? modern building with a route 66 sign nailed on and some black n white car pics on the walls Its a styled diner ffs Does the building have to be old to accomodate a retro car meet then or is that just a gripe for the sake of it some people just can't do supportive
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not much 50s about it is there ? modern building with a route 66 sign nailed on and some black n white car pics on the walls get a f****ing grip mate, if it wasnt so far from me id be there all the time lol |
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Last Edit: Feb 15, 2011 9:04:26 GMT by nconst
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