[quote]Good to hear it John!
Samb - I’m sure we can find a sofa/spare bed for you somewhere to make the roadtrip easier for you.[/quote]
Cheers for that suggestion, will certainly keep it in mind closer to the time, I’m sure we could manage a few beers too :lol:
Firstly, we would like to thank you all for being so patient in waiting for a venue and date to be confirmed. We’re really pleased to see that so many people agree that it’s right to get the venue right and find a great place to host JAE, rather than just rush to a decision. And to everyone who researched venues, sent in suggestions and did lot of legwork thank you very much.
Traditionally JAE has always been the start of the Summer Holidays and, despite thunder storms, floods and even a hurricane we have stuck to that date and accommodated TOTB by moving forward. Looking at the weather (this is the UK after all!) maybe July is never the right time? But we wanted it to be at a time when as many people could find the time and also when the whole family could come along – if they wanted! So, we have after much consideration agreed to move it to the last weekend of August. Not only is this better weather but its still school holiday time and should give us a much better event to round off the Summer. In addition to moving to the weekend of 29-31 August the event just got bigger and is now 3 DAYS of JAE!!! Thursday is now set up day and the activities start in earnest on Friday morning for those that wish to make it a full weekend away. We hope you like it!
JAE at Billing was fine at that time but JAE out-grew the location which is when we moved to Peterborough.This was a step in the right direction as it gave us a much bigger venue to allow in all the clubs who wanted to come to JAE but in moving to Peterborough we lost some of what made JAE so special so the task was on to find the perfect venue which would give the sparkle back to JAE and worked on the overall atmosphere of the event which we all know makes it different from any other in the year.
We have now found JAE’s new permanent home and confirmed the venue and dates for the next 3 years.
JAE’s new permanent home for 2008 and beyond will be at Mersea Island which just outside Colchester.
The show venue is over 60 acres and has a huge amount of potential for us, already catering for club and enthusiast shows all year round and with some amazing facilities on site - we’re amazed we managed to miss it previously as its perfect for JAE! I will post up some pictures tomorrow of things to expect at the new location but, for now, let me just share with you SOME what we have to offer at JAE’s new home:
Loads of parking on a totally secure site
Full Bar and off- sales
Japanese themed bar and special hot and cold SAKE bar
Large function room with permanent DJ facilities and stage
Outdoor hard standing marquee for live bands
Indoor trade area as well as outdoor pitches
Speedboat with inflatable banana ride experiences from the Beach
Yes, you read right - a beach!! - which is part of the site
Log cabins for families and groups with electric and heating as well as the vast camping areas as usual
Various planned activities such as inter-club Its-a-Knockout competitions ( inc 5 a side football ), some themed in Japanese endurance- Takeshi’s Castle style!!
Full food village as well as a huge canteen which will be providing not only dinner for those who grow tired of junk food but also each morning the canteen will provide full English breakfasts, served up in true dinner-lady style - Previously an important detail which was missing from JAE for the morning after a night socialising
…… but best of all, the venue is really quiet and in the middle of nowhere so we can make as much noise as we like and go on for as long as we like. But if you’re worried about too much noise we have an area completely set aside as a quiet camping for those who may have families etc as the site is designed to cater for all, making it even more family friendly in certain parts of the site to ensure everyone has a great time.
I hope you’ll join us in the excitement that the new date and venue will bring to JAE. It’s going to be just like the old days…………only better, longer and so much more to do…and by the beach!!!
More specific details will follow, for now, be safe in the knowledge we’re back on track and firing on all cylinders better than ever before…we’re now running on Iridium plugs!!!
See you there!
John
Chairman GTROC
http://www.japcarclub.com/jae/forums/index.php?showtopic=732
Ooh, 3 days now too…
Looks great, show me the tickets!.. :lol:
Must get car sorted in time for shows… 8)
Well thats better so i guess we need to be travelling on the thursday , if the dates are confirmed so holidays can be booked at work and the following week to recover :lol:.
If any scotty members are interested in taking the following few days or week off work so we can have a good pissup around london i’ll get in touch with my bro who lives down there and get us some free accomodation for another few days.
PS:Best not be behind me samb you’ll get high on the fumes :lol:
john 
■■■■■■■■ on hoiliday in dominicain repub 
always me
ooooooooooo i’m in!!! 
3 days of madness!!!
paul
Ain’t that a real bummer… eh… :lol:
Carl.
Those dates are spot on for me (and it’s a tad closer ) I go to the Dom Rep on Sept 8th 
DaveI went there for my honeymoon mate its gorgeous!
but on a more serious note what is it with you and meets?, are you feeling intimidated by my far superior N/A?.. 
:lol:
Dates are confirmed
Set up for organisers on Thursday 28th aug
Fri , Sat and Sunday 29th 30th and 31st for Show
Prices to be confirmed as soon as i have any details i’ll post the up.
Angel…JAE Organiser. :twisted:
Sounds a lot better than the last venue…
Do we have a post code for the place or street name etc , need to find hotels near by.
Also I think the theme for JAE 2008 should be films. people can come as there favourite star like a cowboy for john wayne or starwars for luke skywalker etc think it be good all the stars in one place lol.
dann :lol:
+1 for films! And I’m in for tickets. Do we have any word on camping at the site?
P.s - dann - I google earthed the location - it’s an island with 2 smallish looking towns on it. Look for Mersee Island and you’ll find it.
yes i have done a print out on of the island but were abouts is the show ground I cannot see much of aa show ground on the island lol Which is the nearest hotel to the ground.
dann :lol:
You not fancy roughing it in the wilds then Dann, too fond of your creature comforts :lol:
Theme was already voted for before xmas…things already purchased.
[size=24]Theme Is Christmas In Summer[/size]
no worries then maybe next year.
I am so looking forward to this show, is the big one for me each year, I am camping but my parents dont do camping and they want to come so they need a hotel.
dann :lol:
[quote]no worries then maybe next year.
I am so looking forward to this show, is the big one for me each year, I am camping but my parents dont do camping and they want to come so they need a hotel.
dann :lol:[/quote]
Why don’t they just get one of these Dann?
Wow this looks great! Might have to bring a spare liver with me if it’s going on for 3 days!