View Full Version : Audi Driver International 2008 - Saturday 11th October - Daytime Event & Gala Dinner
driveforward
07-07-2008, 09:18 PM
Join the A2OC for our annual get together at Castle Coombe followed by the ADI Gala Awards Dinner!
Saturday 11th October 2008
http://www.audidriverinternational.co.uk
This event is the main club social of the year where we assemble often many more cars than other Audi model clubs can muster, and mix this with the many attractions of the day - not to mention meeting up with fellow A2 owners for a good chat
Held at Castle Coombe, the daytime event is easily accessible from the M4 and M5, like all A2OC meets this is a family friendly day and we welcome new faces along with the appearance of the usual suspects!
Following this event, we will once again be attending the Gala Dinner in the evening, where in 2007 we won the Audi Driver Gold Award for Club Information.
To read about last years event and our gold award, click here (http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?t=5188).
To register your attendance for one or both of the days events, follow the calendar links below:
ADI Castle Coombe (Daytime) (http://www.a2oc.net/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=20&day=2008-10-11)
ADI Gala Dinner (Evening) (http://www.a2oc.net/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=21&day=2008-10-11)
Further details will be posted nearer the time, see you there!!
Skipton01
08-07-2008, 12:13 AM
Shame to see that Hilton have hiked their prices by about £60 this year!
Still, count me in - last year was a blast.
Cheers,
Mike
alanb
08-07-2008, 12:41 PM
...mail from ADI that I received today says ...
"Club Display space is limited to 10 vehicles."
Boo hiss!
A
driveforward
08-07-2008, 01:36 PM
...mail from ADI that I received today says ...
"Club Display space is limited to 10 vehicles."
Boo hiss!
A
I'm fairly certain they say that every year!
the grim reeper
09-07-2008, 09:05 PM
What sort of price is for both (day and night) and where are you all staying, i may come to this years as last years fell on my birthday weekend and already had plans for that,so i maybe up for this years
Cheers Phil
Skipton01
09-07-2008, 09:15 PM
The daytime stuff just costs you the entry fee to Castle Combe, which is £7 and the evening shindig is the cost of the meal, about £35 per head.
If you can make it, it'd be good to see you and I;m sure you'd enjoy everything.
Cheers,
Mike
the grim reeper
09-07-2008, 09:29 PM
Thinking of maybe getting mine remapped on the way down that way at stealth, will have to work out the pennys
Cheers Phil
driveforward
20-07-2008, 05:50 PM
*Bump*
Don't forget to 'enrol' your attendance in the calendar by following the links in the first post :)
We'll be there for ADI and the evening function - first time in three years!
alanb
21-07-2008, 07:20 AM
Is it possible to book this with ADI yet?
I did take a cursory look. but couldn't find a form or anything ...
A
Skipton01
21-07-2008, 10:06 AM
Rather than book individually, please hold on and I will sort out a group booking.
We'll need a table of 10 and I'll then sort the details out with Autometrix. If you want to book your room though, go ahead and do this.
Cheers,
Mike
driveforward
05-08-2008, 01:45 PM
*bump* for those who haven't spotted it :)
alanb
05-08-2008, 01:51 PM
I seem to remember booking this through Autometrix last year to get their rate for the event?
Was that the case?
Wondering about making a reservation.
A
Skipton01
05-08-2008, 03:26 PM
You're right Alan, although I can't yet see the booking info on their website.
However, the room rates have dropped substantially now at Swindon Hilton (I've just booked a fully flexible king deluxe for the 2 of us for £112, about £60 less than previously), so it might be as well to go direct.
If you'll be attending the dinner though, please book through me, as we can then co-ordinate the tables with Autometrix, ensuring that we all sit together -please PM me for details and state any dietary requirements etc.
Cheers,
Mike
richard-
05-08-2008, 05:10 PM
Double Hilton Guest Room £74.00 per room per night
alanb
05-08-2008, 05:15 PM
I had a feeling that the Autometrix rate included breakfast last year - darrenC and driveforward can confirm, as I'm pretty sure that they took full advantage!
That's why I was going to see what Autometrix had to offer!
A
Skipton01
05-08-2008, 05:38 PM
I had a feeling that the Autometrix rate included breakfast last year - darrenC and driveforward can confirm, as I'm pretty sure that they took full advantage!
That's why I was going to see what Autometrix had to offer!
A
The room rates including or excluding breakfast can be seen on the Hilton website. There are basically 4 rates: flexible or not (i.e. you can either pay in advance or have the flexibility to cancel up to 4pm on the day) and with or without breakfast (the difference here is a fiver).
I'm pretty certain that last year, it actually worked out cheaper to book direct - I'm normally good at this sort of thing, being a Yorkshireman!!!
Cheers,
Mike
spike
05-08-2008, 06:06 PM
Hope i'm not duplicating information already posted but the attached ADI leaflet shows what's on and hotel prices etc if booked through them. It may be of interest to anyone who has not been before.
Cheers Spike
Chownie
06-08-2008, 10:29 AM
I'll be there for the day! Looking forward to seeing everyone again :-)
Skipton01
06-08-2008, 10:47 AM
Great stuff Peter - remember to tone down that handshake for us mere mortals!!
Cheers,
Mike
the grim reeper
14-08-2008, 05:01 PM
Hi Mike i wil be going down this year are you still taking the bookings for the night meal?, and if yes how are you going about taking payment (on the day ). I'm booked in at the hilton and i'm going down on the friday, are just me attending Cheryl's (the wife) not bothered
Cheers Phil
Skipton01
14-08-2008, 05:32 PM
Hi Phil,
Yes, I'll take the lead on this one and collect the bookings.
No payment needed just yet but I'll collect cheques in mid-September.
What I will need before then is an idea of numbers attending the awards and meal part of the day: a table seats 10 people, so if we get a multiple of this, great. We had 10 last year and if we get the same or more, great.
So far, it's probably up to 8 (Ben+1, ULP+1, Skipton+1, GrimReaper and AlanB), with 4 confirmed, so 20 is a real possibilty.
The meal consists of 3 courses and vegetarian/vegan options (and other requirements too) are available. If there is anything in particular, let me know.
It is far easier for the A2OC and Autometrix to book through 1 person and makes the logistics easier all round.
Cheers,
Mike
the grim reeper
14-08-2008, 07:36 PM
Thanks for that Mike looking forward to it. I've also got a trip to Stealth booked for the friday on the way down as well, just a remap just pricing up ss exhaust not sure if i can stretch to that this time round
Cheers Phil
driveforward
14-08-2008, 08:15 PM
Has anyone heard from Autometrix RE the club stand and daytime event?
Skipton01
14-08-2008, 08:42 PM
Unless the consensus is that I be the central contact point for both the daytime and evening events, I'd suggest that one of our social sec.s picks up the reins for the daytime part.
I will however get in touch with Autometrix to see if they'd prefer going through me for everything and let you know what they say.
Cheers,
Mike
Darren C
15-08-2008, 05:54 PM
Add Mr & Mrs C to the day and night event.
Hotel is booked and Mrs C can't wait for the buffet breakfast once again.
Me, well I can't wait to replicate last year - much to much alcohol and a late, no early morning finish with Ian and Alan B. :p
Skipton01
15-08-2008, 05:56 PM
Marvellous - that's the first table filled then!
Look forward to seeing the pair of you - you were missed at the last camping social (mind you, there was only Richard, Mrs Skipton and me there!).
Cheers,
Mike
Darren C
15-08-2008, 06:00 PM
Marvellous - that's the first table filled then!
Look forward to seeing the pair of you - you were missed at the last camping social (mind you, there was only Richard, Mrs Skipton and me there!).
Cheers,
Mike
Thanks Mike.
Things have been very stressful of late - still not sold and the house is not exactly holding its value - prices are where we are looking to move to mind - serious negotiating will be the order of the day.
Been meaning to PM you - hope all is well and the job front has sorted itself out for the better.
Are you leading on Dinner ordering as per last year buddy?
Cheers,
Darren
Skipton01
15-08-2008, 06:14 PM
Yes, I'll lead on the evening side of things (see a couple of posts back) and see if Autometrix want to liaise with a Social Sec for the daytime.
The job side of things is still in the air - we got selection criteria today as there are not enough volunteers, so who knows!?
I'm sure that you can do some really stiff negotiation, especially with the formidable Di on your team!!!
Cheers,
Mike
Darren C
15-08-2008, 06:22 PM
I'm sure that you can do some really stiff negotiation, especially with the formidable Di on your team!!!
Cheers,
Mike
Steady on chap... ;)
Seriously, fingers, toes and "everything" else crossed you're right.
Will keep my eyes peeled for when you want the cheque posting - £35 per person if memory serves me right?!
driveforward
15-08-2008, 08:24 PM
Me, well I can't wait to replicate last year - much to much alcohol and a late, no early morning finish with Ian and Alan B. :p
I won't be at ADI this year mate, can't make it :( as I'm on holiday instead :)
Next year though..!
minoltaman
23-08-2008, 09:36 AM
I am thinking of attending with my wife!! both daytime event and Gala Dinner and any ideas of accomodation.
Marie and I won't be attending the Gala Dinner afterwards, and Marie may not be coming to the ADI day but I will certainly be at the main event. It's down to a number of things, but the main problem is finding time in September and October to progress my MSc work meaning the Sunday after ADI will be work, work work, for which I need to be fresh!
Ian will (hopefully!) be dealing with the day and then I'll take-over when he goes on holiday which hopefully doesn't collide with my week in France in late Sept/ early Oct (hence lack of weekends...)
wooly A2
23-08-2008, 05:16 PM
I Will be there in the day is anyone up for a 10-15 minute track session this year
it was a little rushed/last minute descsion last year i think if we can organize this early
this year then we may have a better chance of getting offical photos from the onsite photographer .....
I would like another crack at it this year although ,i may have a passenger this time to even things up a little ....LOL !!!! :p
richard-
23-08-2008, 05:25 PM
Ian was you driving on the M42 about 1.20PM today going towards Birmingham,
about 30 miles from Nottingham? - did you spot me on the other side :)
wooly, just wondering what insurance you have to get for a track season, I dont
want to end up not having a car if I try it
Skipton01
23-08-2008, 06:45 PM
Chris, shame about the evening and Maries possible non attendance too.
Minoltaman, you'd both be most welcome - the best accomodation will be at the Holton itself, which is where the gala dinner is held - rooms start at £76 including a HUGE breakfast!
Carl, not so sure about a track session - been there, done that kind of mindset at the moment!
Cheers,
Mike
driveforward
24-08-2008, 12:23 AM
Ian was you driving on the M42 about 1.20PM today going towards Birmingham,
about 30 miles from Nottingham? - did you spot me on the other side :)
Yup, that was me :) I didn't spot you, but did see lots of A2's throughout my journey today!
You were a long way from Devon!
humps
26-08-2008, 10:36 AM
I'll be up for a track session if we gather enough interest for another A2 session. But 12min session just isn't enough, you can have fun but you can't really improve your lines in one short session. The most fun is go by yourself, then get an experienced pax who can show you the right braking zones and turn-in lines, then go on and see the improvement.
Richard, I wouldn't worry about insurance if it was an A2 session. Give yourself plenty of space, keep looking at the mirrors and check the right side for fast coming demo cars on the straights. Tape up your number plate before entering the venue ;-) And if you're really worried, get RAC, they'll pick you up at the track as opposed to AA
Who wants to go to Donnington on 8th Oct? I might take my little A2 for a final track ride before getting something proper next year.
I would like another crack at it this year although ,i may have a passenger this time to even things up a little ....LOL !!!! :p
How do you fancy some serious ballast? I'm up for the session but only if it's your tyres getting a drubbing ;)
richard-
27-08-2008, 07:30 PM
How about for another day out an offroading day? as in rent 4x4? or would that be a very expensive game
Skipton01
02-09-2008, 05:53 PM
Can all those attending the Gala Evening please send their payment for the event to me as soon as possible.
The meal is £35 per head and if you have any specific dietary requirements, please let me know.
Please PM me for the address to send the cheques and also who to make them payable to.
I will need to have your cheques by Tuesday 16th, so that I can then get the booking finalised with Autometrix.
Cheers,
Mike
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