July halfway house meet

[FLYING BANANA]

PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGES AND ADDRESS OF PUB IN SHOEBURYNESS
THE 37th HALFWAY HOUSE MEET ANNIVERSARY MEET

SUNDAY 28/07/2013.
July 28th 2013 will be the 3rd Anniversary meet at The Halfway House. The meet will start 10.30 we then convoy down to
Southend-on-Sea .We aim to leave the Halfway House at 11.30 SHARP.

We are going onto another pub in Shoeburyness which has a carvery and B-B-Q, if the sun is out.
ADDRESS
The Old Garrison, Campfield Road, Shoeburyness, Southend, Essex. SS3 9BX
www.oldgarrison.com
You may want to go straight to the second pub and cut out the Halfway House.

Sponsored by MJS Auto & Marine
http://www.mjsautoandmarine.co.uk/

Welcome to MG-ROVER-South East,we have been doing this event for around three years and have steadily built it into the biggest regular MG-Rover South East meet,there have been some changes of venue along the way,but at Brentwood it has worked best and continues to be the regular meet venue.

We meet up around the 3rd Sunday of the Month,but sometimes due to other popular events this is changed by a week either side.The Halfway House in Brentwood,has easy access from the M25/A127 to Southend,it has a large car park of which we use the back near the play area,serves meals and drinks and has all the facilities we could use

ABOUT THE MEET
We arrive as the designated time which is about Noon*
so that we can make a day of it and avoid the dark nights that
we get in the winter months.

After looking at Members Cars we take a few pics and weather
permiting we stay outside to greet anyone who has yet to arrive,
were not hard to find as we all park together in the Venue Car Park,
the current Meet Rep is Fast Alan who drives a ROVER 200 BRM so
keep an eye out.These Meets are Family Friendly and we welcome anyone to
participate.

There are a good handful of us from all over the London, Kent and
Essex areas but we gladly welcome more, if you know any other
Members on other forums near the Meet or Friends who own an MG-ROVER
then SPREAD THE WORD and post up Topics on your respective
owners Club Web-sites.

We have a few basic rules for the Meet, this is to make sure we
Represent the club in a responsible manner

1. NO ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
2. NO WHEEL SPINS
3. NO BURN-OUTS
4. NO DOHNUTS
5. NO DANGEROUS MANUVERS (Handbreak turns etc)
6. NO BLASTING SOUND SYSTEMS
7. DRINK RESPONSIBLY

Disclaimer,please read

ANY BREECH THESE RULES AND YOU WILL EJECTED FROM THE MEET AND BANNED FROM FUTURE MEETS

MEETING DETAILS

The best way to come is exiting the M25 at Juncton 29 and taking the A127*
as The Halfway House is located straight of it, there is also a Juntction and
slipway right next to it which is handy for heading back to the M25.

The Directions and Post Codes listed below will get you there.

The HALFWAY HOUSE
Southend Arterial Road, (A127)
Brentwood,
Essex,
CM13 3LL - (Be sure to remember this for your Sat-Nav)

FACILITIES

Large Beer Garden
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Baby Changing Facility
Outdoor Children's Play Area
Car Parking 100+ spaces
Debit & Credit Cards accepted
Great Hot Food
Selection of Beers, Wines and Spirits

WEBSITES, MAPS & LINKS

The Halfway house website

Google Map
MG-Rover South East Facebook page

If you have ANY Problems just send Admin
a PM if you need anymore info or Directions,
we are happy to send out Mobile Numbers to anyone
interested in coming so we can keep in touch for future
meets and events.

Those attending are:

1-Alan (Rover BRM)
2-Bob (MG ZT the Flying Banana) Sunspot Yellow.
3-Shelley (MG ZS)
4-Lauren (MG ZR)
5-Peter (MG ZS) had to pull out owing to illness**
6-Daytona (MG ZS) Trophy Yellow
7-Wiildcat710 ( MG ZS)
8-MT17TT180 (MG ZS)
9-Coolcat (MG ZTT)
10-Woof 25 (Rover 75)
11-Grandy (Rover 75)
12-Handyandy (Rover 75)
13-Woody804 (MG ZS)
14-Dave W(Dodge V8 or Mk1 VW Golf)
15-Dave B (MG ZTT)
16-Mr Ed (Rover 75)
17-David75 (Rover 75)
18-Germanlemon (Rover 75)
19- Mark (MG ZT or MG ZS)
20-Yellow Peril (MG ZT) Trophy Yellow
21-guinness (MG ZT)
22-Manners (MG ZT)
23-Strambo (Rover 75)
24-Ian G. (MG ZS)
25-Becky (Mg ZR) POSSIBLE

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO T4 AT THIS MEET


Yellow looks like this Month's favourite colour.

Event Disclaimer
Please be aware this is not an offical Rover 75/ MG ZT Owners Club meet and as such is not covered by the Club's public liability insurance. Also the Owners Club take no responsibility for the meet in anyway.

[Woof25]

Pretty sure I will be there bob and our T4 friend has said he will come as well so any members needing a check up will be in luck ! Gate Keeper will probably turn out for this one too as he will be back in UK and I think he and Jeff talking ICE.

anyway see you at F& W this weekend hopefully


Mike

[FLYING BANANA]

Woof25, Mr Ed and Gatekeeper added to the list.

[grandy]

can you put me down please Bob,will like to stay longer than I did this time my apologies to all for going so early,i had a phone call and was needed at home wife taken into hospital again.----GARY.

[handyandy1966]

yes please bob looking forward to catching up again

[FLYING BANANA]

can you put me down please Bob,will like to stay longer than I did this time my apologies to all for going so early,i had a phone call and was needed at home wife taken into hospital again.----GARY.

Sorry to hear that. Hope all is ok. Send our regards. Name added to list.

[FLYING BANANA]

yes please bob looking forward to catching up again
Ok. Name on list.

[woody804]

Put me down as always please Bob.
Paul

[coolcat]

I shall be in attendance :D
Looking forward to it as I missed this months :}

[FLYING BANANA]

Woody804 have you changed the car again, back to a 75. Coolcat now on the list.

[woody804]

Doh! Note to self, update user profile lol

[david75]

I plan to be there.
Regards to all, David

[Germanlemon]

I plan to be there, my first meeting. Coolcat is going to fit my TV tuner. If anyone want's to inspect a Chinese "premium" grille they will be more than welcome, I'd be interested to hear what others think of it :)

[coolcat]

I plan to be there, my first meeting. Coolcat is going to fit my TV tuner. If anyone want's to inspect a Chinese "premium" grille they will be more than welcome, I'd be interested to hear what others think of it :)

Hi Lewis,
I have spoken to Sean and told him we plan to install it at the Halfway so it and the upgrade aerial should be arriving soon:}

[Woof25]

You really should stop spoiling us all Jeff cos when you cant oblige somebody be throwing toys out of the pram:D:D

:getmecoat::getmecoat:

[coolcat]

You really should stop spoiling us all Jeff cos when you cant oblige somebody be throwing toys out of the pram:D:D

:getmecoat::getmecoat:

I'm lost, brain is not engaging gear, explain Sir as its been a long day;):}

[Woof25]

I'm lost, brain is not engaging gear, explain Sir as its been a long day;):}


Just teasing jeff but you and certain others do some much for no reward other than the pleasure of helping others, that some may take you for granted no offence intended honest guv

[coolcat]

Just teasing jeff but you and certain others do some much for no reward other than the pleasure of helping others, that some may take you for granted no offence intended honest guv

No offence taken :}
Just tired from over indulgence at the Indian restaurant last night:drool4:

[FLYING BANANA]

Welcome aboard GermanLemon.

[Woof25]

No offence taken :}
Just tired from over indulgence at the Indian restaurant last night:drool4:

no hot or spicy foods for me anymore jeff two ulcers recently put end to all that :(

Mike

[guinness]

hi enjoyed manningtree so much will try to get down.

many thanks

[coolcat]

hi enjoyed manningtree so much will try to get down.

many thanks

It's a good meet and a load of us who were there yesterday at Manningtree will be in attendance :D

[yellow peril]

Hi Bob:bowdown:, Should be ok for this one, looking forward to a nice run down to Southend for some Lea- on- sea cockles:drool4: Might even get the missus to go aswell! Regards Steve

[Manners]

Hi fellow members I'm going to attend bringing my MG ZT Trophy Blue, I just put new brakes on the Front, done all the Calipers Blue looks good forgot to get my discount at Euro Part's how does that work do I just show them my membership card or do I need a code? will be replacing the rear Brakes at the weekend so some tips on the Discount would come in handy :bowdown:
Hopefully the weather will be good on the south-end run :}

manners :cool:

[FLYING BANANA]

Manners & Guinness names added.

[yellow peril]

Hi fellow members I'm going to attend bringing my MG ZT Trophy Blue, I just put new brakes on the Front, done all the Calipers Blue looks good forgot to get my discount at Euro Part's how does that work do I just show them my membership card or do I need a code? will be replacing the rear Brakes at the weekend so some tips on the Discount would come in handy :bowdown:
Hopefully the weather will be good on the south-end run :}

manners :cool: Hi Chris
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forumadbanners/europart_ZTCLUB25.gif (http://www.eurocarparts.com/)
try this mate;)

[FLYING BANANA]

please look on page one for the changes in times and address of pub in shoeburyness.

Please note this is not my idea.

[Gate Keeper]

Thanks Bob for the update. Please add me to the 28th.

[Leyland Worldmaster]

Hi Bob, I'm off that day, so I'm in! :D

[coolcat]

Looks like myself and the chaps I'm helping with installing will have a choice to make!
Do we stay at the Halfway and fit stuff there or do we do installs at the other location?;)
Let me know guys:}

[Woof25]

When you are right jeff you are right I think anyone hoping for T4 may have to stay at HH rather than going to other pub for lunch I like the little chef anyway I have made my T4 friend aware of the changes and will keep people posted on how he feels it would best work for him , I think phil would prefer to do it on familar territory but then again I could be wrong and would the pub object to us working on cars in their carpark albeit no oil issues its a lot to ponder oh well maybe I will see you or others at the London Meet on the 21st July its at North Finchley Lesiure Complex N12 0GL for anyone who like to come there are 4 eateries from burgers to mexicana !!!.

[strambo]

Hi I'm interested in going to HH, and subsequent pub, this will be my first meet, I'm originally from Wickford Essex so it will be nice to go back to the old area. Strambo

[FLYING BANANA]

Hi Strambo will put you onto the list


PEOPLE PLEASE LOOK AT THE CHANGES ON PAGE ONE

[Woof25]

Ok I have been advised due to some technical and legal issues T4 will not be available at the meet I hope too many people are not dissapointed but we all have to respect the rules of the clubs we belong to

hope to see you all

Mike

[man5ell]

Ok I have been advised due to some technical and legal issues T4 will not be available at the meet I hope too many people are not dissapointed but we all have to respect the rules of the clubs we belong to

hope to see you all

Mike

Any chance you could elaborate on this point (or will the thread be closed?)

Regards,
Simon

[man5ell]

"Roger, Rog Mike (crackle) message received and understood - Over"

I only popped along to say that I'll miss the Anni run as my son has been selected for a cricket tournement that weekend (so proud :D) so just wanted to wish everyone a safe and fun day!

Love, Peace & Bananas,
Simon

[Woof25]

Sorry we wont see you Simon, but great that he was selected !! lets hope he scores a century !!. Message from Wingo : we are working on getting you back safely chaps: fly high and safely over(fades out to hiss )


mike

[handyandy1966]

Any chance you could elaborate on this point (or will the thread be closed?)

Regards,
Simon

yup all posts that the so called mangement just get closed nowdays

[Woof25]

Not entirely true but I know where you are coming from andy
but you can always PM me if you wish


Mike

[grandy]

hi all have now managed to get power fold mirrors but need the help of someone more bendy than I,and has got a good idea of what he is doing as I have not got a clue where to start, the pay is not a problem I don't let people work on my car for nothing, any offers of help will be greatly appreciated .----GARY.

[FLYING BANANA]

C-J one of the organisers of the Halfway House 3 year anniversary meet has announced that there will be a raffle on the day. If anyone can donate anything they will be happy.
Look on Facebook for there page for further details. MG-Rover SOUTH EAST

[nertman]

have a great day guys,will be displaying at the west bergolt transport show this sunday

[FLYING BANANA]

Bump for tomorrows meet:drool4::cool:

[FLYING BANANA]

Well it was meet of two halves. We all met at the Halfway House. Some cars were staying and others were going on to a 2nd pub for the anniversary run. The Old Garrison in Shoeburyness was out meeting point. 27 cars went there with another 12 staying at the Halfway House.

Food at the Old Garrison was either carvery or B-B-Q. And plenty of it at good prices. The landlord at the pub wants us back on a regular basis. So it looks that we maybe using it again.

There has been a shake up in the running of the MG-Rover Southeast Club. Alan Hodgson who started the club up, has taken a step back in the running of the club. Moderators of the club now are Dave Beale, Paul Woodham, Shelley Pope and myself. I hope to be able to still to organise meets on here and help out over there. The Halfway House meets will still happen on the third Sunday of every month.

I'll post some pictures up tomorrow.

[Woof25]

Well first may I say congratulations bob, but also I am concerned that you dont over extend yourself and the task you have set yourself as the New RS for London North & east will be pretty challenging in its own right.

You may say its none of my business but I just want to express my concern that you dont over do it

Mike

[david75]

I'm sure there will be lots of photos from today's meet at Shoebury.
Here are mine.

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[Gate Keeper]

Well it was meet of two halves. We all met at the Halfway House. Some cars were staying and others were going on to a 2nd pub for the anniversary run. The Old Garrison in Shoeburyness was out meeting point. 27 cars went there with another 12 staying at the Halfway House.

Food at the Old Garrison was either carvery or B-B-Q. And plenty of it at good prices. The landlord at the pub wants us back on a regular basis. So it looks that we maybe using it again.

There has been a shake up in the running of the MG-Rover Southeast Club. Alan Hodgson who started the club up, has taken a step back in the running of the club. Moderators of the club now are Dave Beale, Paul Woodham, Shelley Pope and myself. I hope to be able to still to organise meets on here and help out over there. The Halfway House meets will still happen on the third Sunday of every month.

I'll post some pictures up tomorrow.

You had a lovely trip out and the old garrison looks to be a deal. We had good company at Halfway House and spent close on £££££ for the meal at the pub. Just as well we were not in the slap up mood. Oh errr! lol

[Woof25]

Well I think we went some way to defuse the managements complaint that the club never uses its dining room, as usual the level of conversation was excellent & I finally found out why I have that annoying buzzing noise at 1800 rpm !!. The pics are excellent david and the pub does look good the line up was reminiscint of F & W for me, but once again well done.

Mike

[david75]

I took some additional photos at the Shoebury event the old-fashioned way (slide film) which came back from the developers today. I also had them scanned so if you go here you should get a slide show:
http://s1263.photobucket.com/user/dass9pics/slideshow/shoebury%20July%202013-2

Photobucket shrinks the file size so they don't take for ever to download as a slide show, but if any car owners would like a copy of the original hi-res image (big file) of your car please let me know.

[FLYING BANANA]

And very nice they are David.

[david75]

thank you Bob.

[Woof25]

Once again david you come up with an excellent set of photo's slide film took me back to the days when I used to develop my own, not kodak of course I couldnt manage the 14 processes needed !! but agfa was easy peasy and could be done in the kitchen was is C41 or AP-70 can't remember now but it was good fun.

anyway I must look next time for the new goodies you have added to your car

Best to you


Mike

[david75]

thank you Mike.