O'Keeffe 88 16 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 I know this has been raised before, but with the amount of 86s and BRZs I see driving round my neck of the woods these days, there must be enough of us here to have a West Yorkshire/Yorkshire meet? Have owned my black 63 plate for over a year now, and I'm itching to begin making my 86 that little bit more special - it'd be great to meet other people who are like-minded, without having to drive 200 miles down south 😂 Any takers? Mike 1 Gudzy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRZ_blue 1 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 I'm a Newcastle newbie, but Yorkshire is doable for me. Have spent many hours riding my bike around Thirsk, Helmsley etc so lots of good places to choose from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O'Keeffe 88 16 Report post Posted November 25, 2019 Haha - I'm just as far away from Thirsk as you are 😂 Hopefully we get a few more showing interest and we can get things rolling...☺️ How long you had the BRZ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
86iain 44 Report post Posted November 25, 2019 I'm in York Wednesday and Thursday.Although the wife will be there too...Sent from my VFD 710 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRZ_blue 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, O'Keeffe 88 said: Haha - I'm just as far away from Thirsk as you are 😂 Hopefully we get a few more showing interest and we can get things rolling...☺️ How long you had the BRZ? Still a lot closer than the stuff down south! Got it in May. Love it so far. Not really planning any mods at the moment, other than maybe the removal of the sound pipe. Once I feel like I've really wrung it's neck I might change my mind. 😈 1 O'Keeffe 88 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted November 26, 2019 Go for it. Pick a venue/place or event and post it up via the calendar section under social meets and see what interest you get. Pub meets are a good option, meet for lunch etc. We really are lacking something regular in the north. 1 O'Keeffe 88 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brig 10 Report post Posted November 26, 2019 Also from Newcastle had my 86 now for over 3 years and would be up for a meet 1 O'Keeffe 88 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O'Keeffe 88 16 Report post Posted November 26, 2019 Have looked into a few venues - ideally something petrolhead/Motorsport-friendly would be ideal. There's one place in Doncaster that's a Motorsport-themed café, but it hasn't finished being built yet 😂 (a potential for the future, hopefully?) If anybody knows of anywhere that would be ideal in the North, speak up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRZ_blue 1 Report post Posted November 26, 2019 I've never been so have no idea what it's like, but this is up here... https://mathewsons.co.uk/museum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kul 6 Report post Posted December 2, 2019 I’m from Leeds and it would be great to have a local meet. Did anything get arranged @O'Keeffe 88? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gudzy 29 Report post Posted December 2, 2019 I live in West Yorks and up for attending a local meet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O'Keeffe 88 16 Report post Posted December 3, 2019 On 11/24/2019 at 7:35 PM, BRZ_blue said: I'm a Newcastle newbie, but Yorkshire is doable for me. Have spent many hours riding my bike around Thirsk, Helmsley etc so lots of good places to choose from. @Kul @Gudzy Great to see some WYorks owners on here! Nothing has been arranged as of yet, and I'm open to suggestions of where and when if anyone has any ideas? I'm apprehensive about suggesting anything in the coming weeks given that Christmas is around the corner and we're all likely to be busy. Perhaps in January sometime at a place that's convenient for as many as possible? @Kul @Gudzy - given that we're all close to one another (I'm over in Keighley), there's a possibility for a mini meet up separate to the main one, if that's something we're up for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravelRash 62 Report post Posted December 4, 2019 I'm not that familiar with the local area, but how about this place: Scenic, dog walking, cafe. Seems to hit the general criteria for an initial meet. Quick chat, say hello, probably fun roads on the way in and out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NathanF 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2019 Bradford here, I'd be up for a Yorkshire meet. Got a buddy over in Halifax too that would come along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kul 6 Report post Posted December 4, 2019 12 hours ago, O'Keeffe 88 said: @Kul @Gudzy Great to see some WYorks owners on here! Nothing has been arranged as of yet, and I'm open to suggestions of where and when if anyone has any ideas? I'm apprehensive about suggesting anything in the coming weeks given that Christmas is around the corner and we're all likely to be busy. Perhaps in January sometime at a place that's convenient for as many as possible? @Kul @Gudzy - given that we're all close to one another (I'm over in Keighley), there's a possibility for a mini meet up separate to the main one, if that's something we're up for? That would be great! What about these two places. Heathfield farm do massive desserts if that’s your thing! Both are off the motorway. Easy to get to with parking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O'Keeffe 88 16 Report post Posted December 4, 2019 I think either of @Kul's suggestions work; any farther south than the Leeds area might be too far for anyone who's up York or Newcastle way. Anybody got a preference on when we meet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kul 6 Report post Posted December 4, 2019 7 hours ago, O'Keeffe 88 said: I think either of @Kul's suggestions work; any farther south than the Leeds area might be too far for anyone who's up York or Newcastle way. Anybody got a preference on when we meet? January’s best for me 4th, 11th or 12th. 1 Gudzy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O'Keeffe 88 16 Report post Posted December 6, 2019 On 12/4/2019 at 10:23 PM, Kul said: January’s best for me 4th, 11th or 12th. We'll I've just booked in for the TD NA package on the 25th, so I'd personally like to selfishly wait until the end of the month just to show that off 😂 Still, I'll happily go with the majority. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O'Keeffe 88 16 Report post Posted January 13, 2020 Happy New Year, everyone! Thought I'd give this a bump and see who's still interested. Again, end of the month is preferable for me (especially seeing as payday will be around then!) but happy to go with the majority. What're we saying? 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamincliff 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 Join the Gt86/brz/frs north east group on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/856154338097638/ We are organising a meet this saturday in Durham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O'Keeffe 88 16 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Benjamincliff said: Join the Gt86/brz/frs north east group on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/856154338097638/ We are organising a meet this saturday in Durham Sounds good, although there does still seem to be demand for a dedicated Yorkshire meet. For anyone interested, how does a provisional date of the 26th suit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravelRash 62 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 That's not a good date as there's a trackday at Donnington which appears to have good attendance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O'Keeffe 88 16 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 9 hours ago, GravelRash said: That's not a good date as there's a trackday at Donnington which appears to have good attendance. Well spotted. Perhaps a weekend or two afterward? 1 Kul reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kul 6 Report post Posted January 18, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 6:25 PM, O'Keeffe 88 said: Well spotted. Perhaps a weekend or two afterward? @O'Keeffe 88 8th February is great for me.😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted January 18, 2020 I will try, though it depends a bit what side of Yorkshire it is, as I live in South Manchester. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites