BKV 2011 – change of location - Please read all posts

arcturus · May 5th, 2011, 08:53

Hi, I have just found out that the Biggleswade BKV is in some doubt as the event has beeen double booked with a pop festival! The board are looking for another venue.

gary austin · May 5th, 2011, 14:07

hope its farther north for the other half of the club

Bob · May 5th, 2011, 15:12

Ladies and Gents,

For now this is a short explanation of what has happened. We booked and paid for Old Warden last year, and just by chance, yesterday, we found that a music festival has also been booked for the same weekend - on the ground we had been promised.

Discussions are on-going, and options are being considered, but I assure everyone that the BKV will go ahead on the same date. The venue may change but I will give more information in the next few days.

There is a lot going on behind the scenes so please be patient as we have to ensure that certain matters get addressed before more is given out.

Bob

mollusk · May 5th, 2011, 17:05

What about those of us who have booked hotel rooms on a non cancelable basis - who foots the bill ???????

Mollusk.

JamesV70R · May 5th, 2011, 18:02

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Originally Posted by mollusk

What about those of us who have booked hotel rooms on a non cancelable basis - who foots the bill ???????

Mollusk.

Read bobs post again ..

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Originally Posted by Bob

Discussions are on-going, and options are being considered, but I assure everyone that the BKV will go ahead on the same date. The venue may change but I will give more information in the next few days.

Bob

I personally think its VERY unlikely that it'll be be more than 15/20 miles from the current location, for the very reason you have stated - people have already put a lot of money down on accommodation + traveling plans.

Only way to find out is to wait and see. As for who foots the bill .. I would assume the person who booked the accommodation? If the venue is moved a reasonable distance and you have a room booked in a "chain" (Travelodge/Premier Inn etc) you *might* stand a chance ringing them, and asking if you can change the hotel you are staying at.

Bob · May 5th, 2011, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by mollusk

What about those of us who have booked hotel rooms on a non cancelable basis - who foots the bill ???????

Mollusk.

Please be patient, we have a meeting with Old Warden on Wednesday. I will, however, say this, no one is going to be out of pocket if the worst happens.

Bob

Derek UK · May 5th, 2011, 19:12

As a side issue, the Pre War Morris Minor club are also having their National meeting there Fri/Sat/Sun. I wonder if they are affected.

gillberry · May 5th, 2011, 18:13

As long as the show goes on as holiday days already booked .

CTCNetwork · May 16th, 2011, 09:56

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcturus

Hi, I have just found out that the Biggleswade BKV is in some doubt as the event has beeen double booked with a pop festival! The board are looking for another venue.

Just to let people know that I have changed the topic title to something more appropriate as the BKV has NOT been cancelled but we DO have a Venue change.

Details are all in the above posts so please read fully before cancelling your plans.

Bob has detailed the Venue change Here...

Des. . .

Alec Dawe · May 16th, 2011, 19:46

This is probably a very stupid question, but has anything been done to inform the VOC membership who do NOT read the Forum..i.e. a mail shot or similar?

May 5th, 2011, 08:53	#1
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 07:22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	BKV 2011 – change of location - Please read all posts Hi, I have just found out that the Biggleswade BKV is in some doubt as the event has beeen double booked with a pop festival! The board are looking for another venue. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine Last edited by CTCNetwork; May 16th, 2011 at 09:54. Reason: Update of Topic title.

May 5th, 2011, 15:12	#3
Bob Club Director Last Online: Yesterday 19:54 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	BKV is NOT cancelled Ladies and Gents, For now this is a short explanation of what has happened. We booked and paid for Old Warden last year, and just by chance, yesterday, we found that a music festival has also been booked for the same weekend - on the ground we had been promised. Discussions are on-going, and options are being considered, but I assure everyone that the BKV will go ahead on the same date. The venue may change but I will give more information in the next few days. There is a lot going on behind the scenes so please be patient as we have to ensure that certain matters get addressed before more is given out. Bob __________________ Robert Isaac VOC Director 1995 850 T5 auto estate. 280hp 289K miles and purrrs 2009 Jap import V70 2.5T 200hp 51K miles

May 5th, 2011, 18:13	#8
gillberry VOC Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 15:37 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: norwich View Photos By: gillberry	As long as the show goes on as holiday days already booked . __________________ 1968 Amazon estate (Gracie). 2003 Vauxhall astra estate (her car) 2009 XC90 (Jo) . Not forgetting 1967 Cheltenham Nyala (caravan)

May 16th, 2011, 19:46	#10
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	This is probably a very stupid question, but has anything been done to inform the VOC membership who do NOT read the Forum..i.e. a mail shot or similar? __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

May 5th, 2011, 14:07	#2
gary austin senior member Last Online: Feb 6th, 2024 16:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: kelty fife	hope its farther north for the other half of the club

May 5th, 2011, 17:05	#4
mollusk VOC Member Last Online: Aug 10th, 2020 14:45 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Needham Market View Photos By: mollusk	What about those of us who have booked hotel rooms on a non cancelable basis - who foots the bill ??????? Mollusk.

May 5th, 2011, 19:12	#7
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:16 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	As a side issue, the Pre War Morris Minor club are also having their National meeting there Fri/Sat/Sun. I wonder if they are affected.

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