National BKV - 26th June 2016

[Rich850R]

Gutted can't make this year, mother in laws 60th..

Hope to make the northern BKV

[Prufrock]

As this is the VOCs premier annual event perhaps it should remain at the TOP of the sticky pile!

Jon
700/900 Register Keeper VOC.

[Northmannia]

just sent my leave form off, so if it's approved i'll be there with a couple cars

[Clark]

Hey all,

I was wondering where this event is?

Thankfully it's on a Sunday

Is it a massive gathering of Volvo enthusiasts? I've been looking forward to a massive 'Volvo gathering' for a while now since I got my 850R. My Dad could also bring his 240 GLT.

Thanks.

[tt82]

Theres a link on the first post which gives you the following details-

The 2016 Volvo Owners Club National Rally and BKV will be held at Thorseby Hall Thoresby Park, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9WH.
The event was last held here in 2012.

The main event will be on Sunday June 26th. As usual the club will be paying for caravan and camping facilities from Thursday 23rd until Monday 27th.
You must be a club member to be able stay on site.

David and Jan Ovenden have, once again, kindly agreed to act as marshals for caravans and tents, so please report to them on arrival.

There are number of water taps on the site.
Raised BBQs are permitted

Dogs on leads are welcome, please clear up your dogs mess, bring your own water bowl. There are water taps on site

We will have the usual toilet facilities and a Skip for your rubbish etc.
It is hoped that Paul and Alison Wildsmith will put on another excellent quiz night for us on Friday night


Saturday night’s entertainment Is yet to be decided upon. Any ideas will be welcome.

The meal will be a Hog Roast provided by Two Counties who have served us very well in recent years. It will again be at the subsidised cost of £10ph.

The menu will be published in due course, but will be vey similar to the menu for 2015.

Please order your Saturday Night meal through Dave and Jan Ovenden by Thursday 16 June in order that we can confirm numbers with the caterers.

Two Counties Hog Roast are also providing mobile catering for your refreshments on Sunday.


Volvo Owners Club Photographic Competition Rules
Following the success of this years competition, there will be a photo competition. The categories for 2016 being 'Volvo' and ‘Open'.

All photographs must be original, non-composition, previously unpublished and taken after 31st May 2015.
Minimum size of 15cm X 10cm, maximum size of 30cm X 22cm.
Name, membership number and contact details should be written on the reverse (Email or telephone number)
Maximum of two entries per member, per category. Categories are “Volvo” and “Open”.
The closing date for postal entries is Saturday 18th June 2016 Entries on 26th June 2016 at Thorseby will be accepted until 14.00hrs.
Entries will not be accepted from professional photographers and club directors.
The judges’ decision will be final.
Winning photographs will be printed in Driver, providing a digital copy of the image can be provided.
Postal entries should be sent to Jaki Ragg, address as director. Photographs will only be returned if a SAE is provided.
The display board will be in the main marquee.

On Sunday we have confirmed.


Volvo Saab Breakers with a numbers of cars to show and spares for the more modern car.



You are welcome to bring auto jumble to the event. There is no charge.
You are also more than welcome to have your own stall at the event again we make no charge.
Please note we cannot guarantee that tables/chairs will be available for stall holders.
Please contact Nigel Ayling/Jaki Ragg if you wish to have stall.
We will update you as further progress is made



Important Please Note.
If you have been a member of the VOC for at least 6 months you can take advantage of the Volvo Affinity scheme when buying a new car.
Now VCUK have arranged an extra £500 discount for 2016.
to get that extra discount all you need to do is attend an official club event where there is a director in attendance and get a voucher from him/her. The voucher is valid for 90 days from date off issue.

The main events where Directors will be in attendance are The National/Northern /Southern BKVs

The Amazon, 340 model meetings and Sussex Section annual event at Bentley Wild Fowl and museum.


You can contact Nigel Ayling for confirmation of Director attendance at a particular event.


Below are a few bits of information about the day.


Refreshments are available to purchase from a mobile catering unit.

VOC members wishing to enter their car into the Best Kept Volvo competition should collect an entry form from the club official at the entrance to the site or from the marquee. You must produce a current VOC membership card.
A condition of entry of vehicles for judging is that it MUST be road legal and have been driven to the event to qualify.
Please leave the completed form on the dash.
The judges will need to access the boot and under bonnet in order to conduct the judging so please leave the car open.
You must ensure the safety of your own property.


The VOC membership, Merchandising and the raffle will all be in the marquee.
Please sign the attendance register that is at the membership desk and enter the distance you have travelled TODAY to get to the event.
The entries for the photographic competition should be place on the appropriate board near the main marquee. If you wish your photo returned please leave a SAE with your photo and name and address on rear of photo.
The sales and wants board will be in the same area.
Chris Knott insurance consultants will be in/near the marquee.
Please dispose of rubbish in the bags in the marquee or take it home with you.
Auto jumble should be neatly set out in a manner that will not cause any person injury.
We hope you enjoy the day. If you wish to speak with any of the club directors or other officials please go to the membership desk and your enquiry will be dealt with there.
Board of Directors
VolvoOwners Club

[mantee78]

Hi. I live just few minutes away from the Park and I would like to see you guys on that meeting. I can came Saturday and Sunday, no need to stay overnight. I can also help you with some local things if you want, just let me know.

[Fergie35]

Thank you Mantee for your kind offer.
I live about 45 miles from Thoresby so any local knowledge will be gratefully received.
I will email you with details of where we are at the moment and what we would appreciate assistance with.

Jaki Ragg

[mantee78]

Ok, waiting for email from you

If someone have not been in the area for a while, there is new pub/restaurant on the A614/A6075 round about, close to Park and (now) the nicest place around:

http://www.alderspubollerton.co.uk

[Fergie35]

Just a reminder that the closing date for postal entries to the photographic competition is Saturday 18th June 2016. Entries will be accepted on the day.
As in previous years there are two categories, "Volvo" and "Open", which means any subject matter.
A full list of rules and the address for postal entries is on page 10 of the April edition of Driver

Jaki Ragg

[Oldbrook]

Hi i will be attending on the Sunday only, looking forward to it. Dave