mini meet at IWM Duxford - Postponed Again

Unread post by **xantia_v6** » 05 Feb 2010, 19:48

Due to people being busy on Mothering Sunday, this has been postponed until later in the year.

few months ago, while juggling with a V6 engine, Jim let slip that he has never been to the Duxford Imperial War Museum. So if he is off Citroens for a few weeks, it seems like a good opportunity to rectify the situation.

I am free next weekend (13/14), and then any weekend in March. So are there any takers for a group visit? I don't expect to get the 10 required for a group discount, but it seems to be a good excuse for a small gathering.

Any takers? and preferred dates?

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 05 Feb 2010, 20:34

Mike, that sounds like a great idea!

I'm pleased you did not say this weekend as I'm busy relaxing with family for most of it

Toby_HDi · Unread post by **Toby_HDi** » 05 Feb 2010, 21:07

One place I've been meaning to visit for ages!

I'm in. 13/14 sounds good, any weekend for that matter. This weekend I'll be tinkering. I'll set some cash aside for it.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 05 Feb 2010, 21:10

That's looking good then...

I've just told Gareth (Xantiaman583) about it on Facebook so maybe he'll join us too...

XantiaMan · Unread post by **XantiaMan** » 05 Feb 2010, 21:55

Yep i'm there, Jack loves aeroplanes and ive not been for years...

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 05 Feb 2010, 22:06

XantiaMan583 wrote:Yep i'm there, Jack loves aeroplanes and ive not been for years...

Excellent!!!

Be good to see your new ST as well Gareth

Unread post by **xantia_v6** » 05 Feb 2010, 22:13

Great!!

No-one has picked a day yet, so I choose Sunday.

It is open 10am till 6pm, so we need to decide to go early or late.
I suppose we could do a pub lunch and then Duxford?

Toby_HDi · Unread post by **Toby_HDi** » 05 Feb 2010, 22:16

I believe I am working Saturday (have one off soon though not sure which) so Sunday is better.

Pub lunch sounds good, gives me a bit of time to get up there

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 05 Feb 2010, 22:17

Sunday perfect for me. Ditto the pub lunch

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 05 Feb 2010, 22:38

Duxford is a bit of a pub free zone, there is one in Fowlmere but I've no idea what its like.

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 05 Feb 2010, 22:39

Danielle and I would love to come too

Nearly got a group of 10!

Events for 14th February 2010
Duxford Goes to War
3rd September 2009 to 31st March 2010
Location: IWM Duxford
Commemorating the seventieth anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, Duxford is hosting a new photographic exhibition showing how the airfield prepared for those dark days of conflict.

Land Girls
14th February 2010
Location: IWM Duxford

Make do and Mend on the Home Front
13th February 2010 to 21st February 2010
Location: IWM Duxford
Experience life on the Home Front with hands-on craft activities, including creating ‘Make Do and Mend’ wartime toys, propaganda posters and rag rugs. All items created can be taken home to be displayed in pride of place!

The Real Dad’s Army
14th February 2010
Location: IWM Duxford

The Wright Flyer Exhibition
9th March 2009 to 31st December 2010
Location: IWM Duxford
Imperial War Museum Duxford commemorates the Wright Brother's historic 1903 flight with an exhibition showcasing an original piece of fabric taken from the Flyer, the aircraft in which the Wright Brothers made their inaugural flight.

Sl4yer · Unread post by **Sl4yer** » 05 Feb 2010, 23:03

I was all up for this, until I was reminded what else 14th February is...

Need to get to Duxford though. As a plane nerd, I want to see the TSR2. One of the best looking planes ever built, and a sad testament to the decline of our aviation industry.

I get married at the end of March, so I'm unlikely to make it this side of May unfortunately... Got to 'endure' two weeks in Sri Lanka!

James

PS Is that the first time that one has been used on here?

Unread post by **xantia_v6** » 06 Feb 2010, 07:40

DickieG wrote:Duxford is a bit of a pub free zone, there is one in Fowlmere but I've no idea what its like.

I live quite close (5 miles away but under the flight path on air-show days).

The Chequers at Fowlmere is does decent pub food. The King William IV at Heydon is nicer, but the food is really a bit expensive these days.

The Royal Oak at Barrington is somewhere between those in quality and value.

A bit further afield, (about 12 miles from Duxford) the Red House at Longstowe is good.

Sl4yer wrote:I was all up for this, until I was reminded what else 14th February is...

I belatedly realised that the date has significance for some people. I negotiated around that problem, but OTOH, "significant others" are welcome

It might make it harder to find a place for lunch (I will phone a couple of the pubs to see how their bookings are).

XantiaMan · Unread post by **XantiaMan** » 06 Feb 2010, 07:57

Any non-14th Feb date would be better, you know what women are like!

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 06 Feb 2010, 14:31

What? Are you saying Duxford isn't romantic?