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Post by Chris72 on Mar 15, 2012 11:40:07 GMT 1
OK so without standing on other peoples feet. Been thinking recently about the low attendances at recent meets and come to the conclusion that there must be a reason for this. From a personal point of view we often find it hard to attend due to not wanting to keep poppy up past her bed time, having both worked all day and not had time to eat and sometimes are just to tired from work. I'm sure this must also be a consideration with other family's with young ones. I have been involved with several clubs over the years that meet up on a Sunday afternoon. These have always had brilliant turn outs and attracted family's. Due to being in the day it also has a more laid back atmosphere and gains a lot of interest from the other pub users. Do you think it might be worth trying this with our club? What you think people?  |
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Post by Looby on Mar 16, 2012 20:16:18 GMT 1
OK so without standing on other peoples feet. Been thinking recently about the low attendances at recent meets and come to the conclusion that there must be a reason for this. From a personal point of view we often find it hard to attend due to not wanting to keep poppy up past her bed time, having both worked all day and not had time to eat and sometimes are just to tired from work. I'm sure this must also be a consideration with other family's with young ones. I have been involved with several clubs over the years that meet up on a Sunday afternoon. These have always had brilliant turn outs and attracted family's. Due to being in the day it also has a more laid back atmosphere and gains a lot of interest from the other pub users. Do you think it might be worth trying this with our club? What you think people? I think you have a very valid point, Chris ...quite often Andy stays home with Ollie whilst I attend, or I bring Ollie along with me and he just has a late night.  On the flip side though...weekend meets could also be problematic due to many people having other things on at weekends...visiting family/friends/going away on hols/shows etc.  Maybe a compromise could be to keep the normal Tuesday meets, but also have a Sunday meet once every month or so as well.  Does that sound like an option?  |
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Post by matt78 :) on Mar 16, 2012 20:36:57 GMT 1
Sounds like Looby likes her Tuesday evening out  |
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Post by Looby on Mar 16, 2012 23:07:04 GMT 1
Sounds like Looby likes her Tuesday evening out Ssh - don't tell everyone my secret! ;D I haven't missed a Tuesday night meet since the club began over five years ago! |
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Post by Chris72 on Mar 17, 2012 13:12:40 GMT 1
Deffo worth a go. Should put a poll up on general chat and see what everyone thinks.
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Post by steve66! on Mar 18, 2012 13:24:48 GMT 1
From the 66's point of view, with the best will in the world (Well with a pretty good will) I've been intending to come to an evening meet, but it's past Jacob's bedtime and one of us has to stay with him, as VW ownership is a joint thing between Hayley and me, I feel bad having to let her stay at home.
I think the idea of a Sunday afternoon club meet, particularly over the spring/summer/autumn months would be excellent!
We'd defo come,
SO there's your first old timer saying that it would draw 3 dubthusiasts back into the bosom of the KUDC!
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Post by Looby on Mar 19, 2012 0:25:37 GMT 1
How about a Sunday Meet every third Sunday of the month?
Now to think about where to have it?
Maybe as we want it to be family friendly, we could find a pub still with a large car park, but also a safer area to hang about and chat...maybe even a play area to keep the kids happy?
Any ideas folks?
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Post by matt78 :) on Mar 19, 2012 15:36:29 GMT 1
If its be spring/summer/autumn months how about different country parks, wickys etc then the kiddies get to run around and play or would that be more hassle due to the adults not able to chat as much? |
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Post by matt78 :) on Mar 19, 2012 15:39:10 GMT 1
Sounds like Looby likes her Tuesday evening out Ssh - don't tell everyone my secret! ;D I haven't missed a Tuesday night meet since the club began over five years ago!  my lips are sealed, its our little secret, Im good at keeping secrets  LOL Cor that is commitment never missing one meet in over 5 years  |
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Post by Chris72 on Mar 19, 2012 15:44:40 GMT 1
Ssh - don't tell everyone my secret! ;D I haven't missed a Tuesday night meet since the club began over five years ago! my lips are sealed, its our little secret, Im good at keeping secrets LOL Cor that is commitment never missing one meet in over 5 years You mean as opposed to being on the forum for 2 years and not attending a single meet!! lol |
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Post by matt78 :) on Mar 19, 2012 19:39:05 GMT 1
Ouch chris that hurts  it not that i dont want to attend a meet its haveing the time and golf on the roda |
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Post by Chris72 on Mar 19, 2012 21:37:18 GMT 1
Half the people that attend the meets don't have vw's with them!
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Post by matt78 :) on Mar 19, 2012 21:43:31 GMT 1
I do recall you saying that when you was round, but i aint a  buff i got zero expertise on vws so think id feel outta place |
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Post by Chris72 on Mar 20, 2012 0:13:54 GMT 1
We don't stand there all talking about vw's all night. It's only a few people in the club that know everything about vw's. Most of us just go because we like driving them and have a taste for beer Bring your mrs and kids to one if your anxious, we really dont bite, we'll not that I know of! |
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Post by parklife on Mar 20, 2012 16:10:19 GMT 1
Half the people that attend the meets don't have vw's with them! I agree with Chris. We're a group of people who either have had, have got (on road or off!) or are just interested in VWs. Just come along and say hi. ;D We're quite a friendly bunch. |
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Post by matt78 :) on Mar 20, 2012 21:47:30 GMT 1
Half the people that attend the meets don't have vw's with them! I agree with Chris. We're a group of people who either have had, have got (on road or off!) or are just interested in VWs. Just come along and say hi. ;D We're quite a friendly bunch. I will defo have to pop by and find out how friendly you all are 
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my lips are sealed, its our little secret, Im good at keeping secrets 