Gaydon Gatherings 2023

[John Woodward]

This is free event at the British motor museum, but you need to book in advance Up to 1500 cars can turn up and last year we saw a few Puma's. The event is the 2nd. Tuesday of the month from April until October. Be good to see other members at the meets
This evening was a bit damp, so not that many cars, but 2 of us in Puma's, Kevin Leek and his rally Puma and myself

 

[Cubatoo]

I have put myself in a reminder to have a go at this. Don't live too far from Gaydon these days though Pumy will appearing as, As Original as Possible, Needs Respray!
Signature photo does her much justice!

 

[John Woodward]

It would great if you can attend, don't worry what your car looks like, my Thunder wasn't brilliant, we've seen a couple of other Puma's there last year apart from Kevin Leek and myself. You have to book, but its free, as soon as booking are open, I'll post the details. In the summer months last year over 1,000 cars and hardly any Puma's.
Also not too far away is Hook Norton Classics meet at the Brewery, we do get other members of this group turn up, but not always in their Puma's, it usually the 2nd Sunday of the month, but the next one is Drive it Day on the 23rd. April..
Kevin and myself also go to Southam and Banbury midweek meets and I go to Whichford one as well, were there is often another Puma, even had an FRP once !

 

[Cubatoo]

Cheers John

 

[Cubatoo]

Apologies John I should expand. Thanks for all the meet info.
I think I have gone a bit shy at the thought of new people and cars to meet!
I will definitely start with Gaydon and then see what I can shoe horn into my schedule!

 

[John Woodward]

Looking forward to seeing you at Gaydon. Don't worry about it, Kevin and myself are friendly and always pleased to meet another Puma owner, we're not like some of the RS lads who keep polishing their cars !
The Hook Norton meets are very friendly and its a great location, plenty of things to see, my partner spends a lot of time in the museum, especially if its cold or wet, our friends know that's where she'll be !

 

[John Woodward]

Bookings now open for the May Gathering.
https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/gaydon-gathering-mayYou have to book in advance, but it's free.

 

[Cubatoo]

I am booked!

 

[John Woodward]

I am booked!

Great, look forward to meeting you, Kevin Leek should be in his Red rally Puma and I'll be in either my Red one or Medium Steel blue one, not sure which yet.

 

[Cubatoo]

I shall be in my slightly tatty ( on the outside) but pretty clean on the inside, Moondust Silver : ).
I guess everyone will get there at different times. Don't think we will be there before about 5.30, 6.00 ish have ro finish work first.

 

[John Woodward]

I usually get there about 5 and park on the left hand side, as you come down the main drive in, (backing onto the grass), usually with friends from a Banbury classic group, I'll try and save a space for you, as well as Kevin
Don't worry about your car being a bit tatty, my Thunder was the champion of tatty Puma's, but it went well, took it to Gaydon and other shows and meets several times and it had quite a few people liking it

 

[Cubatoo]

Thanks John, I will look out for you.
The only time I have been to Gaydon was with the Pumapeople with Vauxhall Tigras, many moons ago!

 

[Cubatoo]

Well looking at Google I think it will be much nearer 6 when I get there! Original timing worked out on Sunday and of course there is much more traffic today!

 

[John Woodward]

Good turnout of Puma's at this evening's Gaydon Gathering, 4 of us in total and 3 of us in Red Puma's and Cubatoo in her lovely silver Puma Would be great if we could get more Puma's next month, this is a free event, but you have to book online.

 

[Jonesy255]

Does that mean the next meeting is on the 13th June? If so looks like I should be able to make it. Mine is not red though

 

[John Woodward]

Yes, next Gaydon Gathering is on the 13th. June. As soon as tickets are available, I'll do another post. Tickets are free, but you have to book in advance.
I'll probably take my Medium Steel blue next month, always pleased to other Puma's, whatever the colour.

 

[Cubatoo]

Great to meet you John, Kevin and Julia.
Mine is not red either and John has been very kind about my Puma which is a bit scuffed round the edges at the moment and silver
Also amazingly, we did not get rained on!

 

[John Woodward]

Really good to meet you and your lovely Puma yesterday evening, hope that you can make it to Gaydon another time. I'll be taking my other (not Red) one next month.

 

[Cubatoo]

I will hopefully make it again in August as I will have had some welding done then with any luck and another MOT!

 

[John Woodward]

Looking forward to seeing you and your lovely Puma again.