The Departure Lounge meets 2024

Posted By: PeteP

The Departure Lounge meets 2024 - 19/03/2024 12:44

Once again the season for bi-monthly Italian car meets at the Departure Lounge Cafe, Alton, Hants is upon us.

The first meet is from 10 AM on 6th April.

Details in the attached image.

See you there.

Attached picture RA Italian Meet 2024.jpg

Attached picture RA Italian Meet 2024.jpg

Posted By: Thunderbox

Re: The Departure Lounge meets 2024 - 28/03/2024 15:26

Pete,

I am planning on being there but since I got an email from Beaulieu today postponing Simply Italian until 20/7/24 on the grounds that their 'grounds' may not be able to cope I fear this too may be cancelled, unless they have their own tractor to pull people out and an industrial strength jet-washer to clean up the cars!! If it happens it happens and I'll see you there.

Posted By: PeteP

Re: The Departure Lounge meets 2024 - 28/03/2024 18:01

There's a week and a bit for the water to drain Chris, so I'm optimistic.

Posted By: PaulL

Re: The Departure Lounge meets 2024 - 28/03/2024 23:07

And the sun beating down, Pete !

Posted By: DaveG

Re: The Departure Lounge meets 2024 - 05/04/2024 09:48

A note has just gone up on FB cancelling the event tomorrow (6th April)

Originally Posted by https://www.facebook.com/share/PkwxCPhSZV8Syn4V

Hi All

We have done an inspection on the field this morning and even the top part which normally drains really well is water logged. The normal car park does not have the space for us to hold the event safely. This is the first time we have ever had to cancel the event, but the owner of the café has asked to cancel the event this month. We hope to see you in June with much sunnier weather!

Best wishes

Patrick & Ross

Posted By: PeteP

Re: The Departure Lounge meets 2024 - 05/04/2024 10:16

That's a pity, but with the amount of rain we have had down here it's not too surprising. Bright sun here today too!

Posted By: Thunderbox

Re: The Departure Lounge meets 2024 - 05/04/2024 13:03

Dave and Pete,

We had a similar notice from AROC. Understandable but I was looking forward to it and seeing everyone again. Let's hope it cheers up for June!!