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you may want to add further information down there is not much to go by. for instance where specifically it is, the time and how often it occurs etc.

Is anyone going to this event I will heading down with a couple of family members in most likely two BMW's :) http://www.bmwccgbforum.co.uk/bmw-car-club-gaydon-national-event_topic10068.html BMWCC National Festival 17th August 2014 - Gaydon Heritage Motor Centre Our annual national event is back again this year, held at Gaydon Heritage Motor Centre on the 17th August! The BMW Car Club will once again host the largest gathering of BMW’s in Europe. The event promises to be even bigger than last year, with the re naming of the event ‘Club BMW ’14 Festival’ we are hoping to encourage all BMW owners not just members of the club and make it an event for the whole family. Up to 3,000 BMW’s will gather to celebrate all things BMW including the Mini. The focal point of the event will be the arena, where there will be a master of ceremonies, Steve Deeks. There will be speeches by the regional chairs, presentations of the concours winners and competition winners and live music entertainment throughout the day. Some other activities going on during the day will be radio controlled cars, a tombola, wheel changing challenge and special ‘show only’ promotions. The event can guarantee a great family day out with activities to entertain the children while you wonder around the trade stalls and the exhibition of vehicles in front of the arena. There will be bouncy castles and slides as well as face painting and a simulator to keep the children occupied. Throughout the day the Motor Centre and Museum will be open - you will have full use of the restaurant and facilities. The event will be sponsored by Rybrook BMW, Michelin and Thorney Motorsport being main sponsors for the National Concours.. Tickets on Sale NOW! Book now at the Club Office by phone 01970 267989 or email office@bmwcarclubgb.co.uk Adult Member (Advance) £10.00 Adult Non-Member (Advance) £12.50 Adult On the Day £15.00 Child Member (Advance) £5.00 Child Non-Member (Advance) £7.00 Child On the Day £8.00 Family (2 adults, 3 children) Member (Advance) £30.00 Family Non-Member (Advance) £36.00 Family On the Day £42.00 I am not trying to sell this event etc just copy and pasted the info from the forum. if anyone does go you need to check with region they class you under on there main website (i.e. Leicester is classed as the central region)

Welcome to the forum I hope you enjoy your 1st BMW :) On the meets front there is no meets in Nottingham planned from what I know of as of yet. However there is Car Cafe 8:30am till 10:30am (no idea whether it will be good or bad) but I will be attending. http://www.bmwownersclub.com/forums/topic/11449-car-cafe-5th-july-nottingham/

I have jumped to a non BMW manual to a automatic BMW and very much enjoying it so far, my 8 speed automatic is rather good at holding gears and I can take manual control if I wish and does hold on to gears a very long time (will upshift if you have kept it at certain revs for too long). But not from my experience but rather what I have heard smaller powered cars say 200hp or less (might be higher than that) manual is the better choice (but depends on the automatic gearbox some are shocking, average or amazing) I find automatic is miles better for cruising along and if your a big kid like me you will love shifting with paddles :)

thanks will try my best to keep them off

Thank you Claire I appreciate it

haha not going to be letting anyone else have a go with it for a while yet :) In the meantime here is a photo of it after I washed it today before putting it in the garage thanks to dark clouds incoming

oh yeah I can't stop it :)

haha yeah I have got the car now :) only just finished driving it now and very much enjoying it just want the running in period to end so I do not drive as captain cautious so much haha would upload some photos but so far not had a chance :)

I know cannot wait, thanks Claire :)

How did you know? :) I think my arm will be covered in bruises by end of the day from me pinching myself :D

Thanks, yeah I really cannot wait to get the keys to it and drive it out of the dealership and enjoy it :) I know I will be staring at the clock on my computer at work to the point I can get in my car and head to the dealership :)

**NEW UPDATE** My 2 series has arrived at Derby on Tuesday and I will be collecting it on Thursday now (the vehicle got overnighted to the dealership) and already seen it and cannot wait. I will post photos etc when i get my hands on the car as soon as possible :)

**Final Update Before Collection Hopefully** I was due to collect the car this week, but unfortunately the car has been delayed between the port and the Doncaster distribution area (i.e. lorry broke down with my car on its trailer) so I will be collecting the car on the 17th June unless the car gets further delayed.

I am definitely up for attending this event in my car that I am getting from you guys :)