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Crewe Hall "XJ X351 Gathering" #2 Sun 4th June 2023

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CREWE HALL HOTEL Sun 4th June 2023 XJ X351 "Gathering #2"

This is THE XJ X351 "Gathering #2" coming to fruition.
To be fair this was never meant to be, but, after comments from a few here n there, and a few requests I've decided to have another go.

I've organised and held many meets over the years, last count around 20+ and open to one and all, old cars, new cars, young and old, no matter.
We've had 15 car events, 20 car events and up to 60 cars at one Crieff event, along with goody bags, prizes and raffles worth £4k etc etc given away,

This planned bigger event is for the X351 only and hopefully we can make it one to remember, following on from last year. No frills, just a good ole car meet / lunch etc. The aim?
We all laugh and joke about the XJ X351 being thin on the ground ( hence the XJ X351 spotting thread ) Lets get a few together!

See last years event here CREWE HALL Sun 5th June 2022 XJ X351 meet event

I'd like to see if we can get 50 or more in the one place at the same time, more would be better still, a world record for them in one place at one time, other than at the factory lol.
A chance to meet members I've never met, see their cars, put faces to names and chalk that off the list.
The plan is to meet for lunch at Crewe Hall at 1pm, see address details / info below.

Meeting on site at 11am ( a little earlier if possible, but there for 12pm ) with lunch at 1pm
This allows time for parking and a little social gathering / banter etc before lunch
Assuming lunch will be an hour or so, with a little more craic to be had afterwards and people can get away from around 4pm or whatever suits.
Directly after lunch, we can organise the photo opportunity for the thread and possible magazine inclusion. This will be a better flow

Crewe Hall Hotel, Weston road, Crewe, CW1 6UZ
Tel: 01270 253333

https://www.crewehallcheshire.co.uk

Due to the success of last year, we're hoping for similar numbers or better

The size of the XJ X351 has been discussed many times, none more so that with the forthcoming meet event.
"Acreage" was one word used recently, as in, we need a lot of it lol.

Crewe Hall Hotel (somewhere Tress and I have stayed several times and know quite well) looked after us well last year and I see no reason why that shouldn't be the same again this year, plus I couldn't think of anywhere more centrally located within the Country, with ease of access for all.

The 17th Century mansion is more than spacious enough to meet all our needs and then some, we may even pick up some culture along the way, who knows.





Parking shouldn't be a problem. We have a specially designated car park for Jaguar XJ X351 ONLY


Although, generally speaking, they only offer cold buffet / sandwiches, they are putting on a carvery style lunch for us on the day, labelling it "Jaguar Club carvery"

The costs are £25.00 per head, payable in advance. I'll be in touch re payments best directly to bank account although Paypal may be an option

The facilities and grounds are awesome, lots to see and do for anyone that has a mind and generally a little bit more special and a good fit for the cars on the day, a really good fit.

29.12.2022 today and the gathering on 04th June 2023, so a little over 5 months away so everybody can get organised well in advance

Would love to see you all there in your X351's, could be quite good!

We now have most attendees fully paid up, places guaranteed on the day, thank you!
To secure your place, please make payment as soon as possible.

Crewe Hall hotel have been working with us and added to numbers available twice now, although we may still have to work on the car park issue / non issue
Working to organise a few bits n pieces that will add a flavour to the day, will hopefully finalise in the coming month or so, then update here.
Hopefully be an article in the Jag mags to help further promote this event, and more.......

We now have most attendees fully paid up, places guaranteed on the day, thank you!
To secure your place, please make payment as soon as possible.

Crewe Hall hotel have been working with us and added to numbers available twice now, although we may still have to work on the car park issue / non issue
Working to organise a few bits n pieces that will add a flavour to the day, will hopefully finalise in the coming month or so, then update here.
Hopefully be an article in the Jag mags to help further promote this event, and more.......

We now have most attendees fully paid up, places guaranteed on the day, thank you!
To secure your place, please make payment as soon as possible.

Crewe Hall hotel have been working with us and added to numbers available twice now, although we may still have to work on the car park issue / non issue
Working to organise a few bits n pieces that will add a flavour to the day, will hopefully finalise in the coming month or so, then update here.
Hopefully be an article in the Jag mags to help further promote this event, and more.......


Hi all, up to date listing below.
Most everyone fully paid up and all good to go, thanks for that.

There are a few stragglers, waiting to check on work availability and a n other commitments etc, please be aware there is only a limited amount of time left to register before it closes
5 weeks to go this coming Sunday, registration closes 14th May.

Latest list below:
EMJ added +1

1. JimC64 XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio LWB 2016 FM / MR / SN +5
2. John9285 XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio LWB 2012
3. #Steve XJ X351 5.0V8 Portfolio LWB 2010 +1
4. ColinG XJ X351 5.0V8 Portfolio LWB 2011
5. Glenn65 XJ X351 3.0D Autobiography LWB 2016 +2
6. Fidelthecat XJ X351 3.0D Autobiography LWB 2016 +1
7. MacD XJ X351 3.0D Autobiography LWB 2017
8. MarcMcC XJ X351 3.0D Autobiography LWB 2016 +1
9. Hallamski XJ X351 3.0D Autobiography LWB 2016 ( XJ 351 FBOG ) +1
10. X-Dave XJ X351 5.0V8 XJR SWB +1
11. X-Dave (1) XJ X351 3.0D Autobiography LWB
12. Philip Haywood XJ X351 3.0D R-Sport 2016 +1
13. Chris Antell XJ X351 XJR575 SWB 2018 (JEC) +1
14. John Tyson XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio 2016 (JEC) +1
15. Henkjan_O XJ X351 3.0D Premium Luxury SWB 2010
16. SabbyXJ XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio 2011 +1
17. John Gwilt XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio SWB 2015
18. Paulskirton XJ X351 3.0SC Portfolio SWB 2013 +1
19. LeeTurner XJ X351 Luxury 2018 +1
20. Ruby351 XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio SWB 2010 +1
21. OBC John XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio SWB +1
22. SirBastion XJ X351 3.0D Prem Lux SWB 2011 +1
23. Mean Mr Mustard 3.0D Prem Lux SWB 2010 +2
24. Ian Dashfield XJ X351 3.0D R Sport SWB 2014 +1
25. Steve Garrod XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio LWB 2011 +1
26. Mark Hines XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio SWB 2019 +1
27. Michael Furness XJ X351 3.0D Autobiography LWB 2018 (XJ 351 FBOG) +1
28. Andrew Garton XJ X351 3.0SC 2016 (XJ 351 FBOG) +1
29. Barrie B XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio SWB 2019
30. Jagryan85 XJ X351 R-Sport 3.0D 2016
31. Theboy XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio SWB 2010 +1
32. JayF XJ X351 3.0D SWB 2014
33. Iain Balsdon XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio LWB 2016 +1
34. Saltburnsand XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio 2019
35. Stephen D Mitchell XJ X351 3.0D Premium Luxury LWB (XJ 351 FBOG) +1
36. Damian Renkiewicz XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio LWB (XJ 351 FBOG) +1
37. Domgears XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio 2014 +1
38. Kevin Herbert XJ X351 XJR 2014 (XJ 351 FBOG) +2
39. HowieFay XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio 2013
40. SSN19 XJ X351 5.0V8 Supersport SWB 2011
41. Kieron Murray XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio 2015
42. Gary Woodhams XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio LWB 2013 (XJ 351 FBOG) +1
43. Legnum Nick XJ X351 5.0V8 Supercharged Autobiography 2017 +1
44. Abdul (XJ1983) XJ X351 R-Sport 3.0D 2017 +1
45. Bryan Mander XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio LWB 2013 (JDC)
46. Chris-b XJ X351 XJ50 3.0D SWB 2019 +1
47. Pegasus3710 XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio LWB 2014 +1
48. Ian McLeod XJ X351 3.0D R-Sport SWB 2016 +1
49. Martin Davis XJ X351 3.0D Premium Luxury 2017 +1
50. Legocar XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio LWB 2016 +1
51. ChelseaSean XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio SWB 2011 +1
52. Nellyboy2000 XJ X351 5.0V8 Supersport SWB
53. Renegade2 XJ X351 5.0V8 Autobiography LWB 2018
54. Andrew Crook XJ X351 XJ5 5.0V8 2014 (XJ 351 FBOG)
55. DGlick XJ X351 3.0D 2017 +1
56. Robert McMahon XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio 2014
57. Ken Lavender XJX 351 3.0D Portfolio 2011 ( FBOG/MES ) +1
58. Clive Hunt XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio SWB 2016 (EM / JDC ) +1
59. Graham Harries XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio 2013
60. Dave Haskett XJ X351 3.0D Premium Luxury 2012 +1
61. Martin Long XJ X351 XJR575 2018 +2
62. Fig XJ XJR 2015
63. Bernard Rothwell XJ X351 Autobiography 5.0V8 2018 +1
64. Gordon Wakeford XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio 2013 +1
65. Carl Hayes XJ X351 3.0D Premium luxury 2016 +1
66. Steven Taylor XJ X351 3.0D Autobiography LWB 2018 +1
67. John Christopher XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio SWB 2012 ( FBOG/MES ) +1
68. Jaguar Heritage XJR Ring Taxi
69. Grahame White XJ X351 R Sport 3.0D 2018 (Email / JDC) +1
70. Flatcap XJ XJ351 XJR575 2018 +1
71. Stuart Ulph XJ X351 3.0D Premium Luxury 2016 ( Email / JEC ) +1
72. EL02BOZ XJ X351 3.0D Portfolio LWB 2013 +1
73. EMJ XJ X351 2012 LWB +1
74.
75.

Total Cars:73
Total plus ones:60
Total Attendees:133


Please add your name to the list if interested, or pm me, whatever suits, don't forget to add full car details and any plus ones if required, this needed for numbers for lunch on the day.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Numbers for cars / attendees needs to be finalised for 14th May 2023. This will be the last day for any additions
This is a bookable event.


Thanks
Jim
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Lol too many and not enough all at once is the answer I believe :LOL:

10 sleeps to go until C day!

I'm heading down early doors Saturday morning to get a few bits n bobs sorted, but considering heading down Friday and staying at my sisters in Stoke.

Weather checked and seems fairly ok if its to be believed, around 20 degrees and sunny / partly cloudy supposedly.......I'll take that.

Jim
We will be up there Saturday lunch-ish I think.
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We will be up there Saturday lunch-ish I think.
I reckon I'll be tidying up the car about then in the car park, then dragged away to the sauna, jacuzzi and massage later in the afternoon, may get to the bar around 6pm and then dinner at 7pm

There should be a few staying over Saturday, some staying at the hotel and some within a mile or so, could be a few around late afternoon, early evening, maybe 25 thereabouts

May have missed a few, just off the top of my head

JimC64 & Tress
John9285
#Steve & Tom
ColinG
Glenn65, Janis and Kayleigh
Fidelthecat Seg & Ann
MarcMcC & Sami
Hallamski & Jenny
Henkjan
SabbyXJ & Billy
Flatcap & Janice
EMJ Rich & Emma

Jim
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I reckon I'll be tidying up the car about then in the car park, then dragged away to the sauna, jacuzzi and massage later in the afternoon, may get to the bar around 6pm and then dinner at 7pm

There should be a few staying over Saturday, some staying at the hotel and some within a mile or so, could be a few around late afternoon, early evening, maybe 25 thereabouts

May have missed a few, just off the top of my head

JimC64 & Tress
John9285
#Steve & Tom
ColinG
Glenn65, Janis and Kayleigh
Fidelthecat Seg & Ann
MarcMcC & Sami
Hallamski & Jenny
Henkjan
SabbyXJ & Billy
Flatcap & Janice
EMJ & Emma

Jim
Just to clarify, EMJ 'is' Emma. So officially it will be Rich, Emma and EMJ lol. Emma will be recognisable by the birkin handbags and a dachshund called Dottie. She will accept high quality dog treats from anyone! Rich will probably be at the bar, or polishing EMJ lol.
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Just to clarify, EMJ 'is' Emma. So officially it will be Rich, Emma and EMJ lol. Emma will be recognisable by the birkin handbags and a dachshund called Dottie. She will accept high quality dog treats from anyone! Rich will probably be at the bar, or polishing EMJ lol.
People can decipher the above message regarding the treats however they see fit!!!! 😁
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I will be coming up the drive at a decent frape at 6.55 and in the bar for 7

No hosepipe will be harmed on my vehicle
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I will be coming up the drive at a decent frape at 6.55 and in the bar for 7

No hosepipe will be harmed on my vehicle
"Coming up the drive at a decent frape" will be ill advised FC, there's a pothole or 10 and a fierce speed bump at the end........take note!

On another note, just had a text from Ken Lavender ( covering the bases really ) but may not be able to make it, he has suffered a coolant leak unfortunately, but there is still hope.

The part is coming from Crewe Jaguar of all places he says, and waxes lyrical about their prices and response times.........small world

He says he's dealt with them several times and always with great results, so kudos to Swansway Jaguar at Crewe.

Fingers crossed for the quick fix, and we may still see him yet.

Jim
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@John9285 @#steve @ColinG @Glenn65 @Fidelthecat @mac_doctor @MarcMcC @Henkjan_O @x-dave @Sabby @paulskirton @LeeTurner @Ruby351 @OBC John @SirBastion @Mean Mr Mustard @Stevegarrod @Mark Hines @MichaelF @Barrie B @TheBoy @IainB @Domgears @HowieFay @Gary Woodhams @Legnum Nick @XJ1983 @pegasus3710 @Legocar @Chelseasean @Renegade2 @dglick @Robert McMahon @Dave Haskett @Fig @BernardRothwell @FlatCap @ELO2BOZ @EMJ

Hi all, further info for the day, 3 weeks yesterday and numbers now finalised.

We have a few surprises for those signed up to this event, courtesy of Cleanyourcar.co.uk, SNG Barratt, Jaguarforum, Mideco, GS Allen, Cormac, Goodmans, J king, Jaguar Heritage, JDC / JEC and Jaguar World, TheJagSpecialist and of course Swansway Jaguar.

Firstly, we will have a new forum banner for this event. Everyone is encouraged to sign their name / forum username etc and date for posterity, group photo afterwards.

Jaguar Heritage very kindly bringing along the XJ Ring taxi on the day!

Name badges kindly supplied by @Ruby351 (many thanks Gina) these will help to identify the many new faces on the day and make recognising each other much easier. They are also your ticket to lunch, so please wear them at least to gain entry for food lol

Every attendee who has confirmed and paid for lunch on the day will be entered into the prize draw. Those with plus ones will have 2 chances.

Winner must be there on the day to receive their prize or it will be redrawn.
F type weekend prize Must be taken at Swansway Jaguar Crewe.

Prizes are as follows.

1. Cleanyourcar.co.uk voucher £30.00
2.SNG Barratt voucher £50.00
3.Cash prize £50.00
4.Cash prize £100.00
5.Cash prize £100.00
6.Cash prize £100.00
7.Cash prize £100.00
8.Cash prize £100.00
9.Cash prize £200.00
10.TheJagSpecialist timing belt voucher £350.00
11.Swansway Jaguar F Type weekend worth approx. £1500.00

There may be others to follow, time will tell, but that's where we're at for now.

Prizes totalling £2700 on the day and will be drawn towards the end of lunch.

Good luck to all

Many thanks to all who helped make this possible, look forward to seeing you all on the day

Jim
After cleaning the car earlier today, did a little more on this event, as we approach the day itself.

Swansway Jaguar have stepped up even further, adding to the prizes on offer to all on the day, which is really appreciated, see below.

Prizes are as follows.

Le Heritage Jaguar umbrella
Jaguar classic umbrella, wooden handle
2 x Jaguar Heritage caps
Jaguar 16gb USB Keyfob
2 x Multi tools
Heritage 60th E type model
Jaguar leaper bottle stop
Jaguar messenger bag
1. Cleanyourcar.co.uk voucher £30.00
2.SNG Barratt voucher £50.00
3.Cash prize £50.00
4.Cash prize £100.00
5.Cash prize £100.00
6.Cash prize £100.00
7.Cash prize £100.00
8.Cash prize £100.00
9.Cash prize £200.00
10.TheJagSpecialist timing belt voucher £350.00
11.Swansway Jaguar F Type weekend worth approx. £1500.00

There may be others to follow, time will tell, but that's where we're at for now.

Prizes totalling over £3000 on the day and will be drawn towards the end of lunch.
Good luck to all
Many thanks to all who helped make this possible, look forward to seeing you all on the day

Jim
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That's great news for you all that's able to go and great from swanway for stepping up so much
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Is there a dinner reservation for the group? Team Steaks?
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Is there a dinner reservation for the group? Team Steaks?
Count me and Tom in, i think the room price only includes breakfast.
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Is there a dinner reservation for the group? Team Steaks?
Count me and Tom in, i think the room price only includes breakfast.
See here

Some are staying at Crewe Hall, some not, so unsure who is having dinner and what time etc

We hope to be in the bar around 6 o clock thereabouts for a drink or two, then dinner at 7pm with Henkjan probably, then drinks after

Jim
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Is that "Book your own table Local Boy?
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Just had a Whatsapp from Henkjan, packing already!

Now that's what I call organised, need to get my finger out too, still stuff to do and leaving Friday afternoon.

Weather seems to be looking decent according to the forecast!




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Weather seems to be looking very, very decent (for Scotland) according to the forecast!:

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I've got my sun block ready... ;)
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I have a small number of Jbrand new aguar keyrings that I got cheap when I went to buy a Jaguar cap to wear on the day. Not looking at making anything off them, just need to cover my costs.

Leaper Keyring - Gun Metal - £12
Growler Keyring - Black - £14
JDKR920BKA - Jaguar Heritage Lozenge Keyring - Black - £14

Anyone interested, if so I can bring them along, else I'll lob on eBay!
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