AGM 2022 - Sun 1st May 2022, Stoneleigh Showground

**Normb666** · 01-05-2022, 21:57

Cheers Griff - 'twas indeed a good AGM, although with just 20 attendees I was hoping for a larger turnout. Given the size of the marquee and what it cost, I'm not sure it's good value for the club going forward, and so we'll be considering alternative venues going forward (which was, actually, one of the topics on the agenda).
Weather was damp, with a period of rain, but there seemed to be more peeps generally at the show than last year, which can only be a good thing. Anyway, watch for the AGM minutes on here, when I can get round to writing them up (and if you're interested!)

**Stratos Fear** · 02-05-2022, 11:45

Herewith a pic. There were 8 Strati - which increased to 9 when Craig and son showed up with a very nice red turnkey customer car. Weather was grey and drizzly - and frankly cold!
Delighted my (blue) Strat got there and back - 300 miles- without missing a beat so that's a good confidence builder. Engine water temp was a consistent 85-90 degrees and although oil temp was sitting on the edge of the red zone the pressure remained good (as I would have expected.) Actually I'm beginning to think that the oil temp guage is just an unnecessary distraction in my car - although no doubt it was invaluable back in the day.

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**NoCorseChris** · 02-05-2022, 16:06

Nice tent...

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**Normb666** · 02-05-2022, 18:58

Yep. The AGM is just the one day, but the show is two, therefore can we deduce that Stratos enthusiasts aren't interested in the show itself? Or at least, those who have cars on the road?
Last year was pretty much the same, with only Dave Evans attending on the 2nd day. I think if we hold the AGM at a different location, but still have a stand at the show, then maybe those who want to go to the show might spread themselves out over both days....or would they? Hmmm....

**NoCorseChris** · 02-05-2022, 19:40

To be fair, it’s a very pale imitation of what it once was. We only went because we had nothing better to do and it’s only 30 miles away. The weather wasn’t kind either, which doesn’t help. Nor do the ever increasing entry fees. I still think they shouldn’t charge kit car drivers.

**Stableblock** · 02-05-2022, 20:00

Originally Posted by Normb666

Yep. The AGM is just the one day, but the show is two, therefore can we deduce that Stratos enthusiasts aren't interested in the show itself? Or at least, those who have cars on the road?
Last year was pretty much the same, with only Dave Evans attending on the 2nd day. I think if we hold the AGM at a different location, but still have a stand at the show, then maybe those who want to go to the show might spread themselves out over both days....or would they? Hmmm....

I think you are probably right Norm. I dont think I would have gone if it wasnt the AGM/ there were some Stratos replicas to see. It was better than last year but not a patch on the old days, .....yawn, yawn, anorak time.

Peter

**ProtoTipo** · 03-05-2022, 08:34

I'd be happy if I never went to a kit car show again.

**Stratos Fear** · 03-05-2022, 11:17

what a grumpy lot of old b****** s you are !

However I agree that the Show was disappointing and maybe we should look to do something different next year - and Gaydon does sound like a possibility. Maybe we could hire a large room, hold the AGM and have a buffet laid on as well . This probably wouldnt cost more than the hire charge for the marquee - and it would be inside, dry and warm !