Rich Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Hopefully we do get to see JAE 08, I know this may be seen as Topic hijacking but will UKSC be having a stand at japfest. I'm thinking of going this year but don't know whether to buy tickets yet or wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 Hey guys it looks like john is gettin loads of support from the JAE forum members, it looks like there all pulling together and trying to make it happen!! As per usual i will kepp an eye on the matter and update as things unfold but it though it was only fair to let you guys know what was happening!!Fingers crossed it WILL happen ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Keep us updated Rob mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I sure hope it still goes ahead:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 anyone heard anymore on this subject!?!?Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks for the update Rob!Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 WE DEMAND MORE INFO!!!!!!!!!!Has anyone heard ought yet?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 if.. and i mean IF JWK is finished by then, i might come, would it be ok to have 2 cars as maybes on the stand? 2 paseos is better than nout, specially when one will have one big starlet thing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 You guys calm down. John the organiser has had a list of 30 venues to search and narrow down to a short list which fit the criteria (ie are big enough, have dates free, will have us, dont want silly amounts of money, etc, etc). He has then carried out several meetings with site officials and is awaiting one more proposals (has already recieved two) from the shortlist.Hopefully when this is recieved aslong as we have a realistic proposal John will be anouncing dates and a venue. If not he will be back to the drawing board!!Fingers crossed people!!I'll keep you guys updatedRob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 sounds more promising man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scutch0 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 sounds to me like theres a bit chance this wont be happening this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 sounds to me like theres a bit chance this wont be happening this year.No negative thoughts!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 It WILL happen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stup86 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 It WILL happen Hopefully! I've never been to JAE before ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 yeah!!!! less of your nay-sayin rich u pesimistic nay-saying nay-sayer u!!!!!!!!away with u!!! SHOOO!!! SHOO!!!!!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletRick Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 i dont think it will be happening either tbh. me and harrison might organise a "TC in the park" if it goes tits up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 i dont think it will be happening either tbh. me and harrison might organise a "TC in the park" if it goes tits up.sounds like fun I think all the stops are being pulled out to make this happen!! I wil check the jae forums shortly ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Sounds good Rob, i hope this goes ahead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 UPDATE CONFIRMED VENUE & DATES INSIDE!This statement was released at 18:07 this evening by the organiser of JAE and confirms the new dates and venue for JAE 2008!!Firstly, we would like to thank you all for being so patient in waiting for a venue and date to be confirmed. We're really pleased to see that so many people agree that itâ??s right to get the venue right and find a great place to host JAE, rather than just rush to a decision. And to everyone who researched venues, sent in suggestions and did lot of legwork thank you very much.Traditionally JAE has always been the start of the Summer Holidays and, despite thunder storms, floods and even a hurricane we have stuck to that date and accommodated TOTB by moving forward. Looking at the weather (this is the UK after all!) maybe July is never the right time? But we wanted it to be at a time when as many people could find the time and also when the whole family could come along â?? if they wanted! So, we have after much consideration agreed to move it to the last weekend of August. Not only is this better weather but its still school holiday time and should give us a much better event to round off the Summer. In addition to moving to the weekend of 29-31 August the event just got bigger and is now 3 DAYS of JAE!!! Thursday is now set up day and the activities start in earnest on Friday morning for those that wish to make it a full weekend away. We hope you like it!JAE at Billing was fine at that time but JAE out-grew the location which is when we moved to Peterborough.This was a step in the right direction as it gave us a much bigger venue to allow in all the clubs who wanted to come to JAE but in moving to Peterborough we lost some of what made JAE so special so the task was on to find the perfect venue which would give the sparkle back to JAE and worked on the overall atmosphere of the event which we all know makes it different from any other in the year. We have now found JAE's new permanent home and confirmed the venue and dates for the next 3 years.JAE's new permanent home for 2008 and beyond will be at Mersea Island which just outside Colchester.The show venue is over 60 acres and has a huge amount of potential for us, already catering for club and enthusiast shows all year round and with some amazing facilities on site - we're amazed we managed to miss it previously as its perfect for JAE! I will post up some pictures tomorrow of things to expect at the new location but, for now, let me just share with you SOME what we have to offer at JAE's new home:Loads of parking on a totally secure siteFull Bar and off- salesJapanese themed bar and special hot and cold SAKE barLarge function room with permanent DJ facilities and stageOutdoor hard standing marquee for live bandsIndoor trade area as well as outdoor pitchesSpeedboat with inflatable banana ride experiences from the BeachYes, you read right - a beach!! - which is part of the siteLog cabins for families and groups with electric and heating as well as the vast camping areas as usualVarious planned activities such as inter-club Its-a-Knockout competitions ( inc 5 a side football ), some themed in Japanese endurance- Takeshi's Castle style!!Full food village as well as a huge canteen which will be providing not only dinner for those who grow tired of junk food but also each morning the canteen will provide full English breakfasts, served up in true dinner-lady style - Previously an important detail which was missing from JAE for the morning after a night socialising â?¦.. but best of all, the venue is really quiet and in the middle of nowhere so we can make as much noise as we like and go on for as long as we like. But if youâ??re worried about too much noise we have an area completely set aside as a quiet camping for those who may have families etc as the site is designed to cater for all, making it even more family friendly in certain parts of the site to ensure everyone has a great time.I hope you'll join us in the excitement that the new date and venue will bring to JAE. Itâ??s going to be just like the old daysâ?¦â?¦â?¦â?¦only better, longer and so much more to do....and by the beach!!!More specific details will follow, for now, be safe in the knowledge we're back on track and firing on all cylinders better than ever before....we're now running on Iridium plugs!!!See you there!JohnI hope everyone is looking forward to it now that we can start planning even though i know it means a longer journey for alot of people!!Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 AWSOME NEWS!!!Not sure where Colchester is but it sounds closer to home Thats great, thansk Rob Get a stand booked buys!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Now that sounds much more worthwhile heading to!!!Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 minted mate, as soon as you can could you get the forms mailed out by whoever is organising the event on our club stand, we'll start with 30 spaces initialy but reserve 40. il sort the cash out for that, this is totaly good newsim so glad its still goin ahead ps thanx for the pm yesterday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Here is a map MAP TO MERSEA ISLAND Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 minted mate, as soon as you can could you get the forms mailed out by whoever is organising the event on our club stand, we'll start with 30 spaces initialy but reserve 40. il sort the cash out for that, this is totaly good newsim so glad its still goin ahead ps thanx for the pm yesterdayNo worries my friend ill get on to John and see what i can sort!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stup86 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Good news!Except for Phil, that's a long way to go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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