North East Restoration Club (NERC) 80's, 90's and modified car show 19th July 2020

[23 Romeo Tango]

Does anyone know anything about this event or has anyone been before?

Facebook link

NERC Website

Their website looks very basic, but from what I (a non Facebook user) can see on their Facebook page they've had a decent turn out in the past. That is if the picture is in fact from one of their previous events.

 

[OldCodger]

I've been in their place last year. Its a gang of enthusiastic generally older guys in a club set up that mess about and fix their own 'classics' on a budget

They have a workshop that's a mix of half finished cars and some in storage for members, a little machine shop (with english wheel), paint shop, welding gear, blasting shed, vehicle lift and a big field next to them that they use to hold occasional classic car meets for members and guests

They are a friendly bunch operating very much at the 'do it yourself on a budget' end of things and very reasonable annual subs

Go and knock on the door and if there is anyone there they'd be happy to show you around

 

[23 Romeo Tango]

Great, thanks.
Because you never mentioned it, I take it that you haven't been to one of their meets/shows/events.

I think I might have a run up and take a look on 19th July. No big deal if it isn't up to scratch, I'm only down the road in Darlo too.

Welcome to the forum by the way.

 

[MissyD]

about 5 hours for me, so a bit too far to pop up if they aren't there Maybe if someone who is on FB can message them and ask

 

[OldCodger]

Great, thanks.
Because you never mentioned it, I take it that you haven't been to one of their meets/shows/events.

I think I might have a run up and take a look on 19th July. No big deal if it isn't up to scratch, I'm only down the road in Darlo too.

Welcome to the forum by the way.

Cheers,

No I haven't been as I don't think they have had one since I was in there but must admit haven't checked

It will be interesting to have a run up and see what they have but I'd make contact before the 19th as the web site events section says nothing happening until August

As I said they are a friendly bunch

The premises are old railway workshops I believe

 

[23 Romeo Tango]

about 5 hours for me, so a bit too far to pop up if they aren't there Maybe if someone who is on FB can message them and ask

Sarah, I could always pop in to confirm the event is going ahead.
One thing I will say is don't blame me if the full extent of the event is 3 old guys smoking rollies while welding up a rusty old Vauxhall Cavalier

 

[MissyD]

Sarah, I could always pop in to confirm the event is going ahead.
One thing I will say is don't blame me if the full extent of the event is 3 old guys smoking rollies while welding up a rusty old Vauxhall Cavalier

Sounds like my kind of event

 

[OldCodger]

Sarah, I could always pop in to confirm the event is going ahead.
One thing I will say is don't blame me if the full extent of the event is 3 old guys smoking rollies while welding up a rusty old Vauxhall Cavalier

I edited my post - best check as web site says no events till August

 

[23 Romeo Tango]

It will be interesting to have a run up and see what they have

Sounds like my kind of event

Spot on.
I'll get in touch with them either by phone or have a run up in the next couple of days and find out what their plan is.
I'll see if I can get any idea of what sort of turn out they are expecting and I'll report back here and we can take it from there.

 

[23 Romeo Tango]

best check as web site says no events till August

I did see that when I was looking into it before I posted the original links.
I think that they just haven't updated their website. Facebook says they have an event on 19th July and 6th Sept.
Which one is correct I'll check.

 

[23 Romeo Tango]

OK, I have an update.
Their July event is cancelled, the first date they expect to have a show is Wednesday 5th August (evening) and their 12th Sept event should go ahead as planned.

I guess that puts an end to it for now. I wouldn't imagine that a midweek evening event would suit many, so I'll pencil myself in for Saturday 12th Sept.

 

[MissyD]

Bit of a way for an evening, unless I combined it with a few days away , not sure what the hotel situation will be tho

 

[23 Romeo Tango]

Sarah, I wouldn't bother travelling that far for the evening event if I was you.
I may do a dry run on 5th August to gather some Intel for the 12th Sept.

As for hotels, I've got no idea when they will be fully open again. Unless we get a second wave I would imagine that things will be back to normal by September.