Mazda Rotary Club

Dear all,
 
Well it\'s back for a third year, the next installment of Japan North is set for Sunday 16th August 2009 at Haigh Hall in Wigan.
I would like to invite this club to the event following the success of the previous two years.
 
Last year, Japan North managed to raise an impressive £1850 through various means including company donations, sponsorship, raffle prizes and generous donations from those that attended on the day. Coverage from the Show was featured in the various Japanese and modified tuning magazines, as well as on radio stations, in local/regional newspapers and newsletters distributed from the charities that were involved.
There is no fixed fee for the event, nor are there tickets, but what I do ask is that you donate and give what you can to support the chosen charities.
 

Once again, our volunteers will be present with collection buckets for the chosen charities of this year, which are:

• Childline North West
• Christie\'s
• Butterflies North West
• Derrian House Chorley

So, here are the details for you:
 
Date: Sunday 16th August 2009
Venue: Haigh Hall, Wigan, WN2 1PE.
 
The official website can be found at:
http://www.japannorth.co.uk/
Here you will find a gallery from 2008\'s show along with Sponsor, Location and Contact information.
 
The Facebook Group & Event for Japan North 2009 can be found below, where you will also find links to the events from the previous years and their associated images:
Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13809992074
Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=54707153601
 
If you wish to attend this year, please place your name in this post below, listing your:
 
First & Last Name:
Forum Name:
Vehicle:
 
Ensure that you copy the list from anyone who has posted before you, so that the list remains updated.
Notice for Admins / Co-ordinators: To ensure that all members of your club are accepted at the entry gates, please gather each attendees registration plate number.
 
Initially, I am allocating an area for 20 vehicles for each club, but this may be increased dependant upon ground control at the venue and I shall update you with this information.
 
All Traders should contact the number provided below or alternatively, e-mail the dedicated trade address found on the website.
 
It would be appreciated if you could make friends aware of the event so that we gain much more publicity and interest as we all know that a show\'s popularity grows from word-of-mouth and with this being so local (rather than in Scotland or way down South) this would help greatly! I hope to see a wide variety of attendees this year - both old and new!
 
If you would like to ask any questions then please do so...
Thanks again and I look forward to meeting you,
 
Kind regards,
Jamie Rigby
Japan North Founder & Organiser
www.JapanNorth.co.uk (http://www.japannorth.co.uk)
07806 399 787

Below is the thread from 2008\'s Japan North event:
 
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49652
 
Regards,
Jamie

Woohooooo this is great news - im sure we will have a few rotaries on show :D :D :D

Pretty sure I\'m free so I\'ll be there again this year. Was a good event last year glad to see its on again! :D

Will be there again, was good last year :D

Shaun

Get in!! How do I sign up?

Okay peeps, what the plan for this event ?
 
I know Grinder and Shaun will attend, and I hope to come over from t\' Yorkshire. But has anyone contacted Jamie to book space for the Club ?
I assume we will each apply for entry individually.
 
Answers on a post card please !! lol (or on here would be okay).
 
Chris

I will prob take a ride over, fancy another convoy chris?

QuoteIf you wish to attend this year, please place your name in this post below, listing your:

First & Last Name:
Forum Name:
Vehicle:

Sure the club will have its own space agian  :)

Okay,lets get this list started;
 
Chris Riordan
aka; C J R
FD3S RX7

Quote from: arrouk;627131I will prob take a ride over, fancy another convoy chris?

 
Yup, A Convoy sounds good to me. We\'ll make firm arrangements nearer the show date.
Anyone else wanting to join ?

Can I also make a request to the organisers that we have a space in close location to that we had last year, please. It was close enough to the trees for cover during the rain and far enough away from the ICE sound off guys with the heavy base ! lol.

Im in

Stu Harrison
Grinder
FC TII Cab (RX7)

me too :D

Shaun Wilmer
shaunwil
FD3S or FB (depends if the FD is running)

won\'t have had much sleep, playing poker night before :Giggle

Shaun

just remember to double up on your socks and underwear ;)

matthew harrison
arrouk
fd3s rx7

what time you thinking of setting off cris.

All being well I\'ll be there.

Adrian Red
TiddlesRX7
FC3s TII Uk model Coupe

I\'m in:
 
Neil Clark
Najiru
FD3s rx7

I\'m up for it :D
 
Matt Whittle
Chachi
Fd3s rx7 type-r

Excellent everyone, so far I have the following members from the Mazda Rotary Club:
 

C J R

Grinder

Shaunwil

Arrouk

TiddlesRX7

Najiru

Chachi

 
Keep them coming! :)
 
All the best,
Jamie

not sure if Jon and Adrian will attend - not sure how to contact them ??

Afternoon all,
 
Just a quick note to say that the Japan North website has been heavily updated with traders, sponsors, club attendence, directions and other advice / information:
 
www.JapanNorth.co.uk (http://www.japannorth.co.uk)
 
Hope everyone is well,
Jamie

Good evening all,
 
The closure date for attendee submission is Friday 7th August by 12:00
noon. This will allow for the stand areas to be measured out accordingly.
After this I\'m afraid I cannot accept any additional requests.
 
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to ask.
 
Kind regards,
Jamie
Japan North Founder & Organiser

Good afternoon everyone,
 
A few updates...
 
www.JapanNorth.co.uk (http://www.japannorth.co.uk)
 
There will be two competitions you can enter this year, which are "Best I.C.E." and "Show & Shine". Each of these require an entry form to be completed and handed in early on the day (or e-mailed in advance). Also, the Vehicle Specification Template is now available for download.
 
The site has now been updated with a "Download" page, where you can obtain a copy of the following:
 
* Vehicle Specification Template
* Best I.C.E. Competition Entry Form
* Show & Shine Competition Entry Form
* Japan North 2009 Flyer
 
In addition, the raffle tickets are available for purchase through the website priced at £1.00 each and they can also be purchased as a book of 5.

The raffle prize list on the site is constantly being updated as the prizes are being donated. Here are some of the prizes available:
£100 Voucher courtesy of Wheel Quick
Driving Experience courtesy of Three Sisters Race Circuit
£200 Subaru Service courtesy of Scooby Teknix  
Planet Audio 6 x 9 Speakers courtesy of K&M Acoustics  
£100 Adrian Flux Insurance Voucher  
Platinum Full Valet courtesy of Technique Valeting Ltd.  

In addition to this there is Nemesis Performance UK Merchandise, Full Air Conditioning Service, Paintball Sessions, Karting Sessions, Haydock Park Racecourse Day, Knowsley Safari Park Tickets, Auto Glym Valet Pack, Go Ape Vouchers, Subways Meals, Blue Planet Aquarium Tickets, Southport Air Show Tickets, Full Body Machine Polish & Valet, JapSpeed Mechanics Gloves & Merchandise - just to name a few!

Please note the availability is limited on the raffle tickets!
If you have any queries, feel free to ask...
 
All the best,
Jamie
Japan North Founder & Organiser
www.JapanNorth.co.uk (http://www.japannorth.co.uk)

I might win "rust and shine" with the FB :Giggle

Some cool stuff to win :D

Shaun

Good afternoon,
 
Requests for stand spaces have now closed as of Friday at 12:00 Noon. This was announced on Japan North\'s website.
 
All the best,
Jamie
Japan North Founder & Organiser

not sure I can deffo make this now. Double booked myself. Will try and work something out though.

No worries... Please notify me by tomorrow as the stand area will need to be altered accordingly.
 
Many thanks,
Jamie

Just realised this is only a week off, need to get my new spoiler fitted asap!
At least it will give me some motivation to get on with it :D

Sweeet, got some sprucing up to do myself. I\'ll finally get of my arse now and do it!! whats plans for arriving times/setting up and all that if any?

yeah i was thinking that ??????

I\'m driving over with a mate in his skybus so think we might be hooking up with the SOC convoy. If so that\'ll dictate when I get there.

Hummm cant seem to find a start time anywhere :(

Good evening all,
 
Please can the following attendees forward their details to me immediately:
 

C J R

Grinder

Shaunwil

Arrouk

TiddlesRX7

Najiru

Chachi

 
I require:
Forum Name
First Name
Last Name
Vehicle Registration
 
These are required for you to enter the showground and gain access to your club stand. Your details are added to the attendance spreadsheet which will be referenced on the day and it must correspond.
 
Many thanks,
Jamie
Japan North Founder & Organiser
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Ok -

Forum Name - shaunwil
First Name - Shaun
Last Name - Wilmer
Vehicle Registration - C933 FVX (1st gen) or L791 SUM (FD3S)

Shaun

Good morning all,
 
Please can the following attendees forward their details to me immediately:
 
C J R
Grinder
Arrouk
TiddlesRX7
Najiru
Chachi
 
I require:

Forum Name
First Name
Last Name
Vehicle Registration
 
These are required for you to enter the showground and gain access to your club stand. Your details are added to the attendance spreadsheet which will be referenced on the day and it must correspond.
 
Many thanks,
Jamie
Japan North Founder & Organiser
www.JapanNorth.co.uk (http://www.japannorth.co.uk)

Jamie - sent you an email to information@japannorth.co.uk - but i now see the info you want

details are :

Forum Name : Grinder
Frist Name : Stu
Last Name : Harrison
Car Reg : errrrrrrrr...... J388 DAP

do we have a start time for this yet - i still cant find one ???

My details:
 
Forum Name - chachi
First Name - Matt
Last Name - Whittle
Vehicle Registration - J254 TEC

Thinking a start or meet time could be handy too

Jamie,
Sorry for the delay, just arrived back from China, answers as required;
Forum Name CJR
First Name   Chris
Last Name   Riordan
Vehicle Registration J831YEO
 
Hope thats in time.
 
Thanks

Would expect it is the same as 2008 !

 Exclamation  Important
::: RULES & GUIDELINES :::

Times:
Entry to the venue for owners clubs and companies will begin at 07:30AM and end promptly at 09:30AM. Cars after this time will not be able to access the stands for their clubs.
This is according to Haigh Hall Country Park\'s Health & Safety Regulations, as the venue is open to the public and so we must gather and arrange all cars by 09:30AM in preparation for opening.

The event will officially be open from 10:00AM to the public and this is when all cars will be in situe by.
The event will be closing at 16:00 and all cars MUST be cleared by 18:00.

Rubbish:
Basically, I have been told that if any rubbish is left at the end of the day, it will be picked by the park rangers and there WILL BE A CHARGE FOR THIS.
PLEASE collect ALL your rubbish, it\'s not a large favour to ask and this all contributes to being able to use the venue next time around.
If rubbish is left, the charge incurred will have to be passed onto your club.

Marshals:
Marshals will be located at the entrance to Haigh Country Park, along the driveway to Haigh Hall and at the event site to control and assist with parking of exhibition vehicles. Please conform to their directions.
Drivers are cautioned not to exceed 10MPH whilst you are within the grounds of Haigh Hall.
On arrival at the event site, your vehcile will be checked off from a list, according to your FORUM NAME, CLUB NAME AND REGISTRATION PLATE NUMBER.

The Day:
Should there be a need for a vehicle to be moved during the event, you MUST seek the assistance of one of the event marshals. Should you refuse to wait for assistance prior to moving the vehicle, a signature will be required on the Health and Safety Waiver Form and the matter reported to Event Control, along with your vehicle details.
Everyone should be aware of Health & Safety issues and bring any concerns to the attention of the event organisers, which may be found at the main Japan North Stand and also wearing high visibility vests.
At the end of the day, the event marshals will supervise the orderly exit of exhibitors from Haigh Hall Country Park.

Please note: All members that have voiced interest in attending the day have been compiled into a list. This list will be passed onto event marshals, who will ensure that only cars belonging to members of the list may enter the venue for display on their club stand.

Above all, have a safe and enjoyable day and I look forward to meeting you all at the second Japan North Car Show!

Kind regards,
Jamie Rigby
Japan North Founder & Organiser

Thanks Shaun,
 
Arruk, are you still up for this event and if so fancy meeting up and travelling in convoy (you can lead, providing you listen to your satnav), lol.
 
Chris

My details:
 
Forum Name: Najiru
First Name: Neil
Last Name: Clark
Vehicle Registration: N803 JMB

Afternoon everyone,
 
Just TiddlesRX7 that is required now!
 
Cheers,
Jamie

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Dear all,
This is my final post before the show, so please take the time to read it...
::: JAPAN NORTH 2009 - RULES & GUIDELINES :::
Times:
Entry to the venue for owners clubs and companies will begin at 07:30AM and end promptly at 09:30AM. Cars after this time will not be able to access the stands for their clubs.
This is according to Haigh Hall Country Park\'s Health & Safety Regulations, as the venue is open to the public and so we must gather and arrange all cars by 09:30AM in preparation for opening.
All vehicles will be in situe by 09:30AM.
The event will be officially open from 10:00AM to the public.
The event will be closing at 16:00 and all cars MUST leave the venue by 18:00.
 
Rubbish:
I have been told that if any rubbish is left at the end of the day, it will be picked by the park rangers and there WILL BE A CHARGE FOR THIS.
PLEASE collect ALL your rubbish, it\'s not a huge favour to ask and this all contributes to being able to use the venue next time around.
If rubbish is left, the charge incurred will be passed onto your club.
Marshals:
Marshals will be located at the entrance to Haigh Hall Country Park, along the driveway to Haigh Hall and at the event site to control and assist with parking of exhibition vehicles. Please conform to their directions. Anyone failing to do so will be asked to leave.
Drivers are cautioned not to exceed 10MPH whilst you are within the grounds of Haigh Hall.
On arrival at the event site, your vehcile will be checked off from a list, according to your First and Last Name, Club Name and Reegistration Plate Number.
If your details are not present on the attendee register then you will not be able to access the showground or club stand with your vehicle.
 
The Day:
Should there be a need for a vehicle to be moved during the event, you MUST seek the assistance of one of the event marshals. Should you refuse to wait for assistance prior to moving the vehicle, a signature will be required on the Health and Safety Waiver Form and the matter reported to Event Control, along with your vehicle details.
Everyone should be aware of Health & Safety issues and bring any concerns to the attention of the event organisers, which may be found at the main Japan North Stand and also wearing high visibility vests.
At the end of the show, the event marshals will supervise the orderly exit of exhibitors (traders and clubs) from Haigh Hall Country Park.
Please note: All members that have voiced interest in attending the day have been compiled into a list. This list will be passed onto event marshals, who will ensure that only vehicles present on the attendee list may enter the venue for display on their club stand.
 
Facilities:
There is a water tap on site, so you can fill any buckets if you wish to wash your vehicles.
There is an Air Conditioning service on the day if you wish to have your car re-gassed.
There is a car valeting service on the day if you wish to have your car professionally valeted.
 
Please be aware there is a second show that day named "Haigh Agricultural Show" - if you follow signs to this then you\'ll end up parked with horses, sheep, cows and pigs!
If you have any queries, please contact 07806 399 787.
 
Above all, have a safe and enjoyable day and I look forward to meeting you all at the third installment of the Japan North Car Show!
All the best,
Jamie Rigby
Japan North Founder & Organiser
www.JapanNorth.co.uk (http://www.japannorth.co.uk)
07806 399 787

Hiya Chaps :D :D

i have to admit - what a superb day out at Haigh Hall - really enjoyed myself

The free BBQ  ( cheers for the burger ) , the array of nice cars and the most bizzare conversation about killing polar bear/penguins/seals to offset a carbon footprint ???

I think Jamie did a STERLING job this year and the organisation was superb

sorry i had to leave early but a blocked toilet had to be fixed ( yeah dont ask - have had to remove a massive amount of the block paving driveway as some previous owner of the house thought it would be a good idea to bury the rodding access and leave no indication as to where it was !)

although we only had 5 cars up - it was still a really good day out and the club got a lot of interest from the public

no idea who the chap was taking our photos - but would love to find out

thanks again chaps for supporting MRC at this event .... group hug :D :D :D

Stu / Grinder

Was a really good chilled out day. Cheers to everyone that was there :D

Always fun and we need to do it more often :D

Shaun

Yeah really sorry I missde this one guy. Would have been good to catch up. Sounds like you had a good day out. Pic\'s please.

pics ... yeah.. carried that camera round for a few hrs and didnt take one pic :(

Typical. Not wanting to spend on developing the pic\'s?

There was plenty of other people taking photos so we will have a dig. Forgot my camera !

Shaun

Quote from: TiddlesRX7;635035Typical. Not wanting to spend on developing the pic\'s?

i can afford a digital camera i will have you know ;)

Thanks guys for making the trip over worth it.
 
Pleasant company and a good old chat about rotary\'s, oh and the penguin stuff lol.
 
Overall Jamie and his team organised a very good event which was very well attended by the public despite the overcast weather. I\'m sure they reported a 20 minute queue to reach the entrance of the public car park.
 
The chap taking the group photo was from the local press, it is possible that the 5 of us with Jamie will appear in the press with a row of Rotary\'s in the back ground.
 
Chris

Yeah was a great event, was good to catch up again. It\'s the first event i\'ve been to when it didn\'t rain at all! Our bbq may unfortunetly have to be retired from service now though due to the big rust hole in the bottom.
 
I as wondering who that was with the camera, any idea which paper it might be?
 
I have three pics which I can put up tonight. I just managed three of our stand before my batteries ran out :2Confused

i will email jamie and see if he knows who the chap was ( or what paper its likely to be in ! )

Yea, loved it! The carbon footprint/pengiun/seal/polar bear conversation was
particularly exquisite. I took a fair array of poor quality pictures on my phone.. but I did find these though http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=277019 (http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=277019) . There was a guy taking pics for japanese performance mag knocking around as well, could be interesting.
If everyone fancies meeting again may I suggest having a look into "wigan meet take 2"? :Giggle lol

Hey guys was a good meet (was speaking to you about buying a rx7) met some of you before.. just need more info on them .. can you pm on here?

was yours the veilside one ?

you can PM on here - if you are a full member ;)

Quote from: grinder;636416was yours the veilside one ?
 
you can PM on here - if you are a full member ;)

ah... and nope mine was a silver silvia :P on the zero 260 stand lol.. just had a chat with few people i used to know from mascrat (like 5-6 years ago lol when i was like 13..)
 
Need to get a feel for them etc find the value parts wise etc

ahhhhhhhhhhhhh sorry mate - got you confused with the other guy who was asking about the service costs on the FD !

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Dear all,
 
Firstly, thank you to all those that attended and made the show the success that it was. For the first time in three years, the weather was kind enough not to rain, which was a relief!
 
The money raised has been counted and has been announced on the Japan North website. It should be noted that we are still awaiting contributions from several companies, so hopefully this figure should rise even further!
 
The Japan North Galleries have also been updated, with additions from 2009. There are almost 300 images on there, so there is a good chance you\'ll find your car there.
 
All winning numbers have been added to the Raffle page too, along with their corresponding prices.
For those that were unable to donate on the day, we are still taking donations via the website, which is completed securely through PayPal.
 
Once again, thank you for attending the show and for the kind donations. I know this is said often, but every penny really does count so thank you.
 
All the very best,
 
Jamie
Japan North Founder & Organiser
www.JapanNorth.co.uk (http://www.japannorth.co.uk)