The Polo Social 2016 Latest Topics

The Polo Social Photography

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 20:18:10 +0000

Here's a few snaps from over the weekend (Sat/Sund).

Please do not use these without my concent or ClubPolo's

What happened at the Polo Social 2016!

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:48:04 +0000

We've dedicated a page to The Polo Social 2016, if you'd like your picture to be featured or just wish to say thanks and comment on your weekend then please do so below!

Go visit the page!

http://www.clubpolo.co.uk/thepolosocial/

Thanks again to everyone for making an awesome weekend!

The Polo Social 2016 Discussion

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 23:31:25 +0000

The show is under way, great turn out for a Friday, thank you all who braved the weather!

Starting to pitch up

Rob settling in!

Others coming in to say hello! Brad, Natalie, Grace, Ceri, jonand with many more!

If you're coming from Sat-Sund please come and introduce yourselves! The staff will be in and around the BIG marquee, we have music, food and most importantly, DRINKS!

Harli Day Out!

Sat, 25 Jun 2016 21:41:55 +0000

herts or near?

Wed, 11 May 2016 13:45:55 +0000

anyone from the Hertfordshire area fancy a convoy up ? theres a few of us already feel free to join.

Convoy south and south/Westish

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:33:38 +0000

Anyone want to join the convoy up to social via the m25 and m1?

Me and Xumado will be leaving from Heathrow around 4:00 for a cruise up if anybody wants to Join :)

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Arrival Times for Billing

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 18:27:26 +0000

OK, Info from Billing.

If you have pre-booked your camping the latest arrival time is 9PM, your packs will be in the security hut at the entrance.

If you are just turning up without a booking, you need to be there before 6PM and go to the office on the left hand side before the security hut, where you can pay, but you will not get any discounted prices ! it should be £21/p/night

NW Convoy

Sun, 03 Apr 2016 18:17:00 +0000

Evening guys! Anyone fancying convoying down from NW area to this? I'll be leaving from Chorley / Wigan way if there's anyone local, and could meet up on route at a service station with others? Say meet at Sandbach or something? Be good get a few together

Scottish Convoy

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:00:58 +0000

Since the dates have now been confirmed we can start organising the trip down

Same as last year, Thursday to Monday? So that would be going down on the 23rd and coming back on the 27th for us.

As always newbies are more than welcome to join us as are the guys in Northern England if you fancy going down a day early.

We usually head down the M6 and M1 I think it is so more than happy to stop at certain services along the way to meet up with anyone wanting to join us.

Sunday Charity Show & Shine

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 20:30:06 +0000

As has become a staple of the Polo Social, we will be holding a Show & Shine competition on the Sunday of the Polo Social

We've kept the trophies from last year with one change but still lots up for grabs.

To enter the Show and Shine see myself (look out for the beard) or one of the members of staff floating around (normally by the Marquee) and we will get you signed up. Entry is £5 but all of this money will go to charity and whatever is raised the club will match it. So even if you are not bothered about a trophy please still enter your car as the money does go to a really good cause which currently is Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Show and Shine is self-judged so the most deserving cars are decided by the people who enter (and no you can't vote for your own car! ) We also have a People’s Choice award which allows anyone attending the show to cast their vote. To get these slips also see one of the staff.

Trophies Available:

Overall 1st/2nd/3rd (Self judged by entrants)

Best Wheels/Engine Bay/Interior/Engineering (Staff picks)

People's Choice (Voted by show attendees)

Polodriver.com Award (Chosen for by Rich of Polodriver.com)

Because Racecar Award

IMPORTANT STUFF!!!

Please note that entry to the show and shine will ONLY be open until 11.30am and slips must be returned to SNS control by 1pm, this is so we can collate the results in time to do trophies at around 2/2.15pm, thank you

The whole weekend is a chilled out and relaxed one and this includes the Show and Shine. The whole point is to have a bit of fun and see some nice Polo's!

Polo Social Your Ideas ?

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 20:47:34 +0000

OK Guys & Girls, We now have the dates confirmed, is there anything (within reason !!) that you would like to see included in this years event ??

The Polo Social - Your first time? What is it? What to Expect? How to Book!

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 20:14:53 +0000

The Polo Social, What is it?
The Polo Social is a social event held on 24th to 26th June 2016 that is put on by Club Polo which is open to all VW Polo owners from any Club. So if you are part of a local club bring everyone down and grab a spot in the field.

What to Expect?
A relaxed event where you can catch up with other members, see their cars and meet new people from the club. Expect a big club meet which lasts the weekend with some beers and BBQs!

Whats going on?
Details are yet to be finalised but plans are for the club BBQ to return on the Saturday night, Show and Shine on the Sunday. We are looking to have some things going Saturday day and hopefully a car related film on the Saturday night.

Where is it?
The event is held at Billing Aquadrome, Northampton Billing, NN3 9DA. http://www.billingaquadrome.com/ 01524 781 453
We have held the event here for a number of years and its an excellent venue which really suits the clubs event. There is food available on site and there are also a couple of pubs and a Fish & Chips shop in walking distance. There is also the Mini-Golf, Karting and a leisure centre with a pool.

What do you need?
If you are camping then you need the general camping gear of tent, sleeping bag, etc. If you want to clean your car up for the show and shine on the Sunday there is a cold water supply so bring your bucket and cleaning gear. Also bring some money but there is a cash machine by the entrance to the site.

How much does it cost and how to book?

If you are camping Friday & Saturday the special rate is £16 per pitch per night non electric. A pitch is for a tent for up to 4 people, if you have extra cars they may charge you extra. To book call the central booking office 01524 889 512. You will need to quote the code POLO16 and then please request TEAL Meadow as this is our field. TEAL doesn't have any electric hookups so we are arranging to have a generator for those needing mains connection, you'll need to bring your own extension leads.

If your are camping for just the Saturday night then its £21 per pitch. You can book this as per above but you might not be able to select Teal. Please select another field but just pitch up in the TEAL field with the rest of us when you arrive as there will be loads of room.

The day rate is £10 per car.

Here's a map of the venue for those who haven't been before Billing_Map FINAL.pdf

The Polo Social 2016 - Event Rules

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 16:18:13 +0000

The Polo Social is a chilled out club event and we really want to keep it that way. Billing Aquadrome is a family camp site and they ALLOW us to host this event at their location but part of this is we abide by some rule. So please take some time to read these.

Rules:

- No cruising or on site : once you are parked up in the field you are expected to leave your car there unless you are going offsite to the shops or have a genuine reason to need to move it. Billing security are on the ball and will possibly throw you off site if you keep driving about. And I want to be totally clear. NO Handbrake turns, wheel spinning or reving of engines anywhere on site. Doing any of these things mean you may face being removed from the site. Billing security are normally laid back but if you wind them up they will not hesitate to escort you and your car off site.

- No Speeding on site. There is a 5 MPH limit everywhere. Billing is a family friendly location and there are lots of kids running around. There is also a one way system all over the Aquadrome which also must be adhered to.

- No loud noise between 11pm and 8am. Billing Aquadrome is a family site and there will be people staying there other than Club Polo people so keep it quiet (i.e. car stereos, car engines) between these hours. Also think of the people camping next you. Yes they are in tents but this does nothing to stop the noise of music, screaming/shouting/swearing.

- No trouble causing. This might sound obvious to most but it is not acceptable behaviour to go into other people's shows/meetings and steal banners, cause damage or generally try to cause trouble. Both Club Polo and Billing staff will take a very dim view on this and anyone responsible WILL be escorted off site - day or night. Billing security reserve the right to escort anyone off site for any reason they see fit and you will not get a refund.

- No drink driving. Again, sounds stupid but some people seem to think that because you are in a field that it's OK to drive about after ten beers. Billing is still subject to the laws of the UK and the police will get involved. We have seen people at Billing (who were nothing to do with Club Polo) get arrested and carted off in a police van for this in past years.

- Dogs are welcome on site but must be kept on a lead at all times while on site. Owners must clean up after their pets.

- No monkey bikes, quads, go-karts or similar are allowed to be used on site.

- You are not allowed to sleep in your car.

- Bins are provided on-site and you will be given a bin bag by Club Polo staff on entry. Please use these and keep the site as tidy as possible. If you require more bin bags then please ask any Club Polo staff member (until we run out!).

- BBQs are allowed on site but please ensure they are raised off the grass. Make sure any BBQs are fully extinguished after use by pouring water on them. Ensure BBQs are not lit right next to tents - tents are very flammable!

- Open fires are not allowed!

If you see anyone else doing anything you think they shouldn't be doing then please don't hesitate to contact either Billing Security or any Club Polo staff person. We need your help to make the event run smoothly and to ensure everyone has a good time. Please police your friends if you think the are acting out of order tell them!

polo show - fuel tank help

Thu, 12 May 2016 07:24:15 +0000

Hiya,

My polo is currently about a mile away from where the polo show is held, just never bothered driving her down :/ I was thinking this year of taking her before I get it transported up to Scotland however she has just sprung a fuel leak and I am in need of getting a new fuel tank.

Is there any chance of anyone going to the show having one that would fit?? it has to be a 36 litre and not a 42...

Cheers Chloe

Dates Confirmed

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:58:29 +0000

We now have the dates confirmed 24th to 26th June

So you can now mark those dates on your Clubpolo calendars and book your holidays, make your travel arrangements, get stocked up with sun cream

The booking reference and other details will be announced next month when Billing Aquadromes new permanent events manager takes up the position.