ORIGINAL: pauljmcnulty
ORIGINAL: Suffolk944
I do think its a shame that most of the events are always in the "Cotswold Triangle". Think it would really freshen things up if National events were held in other parts of the UK (from time to time at least). I think the lack of suggestions as to what to do at this years event shows that there is a limit at what can be done at them thats different. What can be done is hold them in different places thus wmaking the events feel fresher as well as allowing others get to them who are unable to trek all the way down to the Cotswolds every time.
There have been plenty of events in other parts of the country, and all that happens is people don't go. Witness the trackday calendar and the way the far-flung days often get cancelled through lack of bookings. Silverstone is pretty central to where the bulk of members live, and although the Cotswolds seems a bit in the middle of nowhere, it's actually very well placed for the M5/M4/M40, getting you there from most parts of the country. The Midlands is the obvious choice, and the Cotswolds have lovely venues and driving roads that are better than you'll find in Birmingham. [
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I totally agree about fresh venues and ideas, but again a lot of it is down to the personal relationships people have with venues. The price some venues ask is shockingly out of the question, and if you look at the deal we've got with the RAC, or had with Blenheim for example, it does explain why those venues are chosen.
