Jae 2008

[johnboy]

OK, The new dates and venue for JAE have been announced.

The new location is Mersea Island in Essex,

And the new dates are 29th - 31st August.

I will let you all know more info as i recieve it.

John

[johnboy]

From the JAE Forums:-

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 it’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 – 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 site

Full Bar and off- sales

Japanese themed bar and special hot and cold SAKE bar

Large function room with permanent DJ facilities and stage

Outdoor hard standing marquee for live bands

Indoor trade area as well as outdoor pitches

Speedboat with inflatable banana ride experiences from the Beach

Yes, you read right - a beach!! - which is part of the site

Log cabins for families and groups with electric and heating as well as the vast camping areas as usual

Various 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

….. 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 you’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. It’s going to be just like the old days…………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!

John

[aztecbandit1]

Nice one, Can't wait now :D

[Gord]

Very nice :D do you have any price's for anything John ? Log cabins, amazing facilities on site etc

Cost of pint of Stella

[DEANOROW]

This sounds great might pop along to this one

[Adie]

Great news :)

[eXOBeX]

500 mile round trip from here - ouch!

[DJ Wozza]

loving it :D

[LexusIS200Sam]

happy days :D

[norkep]

Fantastic News

[bigal]

good news

[johnboy]

As soon as i get more info on prices, hotels and exact location i will post on here,

Lets all make JAE 2008 a good one, and have a big turn out

[Chris.S]

I've heard that this place is basically an island with one road in and out, when the tide comes in it apparently gets cut off

[janey]

I've heard that this place is basically an island with one road in and out, when the tide comes in it apparently gets cut off

The Island itself (which is pretty big from what I understand) is accessed by a causeway and yes does get covered on high spring tides, but we have been assured that it only gets closed for a max of 90 minutes and there will be special 'causeway marshalls' on hand to sort out the times of coming & going :D

I rather like the idea of being cut off from the rest of the world

[Chris.S]

I've heard that this place is basically an island with one road in and out, when the tide comes in it apparently gets cut off

Its a causeway and yes does get covered on high spring tides, but we have been assured that it only gets closed for a max of 90 minutes and there will be special 'causeway marshalls' on hand to sort out the times of coming & going :D

I rather like the idea of being cut off from the rest of the world

Think the word is marooned Janey lol

[sparkystav]

500 mile round trip from here - ouch!

500?

That just to get there from here lol.

Stav

[eXOBeX]

500?

That just to get there from here lol.

Stav

Ouch! 1,000 miles on petrol! I begrudge doing half that on LPG, and that's only 50p a litre!

Mind you, if your car "broke down" as you were leaving JAE, and the RAC had to tow you home... :winky:

[johnboy]

They have big events there throughout the year, and dont appear to have any problems.

Lets all try and be positive about this event, pull together and make it a Jae to remember, it will only be as good as we make it, and we can make it a good event.

Also JAE will be held here for the next 3 years, so anything we learn from this year, can be applied next year.

Saying its too far is not an excuse, especially when we have our EURO members who travel hundreds of miles every year to join us at JAE.

[Dave-Ellen]

They have big events there throughout the year, and dont appear to have any problems.

Lets all try and be positive about this event, pull together and make it a Jae to remember, it will only be as good as we make it, and we can make it a good event.

Also JAE will be held here for the next 3 years, so anything we learn from this year, can be applied next year.

Saying its too far is not an excuse, especially when we have our EURO members who travel hundreds of miles every year to join us at JAE.

Will the LOC stand be organised this year ?

I ask as unlike other club stands where there is some organisation LOC's is a glorified car park.

I suggest a committee is set up poste haste to try and get a stand worthy of the marque

I propose Mr Newsome as chairperson. I'll offer my feeble services as janitor............if we do this with prescribed areas of responsibility we could end up with something special

[sparkystav]

Never said it was an excuse!! just a road trip.

[aztecbandit1]

Its about 200 miles for me each way but will be there again to give it my support at its new home... :D

[johnboy]

They have big events there throughout the year, and dont appear to have any problems.

Lets all try and be positive about this event, pull together and make it a Jae to remember, it will only be as good as we make it, and we can make it a good event.

Also JAE will be held here for the next 3 years, so anything we learn from this year, can be applied next year.

Saying its too far is not an excuse, especially when we have our EURO members who travel hundreds of miles every year to join us at JAE.

Will the LOC stand be organised this year ?

I ask as unlike other club stands where there is some organisation LOC's is a glorified car park.

I suggest a committee is set up poste haste to try and get a stand worthy of the marque

I propose Mr Newsome as chairperson. I'll offer my feeble services as janitor............if we do this with prescribed areas of responsibility we could end up with something special

We, the members of the moderating/management team have been discussing items and ideas since last years JAE.

The plan is, as you say, to have it better organised, and not just a car park, but some of the ideas we had which needed to be organised, had to take a back seat until we new dates and venue.

[johnboy]

Its about 200 miles for me each way but will be there again to give it my support at its new home... :D

Thats what i like to hear :D

[aztecbandit1]

Its about 200 miles for me each way but will be there again to give it my support at its new home... :D

Thats what i like to hear :D

Look forward to seeing you there John :D i enjoyed last years and always said i'd go to the next one so my name will be on the list again for this years :D

[Chris.S]

The distance doesnt bother me, i'll be there