[email sent to Atlanta British Car Fayre database on September 5th, 2009]

 
 
Saturday September 12th, 2009 - 10am to 3pm
South Peachtree St, Historic Norcross
 
 
The countdown clock is running, the bands are practicing, the pub is loading up on bangers, and historic Norcross is preparing for another dose of classic British cars.  Watch out for the advertising in the AJC and on billboards.
 
Next Saturday provides another opportunity to get together at a perfect venue with old and new friends.
Sign up now for the 'early bird' registration and help us get a handle on numbers and the allocation of spaces on South Peachtree Street.  Click HERE to access registration - more info below.
 
Head for the desk just outside Taste of Britain when you arrive to collect your registration package and all important raffle ticket for the $1000 cash prize (and other runner up prizes too).
 
Very much look forward to seeing you there. In the meantime have a great Labor Day weekend and enjoy the fine driving weather! Questions anytime to Ray Gilbert at exec@babg.org.
 
Event Summary
  • Location:  Historic Norcross (South Peachtree Street MAP)
  • Time: 10am to 3pm
  • Registration/Cost:  Optional, but benefits to charity and car owners who register. More info below in 'specifics' section. Cost is $15 per car, $10 additional cars if paid online.  $20 per car on the day ($15 additional).  We hope you register!
  • Online registration/payment: This year we are employing the 'Taste of Britain' website. The following link will enable registration as if ordering a Taste of Britain good - be sure to click the ADD button on the right when you have selected the number of cars to register. There will not be a physical shipment, and we will have a package ready on the day at the check in desk. Click HERE to access.
  • Offline payment: Register online via the 'Taste of Britain' website, but select the "Offline" option (as below during the checkout).  Click HERE to access.  

           

  • Contact: British American Business Group by email anytime with questions


Event Specifics
 

  • Tell me more about registration?  Is it free - do I need to contribute?  Registration is optional. At the end of the day we would like to see as many cars and cheerful owners as possible, so there is no need to pay to bring your car along.  However as we are trying to raise some money for our charity: The BABG Scholarship Fund (an exchange between UGA and Oxford University - info here), we have added a few incentives for folks willing and able to sign up ($15/car in advance, $20/car on the day). 
  • Benefits. All registered owners will be receive the following:
    • A raffle ticket (one per registered car) for a $1000 cash prize (as donated by Iron Horse Tavern and Taste of Britain).  Note: No need to be present at the end to win.
    • The ability to win (and vote for) the car prizes.  We will be having a car owner voted 'Best in Show' as well as the Edna voted 'Taste of Britain' legendary prizes.
    • "Iron Horse Tavern Pub Voucher". Food/bev lunch discount at the Iron Horse Tavern.
  • Parking.  How formal and secure is the parking?  We had about 140 cars show up last year with about 70 early registrations, so it wasn't possible to create a formal parking plan.  We certainly tried to group the marques and it worked out pretty well in the end - so will try again this year to create sections with a 'first come first served' policy. Last year we blocked off South Peachtree Street at both ends which created a very cozy and secure atmosphere. We will cordon off more room this year to secure Jones St if needed, and Gwinnett police will also be present.
  • Shade.  Can I bring a canopy to cover from the sun? There should be room to accommodate a canopy or similar in most parking spots. Many spots have shade under the trees and shop awnings.  Get there early to be sure!
  • Site Access?  With the cordoning off of Jones Street, if possible please approach the site from the south end of South Peachtree St - the end with Taste of Britain and Dominicks at the end.  Google map
  • Check In?  We will be setting up a desk underneath the awnings of Taste of Britain.  Come see us when you arrive to receive your vehicle display sheet, raffle ticket, pub package etc. 

Sincerely hope you can make it this year.  Last year was most splendid, and we received many compliments on achieving a nice balance. Again we are lucky to have 2 live bands this year, the BallyBeg Band followed by the Dixie Kings. By all means tell us how to improve the event in any way, shape or form.  

Visit the Car Fayre web page at http://www.babg.org/BritishCarFayre.html   

Cheers!

Andy McCartney, Edna Berkshire and team
British American Business Group / Taste of Britain

 
British American Business Group (BABG) Promotion
 
Join the BABG as a new member from now until September 12th and bring your cars along free to the event. Take a peek at the BABG and its extremely active British/American professional community.  Enjoy travel discounts, pub nights, luncheons and galas, mingle with the Atlanta international business community and VIPS (e.g. Fortune CEOs, HRH Prince Andrew, Governor Sonny Perdue), play cricket against the Australians, and golf at country clubs with fellow Brit-Americans!
 
British American Business Group Atlanta
P.O. Box 492830
Lawrenceville, GA 30049
Tel: (404) 681 2224
Email: exec@babg.org 
 
 

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