BIG SUNDAY '13---Croyde, North Devon.--- August Bank Holiday

BIG SUNDAY is coming back, I decided to hold it over the August Bank Holiday weekend this year , so those who took part in Buzz's cool OCD event could come back & enjoy the North Devon area for a second time this summer. As many of you know BIG SUNDAY came about , through my dream of having a cool VW gathering over looking one of the UK's most beautiful beaches, a chilled out day with the family, surrounded by like minded friends, enjoying our hobby. Whilst doing this, the idea was to raise some money for worth while causes & non more so than our first recipient.
The first BIG SUNDAY raised £1000 for a Cancer Charity that helped one of my best mates wives, through her illness.

Our second year was equally deserving, little George Palmer, who we helped raise money for a life changing operation, in the States, George has progressed brilliantly & now goes to main stream school & can now walk with the aid of a frame. When George was born the doctors said he will never walk, so thank you to everyone who came last year & helped us.

It's through my passion for Volkswagens that I've met many really good friends, almost like an extended family, my girls will often talk about "That man with the cool dreadlocks" or "That really nice man with fingers like sausages", though we only see lots of friends at shows, we just pick up where we left off.
It was whilst, my girl Charlie & I were sitting having breakfast at Vicky Farm this year attending The Split Screen Van Clubs AGM ,that Lynn Poyser came over & said hello, I met Lynn & her husband Laurie, when I bought my Karmann Ghia Vert from them a few years ago . After exchanging pleasantries then Lynn hit me with there awful news, just a week earlier Laurie had been diagnosed with a particularly aggressive strain of Cancer (Lymphoma), without treatment Laurie would have a year, or if he puts up a fight , he'll hopefully have 5 or 6 years. To say I was knocked for six would be an understatement , but a short while later when speaking to Laurie himself, I was amazed at his philosophy, he said "I have 5 or 6 years to share with Lynn, my family & my friends, I'll retire & do the things , we've always planned on doing, as soon as I feel fit enough". What a very brave gent !

I then asked Laurie if I could raise money at this years BIG SUNDAY, for a charity that would help him throughout his treatment, he chose The Lymphoma Research charity. We would really like to break our previous records as to the money we raise this year, so please come along & join in this great event. However if you can't make it but would collectively like to help we have set up a "Just Giving " page where you can make a donation to this very worthwhile cause at http://www.justgiving.com/Big-Sunday .

 

I may pop down to this bo jangles but will be in the car .

 

iam there for the weekend you cant beat croyed

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkKTtAdIWRM
If I haven't caught you on facebook, have a look !
Ain't sure about my extended family though, looks more like the bloody Dingles !!

 

booked

 

I'm going and really looking forward to this one!!!

 

just me and you then

 

I've been without internet for the last 9 days ............. just what you need when trying to promote our event, but were all sorted now so wait to get bombarded with updates now ! The bookings are coming in really well so don't leave it to late to get your tickets, either for camping , if only for the Saturday night, just contact Hidden Valley Park on 01271 813837, or if coming for the day simply paypal £10 show entry to bobburrows68@googlemail.com & mark as a gift, then email me a phot0 of your VW with its reg plate & how many adults will be arriving in it !
Now check out Richard Trickers awesome 1952 border patrol car, who we are delighted to have leading the Sunday morning cruise.

 

No don't worry we've got loads more cool Late's booked in !
Although I still need a Single cab, Double cab & Panel van for our commercial display, any offers or ideas ?

 

8) We've got The Manor from Croyde, with their outside event bar, for you to enjoy a crisp chilled pint whilst enjoying some quality catering from H&A catering with their stone pizza oven & lots more !


:!: I reckon it's only fare that the fellas can enjoy the drive to the show & the ladies can enjoy driving our lovely VW's home, so we share the pleasure ! .................... You know what that means boys, you can have a pint :wink: but don't tell her !

 

lol mines not a late

 

try @Rustydiver for the double cab

 

Only 6 days to go & the forecast is looking good !

 

Only 4 days to go & a little sneaky peak at some of the varied motors booked in & a couple from the campsite last year

This is where we stay at Hidden Valley Park

Andy's excited about coming...............or it might be the award in his hand, but his awesome bus will be there

Jamies bug will be out, before some major plans take place over the winter !

Yea baby, its Buggy galore !

Gary & Paul from The Camper Coffee Co will be there in their beautiful Ozzie container Split & these boys really put on a show

Loads of Bugs

& a few not so often seen

a cool Syncro or two

& we're honoured to have the cruise led by Richard & Susan Tricker in their 1952 original border patrol Karmann Beetle

Tickets are still available for both camping by phoning Hidden Valley on 01271 813837 on day tickets by sending by paypal & marking as a gift £10 which includes upto 5 people & the VW to bobburrows68@googlemail.com , tickets will also be available on the gate, hope to see you there !!

 

Sadly I won't be going this year.

 

Ah gutted mate, maybe next year

 

Brilliant show yesterday! Great location and some wicked vans well done to all who organised this for charity well all enjoyed it!!!!