The Restoration Show 2026 20th-22nd March

[peteracs]

Hi

This is to announce we have a stand at this show.

See https://www.necrestorationshow.com/

As last year we are sharing a stand with the Lancia Thema Dedra Consortium. We have space for 4 cars, two I am hoping will be Betas. So as well as confirming that we have a stand, I am looking for anyone willing to have their car on the stand, condition is not important and the organisers actively encourage you to do work on your car during the show. I am also looking for folk to give up one or more days to help man the stand, this gives you free access to the show with time to wander round the show.

Please message me if you can help.

Peter

[Ferrit]

I am still up for this Peter.  I will confirm in the next few days hopefully 

Mark

[peteracs]

Hi Mark

Thanks, no rush at this time, would like to firm up cars and folk by mid Feb if possible.

Peter

[deks]

Hi peter, I am happy to give up a day or two to help on the stand. I start a new job in new year so I'll get the Friday booked off just in case.

[peteracs]

Thanks, will be in touch

[SanRemo78]

Also happy to help out! Anyone planning on staying over and if so, where?
Guy

[deks]

Also happy to help out! Anyone planning on staying over and if so, where?
Guy

Hadn't thought about that. I will go look at prices now and see what's about. With its proximity to the airport theres bound to be a lot of options

[deks]

Also happy to help out! Anyone planning on staying over and if so, where?
Guy

The ibis hotel via All Accor which is next to airport for me is £157 for two nights. 
I think I might book that but will see what others are doing.  I would say their restaurant isn’t cheap as I’ve stayed there several times for flights.

I am
Hoping to grab a lift there and back if not I will likely travel by train

[peteracs]

Hi Guy

I am aiming to be there for setup day on Thursday, stay over for Friday, then return Sunday. I will ask Phillip from the Dedra Consortium what they are aiming to do.

Peter

[deks]

Has anyone stayed over before and have a preference for hotel?  I am happy with the price for the IBIS via the all accor app bt dont want to book it and find everyone else is in a different hotel.  the IbIS DOESNT have parking though

[peteracs]

Hi Steve

We have stayed at various places, the obvious one with no car is the Premier Inn which is essentially on site, 10+ min walk from Hall. All other places I have stayed needed a car which include other Premier Inns and independent hotels/B&B. Not sure yet who is staying over and when as a little early, so if you want to book anywhere suggest maybe have the cancellation option if you may want to change.

Peter

[SanRemo78]

If I'm staying over I'll need a car park. Probably Balsall Common Premier Inner Hockley Heath Premier Inn.

[deks]

If I'm staying over I'll need a car park. Probably Balsall Common Premier Inner Hockley Heath Premier Inn.

the ibis styles near NeC seems to have parking and a 5 min walk to NEC.  if thats any help to you. 

I know its early but I like to be organised so I will likely book this over the weekend to secure it
I am going to book in Thursday to Sunday myself

[Ferrit]

I have booked the same hotel

[deks]

I have booked the same hotel

Ibis styles?

Ive just booked the Ibis Styles from thursday night to Sunday morning

[Ferrit]

yep

[deks]

yep

see you there. 

[A Ross]

Hi Peter,

I am up for doing a day or two on the stand 

Alex

[HFStuart]

I'll be around on Friday if you need someone to man the stand while someone goes for a wander!

[peteracs]

Sounds like we have good cover organised, thanks to those folk who have volunteered.

I will be in touch nearer the time to sort out getting wristbands etc.

Peter