DDK meet Edition 2 2025

[anglophone1]

Thanks guys!
As I said above we'll be back in January to start collating actual attendance and specific requirements - hopefully via on online form on this page so please keep free so that all vital info is visible and close together - we'll repost it here to keep it fresh.Comments , questions and " I'm coming" - very welcome on the event discussion thread set up by Gareth in “General Porsche “

[Ollie]

Right in the middle of my summer holiday. There will always be 2026!

[Ignatzcatz]

Hi Clive, not too sure what site I should visit but can you list me for accomodation at the DDK hotel plus for runs up the hillclimb, I'll be in my hot rod 356. Or could you put me onto the correct site if any reservation monies have to be paid. Sorry to be a pain but you know I'm a bit of a techno dummy.
Cheers
G

[Spit Nolan]

Hi Clive, not too sure what site I should visit but can you list me for accomodation at the DDK hotel plus for runs up the hillclimb, I'll be in my hot rod 356. Or could you put me onto the correct site if any reservation monies have to be paid. Sorry to be a pain but you know I'm a bit of a techno dummy.
Cheers
G

Nothing to book yet. Runs up the hill it would be best to talk with the guys who normally compete, to get advice on that. Check the discussion post in the general chat area.

[anglophone1]

Graham - I have replied in the event discussion area - general Porsche chat
This thread is for specific event info only.
Clive

[Winston Teague]

Excellent, i also might be running at Classic Nostalgia, though not in a pure Porsche, but in GN Wasp, whose genes collide with Porsche....always need cheering on......W

[anglophone1]

Excellent, i also might be running at Classic Nostalgia, though not in a pure Porsche, but in GN Wasp, whose genes collide with Porsche....always need cheering on......W

Please post in discussion thread - we keep this for specific. event info - see above?


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[gav p]

Sounds great! - Its in the diary, as the 2024 one passed me by


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[anglophone1]

Sounds great! - Its in the diary, as the 2024 one passed me by


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Please make comments or discussion on the event discussion thread under General Classic Porsche - so this is kept free for specifiv event info- feel free to post away there!

[PMNorris]

Great news. Assuming our summer holidays plans don't clash, then I'm in.

[anglophone1]

Please make comments or discussion on the event discussion thread under General Classic Porsche - so this is kept free for specifiv event info- feel free to post away there!

[Lightweight_911]

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Why not get Bootsy to lock this thread & just contact him when you want to add further updates ?

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[Bootsy]

Just to add - this thread is now locked

Discussion about the event will continue here : viewtopic.php?t=73017

Details of the events will be posted on this thread as updated

[Bootsy]

Were you here in 2024?




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYrPgKZBFVs


Make sure you are in 2025!!

DDK Meet returns to the Cotswolds on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 2025 for Edition 2 2025

Spit Nolan [ Gareth], Bootsy, Ian Comerford and I (Clive) have another great weekend sorted for you following the same formula that worked so well at Edition 1 in August 2024.

We’ve brought it forward a month this year to take in a different event – DDKers competing!

Saturday 19th July

AM
Meet at Caffeine and Machine at the Hill near Stratford upon Avon for lunch, car ogling, pictures and craic [like in the movie above]
See https://caffeineandmachine.com/thehill/

PM [1300?]
We’ll have an [optional] hour spin down the lovely Fosse Way through picturesque Stow on the Wold for a coffee stop at Classic Motor Hub.
This is a car paradise, based on a WW2 Spitfire base near scenic Bibury,

You will have a cornucopia of classics [including some Porsches] to drool over, a great little shop full of automobilia and great coffee. – DDK Parking – we are expected! .

See https://classicmotorhub.com/

1500 CMH Closes – so a slightly longer spin back our 2024 DKK meet hotel – maybe via Bibury village and Chipping Norton with the opportunity to stop at Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat farm shop - in time for drinks and more craic on the terrace at 1830- before dinner at 1930.



[Optional ] We overnight at our newly refurbished 2024 DDK hotel with dinner [also available for non - residents] and breakfast on Sunday.

Sunday 20th July

AM
Earlyish breakfast [0700] leave at 0830 for a 44 mile drive to Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb for the “

Classic Nostalgia “ event- we need to arrive by 0930 to get parked correctly

Celebrating the Glory Days of Motorsport-Shelsley Walsh’s ’s Classic Nostalgia weekend is a highlight in the UK’s motorsport calendar with the very best racing cars, vintage specials, garden party atmosphere and track action with Rally cars and… just cool cars from all eras as anything goes! A relaxed meeting with lots going on away from the track too.

see https://www.classicnostalgia.co.uk/

We have allocated DDK parking and discounted admission at the event

We will also have DDKers competing on the hill!

Apparel

Following demand we also have a bigger range of event apparel for you to choose from in a choice of colours, T shirts, hoodies and a DDK cap!
Every garment purchased includes a donation to the DDK charity.



All sections are optional so you can participate in as much or as little as you like.

How do I book and take part?

Get yourself booked in now-, via our online registration form below- so we know who is coming and who is doing what!

If you select hotel and dinner – we’ll be back to you with full booking details- so you can book yourself in as required [ we don’t publish here for security reasons]

The online form also gives you full details of how to book in for Caffeine and Machine and the link to get discounted DDK admission at Classic Nostalgia.

Discounted admission for Classic Nostalgia closes on April 20th – two months before our weekend- - we’ll close DDK bookings at our hotel then as well.

After that date you MAY still get a booking but at prevailing rates at that time.

You can also select your event apparel online using the same form!

HERES THE ONLINE BOOKING FORM – REMEMBER BOOKINGS FOR HOTEL and DISCOUNTED SHELSLEY CLOSE ON APRIL 20th

https://form.jotform.com/250073544638054

WE HAVE 30 ROOMS ALLOCATED – WE MAY BE ABLE TO GET MORE BUT THE EARLIER WE KNOW THE BETTER!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL IN JULY!
Anglophone1 [Clive],Spit Nolan [Gareth], Bootsy [Thomas] and IanComerford [Ian] is

[Spit Nolan]

Evening all, wanted to give you all the heads up that Caffeine and Machine booking is now open.

Go to…

https://caffeineandmachine.com/whats-on-the-hill/

Select July 19th and book yourself into a morning slot that suits you.

Please make sure to do this ASAP to get the slot for your arrival.

Orders for apparel close on June 1st.
I am happy to check what anyone has ordered for them if they can’t remember, but you are able to go into your booking and modify it by clicking the link on your confirmation email.
A donation from all orders goes to DDK Charity so get your orders in to help out, as well as the fact the stuff is just damn well cool!! Haha!
Anything you have ordered needs to be paid for ASAP by Paypaling Ian on the address provided on the booking, or please PM Ian Comerford directly if you don’t have PayPal etc.

Lastly, the event stickers have arrived, and I’ve got to say they have come out really well! I take the hit on these personally as I just really like a little momento for everyone, and I think they will make a great collection over the years all being well. Get them for free by attending the event







Not much longer to go folks, really looking forward to seeing you all and the amazing cars you bring!