Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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As you may know we currently hire equipment so for events like Combe we have the hospitality trailer and for PVS the motorhome. For Trax this year we were not able to get a vehicle there due to fuel costs being charged by the companies who we got quotes from. When combined with the hire charges and labour we were being quoted over £1000 for hospitality for the day. Obviously this is not a good use of club funds.
We also hire a van to transport equipment which, although not as expensive is also a cost to the club. Particularly as we need a fairly large van and this restricts who can drive it. Frequently whoever gets the job will need to take time off work to collect and return the van. This also means we have a four day hire period for a weekend because we need to pack and unpack.
As a result I've made the decision to buy and convert a commercial vehicle to our specification. I've put a deposit down and Ste and I are collecting it this weekend. I'm personally funding the purchase because there's not enough money on the CS account to cover it and I also don't want to put CS in a position of not having enough to cover things like web hosting. I'll also be taxing and insuring it in order to bring it home.
This is going to massively skint me but I want to do it so we have a facility to call our own and we can do more events without incurring rental charges each time.
The big problem is that currently, its an empty box with nothing in it. It needs a kitchen and bathroom, seating, IT facilities, cosmetic work, the whole job to convert it.
The bank are unwilling to help because CS is not a business.
So my next choice is to call upon the members. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Paypal - ian@corsasport.co.uk
** EDIT - do it as a gift and there is no fee!! **
Bank transfer - u2u me.
You may also choose to sign up to prem which carries a great many more benefits, if you are not already a member. This will also help us out.
Many thanks. 
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Cosmo
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Registered: 29th Mar 01
Location: Im the real one!
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Out of interest, how many 4 day rental charges would it take to cover the cost of the new van?
Oh, and u2u'd.
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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We spent about 50% of the price of the van last year on rental of one thing and another.
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Cosmo
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Registered: 29th Mar 01
Location: Im the real one!
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Sounds like a great investment then!
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Joe
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Registered: 20th Jun 04
Location: Hesketh Bank, Lancashire
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Tenner sent to your paypal, would send more but I won't really get the benefits of the van etc
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dan-sport
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Registered: 9th Oct 07
Location: Bushbury, West Midlands
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when i get paid i'll send on over donation
what van we getting then
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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Just paypal'd over some spare money that was in my account
Have to do a project thread on it 
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Indeed. We'll be square in a few years and up after that. Plus we can do more events than currently. Its got a fairly good business case. Just needs money in the short term.
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shaunmods
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Registered: 12th Mar 07
Location: Glascote, Staffordshire
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I'll send some over when I get paid next Great idea I think
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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
Location: Hi
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Pics? 
Also I'll send a donation in a minute
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_Allan_
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Registered: 24th Mar 04
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I don't agree tbh
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Yay 
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Thanks all. Pics after the weekend.
Keep it coming
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Jake
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Registered: 24th Jan 05
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can we have a progress bar like on blue peter
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Joe
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Registered: 20th Jun 04
Location: Hesketh Bank, Lancashire
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quote:
Originally posted by jake
can we have a progress bar like on blue peter
Also can we get some CS cats.
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am4nf
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Registered: 27th Jul 08
Location: South Ayrshire Drives: Corsa Sport
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what kind of van?
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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A big one.
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Joe
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Registered: 20th Jun 04
Location: Hesketh Bank, Lancashire
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We aren't literally getting a CS bandwagon are we?!
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SportBoy
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Registered: 5th Oct 01
Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire
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a nice 20k split screen camper?
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AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
Location: Newport
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Have £10 
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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quote:
Originally posted by Joe
We aren't literally getting a CS bandwagon are we?!
In crowd only allowed in I heard 
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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DannyB
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Registered: 6th Feb 08
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I'll send you money Ian, I've stopped using paypal now though...if you're with Lloyds I'll do a bank transfer, if not I'll send you cash in the post.
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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I won't bore anyone with the details but it's maxed out my driving licence and I'm an old git.
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Bank Transfer is to Barclays but no matter it'll just take longer. There's no fee to either person.
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Jake
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Registered: 24th Jan 05
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mercedes sprinter lwb hightop!
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Too small.
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