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mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« on: September 30, 2009, 17:13:06 »
just heard the news that john banham the owner of runhall off road centre has died and its not going to open anymore
best wishes to all of his family
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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2009, 17:21:27 »
Yes, best wishes to the family.
Shame that a great site will no longer be available
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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2009, 17:27:15 »
I had heard a rumour from another MC member a couple of weeks ago, but we hadn't confirmed it at the time. I drove past and the sign had gone from outside, so I guessed it was true.

It's a shame about the site, but it was his 'baby' and I didn't think the rest of the family would be interested it keeping it going.

I've always got on with John very well and found him a down to earth chap. Sad loss.
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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2009, 22:27:55 »
Very sorry to hear that my thoughts are with the family.
Hopefully someone will keep the site running.
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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2009, 17:09:36 »
What a terrible terrible shame!  :(He was a nice old [!Expletive Deleted!]! :) Many a happy day spent there ploughing the place to hell in an sj or vitara!
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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2009, 18:51:27 »
Not sure if its true but i heard on the grape vine that breckland landrover club are trying to buy the site. At least it would continue to get used but im sure it will  end up a green oval only site!
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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2009, 18:56:10 »
If Breckland do buy it, it would be for their use only and yes Green Oval only.
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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2009, 18:58:34 »
Ah mr Muzt how are you? Is your green oval project coming along?
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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2009, 19:00:42 »
Nah at a complete stand still, everytime i think ive got the time & money to progress something else needs doing first.

My boiler packed up this weekend so more money on that!!!!
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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2009, 19:12:52 »
Such as life mate, I know the feeling! My x90 project sits round a mates house doing nothing and my 924 sits in the garage also not getting much attention. Were in the middle of selling up and moving house too so its all a bit busy and expensive at the moment.
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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2009, 13:21:06 »
Pah! You're both just making excuses  :P :lol:

I hadn't heard the Breckland rumour. I did wonder if I should ask the wife if she fancied a business venture (she likes playing with stocks and shares and this would be so much more interesting!)...... but I'm not sure I'd want to spend every weekend up there and I suspect it would have to be the way to make it pay.
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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2009, 17:48:38 »
Yeah i know where your coming from but........... what would be more fun than spending the day playing in the mud, towing the odd truck out and getting paid for it! Sounds great!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D
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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2009, 17:58:18 »
Quote from: V8MoneyPit on October 22, 2009, 13:21:06
Pah! You're both just making excuses  :P :lol:

I hadn't heard the Breckland rumour. I did wonder if I should ask the wife if she fancied a business venture (she likes playing with stocks and shares and this would be so much more interesting!)...... but I'm not sure I'd want to spend every weekend up there and I suspect it would have to be the way to make it pay.

I'll volunteer to do some stints for you Steve ;)
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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2009, 17:38:57 »
That is sad news. I knew John well when I lived in Norfolk and he often called on me as relief instructor at Ruhall.
Happy days.
Sadly lost contact when we moved. You always knew where you stood with John as he spoke his mind.

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Re: mid norfolk 4x4 runhall
« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2009, 18:14:27 »
THis is Very sad news, John was a great guy, really into his 4x4s and chatting before the events.
He seemed so well and fit, its a terrible loss.

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