Mike (from Leicester) has sent in this report on a most unusual Figaro Meet. (with permission from Clare)

Back in July, Figgy-owning Clare decided she didn’t want a horse & trap, nor a Rolls Royce for her big day. Instead, she wanted to see if her Lapis Grey could find some friends to share in the fun & help take Bridesmaids and VIP’s to their Guildhall Wedding in Leicester. A call was put out to David (Mr Fig08), and thanks to the wonders of the Figaro Register, another Lapis & two Emerald Greens were rapidly volunteered by their owners, Pam, Shelley & Mike, for a most unusual Figaro Meet !
Some extensive and thorough emails followed to sort out the logistics….never mind the table layouts or how to prevent the Groom from being naked and 200 miles away, hard questions were being asked…..should the drivers wear fascinators or not (Mike decided no, but did briefly consider a Captains hat in lieu of the traditional chauffeurs cap), would the minor detail of some gearbox mountings and an MOT before the day cause any grief, how would we keep the convoy together en route…..but no, The Professionals were on the case.
No pressure, but less than 24 hours before, Clare realised she might want a spare driver for her Figgy on account of her being driven, but Mike knew just the person, and his pal Martin agreed to drop family appointments for the afternoon and join in the fun!
The next morning, Pam arrived first at Mike’s house to start on the ribbons to pretty the already beautiful vehicles for their Big Moments…….a minor disaster when it appeared we were a little short on the lovely green ribbon, but a rapid decision and kindly local florist meant there was no need to worry. Shelley arrived and pretty soon we had a convoy of 3 heading across to Kirby Muxloe.
Bang on time, the trio-of-Figs arrived at Clare’s house, where the pre-wedding party appeared to be warming up nicely. A quick flannel and Clare’s Fig was ready for Martin to take the wheel. A tractor arrived to ferry the other guests to where the Big Red Double Decker was parked, and the Four Figs made their way up behind, with neighbours all waving at the spectacular convoy.
With the guests safely on the Routemaster, the Figs followed behind, drawing much attention and smiles all the way into town. On cue, the barriers to the High Street were lowered by Traffic Control to let the little Fig’s pass round the block just in time for Clare to head in to the more important duties of the day.
The Figs all went off to the White Horse for a pat on the roof and light refreshment, before heading their separate ways home, happy in the knowledge of a job well done !