Isn't that Trumps off the right there.....Bigyin wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:58 amThat would have been Lumb Farm in Derbyshire …… quite a few turned up over the 3 or 4 years we went there and I borrowed a wigwam for the first time I went as I didn’t have a tentSunny wrote:Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:26 am Pembrey at the start of June works
We did a couple of summer events from one of the the other versions of the forum, where we went camping, but we did it at a pub once where you could camp but rooms were also available. That was a laugh and worked for most people.
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a) is there a hotel nearby?G.P wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:46 am My Sister in law has a pop up campsite on their farm in August (But could so either side). All Cannings in Wiltshire. lovely spot with some great rideout routes
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b) do they allow large open fires?
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I wouldn't really call Wiltshire 'central'...G.P wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:46 am My Sister in law has a pop up campsite on their farm in August (But could so either side). All Cannings in Wiltshire. lovely spot with some great rideout routes
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I really must find that video!!Rockburner wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:54 amIsn't that Trumps off the right there.....Bigyin wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:58 amThat would have been Lumb Farm in Derbyshire …… quite a few turned up over the 3 or 4 years we went there and I borrowed a wigwam for the first time I went as I didn’t have a tentSunny wrote:Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:26 am Pembrey at the start of June works
We did a couple of summer events from one of the the other versions of the forum, where we went camping, but we did it at a pub once where you could camp but rooms were also available. That was a laugh and worked for most people.
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A - plenty but not in walking distanceRockburner wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:55 ama) is there a hotel nearby?G.P wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:46 am My Sister in law has a pop up campsite on their farm in August (But could so either side). All Cannings in Wiltshire. lovely spot with some great rideout routes
b) do they allow large open fires?
B - Yes. we could probably get our own field...
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Hotel nearby is a must. I don't do camping. However Wiltshire would be good for me.
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That's fine with me, it's within my 3 hours from Ipswich travel distance.G.P wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:46 am My Sister in law has a pop up campsite on their farm in August (But could so either side). All Cannings in Wiltshire. lovely spot with some great rideout routes
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It's not going to be in Wiltshire. If we make this happen it'll be in the middleish of the country... We've had it at Pembrey for many years now and it's a massive hike for some. The plan this year if not doing the trackday, like i say would be to try and get people who ordinarily don't attend the events for whatever reason, some of that is not liking trackdays, some is not wanting to drive to west wales. I get that, i understand that.
So it'd be designed to be a little more 'inclusive' so people like Potter it's a couple of hours, Fromage it's maybe 2.5, Pietin it's 2 ish.... etc etc..
If we do this and people don't make it and i arrange things, then so be it.. I can live with people not coming, but i'll do my best to include as many as possible.
Currently before i start giving this too much thought i'm waiting on a few race dates etc then we'll get thinking on the where/when.
Somewhere like Buxton, they've got a big arse Premier Inn and plenty of camping locations for those who don't wanna do tents.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restauran ... gland.html
It has multiple Indian Restaurants and plenty of pubs/bars too....
So it'd be designed to be a little more 'inclusive' so people like Potter it's a couple of hours, Fromage it's maybe 2.5, Pietin it's 2 ish.... etc etc..
If we do this and people don't make it and i arrange things, then so be it.. I can live with people not coming, but i'll do my best to include as many as possible.
Currently before i start giving this too much thought i'm waiting on a few race dates etc then we'll get thinking on the where/when.
Somewhere like Buxton, they've got a big arse Premier Inn and plenty of camping locations for those who don't wanna do tents.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restauran ... gland.html
It has multiple Indian Restaurants and plenty of pubs/bars too....
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I know Buxton looks middle-ish, but it is 300 miles/5 hours from this part of England.
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And 7 hours from Scotland too.Cousin Jack wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:55 pm I know Buxton looks middle-ish, but it is 300 miles/5 hours from this part of England.
I'm not sure what compromise would be fair?
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Stop moaning. 2,000 miles from usCousin Jack wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:55 pm I know Buxton looks middle-ish, but it is 300 miles/5 hours from this part of England.
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Difficult as most probably don't want to travel more than 3 hours in the saddle - unfortunately our fair Isle is too long!
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Yeah but you get all year sun and cheap beer, so your view doesn't countYorick wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:02 pmStop moaning. 2,000 miles from usCousin Jack wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:55 pm I know Buxton looks middle-ish, but it is 300 miles/5 hours from this part of England.![]()
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Boo. Let's have the party here thenv8-powered wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:04 pmYeah but you get all year sun and cheap beer, so your view doesn't countYorick wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:02 pmStop moaning. 2,000 miles from usCousin Jack wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:55 pm I know Buxton looks middle-ish, but it is 300 miles/5 hours from this part of England.![]()
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See, I was right!Cousin Jack wrote: Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:25 pm ......Getting others involved in picking date or place won't work, you choose, we will come if we can.
Don't ask, not even me. Choose the place and date and TELL us.
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FWIW Glasgow is about halfway in traveling time if I'm traveling to Hampshire, my usual run south.
Skye would be good for me, or maybe Fort William at a push.
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Why not make it Les Menuires in August - I might even make it then

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I am sure ZRX61 will be along soon to suggest California with Saga Lout offering China. Any members in Russia ?
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G.P wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:46 am My Sister in law has a pop up campsite on their farm in August (But could so either side). All Cannings in Wiltshire. lovely spot with some great rideout routes
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Does pop up mean tents provided. ??
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