Marches Meet 2014, 16th. - 18th. May

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MartDude · #1 Post by **MartDude** » Sun May 19, 2013 7:47 pm

The campsite is booked for next year's Marches Meet - 16th. - 18th. May, i.e. the weekend before the Spring Bank Holiday. The arrangements will be pretty much the same as this year's.

I will be seeking sponsorship from Green Flag.

flatlander · #2 Post by **flatlander** » Sun May 19, 2013 8:11 pm

dibs on a room at the inn skipper

...and may I recommend this to anyone who is in doubt Mr and Mrs Martdude go to great legnths to prepare a welcoming and relaxing top time where not even a hat goes missing

blinkey501 · #3 Post by **blinkey501** » Mon May 20, 2013 3:54 am

flatlander wrote:dibs on a room at the inn skipper

Mr and Mrs Martdude go to great legnths to prepare a welcoming and relaxing top time where not even a hat goes missing

Sounds like I was lucky

flatlander · #4 Post by **flatlander** » Mon May 20, 2013 8:25 am

as you well know you were especially lucky

#5 Post by **Kwackerz** » Mon May 20, 2013 10:34 am

DavShill · #6 Post by **DavShill** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:57 pm

This is now on my planner for this year. Looking forward to it.

blinkey501 · #7 Post by **blinkey501** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:00 pm

DavShill wrote:This is now on my planner for this year. Looking forward to it.

Ride down together?

DavShill · #8 Post by **DavShill** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:06 pm

Yep sounds good Jay - I'll probably have to work in the morning but can hook up with you approx 3pm ish.

MartDude · #9 Post by **MartDude** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:40 pm

Nice one, Dave

MartDude · #10 Post by **MartDude** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:07 pm

I'm very sorry I haven't posted sooner - I've been thinking long and hard about whether to go ahead with this event.

I've been having increasing problems with my deteriorating back and associated leg problems - I wasn't certain that I'd cope with setting up and catering. However, our local chiropractor has tweaked things so they work a bit better.

The camp site proprietors have also been struggling with health problems - their own and elderly relatives' - and have closed the campsite for this season except for existing bookings - we're still welcome.

The village pub has closed down, and is for sale, much to the dismay of the village residents.

Anyway, although it's now quite late in the day, I've decided to go ahead. It will be at the same venue as in previous years http://www.clunvalleycamping.co.uk/

In lieu of the pub, there'll be a larger, enclosed gazebo; I will provide evening meals in the form of the customary barbecue on Saturday, and casseroles (incl. veggie option) on the Friday night; I will also ensure that there is an adequate supply of liquid refreshment. Breakfasts, of course, will also be provided.

The closure of the pub means that B & B accommodation is limited - Dawn, the campsite proprietor, recommends the Quarry House B & B, about half a mile from the site. I've not spoken to them yet. http://www.quarry-house.com/

I'll post up fuller details over the next two days.

Again, my apologies for my dithering.

For those who can make it, and can cope without the pub - I look forward to seeing you there.

D-Rider · #11 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:42 pm

I've not ridden my bike for 4 weeks due to the vertigo that seems to have decided that I need a little extra fun in my life.
However I do hope it's settled down before that weekend.

..... but even if it has I'll be in Gothenburg that weekend - I've a series of meetings there the week before and a conference at which I'm speaking the week after.

Have fun - I'll miss not being there.

HisNibbs · #12 Post by **HisNibbs** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:53 pm

I am planning on making this. Sorry yo hear of all the problems though.

blinkey501 · #13 Post by **blinkey501** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:18 am

I will be attending. If you need assistance with setting up mart wait until some arrive and we will be on hand to help.
And I am sure we won't mind with as assisting with catering

Aladinsaneuk · #14 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:50 am

apologies Mart

this year we are saving annual leave for the wedding - and our only bike event booked is the mid year yorkshire meet

we will miss it - but it turns out I will be on nights and hanna on days....

randomsquid · #15 Post by **randomsquid** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:08 am

I'm still up for it. Like Jay said I'd be happy to help set up and take down. I'm only an hour away after all.