Marches Meet, 20th - 22nd. May 2011

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MartDude · #1 Post by **MartDude** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:32 pm

A few of us have been discussing having a few more meets this year, and have decided that this would be a Jolly Good Thing.

First off (pro tem) is : Newcastle-on-Clun, Shropshire.

This campsite http://www.clunvalleycamping.co.uk/ is 2 mins walk from this pub http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en-GB& ... nn+sy7+8ql

I've just spoken to the campsite proprietor - a very pleasant-sounding lady called Dawn - and she seems very amenable to a visit from our good selves. £5.00 per adult per night, no additional charge for vehicles. £2.00 per night for electric hook-up (might be useful for cooking?). We can have the use of her 'camp-fire barbecue' -which, from her description, sounds like the contraption on which St. Laurence achieved martyrdom. Portable barbecues are acceptable.

The Crown has some B & B rooms, and seems to get good reviews. Evening meals, but no Saturday lunch.
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Revi ... gland.html

I'd be grateful for early indications of interest (or lack thereof).

For those not familiar with the area, it's a very beautiful and quiet part of the country.

Would people be happy with a combination of self-catering & dining in the pub? I (with my better half), will, however, endeavour to organise breakfast, although the facilities will probably preclude anything on the lines of Pete's gastronomic tour-de-force in Norfolk last year.

Willopotomas · #2 Post by **Willopotomas** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:50 pm

As long as i've got somewhere to pitch me tent, cook me dinner and get pissed.. I'll be a happy bunny

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It's a week before I bugger off to Jersey, so will know nearer the time what cash flow will be like.

Aladinsaneuk · #3 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:15 pm

Already booked the annual leave

I will be there for the Friday

Jadaris · #4 Post by **Jadaris** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:19 pm

Pete says I can't come due to baby, my response was....

Thought that was why you got me larger luggage for my bike....

HisNibbs · #5 Post by **HisNibbs** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:24 pm

Looks like a nice spot. Interest is indicated but will need to confirm things nearer the time.

Tweaker · #6 Post by **Tweaker** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:37 pm

Also 'Interested' but currently clashes with another event - this may or may not take place so, again, will know nearer the time. Sorry to be so vague.

#7 Post by **mangocrazy** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:01 pm

Bluddy marvelous - I'm sure there's a psychiic link between me booking holidays to go to France and people planning meet-up/ride-out dates...

Looks like another one I'll be missing then. Bugger...

BikerGran · #8 Post by **BikerGran** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:56 pm

Oooh that would fit in rather well with my Round britain Rally plans and visiting my cousin in Colebatch - wonder if I can get the time off?

MartDude · #9 Post by **MartDude** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:58 pm

BikerGran wrote:Oooh that would fit in rather well with my Round britain Rally plans and visiting my cousin in Colebatch - wonder if I can get the time off?

Tell 'em I said you can have the time off

Jadaris · #10 Post by **Jadaris** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:49 pm

Ooooh my daughter is away this weekend so if I can sort out the other......I will come along

MartDude · #11 Post by **MartDude** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:12 pm

Nice one, Hanna

MartDude · #12 Post by **MartDude** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:14 pm

Just heard from the camp site. Dawn sounds most accommodating

Thanks for your email. I have booked your party in, I do not have a cut off period for additional bookings, as this weekend I anticipate that it will be quiet, everyone will come out of the woodwork for the Bank Holiday. I would appreciate if you could put me in the picture as more people book so that i can "plan" your area and ensure your party have plenty of room. Also should anyone require an electric hook up point that will need to booked asap as I only have 4 in the field.

MartDude · #13 Post by **MartDude** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:27 pm

Come on you lot! Looks like I've got at least 6 Futs coming, so far - the Falcos are going to be outnumbered. Can't have that, can we?

Aladinsaneuk · #14 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:25 pm

i can confirm i will be there

i will have a chat with craig

BikerGran · #15 Post by **BikerGran** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:35 pm

Futs?

Still don't know if I can get the time off, also need to break it gently to hubby as I'm at a rally the previous weekend near Peterborough, doesn't seem worth going back to the south coast, just work my way via RBR landmarks and friends and relatives....... but I'd like to if I can - not much help to you really!