Annual Rally date - please read this

[steveD]

I didn't want to stick my head above the Parapet, but I just wanted to air my views and I will re-iterate that, with the economic climate, if persons would like to bring along family members, especially younger ones then this suggested place is definately not child friendly. I am pleased that a date has been set but I firmly believe that more discussion should be attributed to location, location, location!. Please join in, I love exploring this Island and I'm sure that there are loads of places out there that would suit our requirements.


(Ducks down!)

[guest7]

So, in one thread we have a 48pt message (in red) saying 'book it', a message saying it's taking too long (blame the landlord, he takes ages replying to his emails) and also a message listing 15 good reasons not to.

Er...

We did open the date and venue up to discussion and the consensus seemed to be 'that sounds fine'.

The state of play is that I asked the Landlord which of the last two weekends in June we could have - he said we can have the site on the weekend of the June 20th-21st. I mailed him and asked him to book us in for that weekend, but he hasn't replied yet.

If needs be I can find and arrange another venue.

GC

[jules]

Baskerville hall,
a cracking venue with scenery to die for and lots of bikey type places to visit,ride out to llyn brianne
(spelling)lunch in tregaron(again spelling)bike ride bliss,cup o tea and a scone in Hay,come on!!

[002]

If the Land Lord cant be Arsed....why should we ?


Baskerville Hall......Ideal !


Jethro

[Bill Rutter]

I have to be honest and say that I hadn't given the "family event" idea any thought. Pretty selfish of me really. So, with that in mind, I have absolutely no objection to going back to Hay or Baskerville Hall (I quite like the ride up from my place anyway). And if it helps others so much the better. We can always leave Crewkerne for another day should there be interest or things are a bit quiet, but for our "Annual" back to Wales is brilliant for me.

[Furry John]

Baskerville Hall......Ideal !

Ok, so whats actually at Baskerville Hall?, Jules, is there a campsite? I agree about the local riding and it seems to be near Hay, but the activities they put on all seem exceedingly pricey and they don't mention camping or doing your own thing on their website.

Cheers,

John

[steveD]

I think someone else should also explain what is at Baskerville Hall. The campsite is OK but tolet facilities are up at the Hall. Last time we were there, Beeman myself and his daughter used the indoor swimming pool, quite OK. The bar is very basic, like a small hall with a plywood bar at the end. The place accommodates private functions and last time there was some sort of reception which went on late into the night with some pr**k getting stuck up a flag pole, screaming his head off for ages and then an ambulace with the obligatory blues and two's plus siren at stupid o' clock. The weekend was a bit wacky!!!!!!!!!!! Great location though with Hay just down the road.
Do I remember a paltry breakfast for some unrelated price?

[jules]

OK,
Baskerville hall is basic granted,but there are toilets and showers even if you do have to walk
a hundred meters ,how close do you want the toilets?,
the camping area is perfectly adequate,not he best but there are no main roads to cross or obstacles to hurdle to get where you want to go,yes other people us the place but you will find its the same at any campsite at that time of year .
I got to say though Steve i have no recollection of the flagpole incident whatsoever ,
also you will know next time to cook your own breakfast you lazy bugger .

The hall was only a suggestion,there is closer to Hay a pucker campsite which i have stayed at
but to get in there you will have to book ASAP,its smaller than the hall and if you think back to when we were last at the hall we had the front field all to ourselves which in hindsight was brilliant,
i don't think any other campsite could offer that amount of space,we were left to our own devices
and weren't botherd at all and if i remember rightly we were quite lively.

There is also the Hollybush to consider














ps.    whats an ambulace?

[002]

I have to be honest and say that I hadn't given the "family event" idea any thought. Pretty selfish of me really.

Ditto  !    I hadnt thought of that either.
SteveD does make some valid points.

But must admit I missed The Flag Pole Incident.
But no different to The Clown up in Derbyshire who decided to have his car radio full blast whilst he put his tent up after we all left the pub.
Mr Morgan had words with him and removed his ignition keys.
The Crewkerne venue I do like but would the facilities be good for those that intend bringing families ?


What IS an Ambulace ?     Is it an Air Freshener you can tie your shoes with ?



Jethro

Jethro

[Bill Rutter]

My only problems with the Hollybush were: a) the rudeness of the owner one year, b) the difficulty in getting tent-pegs in  and c) being swamped by conoeists - all of which I can put up with really. All easily overcome by a) having a quiet word, b) Colin Hilliard MUST have some gizmo or tool somewhere in that kit of his (probably made of titanium- definately made by Touratech), and c) making more noise than them!
                      There is going to be a drawback or two wherever we decide to go - but all in all I think the Hollybush may be our best bet. Three out of the four years we were there it was fine, and even the last year (2005) all I had to do was move my tent up to the top and all was well with the world again.

AND THERE'S ALWAYS JETHRO AND BOYD ON THE TRAMPOLINE!!!

                  www.hollybushcamping.co.uk

 (The site looks like it might have had a bit of a revamp and, hopefully a change of ownership)

[squirrelciv]

Well truth be known, I really don't give a monkies as long as there is a field, a pub and you lot.

Wherever we go, someone will find something wrong with it. As for other campers/the locals/other functions, all are outside of anyone here's control and will have to be dealt with as and when.

Must admit, it would be nice to go somewhere different, just to get to see different roads, try different beers and get lost in different places. But for that to really work we need someone close to the mystery new location to offer to organise things as SteveD did when we first went to Dent (stirling work Mr D by the way). So as no member from [say] Norwich is going to volunteer to find a suitable site/sort out places to visit/organise a rideout (or two) lay on a welcoming pack and generally deal with all the admin/H&S stuff, we may as well go where we know.

Must say though, I thought the point of Crewcerne was to escape all the "organised" event sort of stuff I thought it was supposed to be getting back to the 'mates-meeting-up-in-a-field-and-getting-p1ssed-in-the-pub-next-door' event Heyho, what do I know (sigh!)

[Bill Rutter]

I know what you're saying Pat but I think maybe the Annual will have to be a bit more organised than other meets. Remember Dent the first year when all those lads on Armstrongs turned up ad-hoc? Supposing a group of bikers, along with their families, showed up at Crewkie and a little tot got hurt running out into the road. We would all be mortified but somebody would be really in the mire. I understand you are fully aware of all this but I think Crewkerne, on reflection, can be a casual meet some other time in the year. What I think is pressing now is the need to make a decision about our main event. With money being a bit tight more folk are going to holiday nearer home and presumably more will be camping/caravanning. I didn't think all this H&S stuff was necessary until others pointed it out to me, a minefield isn't it.
                                          As far as other places to go I have put out a few "feelers" from other biker groups on thier forums to get an idea for 2010. I hope to put some suggestions forward at some point if that's okay.

Regards,

Bill

[sjak]

It would be nice if there is a B&B or something like that in the neighbourhood...we don't take a tent with us. 

[guest7]

Ok, I'll take that into consideration.

For now I'll say that the date (June 20th-21st) is a definite and I'll have to work on the location.

Cheers
GC

[steveD]

Had a look at the Hollybush web site, they rent out tents and stuff, could be a hoot! I could just see the looks on the faces of the Dutch crowd!!! It would mean that they only need their own sleeping bags and mats.
Just a thought.
In the meantime I'll have a think!!!!