Tony, is there a B & B local to you where we can stay on the Saturday night?

I have been looking ...... the problem is parking and local up here as you know can be a bit of a run.   There is a Premier Inn just one the big round a bout at the end of the motorway
http://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/greater-manchester/manchester/manchester-hyde.html

Personally I wouldnt stay there not because of the hotel .... its the area and the car park is not safe for buggies.

There is one in Denton - its not the best location being next to a car show room but its off the main road and the car park should be much better
http://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/search.html?searchModel.searchTerm=Denton&cid=KNC_Gen%7C_G_UK_UK_Eng_Enc_LO_Manchester_EX&mckv=sMcNKYYHT_dc%7Cpcrid%7C66122095609%7Ckword%7Cdenton%20hotels%7Cmatch%7Ce%7Cplid%7C&gclid=CIiompqsvM0CFZEy0wodNOAHmQ

If you want something more quaint and traditional
http://www.queens-arms-hotel-old-glossop.co.uk/

Old Glossop is 10 to 15 mins from me .... if you get there on the Friday its a nice town to walk around .... quite small but a few nice places and lots of pubs / places to eat

Someone also told me about AirB&B and this place https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1735467?checkin=05-08-2016&checkout=07-08-2016&guests=2&s=vgl3Xhu0   This is 5 mins from me but dont know if they have car parking .... I can try and drive round at the weekend

And I notice this one https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/9026323?checkin=05-08-2016&checkout=07-08-2016&guests=2&s=9i8LEfUq

And this one https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/12977010?checkin=05-08-2016&checkout=07-08-2016&guests=2&s=84HGZtSc

Seems AirB&B could come up with some more .... for example put in Knutsford ( which is the closes town to VWNW Tatton) https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/12100195?checkin=05-08-2016&checkout=07-08-2016&guests=2&s=9KOuSTIu

I am also hoping to see someone this weekend who has a holiday cottage in the village (or at least get a number for it).  I have no idea of cost but I know everyone who stays there loves it (and you could always park at my house).

So a few to be going on with and I will keep looking

Shaggy, stay at ours mate you can have buggy parking, room service is sh1t though ))

Seriously it's no problem

I should have added...... I am also trying to work out if my kids are staying that weekend - if they dont I will have space .... but trying to get an answer from them is like getting blood out of a stone...  I think 2 of them plan to stay ......the 3rd and unknown is Amy ..... so in the hands of a woman and her decision making!!! GGGGRRRR ...... As soon as I know .... will let you know

There no one at mine apart from me, kids and wife away so we have room

There no one at mine apart from me, kids and wife away so we have room

Billy no mates

Good of you to offer Dav .... Frodsham is nice especially http://www.thehelterskelter.net/ 

Party at Davidoffs !! 

In all seriousness we could do a bbq or similar.
Weather depending...

I'll put a tent up at yours Krug if ya full 

I'll put a tent up at yours Krug if ya full 

No probs at all - rooms for a few tents in the Garden

Shaggy, stay at ours mate you can have buggy parking, room service is sh1t though ))

Seriously it's no problem

Thanks mate Pam and I would love to take you up on the offer. We can bring an air bed and sleeping bag for our use.  Anything else we need to bring?

Shaggy, stay at ours mate you can have buggy parking, room service is sh1t though ))

Seriously it's no problem

Thanks mate Pam and I would love to take you up on the offer. We can bring an air bed and sleeping bag for our use.  Anything else we need to bring?

Hey mate, thought i replied, but seems i forgot
its no problem, you don't need anything, theres a spare room for you

Dav

Nice one.. Call us the weekend and we can sort out the details ok mate 

On me your number shaggy

Well not long now and for anyone thinking of joining.....

Background

0n the 6th August we take our buggies to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital to make as many poorly children smile as we can.   This happens in a few ways:

1. If the kids are well enough we give them short rides around the grounds
2. If the kids are really poorly they can just look at the buggies and have pictures taken with them
3. If the kids are too sick to come outside (typically the burns unit falls into this category) the can look from the windows and see the buggies and of course hear (and feel) the noise we make.

Making poorly kids smile is our number 1 priority and kids can make amazing progress with their challenges when stimulated and happy.  I know from personal experience having spent several months in the hospital with my daughter who broke her neck (and wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for this hospital) that kids get so bored and just lack stimulation when in hospital (especially long term)

The plan is to arrive around 10:30 - 11:00.   We then stay until 12:30 is and break off for a cruise.  This allows the hospital to feed the kids.    It also allows us to have a bit of fun as we go straight into the centre of Manchester on a Saturday at Lunchtime (peak shopping time).  The cruise is an event as getting through all the traffic lights and Saturday traffic can be an epic event.   But its not really about the cruise.  Its about getting noticed and raising awareness for RMCH.   We normally have flags that we can fasten to the buggies and if the weather is good the RMCH Mascot will also ride with us (if the weather is good    Its Manchester!!! ).  In the past this has got us on the local TV News, the local radio and the local press.   

We get back to the hospital in 45 mins to 1 hour.  Then we stay and let the kids enjoy until you are ready to depart (very low key and no fixed times).  We tend to leave on mass about 4:30 if we are still there and if the weather hasn't been too bad to us.

The hospital has a large canopy area that we can park under - which helps if it rains a lot.

Please be aware if you attend when you park we must put card board under the buggies just in case of oil leaks.   This is simply because the hospital would be charged if we make stains on the floor and we obviously dont want poorly kids slipping in oil.  I will bring cardboard for all the buggies.

You may find the following of interest

This is the RMCH web site
http://www.rmchcharity.org.uk/

This is the RMCH Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/RMCHCharity/

This is the RMCH twitter
https://twitter.com/RMCHcharity?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

This is a great clip to watch about the hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNu8drIXg4E

This is the latest Heli Pad appeal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPdvd1x1pjU

And this was us in the beach buggies in 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxfIjyDf1O0

I have convinced a mate who is a hobby photographer to come along again (well didnt take much convincing as he really enjoyed it last time) so we have a good record of the event.

We can still accommodate more at the hospital if you want to come (even if its in your daily).... but VWNW the following day is fully booked now.

Looking forward to seeing you there!


RMCH
1. Krug
2. Dave from Littleborough (who is not on the forum)
3. GP Jools
4. Allan & Vanessa
5. Dave C & Gail
6. Hazel
7. Jayson and Lawson
8 Snoopy and his chaufferess.
9. Davidoff
10. Brigalo
11. Mr and Mrs Shaggy
12. Paddy
13. Doug
14. Ian (Subaru buggy)
15. John Dunne (Gold Manx - who always comes and is on FB)

And

VWNW 

1. Krug
2. Dave from Littleborough (who is not on the forum)
3. GP Jools
4. Dave Dream
5. Allan & Vanessa
6. Dave C & Gail
7. Hazel
8. Davidoff
9. Brigalo
10. Mr and Mrs Shaggy
11. Doug
12. John Dunne (Gold Manx - who always comes and is on FB)
13. Scott Gray (on Facebook)
14. Ian Bottomley - you may remember him with the Subaru buggy that did the wheelie at the hospital 
15. Vanessa

Well we now have a spare pass for VWNW as Ian is throwing himself out of a plane !!! Why ??   

So first come first served if you want to come onto the club stand.