Hi guys, new here so please excuse my ignorance if this has been spoken about already but I see that VW north west at tatton park isn't on the calendar also was wondering if the children's hospital run was still happening?
Cheers Ian.
Tis indeed - copied this from a post Krug put up on jons site:
Booked the club stand today for VWNW so that means the Big Beach Buggy Weekend 2013 is on! 3rd August at Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital and the 4th August at VWNW. Let me know if you can make it and if you want a place reserved for you at VWNW
I'm sure someone will be along with more details. Just annoyed that I'm not going to make it again this year :'(
Paul
Hi sorry I forgot that I had not posted it on here.... Yes we are on again :)
I have been trying to locate a camp site for those wanting to stay over on the Sat. Having a few challanges as quite a few are full / not nice. Still 2 more to look at that are a bit further away.
Will put some more details up soon but basically we will be going with the same thing - Sat at the Hospital and Sun at VWNW
Most people seemed to enjoy the cruise into Manchester and it did make the local TV / Radio. So on the Sat we will do the same again. Meet at 11 at the hospital and then when the kids lunch time starts we will go of for a loop into Manchester. I may try to find a slightly longer one than last time as several people commented they would have like to have seen more of the centre of Manchester. 3rd August at Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital and the 4th August at VWNW. Club stand booked and nearer the time will need to know numbers so I can allocate the passes.
Cheers
Krug
Really looking forward to this as last year was great "apart from the prat in charge of the hospital car park oh and the camp site Gestapo " ;D ;D ;D ;D
looking forward to this. Tho not found any places that have B&B and camping.
Hope you have more luck than me coss Ive got no clue as to where some of these places are
in relation to where we need to be :-[
Fingers crossed i hope to go this yr ;-)up
Still hoping to try and make this. ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up Will be good to catch up wit everyone again. ;D ;D ;D
Cheers
Fran 8) 8) 8)
Found a place called Windy Harbour (thats a worrying name) on Saturday thats not too far from me. It would be a 40 min drive in to Tatton ... but not a bad run and its better for the hospital.
I left a message for the owner to call me as they were not available. Its really a caravan placce and it has rooms. Not sure if they are up for camping. The only thing the people told me is they have a lot of wedding and when they have one the bar can be closed .... its location then would be a challange as not pubs in walking distance.
I will chase them this week for an update
hi krug any news on the camp site yet mate :)
Guy
My quest for a camp site has been .... a pain in the backside. What is it about camping. I thought Adolf was seen off in the war... apparently he had loads of kids that are now camp site managers! I must have been to at least 10 and I have never met so many jobsworth, rules rules rules, pain in the arses in my life. Cant have buggys as they are kit cars was the last excuse and apparently kit cars are not allowed as they could be dangereous!!
I have given up on south Manchester and decided to look near home. Today my Landlord and I came up with a cunning plan and shot down the road to the Youth Hostal... Its about 5 years old so really nice condition. Spoke to a lovely lady there and she said buggys would not be a problem and no need to camp as you get rooms.
Have a look at this http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/crowden
The up side , dry clean and nice (plus breakfast is £4.99) plus in an amazing location (plus very safe for parking buggies).
The down side ... nothing near it. So that is where the landlord came in..... He can sort a mini bus at discount. Its 3 miles from where I live. We can get it for £10 a trip. My new local is really nice if you like old traditional pubs with good food. Built in 1016 so really old. He will certainly look after us and I can state for definate his beer is good (I have drunk enough of it).
If you dont like the idea ... not a prob ... but running out of options. When I spoke to the lady today they only have 2 rooms booked for the weekend we need so we definatly could get in.
Tatton is about no more than 60 mins away (should be less but traffic could be bad). Its just off the Woodhead pass so some amazing roads and would be great for a cruise. Would take us about 30min / 40 mins from RMCH.
I am away this week with work in the USA .. so may not get on here much. Please let me know what you think and if OK we can get it booked and if not I will need to continue the quest
Should have added ... we would only need a minibus back ... Landlord, myself and a couple of villagers would sort out picking people up
Tony,
Sounds good to me mate, just say when we need to book and who we need to speak to ?
Enjoy your trip stateside ;-)up
Liking the sound of this Tony. Youth Hostel option sounds spot on just on the off chance that the sub saharan weather that normally hits Manchester in August doesn't turn up!!! :D :D :D ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up
Cheers
Fran 8) 8) 8)
if this happens I could meet you all there and travel in your convoy to tatton as im coming from sheffield
So just arrived in Florida and 28 degrees :D :D :D :D :D Beer oclock now to see if I can stay up as late as poss to get used to the time zone... well thats my excuse ;D Bump to see if a few others fancy this .... the good think is no one would need to load up the buggies with Tents :)
Let me know if you fancy it .... probably wont get on here for the rest of the week (unless I cant sleep) so will let this run to the weekend and then decide.
Cheers
as long as I got a room for me and Mrs Shaggy count me in :)
Yep sounds good to me too, I guess Mrs Undecided will be happy too ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up
Steve
PS I'll be bringing the Bling again Tony so you won't have any need to polish yours, you'll never out bling me ;) ;) ;)
Never under estimate a Youth Hostel, Andrew and I have used them several times and I almost
always will use at least one on a trip out that's a high mileage. Racked up two circuits around NZ with them too.
They are cheap, great fun and in some of the most amazing locations imaginable. Though I am not
sure that I can do this year to the Hospital, but will see how it goes.
Funny thing is..... My new YHA card came in the post today ;-)up
Peter
We're up for that Tony, beats dragging a tent mate ;-)up
Just ran this by Mrs-Undecided and she is fine with it as long as ........ it is seperate room not sharing with everyone in a shared room?
So assuming this is the case we are in ;-)up
If not :'(
What do we do about booking, all do it individually or you sorting a block booking Tony? Although I appretiate you are probably up to your neck in it sorting the rest of the w/e ?? If you need any help shout and if I can't I'm sure others on here will be glad to ;-)up ;-)up
Looking forward to yet nother great w/e!!
Steve
Thanks all.... spoke to them again today and they have various rooms from 1 person to family rooms. So wont all be in one big room :) Given everyone seems ok and I double checked with the Pub and they can definatlely accomodate us that night .... I think we should go for it.
As Peter mentioned the location is amazing. You turn off the Wood head pass they down a small road to a Private gate. Through that and a few 100 yards and you are in the middle of no where. Basically the Pennines - so great views. The roads we can use coming back from the hospital (once we get out of town) are amazing. Some really stunning views and some great photo opportunities.
I mentioned this before.... its quite new and very clean. There will litterally be no one passing and there is nothing there - so the buggies will be nice and safe.
So feel free to go ahead and book. Can we also start a list of names and numbers so we know how many will be coming once you have booked and I will make sure the pub knows for catering
Tony (Krug) plus 1 or may be plus 4 if the kids decide to come :)
That looks great Tony.
One thing though, as I haven't seen it mentioned here yet. Are they doing the reservations for people without YHA membership now.
Just a thought that's all, as, if you still need to be a member then some may want to sign up before they go,
though very often you can join when you book in at the Hostel...
Here's a link if joining up is required.... https://www.yha.org.uk/membership
You are all going to have an amazing time :)
Peter
Happy with that Tony,
Are we joining Friday leaving Sunday after the show ?
What do you think?
Keith,
Peter,
There are two prices ... one if you are a member and the other for those who are not... havent looked into membership costs (will do) to work out what is the cheapest - but I guess for a one off without membership would be fine.
Crowey
If you fancy Friday.... would be happy to entertain you that evening. Its so close to my home I wouldnt stay, but easy to wizz over an show you the local sites. Glossop is very close and is a nice town. Loads of bars and a quite nice centre / market area. The road from the hostal to Glossop is amazing. Awsome views and a really twisty windy road that lets you play with your motor... one of my favorite stretches of road anywhere. our we could sample the delights of my local :D A very kid and dog friendly pub... in fact a proper village pub.
Hi Tony thanks for that,
I suspect those travelling any distance would book for two nights. Really looking forward to it this year.
Anybody else looking to stay both nights?
We are hoping to do the trip up on Friday, will check with shaggy later to make sure.
Shaggy has just booked us in for Friday and Saturday night
Thanks for that we will arrange the same and see you there ;-)up
nice one bud.... must remeber to ask if our own bedding is required like in the old days when I used to go YHAing :) ::)
So back to the list
Tony AKA Krug plus family ... hosting and generally running around with his new best mate ... the landlord of the Bulls Head (have a look at the web site http://www.bullsheadpubtintwistle.co.uk/index.html though it is still under construction)
Mr and Mrs Shaggy Friday and Saturday night
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Also just booked ;-)up ;-)up
As is tradition, I better get on and sort another engine for this year, plenty of time yet ;D ;D ;D
so thats now......
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Mr & Mrs Undecided-yet (Fri & Sat)
Steve
I am sure we will have more interested - plus want to get the rooms booked as early as poss to make sure we have the place. Any more ??
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Mr & Mrs Undecided-yet (Fri & Sat)
Let me have the dates for this and I`ll put it on the calender
August the 3rd at the Childrens hospital http://www.cmft.nhs.uk/childrens-hospitals.aspx and August 4th at VWNW Tatton Park http://www.vwnw.co.uk/
Thanks :)
Sorted - makes it difficult when we don`t have the dates in the subject title ;)
Hi Tony,
Yes, I think pre booked non members can be accommodated. However, I have seen warden's
over ride this in favour of members, who can just turn up unannounced....
That's what the YHA is all about really, but they have got into the revenue side of things now.
My local YHA, Crockham Hill got sold off in the late 80's, and they are reducing the amount that are around.
I would suggest at the very least getting a gaurantee from the hostel that non members in the buggy line up
won't be told they cannot stay.
I have a membership direct debit of £14 a year I think, so it just happens automatically, and it's the best fall back or planned
stay over you can have. ;-)up
Peter
Peter
Thanks for that I will call and get confirmation.
The good thing is they said it is a very quite time for them. Very few course on in the area, lots of younger ones on hols with parents, slightly older ones in Greece and Spain on beer crusades :D
Also the Pennines in Aug are known for Midges at dusk. So many of the walkers avoid the area. We will be in the pub at dusk so not a problem for us ;D ;D ;D
Thanks again Peter - I will confirm
back to the list
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Mr & Mrs Undecided-yet (Fri & Sat)
Just thought I would mention it Tony, as red tape rearing its ugly head is the last thing anyone wants.
I would love to come up to the hospital but maybe unable to this year, hey ho.
I have had a YHA card most of my life and had some of the best times you can imagine using it.
Swanage has a nice one, Hostel I mean, and I have been there many times, so if anyone doesn't like camping during that weekend,
now's the time to sort it out ;-)up
Amazingly cheap, and the best thing is, everyone chat's and has a good time, unlike some hotel's... ::)
Peter :)
So formal notification from the manager that we are OK to go ahead and book. They may want to take a couple of pics of the buggies as its good PR for them and hope you dont mind ... I said it would be ok.
So back to the list ...
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Mr & Mrs Undecided-yet (Fri & Sat)
Any more of you coming ????
If I am able to Tony, don't write me off, as it will be a last minute thing but I shall do my best.
I have my YHA card, so shouldn't be a problem going it alone..
Peter :)
Tony,
Really hoping to come but it will be the third weekend away in a row following NEWS and Swanage.
Of the two events I would come up for the Hospital Do on the Saturday and forego Tatton on the Sunday if I can't make the weekend
Chad
Chad
Would be great to see you as always but totally understand if you cant make it. Things do seem a bit packed in this year.
Either way just give me a shout nearer the time.
Cheers
Can't make any promises yet ::) ::) ::) but its in the diary so will keep you posted Tony. ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up
Cheers
Fran 8) 8) 8)
Fran
Would be great if you can make it.... there are some great roads around where I live now and it would be great fun to get a few of us wizzing around the pennines on the Saturday.
Just let me know a bit nearer the time ...
Cheers
A realy good idea this one,i hope alot of you guys make it and watch the kiddies smile,I cant make this date but have a good one.
Just a bump up as a few of you that went to All Types talked to me about this .... so here it is :D
any more ??
any takers??? would like to get a few more of us there if possible
Come on guys and galls. get in on this, it's a great day for a great cause, plus there is Tatton the day after.... ;-)up
Should be OK for it (and Tatton) .Sorry but I've not used the Buggy much this year as life seems to have temporarily taken over my priorities and I seem to have missed this thread completely.
Shaggy
Come on guys and galls. get in on this, it's a great day for a great cause, plus there is Tatton the day after....
I could not agree more mate, great bunch of people, great cause and a good show to finish with ;-)up
With a bit of luck there won't be any gates to climb over on the way back from the pub this year ::)
If my buggy is on the road then I'll come ;-)up
Thanks all... really do want to get a good turn out as the impact we have on the kids is so good (even though its often hard to tell given many cant get out of bed). Hazel hope you do have the buggy on the road and if not I am sure Dave would give you a lift down.
The journey from the pub home will be verfy different this year and definatley no gates. The place we are staying is litterally in the middle of no where - thats why the views are spectacular. So a mini bus will be layed on. The Landlord and myself (and may be a local guy) will come and pick you all up. Then the mini bus will take you back. Its less than 10 mins from the pub (and this is the nearest pub). They have two rooms in the pub and depending on numbers we may get a private room to ourselves.
Thanks again those that have said yes and hope a few more can make it
Me and Lee would like to come up on the Saturday for the day ;-)up
If I get myself sorted I'm in for Saturday to Sunday. Just got to get a room ;-)up
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Mr & Mrs Undecided-yet (Fri & Sat)
Dave Dream (Sat & Sun)
Allan - would love to have you there thanks. VWNW is on the Sunday at Tatton Park near Knutsford and is also a great day out and we have a club stand. The Hospital one is just a great day for the poorly kids and we bring some real fun into a very difficult time in their lives - so thank you so much
Dave
OMG I need to let the village know :) hahahahaha Fantastic news and really pleased you can make it. It will be a great weekend and we definatley will have a good laugh. I am planning another trip into the centre of Manchester again on Saturday lunch time this year as it got us on the local news and radio. That will be fun as well and I can only imagine what you will have a head gear this time :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Oh forgot
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Mr & Mrs Undecided-yet (Fri & Sat)
Dave Dream (Sat & Sun)
Allan and son (Sat)
Hazel (if buggy is on road)
Fran (Possible)
Paddy (Possible)
Chad (Possible Sat)
Peter (Possible)
ManxDavid (Sat and Sun)
Hi Krug Allan and Lee are in fact two buggy folk with two buggies (but I can undertsand the confusion :D), not father and son (unless Allan is a lot older than he looks :)
Added George in too..
So
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Mr & Mrs Undecided-yet (Fri & Sat)
Dave Dream (Sat & Sun)
Allan (Sat)
Lee (Sat)
Hazel (if buggy is on road)
Fran (Possible)
Paddy (Possible)
Chad (Probable Sat)
George (Possible)
Peter (Possible)
ManxDavid (Sat and Sun)
Should have read the post ;D ;D thanks Chad Numbers are starting to look a bit better :)
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Mr & Mrs Undecided-yet (Fri & Sat)
Dave Dream (Sat & Sun)
Allan (Sat)
Lee (Sat)
Hazel (if buggy is on road)
Fran (Possible)
Paddy (Possible)
Chad (Probable Sat)
George (Possible)
Peter (Possible)
ManxDavid (Sat and Sun)
Easy mistake to make ;D Anyhow.... have asked asked Allan's permision now and its ok for me to go as long as my homework is done on time :D Hahahahahahaaaaaa
and another
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Mr & Mrs Undecided-yet (Fri & Sat)
Dave Dream (Sat & Sun)
Allan (Sat)
Lee (Sat)
Hazel (if buggy is on road)
Fran (Possible)
Paddy (Possible)
Chad (Probable Sat)
George (Possible)
Peter (Possible)
ManxDavid (Sat and Sun)
GP jools (Sat ... didnt ask but I hope Sun as wel)
any more ??
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Mr & Mrs Undecided-yet (Fri & Sat)
Dave Dream (Sat & Sun)
Allan (Sat)
Lee (Sat)
Hazel (if buggy is on road)
Fran (Possible)
Paddy (Possible)
Chad (Probable Sat)
George (Possible)
Peter (Possible)
ManxDavid (Sat and Sun)
GP jools (Sat ... didnt ask but I hope Sun as wel)
Hi Tony,
Had a message off Patrick last night - the guy from Belgium who came to Swanage couple of years ago. Well as Manchester is the week after Swanage he is hoping to come over to the UK for an extended break and visit both meetings this year.
He does a lot for children's charities over in Belgium (as one of his own kids has a disability) and he really would like to support the Manchester hospital get together.
I let you know more when I have spoken to him.
Chad
Quote from: Chad on June 20, 2013, 03:27:25 PM
Hi Tony,
Had a message off Patrick last night - the guy from Belgium who came to Swanage couple of years ago. Well as Manchester is the week after Swanage he is hoping to come over to the UK for an extended break and visit both meetings this year.
He does a lot for children's charities over in Belgium (as one of his own kids has a disability) and he really would like to support the Manchester hospital get together.
I let you know more when I have spoken to him.
Chad
Fantastic ... tell him he would be very welcome and if he wants to stay over where the rest are staying / come to the pub .... no probs at all .... Thanks Chad hope he can make it.
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Mr & Mrs Undecided-yet (Fri & Sat)
Dave Dream (Sat & Sun)
Allan (Sat)
Lee (Sat)
Hazel (if buggy is on road)
Fran (Possible)
Paddy (Possible)
Chad (Probable Sat)
George (Possible)
Peter (Possible)
ManxDavid (Sat and Sun)
GP jools (Sat ... didnt ask but I hope Sun as wel)
aorange + Mrs. aorange (Sat & Sun)
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Mr & Mrs Undecided-yet (Fri & Sat)
Dave Dream (Sat & Sun)
Allan (Sat)
Lee (Sat)
Hazel (if buggy is on road)
Fran (Possible)
Paddy (Possible)
Chad (Probable Sat)
George (Possible)
Peter (Possible)
ManxDavid (Sat and Sun)
GP jools (Sat ... didnt ask but I hope Sun as wel)
aorange + Mrs. aorange (Sat & Sun)
Jayson's Dad (Lawson) (Sat) 8)
Mrs Shaggy is doing our local féte on the 6th July selling secondhand DVDs and will be donating the proceeds to the charity. If any of the Midland crew have any DVDs they want to donate bring them to our next buggy meet on the 4th July.
Quote from: Krug on June 20, 2013, 04:09:15 PM
Quote from: Chad on June 20, 2013, 03:27:25 PM
Hi Tony,
Had a message off Patrick last night - the guy from Belgium who came to Swanage couple of years ago. Well as Manchester is the week after Swanage he is hoping to come over to the UK for an extended break and visit both meetings this year.
He does a lot for children's charities over in Belgium (as one of his own kids has a disability) and he really would like to support the Manchester hospital get together.
I let you know more when I have spoken to him.
Chad
Fantastic ... tell him he would be very welcome and if he wants to stay over where the rest are staying / come to the pub .... no probs at all .... Thanks Chad hope he can make it.
hi all,
like chad said, i will be for the two weekends in the uk.
only i have the boat back at sunday evening at 2200 hours.
dont know how long it will take me to drive to dover.
so will be there saterday for sure,
and leave sunday ????????
will be there friday, camper and buggy on the trailer ;-)
together with chad and paddy i think ;-)
greetz patrick
Quote from: Shaggy on June 21, 2013, 06:52:35 AM
Mrs Shaggy is doing our local féte on the 6th July selling secondhand DVDs and will be donating the proceeds to the charity. If any of the Midland crew have any DVDs they want to donate bring them to our next buggy meet on the 4th July.
Hi Shaggy
Just read about the incident last weekend and hope that your okay.
Does Mrs Shaggy have a list of Dvds she has for sale as I am always looking for good films? :o
No list. Can bring them to the meet on Thursday though
Quote from: buggyfan on June 27, 2013, 12:53:05 PM
Quote from: Krug on June 20, 2013, 04:09:15 PM
Quote from: Chad on June 20, 2013, 03:27:25 PM
Hi Tony,
Had a message off Patrick last night - the guy from Belgium who came to Swanage couple of years ago. Well as Manchester is the week after Swanage he is hoping to come over to the UK for an extended break and visit both meetings this year.
He does a lot for children's charities over in Belgium (as one of his own kids has a disability) and he really would like to support the Manchester hospital get together.
I let you know more when I have spoken to him.
Chad
Fantastic ... tell him he would be very welcome and if he wants to stay over where the rest are staying / come to the pub .... no probs at all .... Thanks Chad hope he can make it.
hi all,
like chad said, i will be for the two weekends in the uk.
only i have the boat back at sunday evening at 2200 hours.
dont know how long it will take me to drive to dover.
so will be there saterday for sure,
and leave sunday ????????
will be there friday, camper and buggy on the trailer ;-)
together with chad and paddy i think ;-)
greetz patrick
Really pleased you can make it. I am going to plan a drive on the Friday evening from the place near me that people are staying at. The countryside is really nice and some quite spectacular roads / views. Then the drive in on the Saturday will be nice as well. We are planning a drive into Manchester again to break up the day. So you will get to see a bit of Manchester and the area around it.
The hospital is great as we make lots of poorly kids happy just by turning up in a buggy! As for Dover ... that is quite a drive. I have only done it once and it took me around 5 hours and that was in my daily drive. Maybe someone else on here can give you a better idea as its a long time ago since I last did that drive
that would be great.
normaly i will be there friday morning i think or tursday evening.
depending what chad, paddy and george are gonna do.
would like to come together with them to manchester.
for sunday, i think for me the best is to leave around 1 in the afternoon, then i have 9 hours to get to dover.
and if i miss the ferry, there will be a next one ;-)
greetz patrick
Club passes have arrived.... Tatton is totally over subscribed this year and they are at max capacity. They think this will be the biggest ever VWNW. If you have been before you will know this is a big show normally so this year could be quite special. As a result they have limited the numbers of passes for any one club. We have 15.
So from this list :
Krug + family
Mr & Mrs Shaggy ( Fri & Sat)
Crowey, Jeanette & Josh (Fri & Sat)
Mr & Mrs Undecided-yet (Fri & Sat)
Dave Dream (Sat & Sun)
Allan (Sat)
Lee (Sat)
Hazel (if buggy is on road)
Fran (Possible)
Paddy (Possible)
Chad (Probable Sat)
George (Possible)
Peter (Possible)
ManxDavid (Sat and Sun)
GP jools (Sat ... didnt ask but I hope Sun as wel)
aorange + Mrs. aorange (Sat & Sun)
Jayson's Dad (Lawson) (Sat)
I have worked this out as (plus added Greetz and Shilly):
1. Krug
2. Shaggy
3. Crowey
4. Mr Undecided-yet
5. Dave Dream
6. Fran
7. Paddy
8. Chad
9. George
10. Peter
11. ManxDavid
12. GP jools
13. Aorange
14. Shilly
15. Greetz Patrik
I know a few of you were "possible for Sunday" so could you please confirm asap. If I dont get a response by 2 weeks before I will offer your places out to anyone else. Also if there are any others that have not responded (and if Hazel has her buggy on the road) please let me know and I will have a quiet word with the organisers. We will have a RMCH Charity tent as always and we may be able to sneak some more buggies in around that :) But I cant promise. Hazel you are the exception :) I will definatley be able to get one more in and will keep this just in case for you given you said possible quite early ;-)up
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Hi guys, I raised £100 today from the sale of dvd's, the money is going to the RMCH, thanks to those of you who donated the dvd's. I do have some left over if anyone is interested!
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Ta for that hazel, any chance you could post something on jon's site ? I can't do much from this crapberry. Ta
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Ta for that hazel, any chance you could post something on jon's site ? I can't do much from this crapberry. Ta
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http://www.vwnw.co.uk/concours/
Thanks Hazel. Still very few buggies entered for the actual concours.
Quote from: Krug on July 04, 2013, 11:50:43 AM
I have worked this out as (plus added Greetz and Shilly):
1. Krug
2. Shaggy
3. Crowey
4. Mr Undecided-yet
5. Dave Dream
6. Fran
7. Paddy
8. Chad
9. George
10. Peter
11. ManxDavid
12. GP jools
13. Aorange
14. Shilly
15. Greetz Patrik
I know a few of you were "possible for Sunday" so could you please confirm asap. If I dont get a response by 2 weeks before I will offer your places out to anyone else. Also if there are any others that have not responded (and if Hazel has her buggy on the road) please let me know and I will have a quiet word with the organisers. We will have a RMCH Charity tent as always and we may be able to sneak some more buggies in around that :) But I cant promise. Hazel you are the exception :) I will definatley be able to get one more in and will keep this just in case for you given you said possible quite early ;-)up
Hi Tony,
Really sorry but now look virtually certain I won't be there. :'( :'( :'(
Will have to hope that another Ginge turns up....................oh hang on you've got MrUndecided yet so game on. ;D ;D ;D
Cheers
Fran 8) 8) 8)
Oh no Fran thats a shame, i'm hoping that i might be on the road for this, but its going to be oh so tight
Hows Ginge running?
:) Tony ,, if you guys n girls are goin to the bulls head on fri night i may pop down for a few n a chat wi you lot,, wont have a car but do have a heart lol ,, and you lucky bug,ers have sum great roads to play on around woodhead ,,,,, ;-)up
Fran
Next time mate ... would be nice to see Ginge again soon now you have fixed things
Davy
Hope you can make it and good look as the progress you have made recently looks really good
Deepower
Definatly come up to the Bulls Head and have a look / chat.. The buggies will be in Crowden so only a mile or two further on ... I am planning a drive out .... if people are not tired will head out Barnsley way and if they are just a short loop on the Woodhead and loop back into Glossop (great road and fantastic views). You are welcome to join even if you are in your daily as I am sure someone will have some space and it may give you more inspiration.... lets hope the weather stays like this ;-)up
So the list now.... dropped Fran and replaced him with the mad cow
1. Krug
2. Shaggy
3. Crowey
4. Mr Undecided-yet
5. Dave Dream
6. Mad Cow
7. Paddy
8. Chad
9. George
10. Peter
11. ManxDavid
12. GP jools
13. Aorange
14. Shilly
15. Greetz Patrik
Any updates from the possibles ??
Also just set up the just giving site again http://www.justgiving.com/bigbeachbuggyweekend2013 as I would also like to try and raise some money for the charity. Not aiming at as much this year given we have raise quite a bit in the past ... but hoping we can raise some.
I have had a couple of messages from people that have been in the past but not on the forum.... so I need soem definate confirmations for VWNW (Tatton) as I will have to re-allocate the pass if I dont get this. Sorry but numbers are limited so need to do this .... though people can still get in on concours if they want.
Confirmed are :
1. Krug (Confirmed)
2. Shaggy (Confirmed)
3. Crowey (Confirmed)
4. Mr Undecided-yet (Confirmed)
5. Dave Dream (Confirmed)
6. Mad Cow (Confirmed)
7. Paddy
8. Chad
9. George
10. Peter
11. ManxDavid (Confirmed)
12. GP jools
13. Aorange
14. Shilly
15. Greetz Patrik
Hi Tony,
Just to confirm Me and George will now be coming for the whole weekend ;-)up, so will make Tatton too....(but don't want to be in the concours)
What were the stop over arrangements again (save me trawling through teh posts). Where are we stopping, who do I need to book with etc.
Chad
Quote from: Chad on July 16, 2013, 01:37:32 PM
Hi Tony,
Just to confirm Me and George will now be coming for the whole weekend ;-)up, so will make Tatton too....(but don't want to be in the concours)
What were the stop over arrangements again (save me trawling through teh posts). Where are we stopping, who do I need to book with etc.
Chad
Chad great news :) ;-)up :) ;-)up :)
http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/crowden
The above is the YHA place near me. Its really nice. Private rooms. Very clean. Proper facilities (even a bar) breakfast is £4.99) plus in an amazing location (plus very safe for parking buggies). So instead of lugging camping gear around this seemed like a better option.
The down side ... nothing near it. So that is where the landlord of my local came in..... He can sort a mini bus at discount. Its 3 miles from where I live. We can get it for £10 a trip. My new local is really nice if you like old traditional pubs with good food. Built in 1016 so really old. He will certainly look after us and I can state for definate his beer is good (I have drunk enough of it).
So the idea was on Saturday when we get back from the hospital a cruise into the Derbyshire hills. Then you go back ... I shoot home and then landlord and I come back to give you lifts to the pub. That way we only need a mini bus to get home ;-)up
Confirmed are :
1. Krug (Confirmed)
2. Shaggy (Confirmed)
3. Crowey (Confirmed)
4. Mr Undecided-yet (Confirmed)
5. Dave Dream (Confirmed)
6. Mad Cow (Confirmed)
7. Paddy
8. Chad (Confirmed)
9. George (Confirmed)
10. Peter
11. ManxDavid (Confirmed)
12. GP jools
13. Aorange
14. Shilly
15. Greetz Patrik
Really need to get this all confirmed now .... been speaking to VWNW today and the are finalising everything ... so may be hard to get more
They sent me a message about Aorange and ManxDavid asking if I had places allocated on the buggy club... so I am assuming this is confirmed for both of you
1. Krug (Confirmed)
2. Shaggy (Confirmed)
3. Crowey (Confirmed)
4. Mr Undecided-yet (Confirmed)
5. Dave Dream (Confirmed)
6. Mad Cow (Confirmed)
7. Paddy
8. Chad (Confirmed)
9. George (Confirmed)
10. Peter
11. ManxDavid (Confirmed)
12. GP jools
13. Aorange (confirmed)
14. Shilly
15. Greetz Patrik
Should have added
TinyBuggy (Si) is also sorted as well
Just over two weeks to go so really need as many confirmations as possible.....
Ok so I am off on hols for a week. Please can you confirm if you are coming.
For those coming on the Friday .... weather permitting may have a BBQ at my house. Its only 10/ 15 mins to Crowden from my house where the hostal is so I can pick poeople up / taxi back. If the weather isnt kind then we will need a plan b. If you fancy that let me know as I will need to go shopping when back from my hols for beer and food :D :D
Saturday ... have a couple of routes that we can use for a nice drive depending on how people feel. Not planning on any long drives as the hospital can be a long day. Ideally we will meet at the hospital at around 11:00. Then when the kids have lunch we will have a short drive into the centre of Manchester again (at about 12:30). Then back to the hospital with a plan of leaving at around 16:30. Takes about 40 mins to get to my house from the hospital and the pub is straight opposite. My landlord who will look after us that night would love some pics of the buggies outside the pub. So if everyone staying is ok with that (and again weather permitting) we will drive there and have some pics. Then we can choose:
1) back to where you are staying
2) short drive with some good pic opportunities
3) longer drive again with some good pic opportunities
Both drives end up going past the accomodation. I will shoot home after that and the landlord and myself will organise picking you all up and getting you to the pub... the Bulls Head http://www.bullsheadpubtintwistle.co.uk/. Food is good. Beer is great. Plus we will have a minibus sorted to get back to the accomodation or people can take a taxi.
I may get online while on hols if the wifi works. If not I will chase when I return ... but please confirm if you are comuing in the mean time.
Thanks
I'd like to come along to the hospital and to Tatton if that's ok?
I'm doing my best ;)
I have everything crossed and hoping the rat plays ball and works..,
Tony,
I sorry to say I won't make it buddy, even with the late nights I've put in.
To be fair, today I have ended up re-doing stuff I thought I'd got right last night.
Catch up with you soon
Keith
Quote from: crowey on July 24, 2013, 10:47:43 PM
Tony,
I sorry to say I won't make it buddy, even with the late nights I've put in.
To be fair, today I have ended up re-doing stuff I thought I'd got right last night.
Catch up with you soon
Keith
No probs mate there is always next year. Good luck with the build..looks like your not far off now
I might turn up at Tatton as a spectator and help you shake some time and raise a bit of cash for the hospital.
Build permitting ;-)up
will be at both events if you all don't mind me bringing the wizard as buggy in bits I suppose its one more on the club stand at tatton......
Quote from: gp jools on July 27, 2013, 08:55:29 PM
will be at both events if you all don't mind me bringing the wizard as buggy in bits I suppose its one more on the club stand at tatton......
will be great to have you at both mate
Well, in my usual style of "last minute dot com" Today I have started getting my buggy ready!!
When at Le Mans back in June it took plenty of abuse and ended up struggling to get gears and then jumping out of gears, today I think I have traced it to the 2 slightly loose rear horn bolts and the Knackered rear gearbox mountings.
The bolts are now tightened, I've put a bit more of a bend in the clutch cable to help with the side effects of the sagging gearbox mounts and things seem to be a bit better, I've checked over it all, fixed the wipers and windscreen washer squirters, apart from the lack of horn which is dead and needs replacing I think it should get through an MOT trouble is I'm traveling 100 miles each way to work everyday this week so going to struggle getting it in for MOT.......hopefully I can convince my Dad to take it for me, if not I'm sure I can get a mate to take it and then get a tax disk then all ready for the trip up on Friday 8) 8) 8) 8)
Tony can you PM your number over to me, we hope to get there for a beer and some burgers at yours ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up
Keith, sad that you won't get finished in time :( :( :(, I've not had much time over the last few weeks but have looked in a couple of times on my phone and seen your progress and efforts and it's all looking good, will be good to see you at Tatton if you can make it ;-)up ;-)up
Steve
pm sent
still on my hols and hotel Wireless ain't good.... Need to know.....
who will be coming to my house for the BBQ weather permitting on Fri....numbers so I can sort food...... Who will be coming to the pub on Sat as I have to book so need numbers. Who needs my number.... Will pm.... How many are definaite for hospital... How many for VWNW...... Will send maps and all that on weds when I am home on a pc rather than a tablet that I can't work
Quote from: Krug on July 29, 2013, 12:16:06 AM
still on my hols and hotel Wireless ain't good.... Need to know.....
who will be coming to my house for the BBQ weather permitting on Fri....numbers so I can sort food...... Who will be coming to the pub on Sat as I have to book so need numbers. Who needs my number.... Will pm.... How many are definaite for hospital... How many for VWNW...... Will send maps and all that on weds when I am home on a pc rather than a tablet that I can't work
BBQ at Krugs
Shaggy +1
Saturday pub
Shaggy +1
Hospital
Shaggy+1
Tatton VWNW
Shaggy+1
BBQ at Krugs
Shaggy +1
Saturday pub
Shaggy +1
Hospital
Shaggy+1
Ianbott
Tatton VWNW
Shaggy+1
Ianbott
BBQ at Krugs
Shaggy +1
Saturday pub
Shaggy +1
Chad
George
Patrick and Crew (possibly)
Hospital
Shaggy+1
Ianbott
Chad
George
Patrick (Belgium Guy plus his troop - 4 kids, wife and his mom - honest)
Tatton VWNW
Shaggy+1
Ianbott
Chad
George
Patrick (until lunchtime'ish)
BBQ at Krugs
Shaggy +1
Saturday pub
Shaggy +1
Chad
George
Patrick and Crew (possibly)
Dave Dream
Hospital
Shaggy+1
Ianbott
Chad
George
Patrick (Belgium Guy plus his troop - 4 kids, wife and his mom - honest)
Dave Dream
Tatton VWNW
Shaggy+1
Ianbott
Chad
George
Patrick (until lunchtime'ish)
Dave Dream
BBQ at Krugs
Shaggy +1
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet (that's the plan assuming I get away from Newport early enough in the day to get up there!!)
Saturday pub
Shaggy +1
Chad
George
Patrick and Crew (possibly)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
Hospital
Shaggy+1
Ianbott
Chad
George
Patrick (Belgium Guy plus his troop - 4 kids, wife and his mom - honest)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
Tatton VWNW
Shaggy+1
Ianbott
Chad
George
Patrick (until lunchtime'ish)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
Still a bit fingers crossed for being there in the buggy but looking good for it so far, can get it taken for MOT just gotta speak to the MOT bloke to make sure he can fit it in, then I'll have to get my polish out to make it shine like it usually does ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Got your PM Thanks Tony ;-)up I'll send you my number and give you a ring on Thursday
Steve
Tony,
Is your lad coming along on Saturday again to chase my buggy around with his cardboard to catch my oil again this year or do I need to bring my own cardboard????? ;D ;D ;D ;D
Steve
Quote from: mr-undecided-yet on July 29, 2013, 11:51:24 PM
Tony,
Is your lad coming along on Saturday again to chase my buggy around with his cardboard to catch my oil again this year or do I need to bring my own cardboard????? ;D ;D ;D ;D
Steve
Cardboard and son will be supplied ;-)up
BBQ at Krugs
Shaggy +1
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet (that's the plan assuming I get away from Newport early enough in the day to get up there!!)
Saturday pub
Shaggy +1
Chad
George
Patrick and Crew (possibly)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
Hospital
Shaggy+1
Ianbott
Chad
George
Patrick (Belgium Guy plus his troop - 4 kids, wife and his mom - honest)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
Tatton VWNW
Shaggy+1
Ianbott
Chad
George
Patrick (until lunchtime'ish)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
Thanks for the replies.....back of my hols now so will PM you all with my number just in case.
Plan for Saturday is Hospital at 11 ish.... drive into Manchester when the kids have lunch like last year at 12:30 ish and then back to the hospital until 4 or 4:30. Current weather suggested we will get some rain and depending on which site you look at this varies from light to a down pour. Sunday is looking like it will be dry. So hopefully we will have a good weekend again.
BBQ at Krugs
Shaggy +1
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet (that's the plan assuming I get away from Newport early enough in the day to get up there!!)
Saturday pub
Shaggy +1
Chad
George
Patrick and Crew (possibly)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
Krug
Hospital
Shaggy+1
Ianbott
Chad
George
Patrick (Belgium Guy plus his troop - 4 kids, wife and his mom - honest)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
Krug
GPJools in the Wizard
Tatton VWNW
Shaggy+1
Ianbott
Chad
George
Patrick (until lunchtime'ish)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
GPJools in the Wizard
Krug
tinyBuggy
Just had another confirm .... he is not on the forum but you may recall him from last year ... John Dunne .. Plus added Rupert who did say he was coming.
BBQ at Krugs
Shaggy +1
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet (that's the plan assuming I get away from Newport early enough in the day to get up there!!)
Saturday pub
Shaggy +1
Chad
George
Patrick and Crew (possibly)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
Krug
Hospital
1. Shaggy+1
2. Ianbott
3. Chad
4. George
5. Patrick (Belgium Guy plus his troop - 4 kids, wife and his mom - honest)
6. Dave Dream
7. Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
8. Krug
9. GPJools in the Wizard
10.John Dunne
11. Rupert (Mad Cow)
Tatton VWNW
1. Shaggy+1
2. Ianbott
3. Chad
4. George
5. Patrick (until lunchtime'ish)
6. Dave Dream
7. Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
8. GPJools in the Wizard
9. Krug
10.tinyBuggy
11. John Dunne
12. Rupet (Mad Cow)
Just spoke to Shilly after Fran kindly gave me his number ..... "when is it" was the reply I got..... Shilly doesnt do technology I forgot hahaha so now he is a maybe
I'm new to all this so please excuse my ignorance but in putting my/our names down does that mean we will have our buggies on display at Tatton?
Cheers Ian.
Tony,
I know we are late, however Rachel and I (Paul) have provisionally booked into the Peel Arms in Padfield. Plant arrive around 16:00hrs. Is there still an invite to your BBQ? We will tour to hospital/ Manchester, but have to leave later as Rachel has work next day. Hope this okay. We are up for photos at the pub. This will be our longest trip to date (West Cumbria) so any tips and directions are appreciated. What about a post code. Do you need a pm for my mobile number?
Best PAul and Rachel
Well slowly my usual late madness is coming together, Buggy is loaded on the trailer and being taken for MOT for me in the morning, I paid the insurance renewal this afternoon, I spent tonight throwing a quieter exhaust back on it for the MOT and cobbled a horn together as I keep forgetting to get a new one for it.
I've been working in Newport South Wales all week travelling the 200 mile round trip (no motorway just good old welsh roads 8) 8) ) getting there for 7.30am and leaving at 6 pm so pretty knackered!! I'm supposed to be working there Friday but I'm hoping to get enough done tomorrow so I can work locally and get away late afternoon Friday, if I'm early enough I'm hoping to leave the car and trailer at Macclesfield at daughters house and do the last bit to the hostel in the Buggy, if we are late just come all the way with the buggy on the trailer, is there room for a Range Rover and car trailer to be left in the hostel car park Tony?
Tony , send me Shilly's number and I'll give him a bell and work on him as well, I may already have it still if it is the same as last year, he needs to come so we have somewhere to throw our rubbish ;D ;D ;D ;D
Steve
Hi Tony,
Paddy just confirmed too ;-)up
BBQ at Krugs
Shaggy +1
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet (that's the plan assuming I get away from Newport early enough in the day to get up there!!)
Saturday pub
Shaggy +1
Chad
George
Patrick and Crew (possibly)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
Krug
Paddy
Hospital
1. Shaggy+1
2. Ianbott
3. Chad
4. George
5. Patrick (Belgium Guy plus his troop - 4 kids, wife and his mom - honest)
6. Dave Dream
7. Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
8. Krug
9. GPJools in the Wizard
10.John Dunne
11. Rupert (Mad Cow)
12. Paddy
Tatton VWNW
1. Shaggy+1
2. Ianbott
3. Chad
4. George
5. Patrick (until lunchtime'ish)
6. Dave Dream
7. Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
8. GPJools in the Wizard
9. Krug
10.tinyBuggy
11. John Dunne
12. Rupet (Mad Cow)
13. Paddy
Tony,
Buggy won't be ready :'( but if it's ok I'll still be coming to the hospital to day hello and support the event, if that's ok.
If there's a spare passenger seat for the cruise in someone buggy that would be ace too
See you sat
Dav
Have a great time guys, make the Kiddies smile and please bring back lots of pictures
;-)up
Quote from: davydoff on August 01, 2013, 09:02:11 AM
Tony,
Buggy won't be ready :'( but if it's ok I'll still be coming to the hospital to day hello and support the event, if that's ok.
If there's a spare passenger seat for the cruise in someone buggy that would be ace too
See you sat
Dav
Dav
No probs at all mate. We will be there around 11 ish and the cruise into the Centre of Manchester will be 12:30 ish. I am sure there will be a seat or two going so come and join us. Parking in your daily ... couple of options 1) the main Hathersage Road multi story ..... bit expensive though or 2) you can park if there is a space on Oxford Road or Upper Brooke Street ( I would go for the latter as there are more options). Look forward to seeing you again.
Quote from: Dave DND on August 01, 2013, 09:12:48 AM
Have a great time guys, make the Kiddies smile and please bring back lots of pictures
;-)up
Cheers and yep we should hopefully get lots of pics... just hoping the weather is kind to us... Saturday does look like we could get a bit of rain :(
So back to the numbers
BQ at Krugs
Shaggy +1
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet (that's the plan assuming I get away from Newport early enough in the day to get up there!!)
Saturday pub
Shaggy +1
Chad
George
Patrick and Crew (possibly)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
Krug
Hospital
1. Shaggy+1
2. Ianbott
3. Chad
4. George
5. Patrick (Belgium Guy plus his troop - 4 kids, wife and his mom - honest)
6. Dave Dream
7. Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
8. Krug
9. GPJools in the Wizard
10.John Dunne
11. Rupert (Mad Cow)
Tatton VWNW
1. Shaggy+1
2. Ianbott
3. Chad
4. George
5. Patrick (until lunchtime'ish)
6. Dave Dream
7. Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
8. GPJools in the Wizard
9. Krug
10.tinyBuggy
11. John Dunne
12. Rupet (Mad Cow)
BQ at Krugs
Shaggy +1
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet (that's the plan assuming I get away from Newport early enough in the day to get up there!!)
Saturday pub
Shaggy +1
Chad
George
Patrick and Crew (possibly)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
Krug
Hospital
1. Shaggy+1
2. Ianbott
3. Chad
4. George
5. Patrick (Belgium Guy plus his troop - 4 kids, wife and his mom - honest)
6. Dave Dream
7. Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
8. Krug
9. GPJools in the Wizard
10.John Dunne
11. Rupert (Mad Cow)
12. Aorange
Tatton VWNW
1. Shaggy+1
2. Ianbott
3. Chad
4. George
5. Patrick (until lunchtime'ish)
6. Dave Dream
7. Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
8. GPJools in the Wizard
9. Krug
10.tinyBuggy
11. John Dunne
12. Rupet (Mad Cow)
13. Aorange
14. ManxDavid
Tony,
you forgot to add Paddy, I did say on the last page :D ;-)up
And Dav I have a spare seat you can have if you want.
Chad
Quote from: Chad on August 01, 2013, 01:13:22 PM
Tony,
you forgot to add Paddy, I did say on the last page :D ;-)up
And Dav I have a spare seat you can have if you want.
Chad
Woops well spotted and how could I forget!!
Oh and spoke to VWNW and Patrick will not have an issue if he has to leave early / trailoring the buggy
BQ at Krugs
Shaggy +1
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet (that's the plan assuming I get away from Newport early enough in the day to get up there!!)
Saturday pub
Shaggy +1
Chad
George
Patrick and Crew (possibly)
Dave Dream
Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
Krug
Hospital
1. Shaggy+1
2. Ianbott
3. Chad
4. George
5. Patrick (Belgium Guy plus his troop - 4 kids, wife and his mom - honest)
6. Dave Dream
7. Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
8. Krug
9. GPJools in the Wizard
10.John Dunne
11. Rupert (Mad Cow)
12. Aorange
13. Paddy
Tatton VWNW
1. Shaggy+1
2. Ianbott
3. Chad
4. George
5. Patrick (until lunchtime'ish)
6. Dave Dream
7. Mr+Mrs-undecided-yet
8. GPJools in the Wizard
9. Krug
10.tinyBuggy
11. John Dunne
12. Rupet (Mad Cow)
13. Aorange
14. ManxDavid
15. Paddy
If there are any more for VWNW can you let me know .... I did speak to them and they may be able to get a couple more of us in but I will have to contact them very soon. For the hospital not an issue though I do need to drop them a mail tomorrow to give them an idea of how much space we will need. Thanks everyone.
Quote from: Chad on August 01, 2013, 01:13:22 PM
And Dav I have a spare seat you can have if you want.
Chad
Nice one chad, I'll take you up on that one thank you very much ;-)up
:D
hi tony ,,i said i would call in bulls head n have a chat wi you guys ,,but workin away at the mo
and not sure i will be back ,, i will try tho !! lol ,, and same sat ,,will try n pop down manchester hospitsl as ,workin that wsy sat ,, if not will see you guys at the tatton show ,, any how have a great time ,,,,,, lucky sods ,,lol ;-)up
Quote from: deepower on August 02, 2013, 06:44:28 AM
hi tony ,,i said i would call in bulls head n have a chat wi you guys ,,but workin away at the mo
and not sure i will be back ,, i will try tho !! lol ,, and same sat ,,will try n pop down manchester hospitsl as ,workin that wsy sat ,, if not will see you guys at the tatton show ,, any how have a great time ,,,,,, lucky sods ,,lol ;-)up
Hope you can make it mate...
Cheers
Tony
So some directions
Those staying in Crowden.....
Crowden is a very small village (blink and you can miss it) on the A628 Woodhead pass - the road linking Manchester with Sheffield and Barnsley.
From the Manchester side its the second turning on your left where you will see a large black and white shevron sign on a sharp bend. There are only two turnings into Crowden and if you miss them its not the easiest road to do a U turn on. So I suggest the moment you see the Crowden sign slow down!
When you turn into Crowden you will see signs for the Camping / Caravan site.... you dont want that ;D Follow the sign for the YHA. You will have to go through a metal farm gate and down a roughly made road. Make sure you shut the gate as there are lots of sheep. Follow that and you will see a quite new building and you are there.
If you are coming from the Barnsley / Sheffield side... again take it easy when you see the Crowden sign and it will be first on your right. If you miss it you have a second chance :D I would take that and do a U turn
For Manchester Childrens Hospital there is a map on this link http://www.cmft.nhs.uk/childrens-hospitals.aspx
I will have a map again for the lunch time cruise.
We have the same health and saftey things to observe as always. So when you arrive you may be asked to park in a "hot" area to allow the buggies to cool down. We dont want any kids getting burnt on hot exhausts. We will also have cardboard to put under they buggies to prevent oil leaks marking the floor. This is because the building is a PFI and not owned by the hospital - so the Hospital would be charged for any cleaning needed and again we dont want kids slipping on oil.
Angela from the charity will give a briefing and is happy to explain more about the hospital to anyone who is interested. There are near by shops (both in and out of the hospital) if you want a drink / food. All we ask is if you are parked by the enterance can you stay with your buggy and if you want to go for food please do it when you are parked in the hot zone.
I am not sure if the kids will be given the opportunity for rides in the buggies. This will be a las min thing I am afraid as there is still red tape to be sorted. I think we may be able to do this but they will have to sign a waver form to ensure the hospital have no liability.
I know for anyone new this sounds hard work but in reality its easy. This is a fully operational hospital so we do have to stick to the rules and hopefully security this year will not call the police ;D ;D ;D
We are with Krug now getting ready to drive over to the RMCH ;-)up
Tony, and all of you :)
Have an absolubtly fantastic time up there, the YHA sounds brilliant :D :D :D ;-)up
Hopefully you will have 'the weather' and all will be brilliant.
Wish I could be there, next year though... ;-)up
Peter :)
enjoy yourselves busy dog sitting here for the weekend and catching up on outstanding jobs.
Great afternoon and was nice putting faces to a few names.
Thanks to Krug for organising yesterday, it was good to be part of such a good cause ;-)up It was also good to put faces to names. Here are some of our photos ;-)up
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Well what can I say ....... Thank you all so much. What a great weekend.
The hospital are delighted with the weekend. The fact that the photographer from the Manchester Evening News stayed so long also meant a great deal to them. This will almost certainly get more press coverage for the hospital.
Angela also told me today that some of the nurses had already fed back what a positive impact we had. I know at times its hard to tell if we are being sucessful as the weekends are the quietest time for the hospital as they send the most well home. Most of the kids we saw were quite poorly and the little boy at the start of the day who went in Jonathon's buggy will stay in my mind for a long time ( for those not at the event he had brain cancer - something I wasnt aware of and was shocked to know someone so young could be so unwell).
So a massive thanks to you all. I am now loading up my pics onto Photobucket and will get them up soon though I have to say I am Knackered!... Was it the weekend or was it last night in the Pub "Tiger" Grrrrrr.... I am not sure .... all I know is it was EPIC! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Looks brilliant and what great photos ;-)up :D :D :D :D :)
And Yes, Its an expierience..... :-*
It really was a great weekend, and as I said above was nice meeting some of the names from here.
Tony, the photographer from the MEN was he in the buggy behind you?
I think so ... he was with Paddy .... he got out loads of times to take pics and he also took them from the roof of the hospital so there should be some good ones. He said to look out on their web site as that will have more coverage plus we should be in the MEN this week
My wife and I had a wonderful time all weekend. We would like to thank you and your family for your hospitality with Friday nights BBQ and for sorting out the stopover and Saturday nights meal.
Tiger...Grrrr ;D
GGggrrrreat ;D
Will have to get a bigger tank for the rides lol enjoyed taking them out and was all worth it ;-)up
Hope to do it again next yr !!!
Nice one Krug and for the pub get together :P
Tony,
Thank you for a great weekend too.
The day at the hospital is always great, the parents are always really thankful for giving the kids rides, but in reality we don't need thanks as just seeing the kids having pictures in the buggies, the smiles, the 'dad when are we getting one' comments is more than enough.
Thanks for setting the whole event up and looking after us in your local last night (although I am nor sure what Devon made of Mad Dave or having to sit with a right bunch of 40 somethings :D)
The cruise through the Derbyshire Dales was breathtaking and the pictures by the lake are stunning.
The YHA worked really well even though I still feel we should have been done for trade description ;). Also made me laugh that Pam and Shaggy spent their wedding anniversary in Bunk Beds. ;D
Tatton was nice too for a VW show, especially after my extra special purchase, and we eventually got back about 4:30 after heavy traffic an drain on the M6 / M5.
Roll on next year.
One final point, a big thank you personally from me to the guys and girls of the Midland Buggy Club. Great turn out of 8 MBC buggies to support the Hospital Charity, thank you for doing that.
Chad
I have to say the turn out from the MBC was fantastic! You guys did us proud and I am so grateful. Also really pleased you got you special purchase at Tatton and look forward to seeing how it works out.
We got a very heavy down pour not long after Shaggy left. I put the buggy under a cover as it came down so hard. Unfortunatley it did bring a bit of a premature end to the day as there was a big exit of people. Humphrey also is not allowed out in the rain so they couldnt get him doing the prize draw - which was a shame - so we headed off and managed to get home before the rain came back big time.... dont think it has stopped since!
For Peter... The YHA did work out well and you were right ... they are a good option and possibly something more of us should consider as it saved lugging tents around (plus full breakfast at £5). The one we used is quite remote but easy to get back to my village but as Chad said Mr and Mrs Shaggy having their 22nd wedding anniversary in bunk beds was not really perfect and did cause lots of amusement.
So a great weekend again :D ;D