Just got the link through to book the club stand for VWNW so I though we should start this thread
6th August Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital (RMCH)
If you have not been before its just a great way of making some poorly children happy. We drive to the hospital in the morning around 11 ish and let the poorly kids have rides in our buggies around the grounds of the hospital. We have a short cruise into Manchester at lunch and then back to the hospital until about 4. Great way of making the kids happy and we raise money for charity at the same time. As many as can make it welcome. All very informal and just a nice day out.
VWNW Tatton Park
In my opinion the best VW Show in the North - we have a club stand which I have booked that is for a max of 10 buggies (RMCH also come on our stand). These are allocated on a first come first serve basis by me - so put your names on here and the first 10 get the places. You can also enter the show if you want your buggy to be judged but the booking for this is not open yet. Watch here for more details http://www.vwnw.co.uk/
So we love a list and to kick it off and so I can allocate the club stand places
RMCH
1. Krug
2. Dave from Littleborough (who is not on the forum)
3. GP Jools
VWNW
1. Krug
2. Dave from Littleborough (who is not on the forum)
3. GP Jools
VWNW
1. Krug
2. Dave from Littleborough (who is not on the forum)
3. GP Jools
4. Dave Dream
RMCH
1. Krug
2. Dave from Littleborough (who is not on the forum)
3. GP Jools
4. Allan & Vanessa
5. Dave C & Gail
VWNW
1. Krug
2. Dave from Littleborough (who is not on the forum)
3. GP Jools
4. Allan & Vanessa
5. Dave C & Gail
RMCH
1. Krug
2. Dave from Littleborough (who is not on the forum)
3. GP Jools
4. Allan & Vanessa
5. Dave C & Gail
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
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
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
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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
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
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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.
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
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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. Davydoff
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. Davydoff
HI Tony,
I can't commit just yet as I have Swanage the week before and Pier Pressure the week after but woul like to be there if I can.
Chad
Hi kruggles, put me down for both buddy. ;-)up
Quote from: Chad on March 25, 2016, 11:53:43 PM
HI Tony,
I can't commit just yet as I have Swanage the week before and Pier Pressure the week after but woul like to be there if I can.
Chad
. Chad no probs mate....you have been a great supporter over the years and realise you have lots on .....so just leave it open and if you fancy a run on the day.....if not I plan to meet you on Pier Pressure..... Thanks Chad
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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
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
Quote from: Krug on March 26, 2016, 08:52:00 AM
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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
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
took the liberty of adding Shaggy as he has been to everyone and a great supporter so wanted to make sure he has a slot at VWNW. .....if different shaggy let me know
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
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
Quote from: Krug on March 27, 2016, 01:14:37 PM
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Quote from: Jaysons Dad on March 25, 2016, 03:02:36 PM
Quote from: Hazel on March 25, 2016, 01:52:42 PM
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
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
took the liberty of adding Shaggy as he has been to everyone and a great supporter so wanted to make sure he has a slot at VWNW. .....if different shaggy let me know
Thanks krug appreciate it..... Will see you there. Just need to find a place to stay for the Saturday night, otherwise it's a drive there and back Saturday and Sunday
Evening, I'll be more than happy to join you on the hospital run again this year. As this was the very first buggy event I attended and had a brilliant day seeing all the other buggys and meeting some wonderful people. Let's hope that the rain hold off this year. ;-)up
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
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
Sorry, can you put me down for the VWNW as well please.... ;-)up 8)
I will start looking for a place to stay on Saturday night, is anyone else interested in staying overnight?
Quote from: Mrs Shaggy on June 10, 2016, 06:47:29 AM
I will start looking for a place to stay on Saturday night, is anyone else interested in staying overnight?
Potentially yes, but unsure of plans right now.
So VW NW have kindly given us more space and we can have up to 15 on the club stand. So first come first served and all that .....
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
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 (he just text me :))
Cheers for adding me, and well done for getting the extra places. ;-)up :)
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)
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)
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 ;-)up
So now its
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)
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 ;-)up
Now all gone for vwnw...Vanessa got the last one...... more welcome if you want to come to RMCH
So now its
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
Tony, is there a B & B local to you where we can stay on the Saturday night?
Quote from: Mrs Shaggy on June 22, 2016, 05:58:02 PM
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
Quote from: davydoff on June 23, 2016, 09:03:04 AM
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/ ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up
Party at Davidoffs !! 8) ;-)(-; :) :) :-)Geek :-* :-* ;-)up
In all seriousness we could do a bbq or similar.
Weather depending...
I'll put a tent up at yours Krug if ya full ;-)up
Quote from: Dave-Dream on June 23, 2016, 11:58:37 PM
I'll put a tent up at yours Krug if ya full ;-)up
No probs at all - rooms for a few tents in the Garden
Quote from: davydoff on June 22, 2016, 09:03:29 PM
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?
Quote from: Shaggy on June 24, 2016, 10:12:00 PM
Quote from: davydoff on June 22, 2016, 09:03:29 PM
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 ;-)up ;-)(-;
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 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 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.
Pass now allocated to sMyles
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)
16. Dave Dream
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. sMyles
15. Vanessa
Quick update from the Organisers / Police
"Due to congestion at Mereheath Lane gate the Police have asked us to ensure that all club cars display their passes prominently and to remind you that no entry will be allowed at Mereheath Lane without a pass. Please try to have the correct payment ready to ease congestion. £7.50 per adult. Accompanied children free"
So I will be handing out the passes at RMCH. If you cant make it send me your address and I will post it. Passes this year are the type that hook over your rear view mirror...... if you havent got a rear view mirror you will have to come up with a clever way of displaying :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D
Oh and dont forget to look at Peter site for images of the previous years !
http://www.manxmaniac.co.uk/Calendars-RMCH.php
Did anyone find a place to stop over between RMCH and Tatton?
All
Jools now has a trade pass as he will be there "Trading"
So one pass going free if anyone wants it - first come first served
Quote from: Hazel on August 01, 2016, 11:09:47 AM
Did anyone find a place to stop over between RMCH and Tatton?
I think everyone is scattered all over the place Hazel. Shaggy at Davyds, Allan and Vanessa near Knutsford, Dave at my house ..... let me double check with my kids again to see who is staying at my house (they never confirm until the last min) ..... worst case you can always camp iin the garden
Pass allocated - to a friend of sMyles
Hazel, you could stay it mine if you want
I am now going to give this the kiss of death ..... have you seen the weather forecast !!!!! Currently Saturday 22 degrees and sunny!!!!
8)
Quote from: Krug on August 04, 2016, 08:56:15 AM
I am now going to give this the kiss of death ..... have you seen the weather forecast !!!!! Currently Saturday 22 degrees and sunny!!!!
Hope it goes well and you have a good un matey.
Quote from: Flags on August 04, 2016, 10:38:48 AM
Quote from: Krug on August 04, 2016, 08:56:15 AM
I am now going to give this the kiss of death ..... have you seen the weather forecast !!!!! Currently Saturday 22 degrees and sunny!!!!
Hope it goes well and you have a good un matey.
Cheers Flags 8) :) 8)
We are hoping to come Saturday 8)
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)
16. Dave Dream
17. Paul & Jude
I am a newbie here but would love to come on Saturday, do I just turn up at the hospital?
Robbo :)
Yep, think we get there about 11.
Turn up say hello, drink tea, talk crap, have a laugh
Take some poorly kids out, make them happy, least for the day.
Generally quite a humbling day, well I find it like that. But it's a good one.
Tony will be along soon I would imagine to give much better / more useful info.
Quote from: Robbo on August 04, 2016, 07:49:50 PM
I am a newbie here but would love to come on Saturday, do I just turn up at the hospital?
Robbo :)
. Yep just turn up. We meet at eleven....go for a cruise at twelve thirty and back around 1.30. You can stay as long as you want. We tend to leave no later than 4.30. On the day will give you more info as there are h and s rules as we are on hospital property. We only take the kids on rides in the hospital ground and its ten mph speed limit.....but we still have fun...... Hope you can make it
Anybody from the Midlands going up to Manchester children's hospital, we will be meeting at Bassetts Pole at 8.00am. We will be stopping at Morrisons at Newcastle Under Lyme for breakfast, Snoopy will be meeting us here at about 9.00am then from there taking the A34 to Manchester to get there for about 11.00am ;-)up
Quote from: Allan on August 05, 2016, 08:52:34 AM
Anybody from the Midlands going up to Manchester children's hospital, we will be meeting at Bassetts Pole at 8.00am. We will be stopping at Morrisons at Newcastle Under Lyme for breakfast, Snoopy will be meeting us here at about 9.00am then from there taking the A34 to Manchester to get there for about 11.00am ;-)up
Alison and I will see you at Bassetts Pole at 08:00
PS Don't forget the sunscreen 8)
I will be taking the kettle to Tatton, please bring your own mug if you would like a drink, I can provide, tea, coffee and sugar but not the milk, oh and don't forget the biscuits 😉
See you tomorrow ;-)up
I'll meet up with you guys from the West Mids at Morrisons Newcastle under lyme around 9:00 am
Hmm, breakfast! Looking forward to it, see you guys and gals tomorrow 8)
That was a good day out, thanks to Krug. Nice hot sunny weather so plenty of children, parents and staff had car park buggy rides and my left ear is recovering from taking the bubbly enthusiastic Antia on the cruise.
Yes really great day and good to put some more faces to names. My 3 and 1/2 cylinders managed to make the 75 mile journey home under their own steam, the spanners come out tomorrow.
Quote from: snoopy on August 06, 2016, 07:21:59 PM
That was a good day out, thanks to Krug. Nice hot sunny weather so plenty of children, parents and staff had car park buggy rides and my left ear is recovering from taking the bubbly enthusiastic Antia on the cruise.
Woooooooooooooooooooooo Hoooooooooooooooooooooo
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo
Quote from: Merscury on August 06, 2016, 08:42:11 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo
I think I'm the only one that will get the jist of that ;D
Quote from: Chad on August 06, 2016, 08:55:19 PM
Quote from: Merscury on August 06, 2016, 08:42:11 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo
I think I'm the only one that will get the jist of that ;D
Did not need the air horn I reckon folks could hear us a long way away but the bggy cruise made her day memorable, may need chauffer next year any volunteers ;D
Was our first visit to the hospital, the day was fantastic but also very humbling. Hopefully the children have had an equally memorable day. Good to meet up with everybody. :)
Have to say ...it was an awsome day..... Thanks to Krug for our card and cake for our 25th anniversary.
And a thanks to Dave dream for the use of his tool kit to fix my top steering bush.🖖
Massive thank you to all that came. Hard to put in words just what this means. This year I think we had some very poorly children (more than in the past) and to see their faces smiling was just amazing. You are all super stars!
What happens now ..... the hospital will give me feedback in a few days as they get time to talk to the children. They will add up all the money raised (Angela indicated we have done really well (an a massive thanks to Shaggy and thanks to Dave who sold parts and donated the money to charity)) and I will post on here exactly how much.
I set the date now for next year ......its easy as VWNW is always the first weekend in August and we do it the day before ..... so it will be Sat 5th August 2017 at the hospital and Sunday 6th August 2017 at VWNW. If you think you want to come next year just make a note of the dates.
I need to get my planning head on early.... I think the idea of trying to get somewhere we all can stay is back on the cards given what people have said so I will start some investigations in the next couple of weeks.
And I now need to find some time to fix a couple of niggles on the buggy as next weekend its "PIER PRESSURE" for me :D ;-)up :D ;-)up :D ;-)up as I will be joining Chad and George on Saturday along with Dave!
Oh and I need to get photos uploaded on here ......
Just a few and sorry as I know some buggies are not in shot but my phone decided to play up and I didnt get all the pics I thought I took
(http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu54/Krug1000/IMG_20160806_154030198_zpsfeh8p9iw.jpg) (http://s633.photobucket.com/user/Krug1000/media/IMG_20160806_154030198_zpsfeh8p9iw.jpg.html)
(http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu54/Krug1000/IMG_20160806_122922244_zpsm2ekrinn.jpg) (http://s633.photobucket.com/user/Krug1000/media/IMG_20160806_122922244_zpsm2ekrinn.jpg.html)
(http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu54/Krug1000/IMG_20160807_161218149_HDR_zpscjdr98xv.jpg) (http://s633.photobucket.com/user/Krug1000/media/IMG_20160807_161218149_HDR_zpscjdr98xv.jpg.html)
More to come - just haven't had time to upload them all
I think it was one of the busiest yet, load of superhearoes, kids and parents as well as 19 / 20 buggies.
Sorry I couldn't stay longer or be around Sunday as that looked like a great lineup in a nice spot.
Next year I'll be up for th eweekedn for sure.
Keep up the good work.
Chad