Bongo Bash 2018

UK National Bongo Bash 2018

Wednesday 20th to Monday 25th June

Update 18/06/18: The meeting is SOLD OUT but we have opened an small overflow field adjacent to the main rally field. This costs £11 per night (day visitors £2 charity donation) which you can pay on arrival, but check for availability first as they are selling fast. To do this you should text your membership number, surname and vehicle registration in advance to Ian on 07932844321.

Full Venue Address: The Rally Field, Lickhill Manor Caravan Park, Lower Lickhill Road, Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire DY13 8RL 

Visit their website here

This is the 16th Bongo Bash, and the 15th to be held at the very wonderful Lickhill Manor site at Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire. The site is ideal for everyone. The 14 acre rally field is by the side of the Severn and can easily accommodate 300 vehicles. There are 56 electric hook-ups available, and a further 12 hook-ups for “light” electrical use, such as lighting, kettles etc….not suitable for coolboxes, hairdryers or microwaves! All electric pitches are allocated on a first-come basis, so ensure you make your booking early.

UPDATE: All electric hook-ups now sold.

But it’s June, and you don’t really need to have a hook-up as you can charge your phone at reception; there are 240 non-electric pitches available at £11 per night.

There is a children’s adventure playground. The campsite has fishing rights, and small boats can be launched from the slip way. The town of Stourport is a 15 minute riverside walk away, and picturesque Bewdley is 45 minutes in the opposite direction. And it goes without saying that the facilities are top notch.

There will be various Bongo related shops on site, as well as a catering unit, a marquee where there will be live entertainment and the club AGM, and a coach trip on Saturday. There are also some organised children’s activities, as well as a craft fair and some social events.

This is a Bongo Fury members-only event. Not a member? Then join here.

Day visitors are welcome free of charge but are asked to make a voluntary donation to the Elephant Fund.

NO FURTHER BOOKINGS ARE BEING TAKEN

For the very latest updates, discussion etc then have a look on the Bongo Fury Forum.

More information below.


Coach Trip

This year’s Saturday excursion will be to Hereford. There’s plenty to see and do, including the Mappa Mundi in the cathedral, the cider museum, and plenty of shopping. See the town guide here. Coaches leave at 10.45 am and will return to Lickhill at 4.30 pm. To avoid disappointment book the coach in advance; prices as follows:

Adults £13.00

Seniors £11.00

Children (5-14) £11.00

Infants FREE

Dogs Not Allowed


Traders

At the Bash the Bongoland Shop will be open from Wednesday to Sunday lunch time. Here you can buy parts and accessories for your Bongo; if you need us to bring you anything in particular please get in contact and we will bring it with us; you will then save on postage costs.

Also on-site there will be Bongo Spares (mobile workshop, repairs, second hand parts), New Dawn Conversions who will be fitting swivel seats (book in advance via their website), and Rooster’s Electrical Emporium for all your switches, relays, wiring, lighting etc.

Others, like Jon and Jan (pictured above) set up their own honey stall. If you want to set up your own stall, get in touch, and we will find you an appropriate slot.


Live Entertainment

Live entertainment in the Marquee is included in your ticket price.

On Friday night there will be a disco/karaoke night which includes STOURPORT’S GOT TALENT. See here for more details.

And on Saturday night we have, all the way from Cardiff, live music from Pub Fiction. They went down a storm at last year’s Bongo Fest South West so we have invited them to headline on the main stage. See a video here.


Children’s Activities

On Saturday morning in the marquee (outside if sunny) there will be a puppet and mask making session. This is aimed at kids aged between 5 and 11. Any younger and they must be accompanied by an adult.

This will be facilitated by Chris Gilmour.


Catering

This year sees the return of Blackburn’s own Colin the Mad Chef who will be available to serve you bacon sandwiches, hot dogs, snacks and evening meals. He never sleeps!


Other Activities

Thursday 8 pm to 9 pm Meet the Bongonauts

Friday 3 pm to 5 pm Knit’n’Natter

Saturday 1 pm to 3 pm Ukulele Workshop (overlaps with….)

Saturday 2 pm to 3 pm Stitch’n’Bitch

Saturday 3 pm to 6 pm Craft Fair (see below)

Sunday 10 am to 12 noon Stitch’n’Natter

Sunday 12 noon to 1 pm Club AGM

Once again there will be a craft fair/stalls on Saturday, from 3 pm to 6 pm. If previous years are a guide there will be wood turners, cake stalls, knitted items, baskets and second hand books. And possibly low coolant alarms! This will be held in the main marquee (Bewdley end of field).

If you want to take part there’s no charge, just bring along a table and your goods/displays.