Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
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Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
The final club meeting will take place over the weekend of 12th October. Once again we will be returning to the Greenhills site near Bakewell, Derbyshire. Full booking details can be found in the members area of the main website at http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/member ... tm#rallies
This year Barry Bullshot's nature walk will be the Town Trail around Bakewell.
Booking from 30 August. Please quote your club membership number (it's on your laminated card) when booking.
This year Barry Bullshot's nature walk will be the Town Trail around Bakewell.
Booking from 30 August. Please quote your club membership number (it's on your laminated card) when booking.
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Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
Was hoping to get to this meet to catch up again with Anita and Christine. Now I can't go! Grrrr! Next year maybe ...
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Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
we're hoping to catch a bus into Buxton to visit the Great Peak District Fair on the Saturday if anyone fancies coming too
http://www.highpeak.gov.uk/hp/news/bott ... trict-fair
'the fair will boast more than 100 stallholders and exhibitors selling products and produce crafted, handmade or hand-reared in the Peak District. The Octagon Hall will be packed to the rafters with stalls selling everything from food, fine art and furniture to ceramics, carvings and crafts.The Promenade will host food and drink stalls plus live music and children’s attractions'
http://www.highpeak.gov.uk/hp/news/bott ... trict-fair
'the fair will boast more than 100 stallholders and exhibitors selling products and produce crafted, handmade or hand-reared in the Peak District. The Octagon Hall will be packed to the rafters with stalls selling everything from food, fine art and furniture to ceramics, carvings and crafts.The Promenade will host food and drink stalls plus live music and children’s attractions'
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Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
Looks interesting, depending on the weather Buses seem to be an hourly service
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Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
I'm afraid we are going to have to reluctantly miss this weekend.
Physio tells me I've trapped a nerve in my back numbing my left leg and making it virtually impossible to stand and walk. I was hoping it would clear up but it's seems to be getting worse not better. Quite literally, a pain in the a**e in more ways than one.
Hope everyone has a good time, at least the weather is OK.
Muz, another oatcake failure I'm afraid, third time lucky next time.
ps. The Matlock Bath illuminations and fireworks are on Saturday night, worth a look if you haven't seen them before. Looks like you have to pay now though. Don't even think about parking in Matlock Bath, park in Matlock or Cromford and walk, believe me, it's quicker. Best place to see the fireworks is the Temple Hotel, get a pint and sit on the wall.
http://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/themat ... ue=6070460
Physio tells me I've trapped a nerve in my back numbing my left leg and making it virtually impossible to stand and walk. I was hoping it would clear up but it's seems to be getting worse not better. Quite literally, a pain in the a**e in more ways than one.
Hope everyone has a good time, at least the weather is OK.
Muz, another oatcake failure I'm afraid, third time lucky next time.
ps. The Matlock Bath illuminations and fireworks are on Saturday night, worth a look if you haven't seen them before. Looks like you have to pay now though. Don't even think about parking in Matlock Bath, park in Matlock or Cromford and walk, believe me, it's quicker. Best place to see the fireworks is the Temple Hotel, get a pint and sit on the wall.
http://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/themat ... ue=6070460
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Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
I'll just have to make do with the rather wussy North Staffordshire variety from Sainsbugsbriwy wrote:Muz, another oatcake failure I'm afraid, third time lucky next time.
There is someone planning to attend the meet on a kind of research mission prior to buying a Bongo and I had instructed them to look out for your van. Have you got any photos of the inside and showing the roof arrangement etc
Muz
Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
I can get some taken Paul when the leg's a bit better.Muzorewa wrote:I'll just have to make do with the rather wussy North Staffordshire variety from Sainsbugsbriwy wrote:Muz, another oatcake failure I'm afraid, third time lucky next time.
There is someone planning to attend the meet on a kind of research mission prior to buying a Bongo and I had instructed them to look out for your van. Have you got any photos of the inside and showing the roof arrangement etc
Muz
Do you know when they are planning on coming? Could probably have a run out Sunday morning, actually the Bongo is the comfiest place to be at the moment, no problem driving, it's just when I get out.
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Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
I'll check that they're definitely going to be there and let you know. We could have some freshly barbecued sausages ready
Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
Great week end, and good company.mud was fun.
Thanks Ian
Trish
Thanks Ian
Trish
Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
Great to meet friends old and new.
We stayed at a great site just up the road.
Cycled the Monsal Trail Saturday and sampled the delights of the beer festival at Buxton Sunday.
Sorry to have missed team Muz.
We stayed at a great site just up the road.
Cycled the Monsal Trail Saturday and sampled the delights of the beer festival at Buxton Sunday.
Sorry to have missed team Muz.
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Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
You mean the original OATCAKE, The Staffordshire OATCAKEMuzorewa wrote:I'll just have to make do with the rather wussy North Staffordshire variety from Sainsbugsbriwy wrote:Muz, another oatcake failure I'm afraid, third time lucky next time.
There is someone planning to attend the meet on a kind of research mission prior to buying a Bongo and I had instructed them to look out for your van. Have you got any photos of the inside and showing the roof arrangement etc
Muz
Bongo no more........... ;-(
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Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
Can't beat 'em. Like the glorious light in the Peaks as I drove back across them yesterday afternoon. Never seen them look so lovely. A great weekend for an end of season meetdandemann8 wrote:You mean the original OATCAKE, The Staffordshire OATCAKEMuzorewa wrote:I'll just have to make do with the rather wussy North Staffordshire variety from Sainsbugsbriwy wrote:Muz, another oatcake failure I'm afraid, third time lucky next time.
There is someone planning to attend the meet on a kind of research mission prior to buying a Bongo and I had instructed them to look out for your van. Have you got any photos of the inside and showing the roof arrangement etc
Muz
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Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
Nice to see some old & new faces there, and more than one set of potential newbies who I hope went away convinced that the Bongo is the best thing since sliced bread. What was the best thing before sliced bread?
The site was damp in places, where we pitched was fine at first but the grass soon disappeared underfoot to be replaced by mud. So to spare our Bongo the inevitable mud-bath of cooking breakfast, we left early Sunday and did a proper breakfast for the rest of the Team at home - together with Brian & Christine's Derbyshire oatcakes - and very nice too
A few pics from us, the first three courtesy of Muzette...
She ran back to the Bongo, asked if she could take one of the cameras as she had seen some good views....
....I think these are looking north or north-west over the Wye towards Ashford-in-the-Water....
....she disappeared over a fence and then returned like the Pied Piper of Hamelin with a trail of kids in her wake
Alfie - Harry & Trish's new pup
Best to take the shots like this, doesn't show the mud up too bad
Camping in the Peak District in October, you know it makes sense
I'll spare you the traditional burgers & Spam on a barbie, you know what they look like. But how about this to finish off in style....
....which did get some strange looks from passers-by on their way to the latrines....
....although they were a lot of faffing about to eat. I think next time normal service will be resumed and it'll be Spam
The site was damp in places, where we pitched was fine at first but the grass soon disappeared underfoot to be replaced by mud. So to spare our Bongo the inevitable mud-bath of cooking breakfast, we left early Sunday and did a proper breakfast for the rest of the Team at home - together with Brian & Christine's Derbyshire oatcakes - and very nice too
A few pics from us, the first three courtesy of Muzette...
She ran back to the Bongo, asked if she could take one of the cameras as she had seen some good views....
....I think these are looking north or north-west over the Wye towards Ashford-in-the-Water....
....she disappeared over a fence and then returned like the Pied Piper of Hamelin with a trail of kids in her wake
Alfie - Harry & Trish's new pup
Best to take the shots like this, doesn't show the mud up too bad
Camping in the Peak District in October, you know it makes sense
I'll spare you the traditional burgers & Spam on a barbie, you know what they look like. But how about this to finish off in style....
....which did get some strange looks from passers-by on their way to the latrines....
....although they were a lot of faffing about to eat. I think next time normal service will be resumed and it'll be Spam
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Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
Magic weekend
In England
Great craft fair in Buxton with interesting stuff
Sorry I meant beer festival
The weather wasn't too bad
and the company was great so glad to see the sonic screwdriver worked
In England
Great craft fair in Buxton with interesting stuff
Sorry I meant beer festival
The weather wasn't too bad
and the company was great so glad to see the sonic screwdriver worked
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Re: Bongos in the Peak 12 to 14 October
Nice to see Dave out and about again without his backpack. What next for him, another walk across Morcambe Bay in decent weather?
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