South West New Year Meet

[the janner vanner]

Proposed venue is the Quantock Orchard Caravan Park, Flaxpool, Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset TA4 4AW, between 28th December 2010 and 2nd January 2011

www.quantock-orchard.co.uk see www.ukcampsite.co.uk for reviews of site

Pitches are £10 per night including electric hook up

Booking through me by PM

Open fires are allowed, so if anyone has a brazier, please let me know as we can then arrange for us all to contribute to the firewood, Pref logs.

The shower, toilet and communal rooms are all centrally heated.

Food. There is a pub within walking distance called the Carew Arms.

On New Years eve it has been suggested that each Bongo/Freda contribute to a buffet a platter or dish of some kind. PM me to find out what has been contributed so far.

Dogs welcome but on a leash.

Anyone who is interested in this meet please let me know as I need numbers

[Alison01326]

Only a bit interested at the moment, as Zigi is not back at work yet and we don't know what his hours will be over New Year. Will be able to make a decision once he gets back to work and they've re-done the rosters in his honour!! All being well, that will be mid-August some time. Are non-Bongo folk allowed?

[Chris&Gem]

Sounds good Dave, have you checked that the pub is alright about kids coming in. Would be abit of a problem for us, if you know what I mean. Hope you are both well

[egor617]

I live about 5 mins from the camp site , if you need any local info just ask.
1- It's a fair old walk from the campsite to carew arms.
2- If your into trains the west somerset railway have there winter steam festival 29-30 dec
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/ ... vents.html
3- If your into walking/mountainbiking your right below the quantocks http://quantockhills.com/ and a short drive away from exmoor http://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/ and if it's really cold you could always escape to minehead and butlins for the day.

[missfixit70]

Could well be interested, will bring Dorothy if I come



Sorry I missed you today Dave, maybe catch you later in the week, when I come back down?

[the janner vanner]

Hi egor, thank you so much for all the info, it's great to have someone with local knowledge. We stayed at the site a few years ago but only briefly. It is a lovely area and we were very impressed with the site.

[the janner vanner]

Hi Kirsty, I looked out for you on my drive back into town from Bob's. PM me and tell me what day you'll be down so as we can meet up. Or shall we all meet at Allans?

[bessie]

Hi Dave

This looks good to us but need to book time of from work..........


Bev and Brian

[the janner vanner]

Hi Chris, i've had a PM from egor617 an he has told me that their are a couple more pubs in the area and they are children friendly.

The Lethbridge Arms at West Bagborough and The Rising Sun Inn at Bishops Lydeard.

He has also offered his services as a guide for either a full day or half days drive showing us the local area.

He has suggested a drive to Exmoor and see if anyone can spot the wild Exmoor ponies, then onto the Exmoor Falconary,

Or a drive through the Quantocks then onto Exmoor endng up at Woolacombe.

Plus he has aready told us of the Winter Steam Festival at the West Somerset Steam Railway on the 29/30 December.

It looks like this could turn out to be a terrific meet.

Dave

[Jillygumbo]

I'm definitely interested. PM sent !

[the janner vanner]

Hi all, just to keep you up to date, i've managed to get the entertainment sorted for New Year at no extra cost. It's a fellow

bongolier and he has agreed to bring his stage setup, lights, amps, mics, etc etc.

It's gonna be a good night,

Dave

[Vicky007]

Hi count us In would love to join u guys, will b a great meet.

[Chris&Gem]

Thanks for the call tonight Dave, nice to catch up, count us in. And thanks for all the hard work (finding a site etc) see you soon

[jumper]

Could well be interested, will bring Dorothy if I come



Sorry I missed you today Dave, maybe catch you later in the week, when I come back down?

Is that a washing machine drum you are trying to set fire to ?

[missfixit70]

That's Dorothy, best campfire/bbq ever