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Recent research has confirmed that site availability, certainly during peak periods, which we as a club would normally try to avoid anyway, is becoming scarce.
IAH members need to make a hurried decision if we want to use Ambleside Rugby Club again for 2018. The week that we would normally choose in late June is already booked by another camping organisation for 2018.
There are weeks either side of that week currently available but if we are not quick then we could find that all of May, June and July 2018 will be booked by others.It would be interesting for members to air their views here so that we as a club can make a confirmed booking for 2018. We, Christine and I, believe it would be a shame to lose Ambleside as a bookable venue if we were seen not to be supporting it. Ambleside is such a beautiful area and the Rugby Club, which was initially proposed as a venue many years ago by stalwart members Edwin and Vera Watson, lends itself ideally to our purpose during an AGM, because of the facilities of the clubhouse. Being in the heart of the Lake District, there is so much to do and see plus car transport is not necessary here. A timely response of your opinion would put us as a club in a stronger position to enable the booking of a suitable venue that could accommodate our AGM needs, at least for 2018.
The above would seem to suggest as confirmed by the demand reported recently at various venues, that the public in general are choosing not to go to Europe en masse in future but instead are choosing to holiday in Great Britain, either in a caravan or motorhome, so perhaps we should be thinking ahead for 2019 meets.
Therefore, if you have had any thoughts about proposing a venue for a meet in the future, do ensure that you make any provisional enquiries well in advance.
In complete contrast to the above, there is a possibility that we can have two follow-on weeks in the West Country towards the end July this year (2017) depending on interest. The first week on offer could be at the rally field of a new Hobby dealer near Bristol, who although he has been made aware of our independent status, is prepared to put on a ‘Coffee and Danish’ morning during our stay, to include a Hobby technical questions and answers session. Camping costs have not been discussed yet with the Hobby dealer, nothing has been finalised or agreed but I am not expecting it to be overpriced. If it is then we would not consider it.
The second full week of camping could be at the venue of the Boconnoc Steam Fair near Lostwithiel. The steam fair is to be held on the days of Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July. Camping is available at £10 per night for the nights of Sunday 23rd, Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th and Sunday 30th July although the price for camping on the nights of Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th July is at £25 per night but does include entry to the fair for two adults on each of the three show days.
Booking at the Boconnoc Steam Fair would more than likely be each member’s responsibility. A booking form can be downloaded at http://www.lsvc.org
Depending on interest we may be able to arrange a block booking here but once again, your prompt expression of interest to both of these venues would be a necessity.Christine and I, are by no means steam enthusiasts but to be offered these venues in another beautiful part of our country, which we seem not to attend often enough feel that it would be a shame to pass on these two provisional invites. As time is running short the IAH committee would need to know as quickly as possible how many members are interested in this two week adventure in order to be able to make this a definite !
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Hi Dave
I agree that Ambleside offers a lot for people visiting the area whilst also attending the agm,it would be a shame not to secure it for 2018.
Also the idea of an alternate north and south solution is very favourable and maybe should be discussed at this year agm .
As suggested a start date of 2019 giveing ample time to locate an appropriate venue.
Norfolk sounds good for turkey too , its bootifull 😀🍾 -
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Hi Dave
We think we should go ahead with booking Ambleside for next year. We are familiar with the venue and we have enough to do planning other meets throughout the year. It would be a shame to lose the booking. However we did think that it might be a good idea to plan the AGM at a venue further south of the country on alternate years. This hopefully would encourage those members living further south to come along. We will have a look at suitable venues in the Midlands area and make some enquiries. This will be for 2019 so there should be time enough. Maybe those members living further South could also see if there is anywhere suitable nearer to them.
Regarding the Brick Kilns site, we think this sounds just perfect for our pre-Christmas ‘do’ this year. Assuming it is available that is for early December. Although we also enjoyed the Grouse and Claret last year.
Not sure we can make end of July in the South West due to family commitments around that time, although not yet finalised yet. However if it is decided to go ahead with this, we might join you for part of the time. Sounds fun.
Sue & Kenn
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Hello Peter,
Your preference for Ambleside 2018 has been noted.I have had another email this morning from The Brick Kilns site in your part of Norfolk where you very kindly investigated the facilities on our behalf a couple of months ago. I as a northerner was concerned before your visit about their tariffs but you did report after seeing the facilities that you considered their charges reasonable. Is this what is meant by the north south divide ?
Reading between the lines, it appears that they are still touting for business this year 2017 and are also promoting the time around the Christmas festivities. I have included the content of today’s email below for member’s consideration.I am contacting you to see if you may be interested in using our park for your annual rally. We have great facilities which have been enjoyed by other organisations like yourselves in the past and we’re very happy to accommodate small or large groups, offering a bespoke service.
The park, which is open from 17th March to 2nd January, is set on three levels covering 13 acres, with 60 spacious all weather semi-hard standing pitches and a camping field for your caravans or motor caravans.
Our Barney’s Restaurant & Bar can cater for numbers up to 50 people, offering both hot & cold buffets and 2-3 course meals as required. We also have a games room, which is ideal for coffee-mornings/meetings and we are more than happy to cater for any special requests.
We are also located 3 miles from the Thursford Christmas Spectacular and can offer pre-show or post-show meals (minimum 15 persons) at a very reasonable cost and we’re happy to accommodate any special requirements and discuss menu options with you.
The park has ample washroom facilities as well as drive-on pitches which can be used throughout the year. For your information, I have enclosed a flier that was used for our restaurant over the summer period (although your package can be tailored accordingly) which will give you a “feel” for Barney’s Restaurant & Bar.The flier referred to directly above was not enclosed or attached but I assume it will be available on their website if anyone is interested.
Although I currently feel that it is already too late to squeeze a meet in here this summer, it is a consideration for 2018. If members feel that it is not too late to try it this summer, then confirm your interest by starting a new post entitled Norfolk 2017.Prior to this, the third email from Brick Kilns, I had considered visiting this area around the time of Norfolk Show 2017, although I would not intend camping at the show. If I did visit this site for a few days, it would be my intention to further research the site, facilities, prices and menus for 2018 and the possibility of having a pre Christmas meet there in December of this year 2017. Any interest in that or do members have other suggestions for a pre Christmas meet ? If so, don’t be shy in starting a new post along the lines of Pre Christmas meet 2017.
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David,
We can’t do your suggested West Country jaunt this time – we will be down that way just before then, we think – , but we agree with all that you say about Ambleside,
Ruth and Nick
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