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by **dapinky** » Thu 22.02.2007, 16:23

At Longleat, you gan get into the grounds without paying anything, there's plenty of open space for a picnic / BBQ, and you have the option of doing any of the attractions if you wanted to.

Avebury is a bit like Stonehenge, but more spread out - don't know of anywhere local for a picnic though (unless you crash a field like those Dolomite Club yobbos :wink:

)

Perhaps after Dony, someone local to the area might like to sort out a 'scenic drive' route, with a suitable end place? :poke:

by **chris.t** » Thu 22.02.2007, 19:13

Perhaps after Dony, someone local to the area might like to sort out a 'scenic drive' route, with a suitable end place?

emmmm i wonder who could be????? ribbet ribbet

by **chris.t** » Thu 22.02.2007, 20:25

chris.t wrote:
Perhaps after Dony, someone local to the area might like to sort out a 'scenic drive' route, with a suitable end place?

emmmm i wonder who that could be????? ribbet ribbet

by **stevieshag** » Fri 23.02.2007, 17:41

chris.t wrote:
chris.t wrote:
Perhaps after Dony, someone local to the area might like to sort out a 'scenic drive' route, with a suitable end place?

emmmm i wonder who that could be????? ribbet ribbet

Suggestions on a postcard to Chris t

:-D

by **muley** » Fri 23.02.2007, 19:47

Longleat sounds like a good idea - especially if we can BBQ there.

Everyone happy with that?

Dates?

Route for the blatt?

Bye for now

Jim

by **stevieshag** » Fri 23.02.2007, 20:34

crumbs jim thats being decisive.. :roll:

do we make quick decisions like that.?

i dont i cant decide.. :-D

i am up for longleat.. just need a date,...

by **chris.t** » Fri 23.02.2007, 20:40

yep longleat

where is it

by **stevieshag** » Fri 23.02.2007, 20:51

not far from warminster.. :twisted:

not 100% sure but its off A36.. :!:

its about 30mins from my house..

stevie

by **muley** » Fri 23.02.2007, 21:08

stevieshag wrote: do we make quick decisions like that.?

No, not really (unless we're buying 2nd or 3rd Elans :wink:

)

I can do any date in June (apart from 9th thru 19th) July or August at present.

Cheers

Jim

by **paulwatkins** » Fri 23.02.2007, 21:20

I'd be up for this guys. Longleat sounds great - never been there before!

I can make most weekends throughout June, July and August....and i'm sure I could defer anything that conflicts with this outing anyway! :-D

by **dapinky** » Fri 23.02.2007, 21:25

We could meet at Avebury, have a 30 mile drive via Devizes and Warminster, then on to Longleat. (Or pick a longer route if you wanted to).

Just a sugestion, the roads were good for the drive about 12 years ago (when i was working at Devizes regional driving school), as we always used it for our advanced courses.

I expect that they've hit them with speed limits now though

(perhaps a 'local' could comment?

As i say, only a suggestion, I don't want to be seen to be hijacking your (our?) day out!

by **stevieshag** » Fri 23.02.2007, 22:34

I work every other wknd if we are looking at june/july/august. i will post available dates..

that sounds quite a good route.. the road from here to avebury is pretty good too.. i dont think there are many SAFETY cameras that way but i can always do a recky..

stevie

by **muley** » Fri 23.02.2007, 23:40

Loking at the longleat website http://www.longleat.co.uk/your-visit/pl ... r-day.html
it seems barbecues are not allowed - no matter we can stick with a picnic.

The grounds are impressive, in my opinion and as dapinky says peeps can do extras if desired.

Entry to grounds and gardens seems to be £3 per adult - which won't break the bank. I might do a recce in a few weeks time.

Cheers

Jim

by **stevieshag** » Fri 23.02.2007, 23:54

if ya wanna do a reccy jim, shout me i will tag along

stevie

by **muley** » Sat 24.02.2007, 00:13

stevieshag wrote:if ya wanna do a reccy jim, shout me i will tag along

stevie

Okey doke. It'll probably be early April - diary pretty full until then.

Cheers

Jim

by **rjbean** » Sat 24.02.2007, 09:58

stevieshag wrote:...i could possibly arrange for a field locally for a photo shoot maybe & a BBQ...

Now you've got me interested. Stills or Videos? :wink:

We'd be up for a run.

by **chris.t** » Sat 24.02.2007, 11:47

Shall we go for July

weekends in July

7/8
14/15
21/22
28/29

Probably a Sunday would be best

Just gone on the Longleat website and spotted this

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September 2007
Woolbridge Speed Hill Climb
Ranging from minis to single seat racing cars, be amazed at the daring speeds of these competitors as they tackle this motor racing course with its steep hill climb. Speeds of over 100mph can be reached on this 1200 metre course although brakes are generally applied at the 120° turn to Heavens Gate!
Price: £5.00 per person
Tel: 01395 279250
Web: www.woolbridge.co.uk

and i don't know if this will affect us

Saturday 21st July – Sunday 2nd September 2007
Summer Show
All details tbc
Price: FREE with valid Passport Ticket
Tel: 01985 844400
Email: enquiries@longleat.co.uk
Web: www.longleat.co.uk

by **muley** » Sat 24.02.2007, 18:40

Chris et al,

I'd plump for early July - that would avoid the ankle biter season ... and the other Longleat events.

Any more comments on date?

Cheers

Jim

by **GeoffSmith** » Sat 24.02.2007, 20:15

I'm all for a S/SE + BOLLECKS get together. :drunk:

I've offered to give Nige a break this year by hosting the pre/post event get-together, but I haven't heard back - he's probably pretty busy with the job move etc. so I thought I'd open it up for discussion. One disadvantage is that I'm about 10 miles north of Bristol, so it could make for a long drive for some of you. The Cotswolds, Wales and Concorde are all close by though.

Throws goldfish in bowl and waits to see if it blows bubbles....

by **chris.t** » Sat 24.02.2007, 21:30

whats the date of this Geoff? from my point of view this could turn into a w/e rather than day trip :beer:

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