National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend

andy2407 · 24-03-2007, 21:00

As mentioned in the National Meet thread, we have now organised a Spring National Meet. All are welcome, and it is hoped we can make sure things are available for families.

* * * * * Don't forget to check out the updates at the bottom of this post * * * * *

Dates
Saturday 5th - Monday 7th May 2007 (Bank Holiday Weekend)

Venue
The meet will be held at Burrs Activity Centre, which is in Bury - about 15 miles north of Manchester.
Full address is....
Burrs Activity Centre Ltd.
Woodhill Road
Bury
Lancashire
BL8 1DA

Burrs Activity Centre

This was the venue for last year's summer bbq - clicky here
This site is relatively central and has good motorway access routes. There's a pub within 50yds of the Activity Centre

Accommodation
Camping is available on site, and we have also made a half booking of the bunkhouse (dormitory style accommodation with rooms to be allocated to suit the mix of male/female/families etc) which will sleep up to 18 people. If there is sufficient demand, we can extend this to take the full bunkouse for 34 people. More details of the accommodation can be found on the Burrs web-site above.

Plan
A rough outline plan is detailed below, but this will be fairly flexible depending on what you want. Of course some things will have to be pre-booked, but we will try to react to what the group wants at the time, and see how well the weather treats us.

Sat
11.30 - 13.00 Arrive at Burrs, and unload / setup camp etc
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch (sandwiches, on site pub or Activity Centre cafe)
14:30 - 17:30 A bit of a drive
17.30 - Late BBQ (and maybe a few beers). There is a Tesco about 5 min drive away so no need to worry about driving all day with your food/beer in the back of the car.
There is a function room in the bunkhouse which we can make use of if the weather is particulary bad.

Sun
9.30 - 10.30 Breakfast (Activity Centre cafe or campers can cook your own)
10.30 - 16.00 I will keep this time flexible for now. There are plenty of things to do on site (walking, industrial heritage trail, orienteering) as well as a full range of outdoor activities (climbing wall, abseiling, canoeing, kayaking, raft-building, archery etc) although some of these will need to be pre-booked - more details to follow.
For any families with younger (and maybe not so young) children, the East Lancs Railway runs past the site, and the main station is about a mile and a half away. They will be running a Thomas the Tank Engine weekend over the bank holiday - East Lancashire Railway - Timetables
Further suggestions are welcome, and I believe Makefish has a few ideeas up his sleeve.
16:00 onwards. What we do on the second evening is open to suggestions. A drive out to a local pub for some food, a takeaway night, the onsite pub, another b-b-q, or if anyone wants to volunteer for some mass catering we could eat in the bunkhouse.

Mon
9.30 - 10.30 Breakfast (Activity Centre cafe or cook your own)
10.30 onwards Pack up and depart (unless you are feeling up to some further outdoor activities).

Prices
Bunkhouse - £20 per person total for 2 nights. Sorry but you will have to pay for two nights even if you only want to come for one.
Camping - £5 per person per night
Breakfast - £4 per day

Please note that neither Briskoda nor Burrs Activity Centre Limited can be held responsible for any loss or damage to your personal property or vehicles.
Whilst the campsite is located in a country park, the surrounding areas are urban, and the local youths do occasionally hang around. The gate to the car parking area will be locked on Saturday evening.
However, the camping field and car parking area are not a fully secure compound, and as such care should be taken with valuables etc.
Please also note that Burrs Activity Centre is in a Country Park with access to the general public. There will also be young children using the Activity Centre facilities, so PLEASE drive carefully and responsibly in this area.

This is expected to be a popular meet so get your names down fast. It is only available to Freedom members initially, but will be moved to general release after a few days.
I will need pre-payment for the bunkhouse bookings - details of payment methods to follow - but camping and breakfasts can be paid for when you arrive.
Fire away with any questions you have and I will do my best to answer them.
Please post your names below with details of numbers, bunkhouse/camping requirements, and whether you want breakfasts.
I'll start the list going....

Andy 2407 + SWMBO + 2 HCs (bunkhouse and breakfasts please)

Updates
02/04 - Emily has very kindly offered a cider delivery service - see this thread

13/04 - Bunkhouse cancelled due to insufficient numbers. Camping still OK. Can always try to re-book the bunkhouse if there is demand so please add your name to the list and PM me if you are interested

17/04 - Saturday evening charity auction announced - see post 88 in this thread

29/04 - A bit short of tent space - see post 128

01/05 - Information on outdoor actvities and fishing - see post 162

postmanpat · 24-03-2007, 21:47

Andy 2407 + SWMBO + 2 HCs (bunkhouse and breakfasts please)
PPat (camping + Breakfast both mornings please)

ag.morley · 24-03-2007, 21:51

I'll be able to visit on the Sunday with Swmbo....................Pinky will be delighted

**Makefish** · 24-03-2007, 23:36

The 'Makefish' family will be there in our tent, looking forward to it. Camping for us for both days please

.

gillywibble · 25-03-2007, 00:31

Gillywibble (Gilly & Wibble). Camping & breakfast both days - I promise not to drink too much this time

devonutopia · 25-03-2007, 09:38

I'll come!

Camping + Breakfast for me, on both days.

PS: Why is this is not in the "Great Britain" meets section? Sorry, ignore me - re-read it

Fabia 12v · 25-03-2007, 12:24

Count me in.. camping and breakfast both days... 12 Volts Debut weekend

Octygone · 25-03-2007, 13:32

Is the caravaning on the site or in the caravan club site next door to the activity centre

Loz · 25-03-2007, 16:46

abseiling? awesome! I'm there!!

***Neo_VR*** · 25-03-2007, 16:52

Rock n roll

Nice one Andy!

devonutopia · 25-03-2007, 17:49

I can also bring a full badminton set, if this is meant to be an activity weekend. Comes with nets, poles, 4 racquets, shuttles and even lines to mark out a court.

bryand · 25-03-2007, 18:11

Seems rude not to, now I know my way there.
So I think that gives us:

Andy 2407 + SWMBO + 2 HCs (bunkhouse and breakfasts please)
PPat (camping + Breakfast both mornings please)
Makefish family (camping)
Gillywibble (camping + 2 breakfasts both days)
Devonutopia (camping + breakfast both days)
Fabia12v (camping + breakfast both days)
bryand (camping + breakfast both days)

ag.morley (sunday only)

Possibles:
octygone? caravan?
Loz? camping?
Neo_VR? camping?

sharkrider · 25-03-2007, 19:01

I'll be there with GF and HC..... two tents! (loved the last BBQ meet!)

1)Andy 2407 + SWMBO + 2 HCs (bunkhouse and breakfasts please)
2)PPat (camping + Breakfast both mornings please)
3)Makefish family (camping)
4)Gillywibble (camping + 2 breakfasts both days)
5)Devonutopia (camping + breakfast both days)
6)Fabia12v (camping + breakfast both days)
7)bryand (camping + breakfast both days)
8)Sharkrider, Mel, HC (camping (two tents) and breakfast for 3 both days please!)

ag.morley (sunday only)

edit: on Friday 13th April, I pick up my new car... it's a red Grande Punto spoting, hope I'm still welcome when I'm showing you Furby owners how to go round corners

lol...

devonutopia · 25-03-2007, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkrider

it's a red Grande Punto spoting, hope I'm still welcome when I'm showing you Furby owners how to go round corners

lol...

If it corners anything like the hire car Grande Punto I had, I will not be too worried.

sharkrider · 25-03-2007, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

If it corners anything like the hire car Grande Punto I had, I will not be too worried.

lol... it's the sporting... (I drove one of the 'normal' ones too , and it was poor) was quoted as better by some motoring journo's in a group test with the vRS.... I test drove it, and it ****es all over my vRS, sharp turn in, little understeer, much better body control, (the electric steering is a bit lifeless tho..) your's however, well.... I think I'll leave shifty to give you a run for your money... I may have the angel remap in by may (170bhp) but i still wouldn't catch the mongrel

andy2407 · 25-03-2007, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octygone

Is the caravaning on the site or in the caravan club site next door to the activity centre

There is a hard standing area / parking area next to the activity centre camping field where you could put a caravan. I'm not sure whether we still have electric hookups availabe though but I will find out for you later in the week.
As you mention, within the Burrs Country Park there is also a new Caravan Club site which only opened last year. It is ony a couple of hundred yards from where we will be so feel free to use this if you are a member - its your choice.

devonutopia · 25-03-2007, 22:01

Is this bit

Whilst the campsite is located in a country park, the surrounding areas are urban, and the local youths do occasionally hang around. The gate to the car parking area will be locked on Saturday evening.
However, the camping field and car parking area are not a fully secure compound, and as such care should be taken with valuables etc.

Just a little disclaimer? Is it a rough area?

Mouse · 25-03-2007, 22:33

Went to Bury yesterday and they eat Black Puddings like donuts. Lots of 80+ year olds racing round with zimmer frames, black pudding in hand and fags in mouth. Forget healthy eating this town turns the healthy eating brigades logic on its head . Bury market is close by, and world famous, see here World Famous Bury Market - Open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. It is a great market if thats your thing. Oh and the tripe is rated too. Outside of Bury the countryside is great. Don`t know if im coming but have a great weekend!

andy2407 · 25-03-2007, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

Is this bit

Whilst the campsite is located in a country park, the surrounding areas are urban, and the local youths do occasionally hang around. The gate to the car parking area will be locked on Saturday evening.
However, the camping field and car parking area are not a fully secure compound, and as such care should be taken with valuables etc.

Just a little disclaimer? Is it a rough area?

I guess in this day and age we have to cover ourselves but there are a lot of places where I would be more worried about leaving my car.
We certainly didn't have any problems last time (but that may be due to the fact that we were up drinking half the night anyway!) and I wouldn't let it put you off.

andy2407 · 25-03-2007, 22:47

Good to see plenty of interest in this. Many of the members that have put their names down so far came to last summer's bbq meet so it must have been a good meet!
Im going to be working in Spain for the next few days, but keep any questions you have coming, and I'll catch up on this thread when I get back on Thurs if I don't manage to get online while Im away.

24-03-2007, 21:00	#1
andy2407 Marmite Burner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 4,893	National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping Weekend As mentioned in the National Meet thread, we have now organised a Spring National Meet. All are welcome, and it is hoped we can make sure things are available for families. *** * * * * Don't forget to check out the updates at the bottom of this post * * * * * Dates Saturday 5th - Monday 7th May 2007 (Bank Holiday Weekend) Venue The meet will be held at Burrs Activity Centre, which is in Bury - about 15 miles north of Manchester. Full address is.... Burrs Activity Centre Ltd. Woodhill Road Bury Lancashire BL8 1DA Burrs Activity Centre This was the venue for last year's summer bbq - clicky here This site is relatively central and has good motorway access routes. There's a pub within 50yds of the Activity Centre Accommodation Camping is available on site, and we have also made a half booking of the bunkhouse (dormitory style accommodation with rooms to be allocated to suit the mix of male/female/families etc) which will sleep up to 18 people. If there is sufficient demand, we can extend this to take the full bunkouse for 34 people. More details of the accommodation can be found on the Burrs web-site above. Plan A rough outline plan is detailed below, but this will be fairly flexible depending on what you want. Of course some things will have to be pre-booked, but we will try to react to what the group wants at the time, and see how well the weather treats us. Sat 11.30 - 13.00 Arrive at Burrs, and unload / setup camp etc 13.00 - 14.00 Lunch (sandwiches, on site pub or Activity Centre cafe) 14:30 - 17:30 A bit of a drive 17.30 - Late BBQ (and maybe a few beers). There is a Tesco about 5 min drive away so no need to worry about driving all day with your food/beer in the back of the car. There is a function room in the bunkhouse which we can make use of if the weather is particulary bad. Sun 9.30 - 10.30 Breakfast (Activity Centre cafe or campers can cook your own) 10.30 - 16.00 I will keep this time flexible for now. There are plenty of things to do on site (walking, industrial heritage trail, orienteering) as well as a full range of outdoor activities (climbing wall, abseiling, canoeing, kayaking, raft-building, archery etc) although some of these will need to be pre-booked - more details to follow. For any families with younger (and maybe not so young) children, the East Lancs Railway runs past the site, and the main station is about a mile and a half away. They will be running a Thomas the Tank Engine weekend over the bank holiday - East Lancashire Railway - Timetables Further suggestions are welcome, and I believe Makefish has a few ideeas up his sleeve. 16:00 onwards. What we do on the second evening is open to suggestions. A drive out to a local pub for some food, a takeaway night, the onsite pub, another b-b-q, or if anyone wants to volunteer for some mass catering we could eat in the bunkhouse. Mon 9.30 - 10.30 Breakfast (Activity Centre cafe or cook your own) 10.30 onwards Pack up and depart (unless you are feeling up to some further outdoor activities). Prices Bunkhouse - £20 per person total for 2 nights. Sorry but you will have to pay for two nights even if you only want to come for one. Camping - £5 per person per night Breakfast - £4 per day Please note that neither Briskoda nor Burrs Activity Centre Limited can be held responsible for any loss or damage to your personal property or vehicles. Whilst the campsite is located in a country park, the surrounding areas are urban, and the local youths do occasionally hang around. The gate to the car parking area will be locked on Saturday evening. However, the camping field and car parking area are not a fully secure compound, and as such care should be taken with valuables etc. Please also note that Burrs Activity Centre is in a Country Park with access to the general public. There will also be young children using the Activity Centre facilities, so PLEASE drive carefully and responsibly in this area. This is expected to be a popular meet so get your names down fast. It is only available to Freedom members initially, but will be moved to general release after a few days. I will need pre-payment for the bunkhouse bookings - details of payment methods to follow - but camping and breakfasts can be paid for when you arrive. Fire away with any questions you have and I will do my best to answer them. Please post your names below with details of numbers, bunkhouse/camping requirements, and whether you want breakfasts. I'll start the list going.... Andy 2407 + SWMBO + 2 HCs (bunkhouse and breakfasts please) Updates** 02/04 - Emily has very kindly offered a cider delivery service - see this thread 13/04 - Bunkhouse cancelled due to insufficient numbers. Camping still OK. Can always try to re-book the bunkhouse if there is demand so please add your name to the list and PM me if you are interested 17/04 - Saturday evening charity auction announced - see post 88 in this thread 29/04 - A bit short of tent space - see post 128 01/05 - Information on outdoor actvities and fishing - see post 162 __________________ The future's bright The future's yellow Last edited by andy2407; 01-05-2007 at 17:59.

24-03-2007, 21:51	#3
ag.morley S60-R wanabee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: right on track........ Posts: 4,605	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend I'll be able to visit on the Sunday with Swmbo....................Pinky will be delighted __________________ This is my new signature...........Good in'it.......... DO IT NOW------------------->>>>

24-03-2007, 23:36	#4
Makefish BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,682	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend The 'Makefish' family will be there in our tent, looking forward to it. Camping for us for both days please . __________________ Next Briskoda National Event: TRAX 2008 - 7th September at Silverstone Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes! Last edited by Makefish; 24-03-2007 at 23:40.

25-03-2007, 00:31	#5
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 4,843	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend Gillywibble (Gilly & Wibble). Camping & breakfast both days - I promise not to drink too much this time __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

25-03-2007, 09:38	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 28,348	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend I'll come! Camping + Breakfast for me, on both days. PS: Why is this is not in the "Great Britain" meets section? Sorry, ignore me - re-read it __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Sign up to the Briskoda clubstand at TRAX - SILVERSTONE 07/09/08 CLICK LINK FOR INFO! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video! Last edited by devonutopia; 25-03-2007 at 09:59.

25-03-2007, 12:24	#7
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 4,906	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend Count me in.. camping and breakfast both days... 12 Volts Debut weekend __________________ 1st Car: Skoda Fabia Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf Replaced with: Seat Ibiza Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo

25-03-2007, 13:32	#8
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,383	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend Is the caravaning on the site or in the caravan club site next door to the activity centre

25-03-2007, 16:46	#9
Loz TwIsTeD Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: here..................... sometimes there........ Posts: 6,406	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend abseiling? awesome! I'm there!! __________________ Lorraine- AKA Loz, Lozkins, Lozza, Lozzy, Lozlet, Lozzette, Lozzle, Lozraine, Lozalot, Lozatron, Lozatronic, Lozatroonathoone, Lozlatina, Loztalot, Lozingtonrain, Lozinator, Lozenge, Lozenger, Lozmanaught, Lozzy Loo, Lozzybear, Lozzy-wozzy-dooh-dah-day, () CouLoz of the rainbow, Lozano, Lozvaldo, Lorraineo, Lorrainickle, Lorrainus, Lez, Lezkins, Randomer & Mizz LB Taste=Negative, Sense=minimal, Memory=poor

25-03-2007, 16:52	#10
*Neo_VR* Munkeh! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 11,544	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend Rock n roll Nice one Andy! __________________ ColGod the UberMod

25-03-2007, 17:49	#11
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 28,348	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend I can also bring a full badminton set, if this is meant to be an activity weekend. Comes with nets, poles, 4 racquets, shuttles and even lines to mark out a court. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Sign up to the Briskoda clubstand at TRAX - SILVERSTONE 07/09/08 CLICK LINK FOR INFO! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

25-03-2007, 18:11	#12
bryand Fabian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,760	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend Seems rude not to, now I know my way there. So I think that gives us: Andy 2407 + SWMBO + 2 HCs (bunkhouse and breakfasts please) PPat (camping + Breakfast both mornings please) Makefish family (camping) Gillywibble (camping + 2 breakfasts both days) Devonutopia (camping + breakfast both days) Fabia12v (camping + breakfast both days) bryand (camping + breakfast both days) ag.morley (sunday only) Possibles: octygone? caravan? Loz? camping? Neo_VR? camping?

25-03-2007, 19:01	#13
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,564	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend I'll be there with GF and HC..... two tents! (loved the last BBQ meet!) 1)Andy 2407 + SWMBO + 2 HCs (bunkhouse and breakfasts please) 2)PPat (camping + Breakfast both mornings please) 3)Makefish family (camping) 4)Gillywibble (camping + 2 breakfasts both days) 5)Devonutopia (camping + breakfast both days) 6)Fabia12v (camping + breakfast both days) 7)bryand (camping + breakfast both days) 8)Sharkrider, Mel, HC (camping (two tents) and breakfast for 3 both days please!) ag.morley (sunday only) edit: on Friday 13th April, I pick up my new car... it's a red Grande Punto spoting, hope I'm still welcome when I'm showing you Furby owners how to go round corners lol... __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (157.56bhp, and 279.52lbs/ft ) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, Origin B2 GPS and laser (now gone, but not forgotten!) Last edited by sharkrider; 25-03-2007 at 19:04.

25-03-2007, 22:01	#17
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 28,348	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend Is this bit Whilst the campsite is located in a country park, the surrounding areas are urban, and the local youths do occasionally hang around. The gate to the car parking area will be locked on Saturday evening. However, the camping field and car parking area are not a fully secure compound, and as such care should be taken with valuables etc. Just a little disclaimer? Is it a rough area? __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Sign up to the Briskoda clubstand at TRAX - SILVERSTONE 07/09/08 CLICK LINK FOR INFO! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

25-03-2007, 22:33	#18
Mouse Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 361	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend Went to Bury yesterday and they eat Black Puddings like donuts. Lots of 80+ year olds racing round with zimmer frames, black pudding in hand and fags in mouth. Forget healthy eating this town turns the healthy eating brigades logic on its head . Bury market is close by, and world famous, see here World Famous Bury Market - Open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. It is a great market if thats your thing. Oh and the tripe is rated too. Outside of Bury the countryside is great. Don`t know if im coming but have a great weekend! __________________ Black Magic Fabia v/RS *Skoda Fabia VRS ! Practical & Exciting !*

25-03-2007, 22:47	#20
andy2407 Marmite Burner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 4,893	Re: National Meet - Spring BBQ/Camping/Bunkhouse Weekend Good to see plenty of interest in this. Many of the members that have put their names down so far came to last summer's bbq meet so it must have been a good meet! Im going to be working in Spain for the next few days, but keep any questions you have coming, and I'll catch up on this thread when I get back on Thurs if I don't manage to get online while Im away. __________________ The future's bright The future's yellow

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