4X4 Response National Weekend 9/10/11 July 2010 - Discussion

[Simon Bentley]

Yorkshire & Lincolnshire 4x4 Response are proud to announce the 4x4 Response National Weekend for 2010.

This inaugural event is being held at Frickley 4x4 Offroad Centre (http://www.frickley4x4.co.uk/) weekend of the 10th & 11th July. Situated between the M1, A1 and M18 (http://www.bdcc.co.uk/XMarksTheSpot.htm?g=SE4551709636&t=SE4551709636) in South Yorkshire the site is in easy reach of the motorway network and we'll be signing the route in and providing a radio "talk in" service on both CB and HAM for thse that want it

More details will be announced in due course but get the date in your diary now.

Costs are

£20 per vehicle per day for Pay & Play.

£10 per adult for the weekend (no charge for children)

Precise times to be arranged but arrival from late afternnon/evening Friday - latest departure Monday morning.

We're putting on a fun but constructive weekend for all, as well as the offroad site there will be stuff for the kids and seminars arranged so that opposite numbers from different groups can discuss their particular field. We also hope to get a couple of local equipment suppliers along to display their wares but also talk about how to get the best from the equipment (things like lights and CB/HAM radio etc).

The site is suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes, there is a limited number of electric hook ups so these will have to be shared where possible, we'll try to allocate them on a group basis, depending how many come. I've had a look and THIS (http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_book/hotel_overview.php?hotel_id=124) appear to be the best deal for accommodation near to Frickley, if a number of people take up this option we'll try to put on a pickup/drop off service for the evenings so everyone (bar the driver) can join in the evenings fun.

In following years the event will move around the country being hosted by different groups each year. With this relatively central location we hope to attract visitors from all teams, to ease traveling we have arranged that we can stay over till Monday and travel back at our leisure instead of being torn between leaving early or arriving back home late etc.

Please use the below links to book your tickets for the national weekend.


Adult Day ticket for Saturday 10th July 2010 £5.00/adult - CLICK (http://ww4.aitsafe.com/cf/add.cfm?userid=61348409&product=Single%20Day%20Ticket%20-%20Saturday&price=5&return=humber-yorks.4x4response.com/showthread.php?t=3211&hash=70103694f26b6e81e2c0cb1e0f76f0c8)

Adult Day Ticket for Sunday 11th July 2010 £5.00/adult - CLICK (http://ww4.aitsafe.com/cf/add.cfm?userid=61348409&product=Single%20Day%20Ticket%20-%20Sunday&price=5&return=humber-yorks.4x4response.com/showthread.php?t=3211&hash=70103694f26b6e81e2c0cb1e0f76f0c8)

Adult Weekend Ticket Friday (pm) 9th to Monday 11th(am) July 2010 £10/adult includes camping - CLICK (http://ww4.aitsafe.com/cf/add.cfm?userid=61348409&product=Weekend%20Ticket%20inc%20Camping&price=10&return=humber-yorks.4x4response.com/showthread.php?t=3211&hash=a83b7a685757027c3cc52a457b6feb05)

Electric Hook up if required and on a shared basis £5.00 - CLICK (http://ww4.aitsafe.com/cf/add.cfm?userid=61348409&product=Electric%20Hook%20up&price=5&return=humber-yorks.4x4response.com/showthread.php?t=3211&hash=305d87decd6629ef0851d5ffb176236e)

Pay and Play can be bought on te day but if you wish to book in advance

Pay and Play Offroading for Saturday 10th July 2010 £20.00/vehicle - CLICK (http://ww4.aitsafe.com/cf/add.cfm?userid=61348409&product=Pay%20and%20Play%20-%20Saturday&price=20&return=humber-yorks.4x4response.com/showthread.php?t=3211)

Pay and Play Offroading for Sunday 11th July 2010 £20.00/vehicle - CLICK (http://ww4.aitsafe.com/cf/add.cfm?userid=61348409&product=Pay%20and%20Play%20-%20Sunday&price=20&return=humber-yorks.4x4response.com/showthread.php?t=3211)




To book multiple tickets click on the links above, edit the qty and then click on <RECALCULATE>

Payment is via paypal, but a paypal account is not required you may just use a creit or debt card.

[Foxy1961]

What a brilliant idea! We'll be there http://www.4x4response.info/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_razz.gif http://www.4x4response.info/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[Teresa Herefordshire]

Sounds good! And I've always wanted to see Doncaster ... http://www.4x4response.info/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif

[nigel leyland]

That will be the weekend before Billing Simon....and some of us have already booked!



................You've made no mention of costs in your post.



Nigel.

[Simon Bentley]

That will be the weekend before Billing Simon....and some of us have already booked!



................You've made no mention of costs in your post.



Nigel.







I know but at that time of year there's not many weekends without a show and it was the only weekend I could get the venue - shows will probably all move again between now and then the way they are going LOL.



I'll put projected costs in the post but are subject to change until we have all the incidental costs in.

[nigel leyland]

I realised the difficulty of finding an empty slot, I meant that had you posted it earlier...... http://www.4x4response.info/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif



thanks for the additional info.....I'll inform the team and see what interest we get.



Nigel.

[phil_shinyheed]

im not going to billing and since ive family around there i might get down for this

[Patrick Molloy]

great .. looking forward to it, and I posted on the SEE4x4R site too

[Simon Bentley]

great .. looking forward to it, and I posted on the SEE4x4R site too





Thats great can everyone else also please copy it across to their own forums where appropriate.

[davemud]

Hi ya Simon



Gr8 idea all ready on the Southeast site count us in

will get a group together if we can



Davemud

[dave-freeman]

Thats an excellent idea. I'm sure some of us from NW will make our way there. http://www.4x4response.info/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif



Have posted it in our forum. Do we go through you to book Simon?

[Simon Bentley]

Do we go through you to book Simon?





Please use the links HERE (http://www.4x4response.info/forum/index.php?showannouncement=4) to book your places.



DO NOT contact the venue direct etc, they are not dealing with anything like that.

[Patrick Molloy]

using the link I can't see how to pay the vehicle cost. So I'd need a weekend for one jeep, two people, no camping. How do I do that?

[Simon Bentley]

The pay and play costs can be done on the day as people may not wish to decide up front, but I will add a couple of links for those who wish to pay in advance.

[Simon Bentley]

If people wish to have the booking links on their own forums the below is the code to do it - you need to insert the return url *RETURN* of your own forum thread.





Please use the below links to book your tickets for the national weekend.





Adult Day ticket for Saturday 10th July 2010 £5.00/adult - CLICK (http://ww4.aitsafe.com/cf/add.cfm?userid=61348409&product=Single%20Day%20Ticket%20-%20Saturday&price=5&return=*RETURN*)



Adult Day Ticket for Sunday 11th July 2010 £5.00/adult - CLICK (http://ww4.aitsafe.com/cf/add.cfm?userid=61348409&product=Single%20Day%20Ticket%20-%20Sunday&price=5&return=*RETURN*)



Adult Weekend Ticket Friday (pm) 9th to Monday 11th(am) July 2010 £10/adult includes camping - CLICK (http://ww4.aitsafe.com/cf/add.cfm?userid=61348409&product=Weekend%20Ticket%20inc%20Camping&price=10&return=*RETURN*)



Electric Hook up if required and on a shared basis £5.00 - CLICK (http://ww4.aitsafe.com/cf/add.cfm?userid=61348409&product=Electric%20Hook%20up&price=5&return=*RETURN*)



Pay and Play Offroading for Saturday 10th July 2010 £20.00/vehicle - CLICK (http://ww4.aitsafe.com/cf/add.cfm?userid=61348409&product=Pay%20and%20Play%20-%20Saturday&price=20&return=*RETURN*)



Pay and Play Offroading for Sunday 11th July 2010 £20.00/vehicle - CLICK (http://ww4.aitsafe.com/cf/add.cfm?userid=61348409&product=Pay%20and%20Play%20-%20Sunday&price=20&return=*RETURN*)



To book multiple tickets click on the links above, edit the qty and then click on <RECALCULATE>



Payment is via paypal, but a paypal account is not required you may just use a creit or debt card.

[Patrick Molloy]

Thanks very much Simon.



South East England Response members - I've already pasted in the links --> HERE (http://www.southeast4x4response.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2025&p=7554#p7554)





For those wishing to post the code for the links to their own group sites...

I had to remove the quote marks from each link...there's one just after the [url = and another just before CLICK

otherwise all you'll get is the html which isn't pretty

[nigel leyland]

Making things somewhat complicated here Si....can we not just book and send a check with a team or individual booking form...?



Nigel.

[Simon Bentley]

Making things somewhat complicated here Si....can we not just book and send a check with a team or individual booking form...?



Nigel.







Quite the reverse really Nigel - its dead easy and all done, no more work, no trips to the bank, no mailing confirmations out etc. If people really want we can do it the manual way but I'd much rather not.

[nigel leyland]

I fully understand where you are coming from Si



Paying this way is as you say convenient, assuming.....



A. people have the means to do so.

B. are happy to do so.



I would not like to see potential members not attending simply because a convenient payment method for them was not available.

[Simon Bentley]

Option to pay by cheque added to the shopping cart.

[davemud]

Hi ya Simon



have been looking into this over the weekend the location may be just a Little to far for us to travel up with the caravan

Its going to take us nearly 4hrs and 217 miles each way, can i ask is this the most central location for a national meet.



I will have to try to work out a plan with the south-east group but I think the location is just a bit far North.



Davemud

[Simon Bentley]

With groups in Scotland, the South East and West its is pretty central (if anything it is southern biased) but the idea is to move the event around every year.



I volunteered YL to do it this year as I figured we were big enough to take it on and no one else was coming forward. We did choose the more southerly of the locations we were looking at but the real issue is finding suitable sites. Wherever we have it it will be a long way for some people but by moving it around each year we hope everyone can have a chance for it to be local for them.

[nigel leyland]

Can I just say, that this isn't the most central location.....that would have been a lot further north! http://www.4x4response.info/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_eek.gif



But it will be moved around each year some sooner or later it could be on your doorstep, and sooner or later it could be at the other end of the counrty...!



In my opinion this is the best solution that could have been achieved for all. The timing is unfortunate, but I'm working on attending....regardless of the distance!



Nigel.

[Dave_M0YAA]

That good, I shall have transferred to the YL group by then so will be local.





Sounds good! And I've always wanted to see Doncaster ... http://www.4x4response.info/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif





Teresa, prepare for a lot of dissapointment. http://www.4x4response.info/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Tony Ferrari]

As Simon says rather than look for a Central location, like we did last year at Sibbertoft, we (the Trustees) decided to look for a different group to host the event each year so it moves around the country. And quite a few people thought Sibbertoft was too far.



Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are the first to offer but we envisage it going around the larger groups first, so on that basis, why not in South East England next year?



Of course that is going to be inconvenient for many groups too but as we become truly national, this is par for the course.



Frickley is not exactly on the doorstep for me either, being 150 miles and at least three hours away (and that's without dragging the shed on wheels).



Mind you navigation is pretty easy. Three miles to Junction 8 of the A1(M), turn right.... at Junction 38 turn left and drive another three miles to the site http://www.4x4response.info/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[Teresa Herefordshire]

That good, I shall have transferred to the YL group by then so will be local.





Sounds good! And I've always wanted to see Doncaster ... http://www.4x4response.info/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif





Teresa, prepare for a lot of dissapointment. http://www.4x4response.info/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif





I'm optimistic! There's nice bits in most places, if you look hard enough. Anyway, they have good accents and you can bet the beer's cheaper than down south!



Regarding all the "central" or not comments, it should be summer by then and a good opportunity for people to see a bit of the country they don't normally see and be adventurous. Well done to those concerned for making a decision and organising it.

[jon mcghee]

Was possably looking to come to this as we are new team but just looked it up and it will take us 7 hours and 9 min each way, will mention it to the members and see what genral thoughts are.

[robertfox999]

Was possably looking to come to this as we are new team but just looked it up and it will take us 7 hours and 9 min each way, will mention it to the members and see what genral thoughts are.
Hi hope some of your members can make it down will be well worth the trip and if u need help with putting up tents etc can not see that being problem.:)

[jon mcghee]

Hi hope some of your members can make it down will be well worth the trip and if u need help with putting up tents etc can not see that being problem.:)

Thanks, have posted up and see what response we get.

[jon mcghee]

Just a quick question could the camping be extended to cover the friday night as well, as it may be the traveling might be done on the friday?

[Simon Bentley]

Just a quick question could the camping be extended to cover the friday night as well, as it may be the traveling might be done on the friday?

Yes, arrival is from Friday afternoon - last departure Monday morning.

I've amended the first post to reflect it but yes arrival on Friday was always possible - not got a precise time yet - the team will be having a site visit in the coming week or two and I will confirm details like that afterwards.

[jon mcghee]

Yes, arrival is from Friday afternoon - last departure Monday morning.

I've amended the first post to reflect it but yes arrival on Friday was always possible - not got a precise time yet - the team will be having a site visit in the coming week or two and I will confirm details like that afterwards.

Thankyou, time can be worked in no problem there.

[Mark Leonard]

Hopefully we'll organise some nice weather, and it'll be a great weekend!.

[Matt V]

Think its a good idea to move it around, as saying local or not i cant see this as been a problem i know this one is on peaks door step but next year it might be down devon. I just see it as a weekend holiday somewhere different. How many people from the north do the london to brighton run and how many people from the south go to billing. What about car sharing, 7 hours travel in a 110 county with a trailer is less than an hour drive for everyone if took in turns and fuel split 8 ways makes it quite cheap. Fair enough the pay and play might be a bit tricky but im sure there will be plenty of other things on.

[nigel leyland]

Simon, we have a potential 5 attendees from RNE....how many will actually attend may well vary!
As and when I can confirm anything I'll post on this thread.

Nigel.

[John Potts]

Any news on the actual event?

Any special events, stands, etc?

[nigel leyland]

Now there's a good point John, is this event open for interested parties to "advertise" their wares?

Or is that not a viable possibility?

Nigel.

[Tony Ferrari]

Nigel

That was the intention, I'm sure Simon will confirm shortly.

[nigel leyland]

Thanks Tony, obviously when I quote "advertise", I'm implying "vend".......

Nigel.

[nigel leyland]

Well it's starting to get close to this event now, any chance we can get some replies on this therad?

Nigel.

[Dave White]

Do ya mean from peeps who are attending... I am going to be there :-)

[nigel leyland]

I was refering to replies from the organiser Dave, but it's good to know who else will be attending.....opens up the chance of swopping the likes of coats as has been mentioned elsewhere....

I've now got a confirmed 3 plus further possibles from RNE, and a meeting due on monday night....where I would like to be able to provide an update and hopefully encourage a few more to attend.

Nigel

[David Sparkes]

Within the group, one of our guys is leading on this. He is going Sat & Sun and has emailed everyone in the group with a PDF of the details. At our meeting on Tuesday one or two others indicated they were going for one day.
I can't be more definite than that, at the moment.

HTH.

[Matt V]

Had some members asking if they can turn up on day and pay as they are not sure of thier availability till then. Also when is the dead line for booking online.

[John Potts]

Methinks we need Simon along for some answers here.

[Simon Bentley]

Had some members asking if they can turn up on day and pay as they are not sure of thier availability till then. Also when is the dead line for booking online.

Yes people can turn up on the day.

Deadline for online booking Friday morning of the event.

[Simon Bentley]

Now there's a good point John, is this event open for interested parties to "advertise" their wares?

Or is that not a viable possibility?

Nigel.

Nigel

That was the intention, I'm sure Simon will confirm shortly.

Thanks Tony, obviously when I quote "advertise", I'm implying "vend".......

Nigel.

Well it's starting to get close to this event now, any chance we can get some replies on this therad?

Nigel.

Yes as Tony says that was always the idea however due to the lack lustre level of advance bookings I have not really sought any such people as in all honesty I think it would be an embarrassment to 4x4 Response to invite traders etc and then have the paltry turnout it appears we are going to.

Likewise the planned activities etc will be scaled back drastically and there will be no bar available I'm afraid as otherwise the event is likely to make a resounding financial loss.

[mattgreen]

I'll be coming with Mrs G and junior G for the Saturday - just working out logistics to see if we can do the Friday night too (Friday night is always the best party at these things!).

Will book shortly.

Matt

[Simon Bentley]

Come on folks - only a week to go. If I get a decent response in the next day or 2 we can look at putting a bit more on but at the moment almost no one has actually confirmed and paid - England are out of the world cup now so forget the football, looks like the weathers going to be great too - we have the makings of a great weekend but need some people to actually attend to make the most of it.

[Ross HB]

Sorry won't be able to make this, to far for me to go on only a student budget. When the event moves around I should be able to attend one that's closer.

Ross

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[Tony Ferrari]

Well I am definitely going to be there!

[David Sparkes]

I'm intending to be there, for the AGM, and any associated activities that take my fancy.

[John Potts]

I look forward to meeting you guys - so much better than just names on a forum :)

[mattgreen]

we'll be booking our tickets tonight.

[John Potts]

I'm not sure how many bodies will be attending, but I'm sure we can make it a decent 'party' weekend if nothing else.

Please drop by and say hello, we'll be turning up at the earliest possible opportunity and getting sorted. We'll be the ones in the knackered looking green and white caravan with the Black beast parked next to it. (Beer will be in the fridge and the fire bucket will be in use for the evening ;) )

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w187/Harry_Flashman_2007/The%20Black%20Beast/DSCF0708.jpg

[nigel leyland]

I have a request, can any groups with a representative at thia event please bring along any "group flyers" (or what ever you have) so I will have something available to place/handout when I recieve enquiries regarding other groups at show stands. This happens quite regularly and I'm often asked about teams at the other end of the country, yes I can direct them to this site.....but it does look a tad more professional if I have the relevent information to hand.

Cheers,
Nigel.

[Richard Wilcox]

Hi folks,
Yes, I know what you're thinking, 'who the hell is this guy' :), well for those of you that don't know me I'm a member of the Yorks and Lincs response group, I've just popped in to say 'hi' for a start and to also say I'll be helping Simon and the gang with the National at Frickley.
Tonight Simon and myself have been for a site visit to Frickley to meet Charlie the land owner, I already know the site well having been there several times before.
There are several things you'll need to know, but chiefly, don't use the address for the Pay and Play site to help you find your way, it will lead you to the wrong entrance. A postcode will be supllied which will get you to where you need to be. Anyone that wants to start planning a route needs to find Clayton which is near Frickley. Basically you will need to find Clayton, then use the postcode to get the exact spot.

[nigel leyland]

Thanks for leaving it this late to inform people about that, I've already supplied the Frickley link to our members....I think it would be a good idea if someone posted clear location information and sharpish as not everyone gets online everyday.

Nigel.

[Richard Wilcox]

Hi Nigel, pleased to meet you,
The postcode issue is part of the reason I've come straight on here having returned from the site visit, I'm sure Simon will be along with further details, but there will be signs to follow on route to Clayton and in Clayton its self.

[Richard Wilcox]

And as if by magic...
http://www.4x4response.info/showthread.php?t=1583

[Simon Bentley]

Thanks for leaving it this late to inform people about that, I've already supplied the Frickley link to our members....I think it would be a good idea if someone posted clear location information and sharpish as not everyone gets online everyday.

Nigel.

If using a satnav the postcode to use, from Frickley's site is DN5 7BU - this will get you to the campsite but only once you have arrived in the village of Clayton - if you use it from further afield it will take you to the Frickley Hall however you will encounter a locked gate along the way.

[nigel leyland]

Just been reading the other thread, total over complication and next to useless in my opinion.....I required only to know that I needed to get to the main street in the village of Clayton, Doncaster and the rest of the way will be sign posted.

Thanks for the information Richard, see you there...

Nigel.

[John Potts]

From Simon's 'details' thread (as for some reason it's been locked to avoid discussion?)

"The upstairs of "The Barn" is available for our use and is a perfect place to socialise in the evening (so no need for multitudes of anti social little fire baskets etc)"

Perfect - unless you're a smoker when the 'anti social little fire baskets etc' are actually a far better bet.

[Simon Bentley]

It just seems to me that there are far too many of them around now and it fragments everyone into tiny little groups. Will need to check with Richard if he heard what I did but I think we're allowed to smoke inside (just not within the catering area), its not a public building after all - and there's a wood burning stove in there too for those that just can't resist.

[nigel leyland]

Yes I noticed that myself John, not withstanding that if the weather is fine some of us actually like to be outside and enjoy the company of a fire.

[Simon Bentley]

I agree Nigel - last year was great we ALL sat around ONE decent fire not all separately around lots of little ones.

I am hoping to have a decent size marquee along so we can have somewhere to sit out of the sun (if its really hot) during the day if wanted (with the sides off) and for the AGM, and then use it at night time - but wll have to see.

[John Potts]

I'm actually with you on that Simon, the little fires ain't the best for large groups and it does tend to fragment the gathering.

However (and I know I'm a social pariah and any other names anti-smokers want to call me), it's pretty uncomfortable to heave my considerable frame out of my chair and wander outside for my frequent nicotine top-up.

If the room is a smoking area and if others don't object, that's great. Otherwise, I guess it's the fire bucket for me.

(I do love the smell of wood smoke too :) )

A big fire would be an ideal solution - but I don't think we can do that at Frickley.

[Richard Wilcox]

A big fire would be an ideal solution - but I don't think we can do that at Frickley.
Er, no, the last visitors that had a big fire got there butts kicked by Charlie...

Anyway, a little about the off roading at Frickley, there is a main off road site which we will have access to all weekend, this is an old pit stack type area with varying terrain, something for everyone, there is also a woodland drive, which Charlie will be doing an escorted drive around on Sunday. In theory, it only takes an hour to drive, but, may take considerably longer depending on the vehicles and drivers we have wanting to do it. Standard cars, especially with road tyres may struggle somewhat but this will also depend on the ground conditions on the day...

[TimChilde]

OK, I discovered today that my Saturday night 'booking' is canceled, so I am now free this weekend.

Guess where I'm asking the wife if I can go ;-)


If I can only get up there for one day which would be best, Sat or Sun?

Can I just turn up and hand over the appropriate number of £5s (few people refuse the offer of folding money) as it's likely to be very last minute when I know for sure if I can get there at all.

Tim.C

[nigel leyland]

Tim I believe the AGM is on Sunday (NO IT'S NOT, IT'S SATURDAY AT 2.00 pm), I'll get corrected here if I'm wrong (INDEED YOU WILL :D), so if you wish to attend the AGM then it's SATURDAY, otherwise either day will make no difference. You can either pay via the link provided by Simon or if your unsure you will be able to attend cash in the hand is acceptable. I think it's important that as many people who can do attend and it's in all our interests to accomodate people. If you are just intending coming for the day to off road/attend the AGM and not camp, I'm sure we can accomodate day visitors with a cuppa through the day (YES WE CAN).

Nigel.

[Tony Ferrari]

Nigel

As you can see the editing fairies have been at work :D

Full details on the AGM here:

http://www.4x4response.info/showthread.php?t=1570

[TimChilde]

"The man from Del Monte....he say YES!"


So hopefully I should be there some of the time. Now working on the details.

[nigel leyland]

Well done Tony, You've just passed my little test to see if anyone was paying attention...:D

Nigel.

(p.s. for the info of who it may concern, RNE now have a confirmed 3 attendees with a couple more possibles)

[John Potts]

Really looking forward to meeting the faces behind the keyboards :)

[jcb4x4]

And as if by magic...
http://www.4x4response.info/showthread.php?t=1583

Please can you Quote O/S Grid Ref's of ' Final Destinations ' at all times, when directing anyone.
If this is quoted accurately, anywhere in the British Isles can be identified on an O/S Map and if one wishes, a route worked out from any other point.
Also if a GPS reader is used on the journey you will know exactly when you are at the correct destination.

I feel I must point out that directions from the A1 seem to be inacurate.
Firstly the A1 does not have Junction Numbers. I assume you refer to the A1(M)
Secondly the A635 Exits are at Junction 37 A1(M)
Not Junction 36 A1(M) as this is for A630.

I do appreciate the effort that has been spent in putting together these directions, and have made similar mistakes myself in the past but have found that if the ' Final Destination ' Grid Ref is quoted accuratley, others will have an easier time pin-pointing a place and/or finding their way.

JCB4x4

[Simon Bentley]

Yes apologies the junction number was incorrect (now corrected), its what comesof doing these things late at night - but the ommision of the (M) form A1(M) was deliberate so as to diferentiate from the M1 give that I was doing a set of instructions for each - however given the number of possible approach routes which might be apparent from an OS map all but one of which are either impassible with a caravan, illegal or include locked gates or combinations of all three, I do not feel a simple grid reference would have been appropriatte - however there is a link direct to OS mapping from which one could be extrapolated should anyone so wish - and I can't imagine that many people from outside the area will posess the appropriate OS map so digital mapping is all the more appropriate anyway.

[nigel leyland]

"and I can't imagine that many people from outside the area will posess the appropriate OS map so digital mapping is all the more appropriate anyway."

This site will provide a map centred on any given OS ref, allowing one to devise ones own route in what ever format one has available or prefers to use.http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/getamap ergo anyone who can access the forum has access to OS maps of ALL of the UK.

just click the big pink button.:D

And there are many more online maps that provide references which can then be used for satnav or GPS....including Lat and Long/postcodes.

That way we can make our own mistakes Simon....:D

Nigel.

[Tony Ferrari]

and I can't imagine that many people from outside the area will posess the appropriate OS map

That I assume would be Landranger 111 and whilst it is true I do not possess it, I do happen have the one next to it sheet 110 :D

[BobWessex]

Just a quick note to wish everyone a good weekend and enjoy the 'navigation exercise'. I'm sure that like me those who can't be there will be looking forward to hearing all about it.

[David Sparkes]

Although I had said I would attend the AGM, I now have another invitation to which I am giving priority, so please accept my apologies for not attending.

Regards,

[TimChilde]

Well I'll be there for some of the time.

I'm stuck in Brum until at least 10:30, and I need to be in Sheffield for Saturday night, but in between I'll be there.

[Rikki-UK]

Nipped in to the national on my way back from doing a transport run to Bristol, a few broken vehicles about, one waiting for the yellow taxi to take it home.:rolleyes::rolleyes:;)

Lots of smiles, and cuppa's offered. it seems everyone was enjoying themsleves..

[TimChilde]

Well I'm now in Sheffield installed in front of the TV waiting for the GP to start :D

Yesterday was a good day - at least for the bit I was there. Very hot but not that sunny, hence the sunburn I discovered tis morning :(

Anyway it was good meeting everyone, and the only thing left to say is that I'm now opening the bidding for the video of the Secretary/Treasurer having to tow the Chairman ;)

[BobWessex]

Well I'm now in Sheffield installed in front of the TV waiting for the GP to start :D

Yesterday was a good day - at least for the bit I was there. Very hot but not that sunny, hence the sunburn I discovered tis morning :(

Anyway it was good meeting everyone, and the only thing left to say is that I'm now opening the bidding for the video of the Secretary/Treasurer having to tow the Chairman ;)
Hmm a certain deja vu I reckon, glad to hear that everone's having fun

[Simon Bentley]

Hmm a certain deja vu I reckon,

Very much so - only this time I broke the offside front driveshaft.

[Simon Bentley]

to everyone who attended the National 4x4 Response Weekend and AGM. Everyone I spoke to had a great time. Responder numbers attending the AGM were pretty similar to last year but numbers staying for the weekend or even just one night were much higher and a good number of people had brought the whole family. All the children seemed to get on well together and to thoroughly enjoy themselves, saturday evenings rounders game and welly wanging being the highlight I think.

Lastly I would like to give a big thanks to Richard Wilcox who provided the recovery service for those who got particularly stuck and also guided us all around the venue so we didn't miss the good bits or do any damage on the really hard bits - I think without his presence one or two of the more "enthusiastic" drivers might still be stuck there.

Thanks once again to all.

[Matt V]

Very good weekend, cant wait for next one. Learnt some useful tips off roading ..... on and auto apply a bit of break when struggling over an obstacle, seemed to go against the commen sence of how to move... take foot off break and accelerat, but once explained makes alot of sence and will/did come in useful thanks.

[TimChilde]

on an auto apply a bit of break when struggling over an obstacle, seemed to go against the commen sence of how to move... take foot off break and accelerat, but once explained makes alot of sence and will/did come in useful thanks.

Ahh the old 'left foot braking to replace traction control' trick. Works on either but much easier on a Auto 'coz you can't cock it up and stall as easy.

Just out of interest, it was a trick I learnt for snow/ice long before I ever drove a 4x4

[John Potts]

A very enjoyable weekend (thanks Simon :) )

It was great to be able to put some faces to the keyboards and I finally got the Black Beast a bit dirty.

Somewhat disappointing turnout, but then I guess I wouldn't travel hundreds of miles for it either :rolleyes:

Surprised that some of those wanting to be Trustees didn't make the effort though?

[Tony Ferrari]

I got quite a lot of of photos over the weekend and knowing how frustrating it can be going to an off road site and ending up with loads of photos of everyone else but none of yourself I did try to get shots of as many people as possible.

Hopefully I will be posting up photos this evening on the web and will post a link on here. I will take requests for copies (and sorry in advance if i didn't get a shot of your truck....*


being driven expertly in tricky off road situations
applying full right foot and praying you got through
getting stuck
being recovered
self dismantling (who mentioned drive shafts, trailing arms or exhausts)

*Please delete as applicable :D

[mattgreen]

Thanks to all who organised the weekend and to everyone there who made us welcome even though we only made it for the last half of the last day.

Cheers
Matt (& Lucy & Adam)

[John Potts]

Surprised that some of those wanting to be Trustees didn't make the effort though?

That wasn't aimed at you Bob - I know you've explained your situation.

[nigel leyland]

Sorry for the belated posting, didn't have time to post when I got home from Frickley as I bearly had time to breath before heading to Billing.

Huge thanks to Simon and the Team for hosting the event, a most enjoyable weekend in excellent company.

( The mobile welding service turned out to be a stroke of inspiration)

Nigel.

[Dave White]

( The mobile welding service turned out to be a stroke of inspiration)

Nigel.

At your service... although you can really blame Mr Potts for causing me to fetch it...