+Derbyshire Dave Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Weather is always going to be difficult. I’d definitely go back to Halse Farm, lovely setting, and to have the site to ourselves was great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) I wasn't being funny Allan and all I wanted to do was set the record straight, so I apologise if it it had any other inflection. I do agree that statistically the North and East of England is in fact drier and that this years rainfall has been proof that you are totally at the mercy of the weather. When looking for a site we probably spent two years looking for one, we did have one near Woodhall spa, but after a couple of calls that went through, they don't like big single groups, I suppose they have had too much trouble from them in the past. When looking for a site we have to consider distance and time traveled, light pollution and also nearby amenities, because you will always need something and yes beer included! A lot of sites are "Family Friendly", that way they increase the amount of bodies per pitch, so when we turn up mostly as single occupancy per pitch, we aren't making them as much money. That said, Sharon's site does just charge per pitch. It's also really tricky to find every pitch we need serviced with electricity, a good number only have limited hook ups. As I have in the past mentioned, if anyone has a suggestion then it would be seriously considered. Edited November 1, 2019 by BAZ Dyslexic keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 12 hours ago, Allan the Plumber said: Hi Guys sorry to be a party pooper but it’s generally not the best location to go to in the Autumn you need to look at a location in the east! All our weather at this time of the year comes from the west the East tends to miss out on these weather patterns I'm in complete agreement Allan, having seen the conditions first hand. The west country and Wales at this time of the year is totally at the mercy of the autumn Atlantic weather systems / storms and you are playing Russian Roulette with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 3 hours ago, BAZ said: As I have in the past mentioned, if anyone has a suggestion then it would be seriously considered. My suggestion is simple. We head off to Spain or Portugal and rent a villa in the middle of nowhere. If you can get enough people interested (count me in) it may work out cheaper than you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Nice idea Rob but I don't think it would be very practical for most members. Getting kit over there, and there would be no point just going for the weekend. I certainly couldn't justify it. Off course there's no reason why a few of you couldn't arrange yourself. I feel I must reiterate what Baz has said. It took 2 years for us to find a campsite that could or would accommodate us within a few hours drive. Please if anyone knows a decent site with electric hook ups, dark skies, allows groups and exclusive use we would be happy to look in to it. Personally I think Halse Farm ticks all the boxes. Studfold was great but it is out of the equation as Baz has explained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Streetbob Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Count me in for Ems6. I'd be happy to go back to Halse Farm and thanks for organising. tuckstar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DaveJW Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 21 hours ago, Streetbob said: Count me in for Ems6. I'd be happy to go back to Halse Farm and thanks for organising. That goes for me & Sue too - September or even in Spring if there is a date that works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I think i'll do Kelling instead, although i'd really prefer that to be in September like it normally is. I can't really justify going to both with 2 lots of van hire etc only to face the probability of clouds and rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 At the moment i have booked in for Kelling but I think will go the site I use nearer home if the weather looks OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bryand Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Looking ahead to next year, the following dates may be useful: Full Moon 8th April 2020 Good Friday 10th April 2020 Easter Sunday 12th April 2020 school summer term starts Monday 20th April (maybe local variations) New Moon 23rd April 2020 Full Moon 2nd September 2020 school autumn term starts 3rd September (maybe local variations) New Moon 17th September 2020 New Moon 16th October 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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