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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 1:22 Post subject: Wales - Dingestow meet. June - August |
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Club meet at Dingestow Wales. Bridge Camping and Caravan site. www.bridgecaravanpark.co.uk
Nice flat site. With, over a river bridge, a short woodland walk.
4 Miles (approx) South West from Monmouth. Just off the A 40.
Close to The Forest of Dean and Brecon Beacons.
Places to see: Dan-yr-Ogof caves. http://www.showcaves.co.uk/ No parking charges, last time I was there
The Cathedral cave is massive a river inside the cave leads to the Cathedral,
with a waterfall inside, that one can walk under.
Add to that - one, (read 2) can get married in there
The Dan-yr-Ogof cave has amazing stalactite/stalagmite structures that have to be seen to believe.
It twist N turns, has several layers, where you can look down and on, from where you were.
Other places nearby: Tintern Abbey, Symonds Yat https://www.royalforestofdean.info/wye-valley/symonds-yat.shtml
In 2007, I found a road nearby, that gives a panoramic view of the Brecon Beacons.
That road, led to a unique steep wooded country lane, in some places has stone walls both sides.
I've never seen any other roads like this one. That road leads to Llandogo. Next to the River Wye.
Suggested dates: June to August.
I have spoken the campsite owner, very happy to accept "Club meets" Owner will reserve a plot for a club meet.
Starting price from £15 per night. electricity if needed. Cash, cheque. No card payment.
Smile time - At the caves, I spoke to a young staff person, I asked him "What silly questions do you get asked"
Reply, in a beautiful Welsh accent "I have been asked if the caves are 'underground ' " This absolutely true.
Mr D |
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Welsh Delicgon
Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 204 Location: Carmarthen Wales
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Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:59 Post subject: |
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I am interested if we can firm up a date for the meet. |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:08 Post subject: |
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Count me in, preferably after July 17th (School hols) _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 2590 Location: Hedon, East Yorks
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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2020 16:02 Post subject: |
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I should be able to make it. _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
'93 L300 Super Exceed Corse Gray over Grace Silver.Auto.
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CSMonkey
Joined: 05 Feb 2014 Posts: 377 Location: Exmouth
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Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:49 Post subject: |
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I could make it later in the summer as will probably be away all of June. Grew up other side of Monmouth and went to school there. Nice little town.
Rich _________________ No more Delica |
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Welsh Delicgon
Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 204 Location: Carmarthen Wales
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 10:05 Post subject: |
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Count me in when we can travel :-) cheers
Mike |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 12:55 Post subject: |
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Fingers crossed we'll be able to cross the border AND camp in Wales come July 4th! At least here in England we can drive more than five miles! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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robaurdu Lifetime member
Joined: 07 Jan 2013 Posts: 466 Location: Tonypandy, RCT, Wales
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Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 22:05 Post subject: |
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If and when I’m allowed out. But there are much better roads there for views, and a few non scratchy green lanes to follow |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:28 Post subject: |
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It looks like Wales will be making its next decisions on relaxing lockdown on July 9th, to start on July 13th. Fingers crossed, and watch this space.
In England, we can go camping from July 4th, but groups from mixed households must not be bigger than six, and should maintain social distancing. I can cope with that. Just make sure you bring a bottle of sanitiser/disinfectant spray. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 23:37 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
and should maintain social distancing. I can cope with that. Just make sure you bring a bottle of sanitiser/disinfectant spray. |
Maintain Unsocial distance - Don't work for folks who are "hard of hearing" (Yours truly)
The sanitiser I use starts with a W Certainly not used as a "Spray"
Mr D |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 0:02 Post subject: |
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I'll bring two metres (6'7") of tube with two funnels to help with the hearing at distance. Or you can use it to take your - er- sanitizer - at a distance. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16299 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:55 Post subject: |
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Here you go Derek a small DIY project for you:-
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Copyright is retained for all my photos. Please don't copy them without asking permission
Do not blindly go where the path may lead you. Go where there is no path and leave a trail that others may follow!
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Green Grouch Lifetime member
Joined: 14 Feb 2012 Posts: 1264 Location: Dorset
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 17:52 Post subject: |
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They look like they are on a vice mechanism...?
That you can tighten..
_________________ A Little Knowledge is Dangerous and expensive! especially if your me Mending anything!! |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 21:50 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
Or you can use it to take your - er- sanitizer - at a distance. |
Why would I want to take my sanitiser at a distance
Lewis. They look heavy
Green Grouch wrote: |
They look like they are on a vice mechanism...?
That you can tighten.. |
GG Have you seen how big I am
Mr D |
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 2590 Location: Hedon, East Yorks
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:27 Post subject: |
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My sanitiser will be the usual 46%, it goes down well and helps you sleep.
And NO Deker I will not be putting a full awning up!!! _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
'93 L300 Super Exceed Corse Gray over Grace Silver.Auto.
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 21:21 Post subject: |
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Fostlongstrider wrote: |
1) My sanitiser will be the usual 46%, it goes down well and helps you sleep.
2) And NO Deker I will not be putting a full awning up!!! |
1) YOU, as in ME
2) Or Down - - - - - The meaning of this applies to those that know of previous posts (Welsh meet)
Mr D |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 20:05 Post subject: Good news. |
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Dingestow campsite is open (Do not accept card payment)
Including the facilities.
They are booked for September 11, with another club.
Hands up, those of you want to go. They would like telephone confirmation.
Mr D |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 0:46 Post subject: |
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Deker, are you saying they are fully booked up until Sept 11th? Or is that the first or only day that they will have all facilities open?
Or are you saying September 11th is NOT available because of this "other club"? I would certainly prefer dates much earlier. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:53 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
1) Deker, are you saying they are fully booked up until Sept 11th? Or is that the first or only day that they will have all facilities open?
2) Or are you saying September 11th is NOT available because of this "other club"? I would certainly prefer dates much earlier. |
1) NO.
2) Correct. I said "They are booked FOR September 11"
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alfagunner
Joined: 22 Apr 2020 Posts: 28 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 13:01 Post subject: |
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Both hands up I am a definite.
Oh sorry one hand the other is on the Overdrive button. |
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