ESC Go's on Tour ~ Le Touquet, France ~ Sat 19th July
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Whilst looking at the Eurotunnel site, I came across the following
Roadworks on the M20
The Highways Agency are currently undertaking a programme of roadworks on the M20 between junction 11 and 12 in both directions. The aim of the programme is to install a Quick Movable Barrier which will improve the traffic flow on the M20 when Operation Stack is in place.
Work will take place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until approximately mid-August 2008. At least two lanes will remain open between 6am to 8pm each day. The hard shoulder may be in use as a third lane where necessary to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
A 50 mph speed limit will be in place throughout the work.
Cheers
Simon
Roadworks on the M20
The Highways Agency are currently undertaking a programme of roadworks on the M20 between junction 11 and 12 in both directions. The aim of the programme is to install a Quick Movable Barrier which will improve the traffic flow on the M20 when Operation Stack is in place.
Work will take place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until approximately mid-August 2008. At least two lanes will remain open between 6am to 8pm each day. The hard shoulder may be in use as a third lane where necessary to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
A 50 mph speed limit will be in place throughout the work.
Cheers
Simon
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From: FPMSL It's only a FocaRSe !!!
How did you manage to get
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From: MSOC..........middlesex subaru owners club
check out the ferry ops websites
off top of head
spare bulbs
florry jacket
warning triangle
gb sticker
headlight conversion
bribe money
joe le taxi on the audio
garlic breath
no idea how to drive
horse meat sandwiches
budgie
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If thats official then I`m not going...no way....garlic breath easy....bad driving is my trade ( white vanman...I`m expert ).....horse meat ain`t no different to most roadside burger vans....flak jacket etc might come in useful anywhere in the world but joe le f***ing taxi is a step too far
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this french thing is getting on my ****.....I found this Sculptures de Sable African Safari Le Touquet Paris-Plage - ARTITIUM événements ....so I can`t even build a sodding sand castle
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I bloody well hope so!! I'm out on a girls jolly Friday night to Newmarket, not expecting to be home before 1am 
so thats ..............hhmmm 2 1/2 hours sleep........has Lala mentioned that I'm not at my best when I'm tired 
Do we have a brekky stop???
so thats ..............hhmmm 2 1/2 hours sleep........has Lala mentioned that I'm not at my best when I'm tired Do we have a brekky stop???
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Oh dear On Dear your gonna be good company !! Best keep out your way till Dinnertime
Hopefully arriving in Le Touq approx 10am ( French Time ) Brekkie then
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Dont know if Micks already posted this but we wont be comming now , im a bit skintos at the mo and the kids both needed passports. Kids are gutted as am i .
See you all soon xx
, im a bit skintos at the mo and the kids both needed passports. Kids are gutted as am i .See you all soon xx
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ESC ON TOUR Le Touquet , France Meeting @ Thurrock services @ 5.15am Leaving @ 5.30am
The date:- Sat 19th July
The Destination:- Le Touquet, France
The Route:- Via Eurotunnel
LE TOUQUET is approx 45mins from Calais @ a steady 60-70mph, along the A16 (E402) in the direction of Boulogne when leaving calais. You will encounter a peage (toll road) on this route, which will cost 2.5 Euros each way.
Le Touquet is a pleasant,clean resort, with boutiques, bars, etc in the town which is just across the road from the seafront. The beach has golden sands which are deep & clean, with plenty of room to play a footie match etc. there is also a modern swimming pool on the beach,with 'flumes' etc, & inside & outside pools.
There are plenty of car parking facilities all along the seafront.
We will be crossing the channel by Eurotunnel, leaving on the 07:20 train & returning on the 21:20(local time)(20:20 English time)
The crossing takes 35mins,and upon disembarkment, its easy with no hold-ups etc as all immigration,passports is done prior to getting on the train.
The toal cost is £59 , per vehicle.
Book your train here
, Click on the 07:20am Outward & The 21:20 return
We did this trip in 2006 , & 1 tank of fuel should easily cover the travel from Lakeside & return.....
Naturally this is a PINK SHIRT event 
There is also a short tunnel on the A16 
ESC on tour Saturday July 19th
1. Minuscule & Mrs ESC & Kids ( Crossing booked )
2. Robrroy & Peu de Munter ( Crossing booked )
3. Kev D & Paula (Crossing Booked )
4. Hales & Lady Jane ( Crossing Booked )
5. Troupe Jaune de van man (le croisement a réservé)
6. Sheikhlala & Tricksy ( Crossing booked )
7. Wozza
8. Phil & Gail and le puits servent d' équipier ( Crossing booked )
9. BeeSTi's du & Les BeeSTi Boys ( Crossing Booked )
10. The Gooners - we'll meet you there
11. Ronnie , Ade & Elise & Poss in laws
12. Groupe vert de chariot with Boney Em (Crossing Booked)
(Crossing Booked)13. Summers & S13XY C (Crossing Booked)
14. Sti-cki, Wilf, and Boys (Crossing booked)
15. the budgies (Crossing booked)
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FRANCE AND MONACO (Western Europe)
This information should be read in conjunction with our General advice for motoring in Europe.
Drinking and driving: If the level of alcohol in the bloodstream is 0.05 per cent or more (0.02% for bus/coach drivers), severe penalties include fine, imprisonment and / or confiscation of driving licence. Saliva drug tests will be used to detect drivers under the influence of drugs – severe penalties as above.
Driving licence: Minimum age at which a UK licence holder may drive temporarily imported car 18, motorcycle (up to 80cc) 16, motorcycle (over 80cc) 18.
Fines: On-the-spot fines or 'deposits' are severe. An official receipt should be issued. Vehicles parking contrary to regulations may be towed away and impounded.
Fuel: Unleaded petrol (95 & 98 octane), diesel (Gazole) and LPG available. No leaded petrol (lead replacement petrol “Super carburant” available or lead substitute additive). Petrol in a can is permitted but forbidden by ferry and Eurotunnel operators. Credit cards accepted at most filling stations; check with your card issuer for usage in France & Monaco before travel. There are now many automatic petrol pumps operated by credit / debit card however, cards issued abroad are not always accepted by these pumps.
Lights: Dipped headlights must be used in poor daytime visibility. It is highly recommended by the French Government that 4+-wheeled vehicles use dipped headlights day and night (already compulsory for motorcycles).
Motorcycles: Use of dipped headlights during the day compulsory. The wearing of crash helmets is compulsory for both driver and passenger of any two-wheel motorised vehicle.
Motor Insurance: Third-party compulsory.
Passengers/Children in cars: Children under the age of 10 are not permitted to travel on the front seats of vehicles, unless there are no rear seats or the rear seats are already occupied with children under 10 or there are no seat belts. In these circumstances a child must not be placed in the front seats with their back to the road if the vehicle is fitted with a passenger airbag, unless it is deactivated. They must travel in an approved child seat or restraint adapted to their size. A baby up to 13kg must be carried in a rear facing baby seat. A child between 9 and 18kg must be seated in a child seat and a child from 15kg up to 10 years can use a booster seat with a seat belt or a harness. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure all passengers under 18 are appropriately restrained.
Seat belts: Compulsory for front/rear seat occupants to wear seat belts, if fitted.
Speed limits: Standard legal limits, which may be varied by signs, for private vehicles without trailers. In built-up areas 31 mph (50 km/h), outside built-up areas 55 mph (90 km/h), but 68 mph (110 km/h) on urban motorways and dual carriageways separated by a central reservation and 80 mph (130 km/h) on motorways. Lower speed limits of 49 mph (80 km/h) outside built-up areas, 62 mph (100 km/h) on dual carriageways and 68 mph (110 km/h) on motorways apply in wet weather and to visiting motorists who have held a driving licence for less than two years.
This information should be read in conjunction with our General advice for motoring in Europe.
Drinking and driving: If the level of alcohol in the bloodstream is 0.05 per cent or more (0.02% for bus/coach drivers), severe penalties include fine, imprisonment and / or confiscation of driving licence. Saliva drug tests will be used to detect drivers under the influence of drugs – severe penalties as above.
Driving licence: Minimum age at which a UK licence holder may drive temporarily imported car 18, motorcycle (up to 80cc) 16, motorcycle (over 80cc) 18.
Fines: On-the-spot fines or 'deposits' are severe. An official receipt should be issued. Vehicles parking contrary to regulations may be towed away and impounded.
Fuel: Unleaded petrol (95 & 98 octane), diesel (Gazole) and LPG available. No leaded petrol (lead replacement petrol “Super carburant” available or lead substitute additive). Petrol in a can is permitted but forbidden by ferry and Eurotunnel operators. Credit cards accepted at most filling stations; check with your card issuer for usage in France & Monaco before travel. There are now many automatic petrol pumps operated by credit / debit card however, cards issued abroad are not always accepted by these pumps.
Lights: Dipped headlights must be used in poor daytime visibility. It is highly recommended by the French Government that 4+-wheeled vehicles use dipped headlights day and night (already compulsory for motorcycles).
Motorcycles: Use of dipped headlights during the day compulsory. The wearing of crash helmets is compulsory for both driver and passenger of any two-wheel motorised vehicle.
Motor Insurance: Third-party compulsory.
Passengers/Children in cars: Children under the age of 10 are not permitted to travel on the front seats of vehicles, unless there are no rear seats or the rear seats are already occupied with children under 10 or there are no seat belts. In these circumstances a child must not be placed in the front seats with their back to the road if the vehicle is fitted with a passenger airbag, unless it is deactivated. They must travel in an approved child seat or restraint adapted to their size. A baby up to 13kg must be carried in a rear facing baby seat. A child between 9 and 18kg must be seated in a child seat and a child from 15kg up to 10 years can use a booster seat with a seat belt or a harness. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure all passengers under 18 are appropriately restrained.
Seat belts: Compulsory for front/rear seat occupants to wear seat belts, if fitted.
Speed limits: Standard legal limits, which may be varied by signs, for private vehicles without trailers. In built-up areas 31 mph (50 km/h), outside built-up areas 55 mph (90 km/h), but 68 mph (110 km/h) on urban motorways and dual carriageways separated by a central reservation and 80 mph (130 km/h) on motorways. Lower speed limits of 49 mph (80 km/h) outside built-up areas, 62 mph (100 km/h) on dual carriageways and 68 mph (110 km/h) on motorways apply in wet weather and to visiting motorists who have held a driving licence for less than two years.
