Jen

Hello all,

It's that time again!! Just had confirmation from Lufton that the Classic Driving tours going ahead again this year which is good as I've been looking forward to this since last year

For those who are *still* newbies to the 'MENCAP thing' (make sure you get to this one ) The Tour is a fun drive with rally notes provided - it is not a race or timed competition so all can take part

This years event promises to provide yet another superb days motoring through spectacular Wiltshire, Somerset and Devon Countryside, exploring roads and scenic vistas to delight the most discerning participant.

All the roads will be metalled and non-damaging, the start will again more than likley be from Warminster (I will confirm asap), with the opportunity to stop for coffee on route, lunch halt will provide the opportunity to refresh yourselves, either by your own picnic or from the resturanct at the lunch halt. So far we've had the Haynes Motor Museum and an air field (with display), not sure what Dave's got planned for this year, but I know he's had a few great ideas

The finish as usual, will be within the 70 acre parkland setting of Lufton college with a traditional Somerset cream tea, with a charity auction and rewards ceremony, BBQ and entertainment in the evening for those wishing to stay late (or over night).

The entry fee of £35 will include the road book, commemorative rally plate, crew of 2 people, cream tea, awards, barbeque, evening entertainment and a camping spot for the evening if you want You will note this has gone up £10 from last year, as costs have risen ( ) But it's still *all* money to MENCAP and Lufton College and I'm sure those who have attended before will confirm it's a bargin really

Camping withing the grounds (security is there all night) is available for those wishing to do so (this is what we've done the last couple of years) and this year, as with last, there is also limited campus accomodations should you wish to "camp" in a bedroom, some twin rooms, most singles - bring your own sleeping bags (£5 single, £7.50 twin, just to cover cleaning costs). And breakfast is available in the morning for a small charge (and get up early enough eh you SIDC forum'ers! ).

The route will cover approximately 130 miles in two halves passing through some of the best countryside the West Country has to offer, market towns and picturesque villiages, many of which will offer you the opportunity to sample and purchase local specialities.

The 2004 event raised over £8000 and we had an excellent time, pictures from last year are available here: SIDC MENCAP pics and SIDC MENCAP pics 2 it'll give you an idea why we can't wait for the next one! Last year Chris, Joh, Paige and Isaac from SMACS came down and did an excellent write up, which can be seen HERE.


I will soon be getting entry forms here, and some more info (literally just been confirmed today!) If you'd like me to send you an entry when I get them through drop me a line at jendiscobob@yahoo.com or jenny.mawer@eastleigh.gov.uk or 07811 908156 (can't get a signal at the boyfriends house, but please leave a message ) , just let me know your name/address

Dave Bullen the organiser will also soon be able to answer questions, but I need to check I've got his latest phone number before I put it on here!

Looking forward to it guys!!

Jen

Phil

May is going to be busy

1st Weekend POSERS Cruise
2nd Weekend MY 40th
3rd Weekend JAPFEST
4th Weekend THIS

Really hope to make it this year

Phil

So please send me a form to the SIDC HQ address

PO Box 5673
Southend on Sea
Essex
SS2 6XE

The Essex Scooby Crew may well turn out for this

Jen

No problem Phil!

Will send one off as soon as they arrive

Jen

Already 20+ Scoobs up for this and still months to go, so get your names down!

Latest News! :

If you did the MENCAP run last year or the year before, you'll automatically be getting your Entry Forms in the post

Bit of a downer this, but the cleaners are causing problems and have massively increased their prices for working over the bank holiday weekend, so the prices of the rooms are going to be more expensive. Dave will give us more details when we know how much we're being screwed for HOWEVER, camping as always is FREEEEEEEEE!

Let you know when I've got more info.

Jen

Dyney

I had asumed previous participants would get an entry form anyway

Jen

...ok smartarse ...yeah, I had too, but thought I'd better check

Are we having the pleasure of the your silver beastie this year then?

Jen

UPDATE:

MENCAP WEBSITE now available , Entry forms available soon for downloading.

Important note - We'll be starting from the Haynes Motor Museum just off the A303 at Sparkford and they'll be a special 'touring route' available for Scoobs which will criss/cross and have the same lunch stop as the classic cars - so hopefully all the benifits without the problems

Any questions, let me know

Jen

Tiny

Hope to be able to support this event , Been told that it really is not to be missed

Hope to be able to get a few of the Essex scooby Crew along as well



( Wil put another thread in Southern , To get some interest from our members )

Tiny...

Tiny

The Boss
Tiny
Robbroy

Up For this so far From the ESC

Need apllication forms plz Jen

Have mailed Dave with no response yet

Tiny...

CharlieWhiskey

I'm sure we can get a Northern & Midlands contingent down for this again

'Calling cw42...'

Rusty.

Seeing as the tent we bought especially for last year's run has not been used since...it would be a shame not to

cw42

iTrader: (1)

Not sure if we're coming yet chris. I don't fancy coming down like I did last year after a night shift, and staying up for 26 hours
I'll see if I can book the day off.

supertouring is already booked into a room I think, so with you, him and missyc, you've got yourselves a mini convoy

chris.

CharlieWhiskey

I'm probably having the Friday off, and if Christine can too we will be having a leisurely trip down on the Friday stopping in Brezle

cw42

iTrader: (1)

Like you did last year
Lets hope that rusty has a better trip down this time, no accidents to witness eh?

Rusty.

Yeah, that was pretty screwed up

Cheers for helping me share the burden...never seen a fatal RTA happening in front of my eyes before and don't particularly want to ever see one again. Though having driven over 400 miles to get to the event, there was no way we weren't going to do it

On a more cheery note, have you been practicing putting your tent up Chris? I hope not as it was quite entertaining watching you making a pig's ear out of it

cw42

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, thanks for that john, glad I entertained you m8
I'd been up since 8pm the previous day at that point
I'll get the kids to do it this time

see you soon m8,
chris.

Tiny

Application form Filled in & Cq sent off

Travelodge , Booked for Friday evening ( Podimore Yeovil )

Staying in the Campus Accomadation on the Sat Night

Cant Wait !!

Tiny...

*Jen*

Wahooooo! :cool;

...sorry I havn't been on here in a while guys - sadly problems with my ID couldn't be sorted despite lovely SN's efforts - hense new ID and newbie post count!!

Yup - Entry forms are available on the website: www.mencapclassic.co.uk , anyone still needs a paper copy I should be getting some through next week so I can post one on. Let me know

Ideas coming together well, routes sound fantastic and the evening should be quite entertaining!!

Lookin' forward to it!!

Jen

(any questions, don't hesitate to ask me - jendiscobob@yahoo.com )

CharlieWhiskey

BTT

SirFozzalot

This is the other list taken from the ESC thread.

1. The Boss
2. Tiny (Travel Lodge Podimore-Fri / College Campus-Sat)
3. Robroy ( Sparkford inn / Campus acc)
4. Spally (getting backside in gear-Fri & Sat)
5. Budgie ( Date depending)
6. Gangsta Smurf (Sparkford inn / Campus acc )
7: Ade & Ronnie (Hotel?)
8: shifty (Sparkford Inn-Fri / College Campus-Sat)
9. Flat Eric (Travel Lodge Podimore-Fri / College Campus-Sat)
10. Steve Cranfield RB5191 (Hotel?)
11. Smoove Mike (Hotel?)
12. Betts ( Sparkford inn Fri / Campus acc Sat night
13. Jade ( Sparkford inn Fri / Campus acc Sat night
14. SirFozz + Lady Fozz (Sparkford Inn Fri - Campus acc Sat Night)
15. Bottomfeeder + Scoobystalker Sparkford Inn/ Camping Saturday
16. Simon57 and Wendy woo. (Sparkford inn fri/campus acc sat night.

CharlieWhiskey

1. The Boss
2. Tiny (Travel Lodge Podimore-Fri / College Campus-Sat)
3. Robroy ( Sparkford inn / Campus acc)
4. Spally (getting backside in gear-Fri & Sat)
5. Budgie ( Date depending)
6. Gangsta Smurf (Sparkford inn / Campus acc )
7: Ade & Ronnie (Hotel?)
8: shifty (Sparkford Inn-Fri / College Campus-Sat)
9. Flat Eric (Travel Lodge Podimore-Fri / College Campus-Sat)
10. Steve Cranfield RB5191 (Hotel?)
11. Smoove Mike (Hotel?)
12. Betts ( Sparkford inn Fri / Campus acc Sat night
13. Jade ( Sparkford inn Fri / Campus acc Sat night
14. SirFozz + Lady Fozz (Sparkford Inn Fri - Campus acc Sat Night)
15. Bottomfeeder + Scoobystalker Sparkford Inn/ Camping Saturday
16. Simon57 and Wendy woo. (Sparkford inn fri/campus acc sat night
17. CharlieWhiskey + Missyc (camping Sat)
18. DaveD & Rachael?

As for the rest of the Midlands/Northern contingent, we will let you know!

CharlieWhiskey

BTT