Guys, how does this sound for a plan.
A proper camping weekend in say June/July next year, situated in the big 'bowl' area of the former WRC stage at Sweet Lamb. Wouldn't necesarily have to be a UK thing, altough we can invite!!
We could see if we could let the landowner let us use some of the stage for anyone wishing to do so, or even possibly invite Bill Gwynne to bring one of his cars along and take people out/give tuition etc.
There is tons of parking there, plenty of space a good natural amphitheatre and some of the best roads in britain on the way there. If we were to look at it properly i am sure we could do this quite easily.
There is also the added Bonus of the seaside resort of Aberystwyth nearby for anyone who doesn't want to camp (Andy! ) as well as it being central so all you North Walians can get involved as well. Easy trip from Shrewsbury for midlands lot, and some good fun driving for everyone else who is coming along.

Anyone who thinks this is good/bad or wants to help to get it all going, post it here and we can see where we go!

[Edited by Twigster - 7/23/2003 2:54:35 PM]

 

Are there any facilities there at all? If we're camping we could at least do with a loo. We may be better off to stay at a proper campsite nearby?

 

I'm sure that we could sort all of that out if there was enough interest, and if I remember correctly there were some facilities there, although it is a rally stage so not that many!!
Main thing is to asess the possiblity of it at present, details like provision of toilets/wash facilities etc is number 99 of a 100 things to look at to start with!!

 

we know from the big northern one you arent worried
about where you p1$$ matt........lol
sounds like a good idea though
and i might even buy a tent!!!
andy

 

Wow. Mus be a good idea if you are thinking of a tent Andy!! lol
Bump..
More opinions, especially from you North Wales lads please..

 

Wow. Mus be a good idea if you are thinking of a tent Andy!! lol
Bump..
More opinions, especially from you North Wales lads please..

 

WOW SOUNDS GOOD!!

I'M SURE THERE WUOLD BE A FEW FROM NORTH WALES INTERESTED IN THIS....

KEEP US INFORMED VERY INTERESTED....

RAY......

 

matt good idea matey <i might even have a turbo by then lol>

if you need a hand just let me know <im normaly home loads but with this being the main time for coaches im a bit busy till september time but i will do my best,,,,,>

 

Will do Gaz,
Main thing first really is to find a contact name of the guy that owns the land at Sweet Lamb to find out! Anyone know where we can find that out?

 

Sounds like a good idea to me.

simb

 

i think rhidian from drj motorsport will know i will email him now,,

 

Cheers NWS, let us know how you get on!

 

thats not far from me at all!

 

hi mel hows things just been lurking have you lol, hows rich doing with his store?? love to see you both there if all goes well,
matt ive got a name ive just got to get his contact details now,

 

might be interested myself, but don't own a scooby...
could certainly entertain the crowd if you'd let me bring my fiesta... and i'm not afraid of stonechips....

Owain
[Edited by owbow - 7/26/2003 9:50:58 AM]

 

Cheers owbow.
Would think you would be alright mate!!
Will give them a ring and let you know how we get on....

 

Sounds like a bit of a crack!! Now there are no facilities, and when i say there are no facilities.. i mean it!! I could certainly bring the rally car along if i still have her, and i`m sure i could drag a few others along. keep us posted.

 

no probs rhid will do ,,

cheers owain..

 

any of you guys up for a trip to spain??? a few of us from N.Wales are going, im in the middle of organising it. Check the threads.

 

Bttt

 

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hello nws

sorry haven't checked this since friday.

Everythings cool, I'm one of his customers, i need new brakes (pads & discs) for da pug

 

still got the pug??? i thought you would have got yourself a scooby by now lol.....

 

I'm still hoping

Not yet though finances are a bit wrong at the moment, so I'm gonna stick with the pug for a bit (plus it still makes me smile, when i get bored of it i'l get rid of it!)

 

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Spoke to Sweet Lamb this afternoon who said the following:
Use of the land and the stage are around £800 to them. They can organise for burger vans etc to come along, and say that we charge them around £50 each to come along, as well as around £50 each to any trade stands we choose to invite in order to recoup as much of that as possible. Camping over the Saturday night can be allowed, although obviusly they cannot be held responsible for security, and there must be no "stupid antics" ie racing around the stage unsupervised. They have no problems with Bill Gwynne or maxspeed etc bringing cars along to use the stage, and infact offered an additional area that can be set aside for more basic rally trainig should it be required!!
They can also arrange for portaloos, at around £30 each for the day.

All in all it sounds pretty reasonable, and I have a rough price guide below...

Outgoings:
Site Hire £800
Portaloos £150 (Three Gents Two Ladies)

Incomings:
£150 (three burger vans)
£250 (Five trade stands)
Leaving us to find £500, which can be done by charging say £5 for entry to every scoob. If we can get around 2-3 hundred then that leaves some left over for a slush fund - Er.. I mean for charity lol.

Any comments?

 

twigs glad you got mail back i sent a email last week but with no answer unless they thought we were the same person <bit imposable to belive but hows he to know im a skinny **** lol>

how about 2 ice cream vans too or one ice cream an one dounut van

<homer voice on/> mmmmmmmmm dohnuts mmmmmmmm <homer voice off/>

 

Top thinking.. good way of making some more money to pay for it all!!
Any other suggestions?

 

Def up for that one mate. Any help needed you know where to find us!!