During 2018 I discussed how I felt the need to get our official “WOTY” back on track to being just that, a weekend away with other like-minded enthusiastic Club members; somewhere not too far away and above all, (for those of us who are time dependant and struggle to take time away from work) must essentially return to the two day format that has worked so well in the past.
Some of the keen eyed members will note that we also have later in the year Philip & Jacquie’s awesome North Coast 500 event which will take place Sept 12-16th There are still a couple of spaces left for those of you who may still wish to register for this longer driving event with Philip.
Maybe these longer events could be called a TOTY (Tour of the Year), who knows, all I know is we are extremely privileged to have so many active members in R3 who are keen to help and get involved.
With this in mind, David & Karen Bradford have kindly asked if they could organise a two day event, which ticks all the WOTY boxes previously highlighted and came up with the idea of a weekend to the Lake District.
April 27th-28th Jaunt to the Lakes.
Saturday
Leave the North East and head to our agreed meeting point near Penrith. From here, David & Karen have lots of ideas for routes and scenic drives, with a potential planned visit to a car museum and lunch stop en-route. (Ideal for those petrol heads amongst us) Here you are free to check out the museum, relax in the restaurant or head off on your own to explore some of the many fantastic routes, pubs or villages back to David’s chosen hotel, the Preston Marriott, or you simply may prefer to stay together and enjoy the sights of driving back through the lakes in an R3 convoy.
On arrival at the hotel you will have plenty of time to check in and relax with friends or why not enjoy the pool and spa facilities before regrouping later for our evening meal the choice is yours.
Sunday
Lazy start after breakfast, from here, take a short trip to fabulous Samlesbury hall for a visit with Janie the Witch who will entertain you with her stories of old and the witches of nearby Pendle Hill, before heading back East via the Trough of Bowland and on to the Yorkshire Dales and for those interested, a coffee or afternoon stop at the Wensleydale Cheese Factory, which is always a firm favourite. Or if you prefer take your own route home at any time at your leisure.
Obviously events like this don’t just happen and take a great deal of planning and organising and I suggest to help David & Karen with their first event of this nature that anyone interested, adds their name to this thread and email David at dvbradford@rocketmail.com so David can compose a list and that you are happy to allow the relevant information and booking code details to be forwarded to you.
David informs me today he has now negotiated a cracking deal with the Marriott for Dinner, Bed & Breakfast priced at only £130.00per couple so get your name down quickly.
More info to follow.
Some of the keen eyed members will note that we also have later in the year Philip & Jacquie’s awesome North Coast 500 event which will take place Sept 12-16th There are still a couple of spaces left for those of you who may still wish to register for this longer driving event with Philip.
Maybe these longer events could be called a TOTY (Tour of the Year), who knows, all I know is we are extremely privileged to have so many active members in R3 who are keen to help and get involved.
With this in mind, David & Karen Bradford have kindly asked if they could organise a two day event, which ticks all the WOTY boxes previously highlighted and came up with the idea of a weekend to the Lake District.
April 27th-28th Jaunt to the Lakes.
Saturday
Leave the North East and head to our agreed meeting point near Penrith. From here, David & Karen have lots of ideas for routes and scenic drives, with a potential planned visit to a car museum and lunch stop en-route. (Ideal for those petrol heads amongst us) Here you are free to check out the museum, relax in the restaurant or head off on your own to explore some of the many fantastic routes, pubs or villages back to David’s chosen hotel, the Preston Marriott, or you simply may prefer to stay together and enjoy the sights of driving back through the lakes in an R3 convoy.
On arrival at the hotel you will have plenty of time to check in and relax with friends or why not enjoy the pool and spa facilities before regrouping later for our evening meal the choice is yours.
Sunday
Lazy start after breakfast, from here, take a short trip to fabulous Samlesbury hall for a visit with Janie the Witch who will entertain you with her stories of old and the witches of nearby Pendle Hill, before heading back East via the Trough of Bowland and on to the Yorkshire Dales and for those interested, a coffee or afternoon stop at the Wensleydale Cheese Factory, which is always a firm favourite. Or if you prefer take your own route home at any time at your leisure.
Obviously events like this don’t just happen and take a great deal of planning and organising and I suggest to help David & Karen with their first event of this nature that anyone interested, adds their name to this thread and email David at dvbradford@rocketmail.com so David can compose a list and that you are happy to allow the relevant information and booking code details to be forwarded to you.
David informs me today he has now negotiated a cracking deal with the Marriott for Dinner, Bed & Breakfast priced at only £130.00per couple so get your name down quickly.
More info to follow.
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