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Spring WOTY 18th April, 2020

greg_harm

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**Email R3@porscheclubgb.com to book, specifying the standard of room that you require.** Even if you're not staying over this allows us to monitor numbers and email you further details, menu choices and route maps.

After the success of reinstating the classic overnight WOTY (Weekend of the Year) in the Lakes last year, we have decided to kick start the season with another one-night break that’s easily accessible from our Region, yet still far enough to enjoy a scenic drive, an interesting lunch stop and essentially an overnight stay incorporating excellent food, great company and of course good value.

We plan to meet at Cherry Hill Garden Centre Stokesley Rd, Middlesbrough TS8 9DY, this will allow members from the North & South to gather in a strategic central location for everyone to meet prior to the run and enjoy a spot of breakfast before the fun begins.

This year we will be taking a scenic meander through the North Yorkshire National Park and on to Thornton-le-Dale, home of Mathewson’s Auctioneers, which some of you may know from the TV series, Bangers & Cash, as seen on the Yesterday UK TV channel, before eventually arriving at our overnight destination, Solberge Hall, Newby Wiske. For those who don’t know the TV series, it follows Mathewson’s - a dynasty of classic car auctioneers from a picturesque North Yorkshire village on their hunt to discover rare and interesting vehicles to auction for their current owners, as they do they uncover some remarkable vehicles, with many a heart-warming tale behind it as they do. Derek and his team are thrilled to welcome R3 to their premises but please note parking is very tight so be prepared to park in the normal pay & display village car park. This is just along the road from their premises but don’t worry it is huge and as is actually where the guys from Mathewson’s load and unload their recovery vehicles so you might even catch a glimpse or two of some of the team hard at work.

Aside from Mathewson’s, Thornton-le-Dale has won a ridiculous number of awards for being Britain’s Prettiest Village and has featured on countless calendars and chocolate boxes over the years. Quite right, too, we say – it’s absolutely gorgeous. Located in North Yorkshire, about 12 miles from Scarborough, it’s awash with thatched cottages, idyllic gardens and a stream that runs alongside the street. And if it does get you thinking about milk truffles, vanilla creams and other goodies, then you’re in luck; wander along to the Square and you’ll find a shop called the Chocolate Factory, which stocks enough handmade treats to even make Willy Wonka jealous, but don’t just take our word for it. Don’t worry if you end up over-indulging, though. You’re within the North York Moors National Park, so there will be time to walk off a few of those calories with a scenic stroll. The views are pretty spectacular, and we plan to leave plenty of time before we set off on the next leg of our journey to our overnight stop in Newby Wiske at the idyllic Solberge Hotel.

Each reservation includes, cream scone and tea on arrival, dinner, bed and breakfast, so you can relax knowing everything is hand after you check in and settle in for the evening. If the weather permits why not take a stroll around the beautiful tranquil gardens before your three-course dining experience later in the evening.

Sunday morning you are free to do as you please and leave any time you wish. After a relaxed breakfast I thought perhaps a scenic drive north, stopping off for a coffee along the way.

Costs:

For 2 people in one of the classic Double rooms with cream scone and tea, dinner, bed and breakfast £139.00 per room per night. (13 rooms)

For 2 people in a superior/deluxe room with cream scone and tea, dinner, bed and breakfast £149.00 per room per night. (6 rooms)

Non- residential diners, 3 course meal £26.00 per person if you wish to dine with us but prefer not to stay over.

Dinner is based on a 3-course menu with 4 choices for each course and must be pre booked in advance.

I would require a £50 non-refundable deposit per room at the time of booking and all outstanding balances must be settled at the latest one-month prior to this event, including payment for any non-residential diners.

Solberge Hall only has 26 rooms therefore bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis so don’t delay if you wish to join us. I have provisionally asked them to hold 20 rooms, judging by how popular our previous WOTYs have been.

Suggested Itinerary, subject to change and all times are currently approximate.

[ul][*]9am Meet at Washington Services, for those North of the Region who wish to travel together.[*]10am Meet at Cherry Hill Garden Centre Stokesley Rd, Middlesbrough TS8 9DY[*]10.45am Regroup in car park for photo opportunity[*]11am Depart[*]12.30pm Approx. arrive at Mathewson’s, park in village car park (pay & display)[*]1.30pm Free time to discover Thornton-le-Dale, chocolate & coffee shops.[*]2.45pm Regroup at car park[*]3pm leave for scenic drive to Solberge Hall, Newby Wiske, South Otterington, Northallerton DL7 9ES[*]4pm Check in[*]4.30pm approx. meet for cream tea in lounge area.[*]4.30pm-7pm free time.[*]7.30pm sit down for dinner.[/ul]
 
Morning Greg & Deb

Anna & I will meet everyone at Washington services at 9:00am & follow itinerary up until 1:30pm where we will love & leave everyone to head up to Yarm where we already have prior arrangements.

Looking forward to Mathewson‘s as we have planned on visiting for sometime having passed there many times & are avid Bangers & Cash fans!

Many thanks

Paul

 
Hi Greg & Deb

This sounds like a great weekend! Please count Gillian and I in for a standard room and the whole itinerary, meeting the group at Cherry Hill.

Looking forward to it already.

John & Gillian

 
Hi Greg & Deb

Looking forward to it.

Michelle and I would like to overnight at Solberge Hotel in a Superior/Delux room.

Many Thanks

Mike

 
Thanks for your quick replies. Can I remind everyone who wishes to book to ensure you email the R3 address to confirm names and room type etc, so I have the current relevant information to be able to allow us to reply with further information and menus.

Regards,

Greg.

 
Will meet at the garden centre and join for the run and dinner. Looking forward to it

Jacquie & Philip

 
We have things going on which may delay the car going back on the road after the winter. So ATM we will only commit to be out for the drive on the Saturday.

 
Hi Greg & Deb This sounds like a great weekend! Please count Michelle and myself in for a superior/deluxe room along with the evening meal.

We would meet you at Washington services

Gary and Michelle.

 
Hi both, myself and Jules are up for it , our first jaunt out with POC .

I will email confirmation,

Cheers Ken and Julie

 
Email sent - we would like to join up for this - full package and superior room - special memories !

Chris and June

 

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