Elvaston Steam Rally and Camping Weekend July 2015

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Message posted by Tigermouse on 23/02/2015 14:10:17

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A great weekend with something for everyone - this will be my 5th year, I can't wait

Message posted by Francophile1947 on 23/02/2015 18:08:34

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Been for the last 2 years and hopefully going this year

Message posted by Tigermouse on 23/02/2015 19:09:21

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No doubt I'll see you there John - hopefully I'll be in my usual corner

Message posted by Francophile1947 on 24/02/2015 18:08:07

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Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 23/2/2015
No doubt I'll see you there John - hopefully I'll be in my usual corner

Hope it's warmer than where I was last weekend

A heavy frost after about 9pm and I had to keep putting my nose under the duvet

Message posted by Tigermouse on 24/02/2015 22:43:59

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It'll be lovely and warm John - the weather I mean, not your nose

Message posted by DamianL on 25/02/2015 00:50:36

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Hopefully we will be able to come this year. The last two years something has clashed meaning we weren't able to attend.

Message posted by pamcram on 25/02/2015 21:56:47

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Looking forward to seeing all our "old" friends [you know who you are!] and meeting new ones.

Pam

Message posted by lynn and ray on 26/02/2015 11:34:07

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we are comeing this year first time for us although we booked up a couple of years ago but it got cancelled because of very bad weather

Message posted by Barry1984 on 26/02/2015 20:56:12

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We will all be there, can't miss Elvaston + Ive bought a new generator so Im all elect ricked up and ready to go.

Message posted by geoffb on 27/02/2015 20:52:22

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I have to go got to keep a eye on Barry or is it the other way round.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 27/02/2015 22:43:01

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And I've got to keep an eye on my B****Y Dog this year I was in agony for weeks.

Message posted by bobsbabes on 28/02/2015 18:08:10

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we have been for the last few years but not this year as it has got a bit samey ( cos we hve been so often ) down to the individual stalls even being where they were in previous years .

Message posted by geoffb on 28/02/2015 20:41:59

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We have not missed one from the first one with UKCS. we go to meet up with our friends we have made over the years and like to meet new ones.

Message posted by geoffb on 28/02/2015 20:51:16

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Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 23/2/2015
No doubt I'll see you there John - hopefully I'll be in my usual corner

Hi Eunice yes looking forward to seeing your latest pooch and meet up with you again at least we all know where to find you lol.

Message posted by Tigermouse on 01/03/2015 16:13:51

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Quote: Originally posted by geoffb on 28/2/2015

Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 23/2/2015No doubt I'll see you there John - hopefully I'll be in my usual corner

Hi Eunice yes looking forward to seeing your latest pooch and meet up with you again at least we all know where to find you lol.

Not that I'm anti-social or anything, I just like my own space lol. Plus if I was in the thick of everything the dogs would bark like crazy every time someone came too near the tent, and I wouldn't like them to annoy anyone.

Message posted by geoffb on 03/03/2015 07:00:15

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Quote: Originally posted by bobsbabes on 28/2/2015
we have been for the last few years but not this year as it has got a bit samey ( cos we hve been so often ) down to the individual stalls even being where they were in previous years .

You will find the same at all these show venues as the participants do the rounds all season easer to organise. Its same at Lincoln showground any way its easer to find your friends pitches

Message posted by nich77 on 11/03/2015 19:44:27

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Hopefully see all the usual faces and some new ones as well

Message posted by Barry1984 on 12/03/2015 11:34:55

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Nich,
Are we still on!! for this year.
Barry and Co

Message posted by pamcram on 12/03/2015 11:44:50

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Deffo still on Barry but the camping will be in different fields this year.

Looking forward to seeing everyone once the booking mayhem is over! We are currently working on the booking forms. There will be a few changes to them so please read carefully.

Pam

Message posted by nich77 on 12/03/2015 17:44:48

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Barry i know what u mean and will contact you nearer time lol

Message posted by Barry1984 on 12/03/2015 18:56:55

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Thanks for that, look forward to meeting everybody again roll on Elvaston.

Message posted by geoffb on 15/03/2015 11:07:48

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Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 12/3/2015Deffo still on Barry but the camping will be in different fields this year.

Looking forward to seeing everyone once the booking mayhem is over! We are currently working on the booking forms. There will be a few changes to them so please read carefully.

Pam

Are we going back to the same fields as 2013 Pam, unfortunately a lot of people don't actually read the info Pam.

Message posted by nich77 on 16/03/2015 08:19:55

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2013 we where in our normal field Geoff
the time we moved was when rally was moved to september and that was a few more years ago than that . But i asked Pam same question and she cannot remeber lol

Message posted by geoffb on 23/03/2015 16:12:16

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Barry use this thread lol.

Message posted by geoffb on 23/03/2015 16:20:39

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no Tracy we was where the tents was put in 2014 for some reason, as I had to move my van down about 100yard. in 2013 the tents was in the top field on the left any way I go where I am told like a good one lol.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 23/03/2015 16:55:02

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Im here.

Message posted by nich77 on 23/03/2015 17:57:35

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i class that as our normal fields lol as all use the same entrance. This year we will be using different field with different entrance lol so hope barry dosent get lost

Message posted by Tigermouse on 23/03/2015 19:14:06

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So does that mean I can't have my usual quiet little corner right at the top?

Message posted by nich77 on 23/03/2015 19:17:10

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sorry Tiger am sure will be able to find you a quiet spot somewhere

Message posted by Tigermouse on 23/03/2015 19:23:12

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Would be nice if there is one - I'm sure you'll find a patch for me somewhere

Message posted by Barry1984 on 24/03/2015 11:25:41

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I don't get lost, I just tour around a bit first.

Message posted by The Ref on 24/03/2015 14:53:05

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Hi - is the booking form for this out yet please??

Message posted by AdminBob on 24/03/2015 14:56:02

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Hiya, as per the 1st post on this thread, booking opens after Easter.

Message posted by diamond lynz on 24/03/2015 16:43:02

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We will be coming this year but might be late on Friday night by the time we get there....

Message posted by geoffb on 24/03/2015 16:44:49

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Looks like you will have to keep reposting info bob lol.

Message posted by geoffb on 24/03/2015 16:47:21

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You should be ok but let stewards know near the date.

Message posted by The Ref on 24/03/2015 17:20:21

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Quote: Originally posted by geoffb on 24/3/2015Looks like you will have to keep reposting info bob lol.

Well then I apologise for being stupid, but while Bob has indeed previously posted that we can't book until after Easter, the website says there is a form available:

"For more show information visit their website but make sure you return here use the booking form on this page to ensure you get your discount!"

Except, obviously, that it's not, because it's not out yet. Perhaps the webpage could be modified so that the easily confused like me won't misunderstand.

Message posted by nich77 on 24/03/2015 18:52:15

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dont worry about arriving late.we stewards rarely sleep and you will be able to pitch but might need to actually book in on saturday morning

Message posted by AdminBob on 25/03/2015 08:12:38

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Quote: Originally posted by The Ref on 24/3/2015

Quote: Originally posted by geoffb on 24/3/2015Looks like you will have to keep reposting info bob lol.

Well then I apologise for being stupid, but while Bob has indeed previously posted that we can't book until after Easter, the website says there is a form available:

"For more show information visit their website but make sure you return here use the booking form on this page to ensure you get your discount!"

Except, obviously, that it's not, because it's not out yet. Perhaps the webpage could be modified so that the easily confused like me won't misunderstand.

Hiya, yes but also two lines lower in nice bold / italic letters it states Advanced ticket booking opening soon!

Message posted by The Ref on 26/03/2015 15:43:00

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Fair play.

Message posted by geoffb on 31/03/2015 08:41:21

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Got to get printer sorted out for downloading the forms and not forget to get some A5 envelopes one for sending forms and other for my wrist band and car and van/car permits to collect on arrival.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 31/03/2015 11:31:00

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My printer is working so I guess I'll just have to leave Geoff and Ann at home, or I may print off a spare for a small fee.

Message posted by pamcram on 31/03/2015 12:04:24

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No probs if you don't have a printer, simply copy the form out EXACTLY as shown and fill in all the requested info.

HTH

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 31/03/2015 12:10:01

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The main camping weekend details are up on the Elvaston website now but PLEASE don't book from there or you won't get your special UKCS discount.

Please note, we have another new postal address for this year and it will help me enormously if you could all follow the instructions on your application.

Should you wish to bring friends who aren't members may I respectfully suggest they sign up to UKCS to benefit from the members discount otherwise please direct them to the main Elvaston website where they can print off a form and pay the full rate.

www.elvastonsteam.co.uk

Looking forward to all the mayhem again.....I THINK!

Pam

Message posted by geoffb on 03/04/2015 14:45:06

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Printer all set up and ready for a download. Pam don't forget to remind Barry to sign check etc you know what he is like lol.

Message posted by fireworks on 05/04/2015 20:31:21

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We will be there again, grand kids have already asked if we've booked it yet.
Also going to Heckington show and Shackerstone again.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 05/04/2015 21:42:23

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I signed the cheque alright, Pam just did not get it nice post office

Message posted by pamcram on 06/04/2015 15:01:36

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Errr, Barry, how CAN you have sorted your cheque when you don't yet know the price? Jut wondered....

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 06/04/2015 17:57:30

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Pam,
Geoff was taking the Micky about last year when my entry went astray thru the nice post office.
Think this year I'll do it in capitol letters!! Errrr but thats what I always do.
See you all soon I hope.
Barry.

Message posted by pamcram on 06/04/2015 18:01:48

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Good luck with it, Barry, remember we can always accommodate you and the trippy-up beasts!

Pam x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 06/04/2015 18:05:05

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Thanks Pam, I'll do my very best printing with a black pen.

Message posted by pamcram on 06/04/2015 18:30:36

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LOL, you'd be amazed at some of the "printing" that is indecipherable, Barry. Even though I was an infant school teacher in one of my former lives some of our campers have me beaten when it comes to their handwriting!

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 06/04/2015 19:35:48

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Message posted by geoffb on 06/04/2015 21:25:42

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Now would I take the mick out of Barry

Message posted by pamcram on 06/04/2015 22:00:17

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As if, Geoff, as if!!

Message posted by Barry1984 on 06/04/2015 22:27:24

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Message posted by Martra on 08/04/2015 12:40:51

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Thats it were up and running, printed off for will fill in tonight.

Message posted by pamcram on 08/04/2015 12:48:37

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Let the mayhem begin!

We've changed our address [again] and am not yet sure how often your applications will take to get here so please don't worry if you don't hear straight back from me.

As usual I will post a list on this thread of those attending.

Pamcram

Message posted by AdminBob on 08/04/2015 13:04:38

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Good afternoon everyone, the booking form is now available to download, print, complete and retrun to Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 08/04/2015 17:43:07

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Well It's posted first class, now the wait.

Message posted by pamcram on 08/04/2015 18:39:52

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Dig in for long one, Barry!

Won't be seeing the P O Box chap for another fortnight as far as I know.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 08/04/2015 19:06:25

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I'll start worrying then, or NOT.

Message posted by pamcram on 08/04/2015 19:25:01

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Don't worry, Chuck, we'll sort you out one way or another!

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 08/04/2015 19:44:31

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Message posted by The Ref on 08/04/2015 20:57:20

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That's the form downloaded and completed then. Mrs Ref will post it off tomorrow.

Message posted by pamcram on 08/04/2015 21:21:53

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Good-Oh, Mr Ref!

There will be a considerable delay before your acknowledgement will arrived and your cheque won't be cashed until late June.

HTH

Pam

Message posted by Carrievan69 on 09/04/2015 00:32:44

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We can't make it this year sorry, due to us getting married the following week....Hope you all have a great time

We decided to get married, as I am fed up of doing what I want, when I want , ... So her that must be obeyed can then TELL ME what I want , and when I want to do it, all official ..........hahahaha

Message posted by pamcram on 09/04/2015 09:57:15

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Awww, we will miss you but wish you all the luck in the world with the nuptials, Taffymotorhome.

Pam

Message posted by geoffb on 09/04/2015 14:40:05

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Quote: Originally posted by taffymotorhome on 09/4/2015
We can't make it this year sorry, due to us getting married the following week....Hope you all have a great time

We decided to get married, as I am fed up of doing what I want, when I want , ... So her that must be obeyed can then TELL ME what I want , and when I want to do it, all official ..........hahahaha

Was looking forward to seeing you both again as we only met briefly on last day best wishes Geoff Ann.

Message posted by geoffb on 09/04/2015 14:43:08

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Booking form winging its way to you now Pam have checked it all but should have got Ann to proof read it first.

Message posted by Carrievan69 on 09/04/2015 23:51:47

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Thank you Pam for the nice words..

And thank you too Geoff and Ann, yes we were looking forward to meeting up with you properly this time over a cuppa, ..... But some clever sod booked the wedding up for the 10th, ( well I did what I thought was right at the time...hahaha.....)
Still when we are married, all the decisions are out of my hands ....;-)

Message posted by geoffb on 10/04/2015 00:45:32

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You must check your social diary first lol best wishes.

Message posted by fireworks on 10/04/2015 14:58:13

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Application form downloaded, will be posted over the weekend.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Message posted by geoffb on 11/04/2015 10:34:47

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lets hope weather good again this year.

Message posted by geoffb on 14/04/2015 21:42:53

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bump it up where is every one.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 14/04/2015 21:51:50

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Waiting to see what the weather is going to be,
not like us loony tunes

Message posted by dolores99 on 17/04/2015 10:53:27

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Not all of us have a cheque book any more so it's such a shame debit cards or paypal are not accepted. Still hope everyone has a great time though.

Message posted by pamcram on 17/04/2015 11:01:55

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Hi Dolores, we accept Postal Orders or, alternatively, do you have a friend/relative you could pay cash to in exchange for a cheque?

There's always the opportunity to come along on the weekend and pay cash if that would suit you better.

HTH

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 17/04/2015 11:04:07

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Hi Gang

On Tuesday night I should be given all the applications so far, not that it sounds as if there will be many as yet!

Later next week I will acknowledge any applications and start a thread of those attending. Barry will probably be my number one man at the top of the list. Keen as mustard he is!

Pam

Message posted by geoffb on 20/04/2015 20:40:19

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And like the rest of us from this neck of the woods daft as a brush lol

Message posted by pamcram on 22/04/2015 18:33:10

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First [little] batch of applications has arrived and, as usual, Barry's was the first envelope I opened so, Barry, you're top of the list!

Can I make a plea for those of you who've not yet sent off your form...PLEASE don't use staples to fasten your cheque to your form. Takes me ages to unpick them!

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 22/04/2015 18:38:41

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Elvaston applications received on 21/4. Confirmation emails have been sent where requested.

Barry1984
Puma02
RichyB
GeoffB
Martra
Alan Maughan

Thank you for your support.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 22/04/2015 18:41:29

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May not receive the next batch of bookings until 19th May but, should there be a delivery before then I'll let you know.

Please ensure your envelope has sufficient postage as we're unable to accept any which are underpaid.

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 22/04/2015 18:57:52

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Thanks Pam, I do hope to be there rain or shine

Message posted by pamcram on 22/04/2015 19:08:08

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Just make sure you choose a direct route, Barry!

Camping will be in different fields this year so no going up to Spondon.

Tee hee!

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 22/04/2015 21:05:32

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Message posted by geoffb on 23/04/2015 09:55:09

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He always goes the right way Pam just like me never lost just looking around

Message posted by geoffb on 01/05/2015 14:52:15

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bump it up

Message posted by Barry1984 on 01/05/2015 16:22:55

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Message posted by geoffb on 02/05/2015 11:40:30

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be good to see you all Tracy Alan & Sam

lol.

Message posted by geoffb on 08/05/2015 23:42:19

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Well l have just posted NeilSan fee off for the weekend its been a while since they attended.

Message posted by The Ref on 11/05/2015 19:24:11

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Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 22/4/2015
Elvaston applications received on 21/4. Confirmation emails have been sent where requested.

Barry1984
Puma02
RichyB
GeoffB
Martra
Alan Maughan

Thank you for your support.

Pam

Hi Pam
Can you confirm you've had our application please? Thx x

Message posted by nich77 on 12/05/2015 17:47:58

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pam prob wont have picked any more up yet i think she said next week she would get next batch.

Message posted by pamcram on 12/05/2015 18:40:53

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Thank you, Tracy!

I should be getting the next batch on Tuesday night, all being well and will try to update the list on Wednesday 20th May.

After that there will be another gap before you hear from me, probably the second week in June.

It's rather unfortunate that the new chap who deals with the steam rally mail lives a way away and doesn't have the opportunities to drop it round like the previous lady did so please bear with me.

Pam

Message posted by Bridge16 on 12/05/2015 22:15:22

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Tracy Have you received a message from Steve at U.K. Campsite with my contact details regarding rally?
Andyvon

Message posted by nich77 on 13/05/2015 08:54:28

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Hi Andy
yes i have got details from steve and Pam mentioned you to me as well. i will email you later today
Tracy

Message posted by Bridge16 on 14/05/2015 10:34:45

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Sorry Tracy Nothing received by 10-30am 15/5/2015. But I have had problems with the talktalk e-mail address.New e-mail address now and new name on here. now Bridge16 not as previous.

Message posted by nich77 on 14/05/2015 11:12:50

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ok will try again in a bit

Message posted by perry1 on 16/05/2015 08:24:15

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Hi all is the caravan/camping areas within walking distance to the show ground.

Message posted by nich77 on 16/05/2015 09:58:21

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we camp in a field on opposite side of road to rally. Depending how far down field you are it takes less than 5 minutes to reach rally (unless you stop to chat lol)

Message posted by perry1 on 16/05/2015 10:19:32

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Quote: Originally posted by nich77 on 16/5/2015
we camp in a field on opposite side of road to rally. Depending how far down field you are it takes less than 5 minutes to reach rally (unless you stop to chat lol)

Thats great thanks for letting me know.

Message posted by Robinh on 16/05/2015 10:21:08

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I sent a booking form off on the 4th May. Great excitement this morning to see inbox from UKCS - big disappointment, just a news letter. Can someone tell me if it's been received please. Ta

Message posted by AdminBob on 16/05/2015 10:24:22

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Hiya, I am sure Pam will be on in due course with a list of usernames for bookings she has received.

Message posted by nich77 on 16/05/2015 11:05:54

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dont panic pam is getting another batch of paperwork next week and will update list then. The last lot she posted were from 21/4/15

Message posted by pamcram on 16/05/2015 11:28:03

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Thank you, Tracy!

Pam x

Message posted by Robinh on 17/05/2015 18:41:31

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Thanks all - sorry I'm too anxious

Message posted by pamcram on 20/05/2015 11:06:34

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Elvaston applications received up to 29/4. Confirmation emails have been sent where requested.

Barry1984
Puma02
RichyB
GeoffB
Martra
Alan Maughan

murfanco
landrover536
Patricia_Hickey
Fireworks
RobinH
Neilsan
Vicanna
Mark40
Janice Sellors
riowanda
AndyVon
SusieB8

Confirmation emails should arrive later today.

Thank you for your support.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 20/05/2015 11:08:33

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Hi Gang

Thanks again for the latest batch of applications. Next lot SHOULD be with me after 15th June.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 20/05/2015 11:12:50

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Me again, have had a question, the answer to which may apply to some of you.

Should you wish to make a booking for more than one unit it's absolutely fine to send one cheque for the group as long as it's clearly marked on the back which people the cheque is for and there are separate application forms and addressed envelopes for each unit.

Should others in your group not be UKCS members they will need to either pay the full advanced rate of £40 OR join to get their discount. To make it fair to all the discount is only for UKCS members.

HTH

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 20/05/2015 11:56:30

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Considering it cost's nowt to join I wonder why people try to get the UKCS rates without joining, plus there are bags of things going on besides Elvaston to get involved in.
So just join the UKCAMPSITE.CO.UK IT IS FREE.

Message posted by pamcram on 20/05/2015 12:23:15

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EXACTLY, Barry!

Pam x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 20/05/2015 12:47:30

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I think it's the something for nothing syndrome they see something for nothing and don't bother reading that it's free anyway.

Message posted by The Ref on 26/05/2015 21:18:09

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Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 20/5/2015
Elvaston applications received up to 29/4. Confirmation emails have been sent where requested.

Barry1984
Puma02
RichyB
GeoffB
Martra
Alan Maughan

murfanco
landrover536
Patricia_Hickey
Fireworks
RobinH
Neilsan
Vicanna
Mark40
Janice Sellors
riowanda
AndyVon
SusieB8

Confirmation emails should arrive later today.

Thank you for your support.

Pam

Hi Pam

Seems as though our application must have gone missing - some who have posted theirs after we did seem to have theirs acknowledged, but you haven't had ours??

Can you drop me an email, please, confirming one way or another so we can cancel the cheque if needs be?

Thanks

Message posted by Pork scratchings on 28/05/2015 22:23:29

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Hi
Could you clarify that it's ok to put awnings up at Elvaston. Thanks

Message posted by geoffb on 29/05/2015 08:05:52

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Yes no problem at all lots of room we allays put one up.

Message posted by geoffb on 29/05/2015 08:09:17

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Pam or Tracy will confirm no doubt.

Message posted by nich77 on 29/05/2015 08:56:18

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yes geoff is right no problem with awnings .Just tell steward who is pitching you so there will give you a bit more room

Message posted by pamcram on 29/05/2015 11:16:04

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Bit of good news! Instead of having to wait until later in June for your confirmations I thought of a way of getting the mail earlier so will be posting here shortly then doing the confirmation emails, where requested.

Pam x

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Elvaston applications received up to 29/5. Confirmation emails will be sent later, where requested.

Barry1984
Puma02
RichyB
GeoffB
Martra
Alan Maughan

murfanco
landrover536
Patricia_Hickey
Fireworks
RobinH
Neilsan
Vicanna
Mark40
Janice Sellors
riowanda
AndyVon
SusieB8

Claire 0204
JAC59
domestiques
Chawkie
jimcartledge
Townwalker2
Maggs0101
Shorty69
Perry1
Grandad Kelly
The Leas
Jessiesowner
L+A
Stuart24
Woodster289

Thank you for your support.

Pam

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Continued.....don't know what happened there!

Elvaston applications received up to 29/5. Confirmation emails will be sent later, where requested.

Barry1984
Puma02
RichyB
GeoffB
Martra
Alan Maughan

murfanco
landrover536
Patricia_Hickey
Fireworks
RobinH
Neilsan
Vicanna
Mark40
Janice Sellors
riowanda
AndyVon
SusieB8

Claire 0204
JAC59
domestiques
Chawkie
jimcartledge
Townwalker2
Maggs0101
Shorty69
Perry1
Grandad Kelly
The Leas
Jessiesowner
L+A
Stuart24
Woodster289
bozerboy
Janey123
Clive48
random ray
Premdump
Dondino
Peterk2004
P Allman
Nottsmale1103
Mazm
Lisa Harwood

Thank you for your support.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 29/05/2015 12:09:39

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Hi, The Ref

Please will you email me your email address and we can take it from there. I'm really sorry this has happened and that Royal Fail have let us down AGAIN this year.

Pam

camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

Quote: Originally posted by The Ref on 26/5/2015

Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 20/5/2015Elvaston applications received up to 29/4. Confirmation emails have been sent where requested.

Barry1984
Puma02
RichyB
GeoffB
Martra
Alan Maughan

murfanco
landrover536
Patricia_Hickey
Fireworks
RobinH
Neilsan
Vicanna
Mark40
Janice Sellors
riowanda
AndyVon
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Confirmation emails should arrive later today.

Thank you for your support.

Pam

Hi Pam

Seems as though our application must have gone missing - some who have posted theirs after we did seem to have theirs acknowledged, but you haven't had ours??

Can you drop me an email, please, confirming one way or another so we can cancel the cheque if needs be?

Thanks

Message posted by pamcram on 29/05/2015 12:16:06

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Thank you SO much for all the applications. Looks like there will be a LOT of newbies at Elvaston this year. I hadn't realised this when I composed the acknowledgement email so, if you're a newbie who's not included on the latest batch this is for you!

On arrival you will be given a registration form to fill in so please bring a pen! You will then be directed to your pitch; should you be a club member please make the gate steward aware of this. There will be time to set up your unit and settle in. Once that's done you need to take your registration form to the booking stewards who will exchange it for your envelope containing your wristbands, car and camping pass. Should there be extra adults in your party you may purchase their passes at that time. There will be a small discount on the gate prices and, more importantly, they will give access to the Saturday night event which is not open to the general public. On the Friday afternoon/evening you are most welcome to join us on the showground where there will be some trade stands open along with catering and the licensed marquee with entertainment.

Thank you again to each and every one of you for the support you give to our event which is run by volunteers. The profits all go to local charities.

Pam

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Only THREE WEEKS left to get those applications in the post so please save yourselves a tenner and don't leave it too late!

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 29/05/2015 12:34:53

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I'm sorry that royal fail has done it again, but at least they are not just picking on Meeee.

Message posted by pamcram on 29/05/2015 12:45:26

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Do you know, Barry, you were the first one I thought of but poor Ref...it's SO disappointing for all concerned when this happens.

Pam

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Thanks geoffb

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You welcome M8.

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Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 29/5/2015
poor Ref...

Don't hear that said on the pitch often. Well, not in that context anyway...

Message posted by L + A on 30/05/2015 05:00:35

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I have just seen l+a and jess owner but no Av n Tom and they were all in same envelop ?

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WHOOPS, really sorry, yes I do have an entry form for Av n Tom, don't know what happened there!

Will add them to my next list.

Pam x

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If you've not yet applied but are thinking of coming PLEASE remember to write your details on the back of the cheque as described on page one of the application. Also we ask for a self addressed envelope. This is for me to use for your passes which you collect from the booking in stewards.

It's REALLY helpful if you could both enclose an envelope and write on it with the details we ask for. Done correctly this saves me a lot of time.

Sorry to moan but there's only me doing all the paperwork and there's a lot of it!

Thank you for your support.

Pam x

Message posted by geoffb on 30/05/2015 13:36:25

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COME ON its not hard to do it right even l can do it lol

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LOL, Geoff, so far you have a 100% perfect record, keep it up!

Pam

Message posted by L + A on 30/05/2015 17:32:42

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Thank you Pam

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Don't forget you have until June 20 to pre book so get your forms in early.

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Quote: Originally posted by L + A on 30/5/2015
Thank you Pam xx

You mean Ann has!!

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Quote: Originally posted by Barry1984 on 01/6/2015

Quote: Originally posted by L + A on 30/5/2015Thank you Pam xx

You mean Ann has!!

Barry you need to look at who you are quoting lol.

Message posted by geoffb on 02/06/2015 10:02:06

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Not seen Tigermouse posting yet I did send her message that bookings are open.She said a while back she was going again.

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Yes, I did get the wrong quote, but still got a bullseye.

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Quote: Originally posted by Barry1984 on 02/6/2015
Yes, I did get the wrong quote, but still got a bullseye.

[/QUOTE]no a miss by miles you using a spud gun.

Message posted by sunncamp owner on 03/06/2015 22:32:26

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Stressing!! Been for the last couple of years and have added friends to the growing list of people attending this fun rally! It's all our kids seem to be bothered about all year! But having sent my application some while ago it's not yet been recieved! Royal Mail!!!

Message posted by ladycake on 04/06/2015 15:59:52

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oooh just looked at this! how many people usually go to this?

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Quote: Originally posted by ladycake on 04/6/2015
oooh just looked at this! how many people usually go to this?
[/QUOTE] A lot usual 80+ units from UKCS and a good few from via steam rally website and others paying on the day. Don't worry there is plenty of room on the camping fields go to the first page and down load the forms and regulation for the special discount for UKCS members.

Message posted by ladycake on 04/06/2015 16:53:05

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a couple of questions.... catering, what sort of grub? beer/ cider tent? barbecues/ fires allowed? i`m thinking about it for friday/sat night (school monday so back to reality).

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there are all sorts of catering over on the show ground the loos on the camping field are of the tardis type also a mobile shower unit. Look up the Elvastone steam website 2015. Look at first posting where there is a link to download the booking forms and more info, Borrowash is just up the road for takeaways chip shop and Chinese and a large coop.

Message posted by nich77 on 05/06/2015 13:12:16

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Thanks geoff for answering the queries for me lol we have been in peak district for a few days no computer or phone Bliss

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Do you know of any cheapish caravan sites near the tram museum at Critch, looked on this website but only found two that were rather expensive.
See you soon,
Barry.

Message posted by AdminBob on 05/06/2015 13:40:27

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Hiya, please lets keep this thread for Elvaston only, if you wish to ask about campsites in another area then you can use the UK Caravan Sites and Camp Sites forum

However here are all sites within 5 miles of Crich Museum

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Hi All, we're away, too and the Wi-Fi is pathetic so thanks to everyone who's replied on the thread.

Barry, our daughter says there's a pub in Crich which allows caravans in the car park. There are no facilities and the loo is only open pub hours but it might be cheap! Perhaps you could google pub, camping, Crich as she doesn't know the name of it.

You could try googling Alderwasley as that's not too far away and there are a few sites there, guess it depends how close you need to be.

Did you know if you buy a ticket to Crich you can use it for the rest of the year?!

"Our" Tracy has stayed at the site at Wirksworth where our daughters live so perhaps she could advise what that one's like, it's not TOO far away from Crich.

Pam x

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Hi All, just to say the website link for the rally can be found

here

Pam x

Message posted by AdminBob on 07/06/2015 12:08:31

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Don't forget, just two weeks to go until the Advance Booking Closes and you you will no longer qualify for the UKCampsite.co.uk Members Discounted Rate to the Elvaston Steam Rally.

Camp at the Show in your Tent, Caravan or Motorhome

Camping is from Friday 2pm on Friday 3rd July to noon on Monday 6th July. So you can turn up on the Friday afternoon, or evening, get settled into your pitch, ready for all the fun on the Saturday and Sunday. You can even stay for Sunday night, and leave Monday morning, to make it a nice long weekend.

Book in advance to get the exclusive discounted UKCampsite.co.uk Members price of just £37. This includes 3 nights camping in any type of tent, caravan or motorhome, and admission to the rally on both days and Saturday night for 2 adults and their children. The cost for single campers is just £28.

Download the advanced ticket booking form from here

Message posted by ladycake on 08/06/2015 17:33:50

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had a chat with dh. he`ll still be marking gcse`s he thinks and ds won`t be able to cope without his electric gadgets that long lol!

so i`m coming on ma lonesome....with my tent of the moment icarus 500! now having been to rally events previously (family orientated) is this the type of event that involves achoholic beveriges in the evening and chatting to random people??

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also i shan`t know anyone!!

Message posted by Barry1984 on 08/06/2015 17:43:47

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Nobody bites, so you will be alright and if you don't speak to them they will speak to you, Elvaston gang are friendly.

Message posted by ladycake on 08/06/2015 17:48:24

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never driven that far either! should i bring a box of wine or a bottle? i`ll do friday sat night, drive back sunday. excited already

Message posted by magicgrotto on 08/06/2015 17:51:59

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You will by the time you go home!!!!!!! LOL

Steve

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dont worry you will be fine we are a friendly lot. If you make self known to stewards (me) in trailer tent by entrance i will certainly be able to send you in direction of friendly faces, Barry, geoff and co

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excellent!

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Thats as long as you don't mind 2 daft dogs.

Message posted by pamcram on 08/06/2015 20:45:03

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Just you be careful with them this year, Barry, no more tripping up required, thank you.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 08/06/2015 20:46:12

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Hi Gang, HOPEFULLY should be receiving another batch of forms after this weekend so watch this space at the beginning of next week!

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 08/06/2015 20:50:09

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Just to say, have had a few calls enquiring about electric hook-ups. The camping is on a farmer's field so we have no plumbed in facilities apart from fresh water taps. We have waste water/elsan disposal, tardis type loos and hot showers.

Pam

Message posted by ladycake on 08/06/2015 21:02:49

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as long as you have drinking water and a loo i`m cool. as its on a farmers field does that = sheeps**t?? just so as i know!

an event ran similar years ago was the same, although an old tin bath was next to the tap! i "think" i`m sure it got used!!

Message posted by pamcram on 08/06/2015 21:07:50

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From what I remember the field isn't TOO bad, perhaps Tracy & Co could confim.

Some of the steam engine men have tin baths hanging on the outside of their living vans and use them...we are far more civilised and have a shower in our motorhome!

For those of you who don't know, we also have a 1936 10 ton steamroller called Chichester which my husband and our family will be exhibiting so we camp on the showground.

Pam

Message posted by ladycake on 08/06/2015 21:15:30

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oooh maybe i could cadge a hot bath lol! mm may bring a tarp. don`t want the tent to get a dirty bottom!!

Message posted by geoffb on 09/06/2015 16:07:26

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Pam are the mobile showers on Site this year.

Message posted by pamcram on 09/06/2015 16:14:16

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Hi Geoff, yes as far as I know!

Will let you all have any field info as sure as a definite decision is made.

Pam

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Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 08/6/2015
Hi Gang, HOPEFULLY should be receiving another batch of forms after this weekend so watch this space at the beginning of next week!

Pam

I B***** hope not, just bought a new collar harness that should stop her dancing out of her old harness, still can't work out how she does it

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Pardon, Barry?

Pam

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Hi Gang

Was rather concerned that someone phoned my P O Box man on his home phone to enquire why she'd not had confirmation of her booking.

Don't know how the lady concerned got hold of his number but, of course, he wasn't able to help her at all.

If you have any general camping questions please ring me, Monday to Friday between 9 and 5 on 07969 264 879. If you have a general question or a specific question about your booking then please email me

camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

Generally I'm not able to answer specific questions about your booking by phone as there's an absolute ton of paperwork for me to wade through so you could be in for a very long call.

I appreciate it's really frustrating when your booking appears not to have been received or your friend has had email confirmation and you haven't but there can be several reasons for this happening so please be patient. I try to do my best for all of you.

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by nich77 on 09/06/2015 18:30:28

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think barry is on about not falling over his dogs lol

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Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 09/6/2015
Hi Gang

Was rather concerned that someone phoned my P O Box man on his home phone to enquire why she'd not had confirmation of her booking.

Don't know how the lady concerned got hold of his number but, of course, he wasn't able to help her at all.

If you have any general camping questions please ring me, Monday to Friday between 9 and 5 on 07969 264 879. If you have a general question or a specific question about your booking then please email me

camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

Generally I'm not able to answer specific questions about your booking by phone as there's an absolute ton of paperwork for me to wade through so you could be in for a very long call.

I appreciate it's really frustrating when your booking appears not to have been received or your friend has had email confirmation and you haven't but there can be several reasons for this happening so please be patient. I try to do my best for all of you.

Thanks

Pam

About the dog pulling me over, I have a new harness for them, one they can't get out off.

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i shall get on it tomorrow (dh comes home from working away), itching to book. i have never played with a mobile shower but as long as its warm and wet thats fine!

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i know its sad but i have just googled mobile showers. is it the portaloo sort a thing then? would be nicer than a strip wash.

Message posted by magicgrotto on 09/06/2015 22:57:47

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You can't beat it warm & wet !

Steve

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oh god what am i coming to! i`m too old for all them shenanigans!

the last thing i remember being party to YEARS back in my younger and stupider days was when a group of us gently unpegged a couples tent 1 morning. we then carried it (and them snoring....) to another corner of the field.

Message posted by ladycake on 09/06/2015 23:08:02

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and before you get ideas i`m a light sleeper.

Message posted by magicgrotto on 09/06/2015 23:28:56

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NOW there's an idea ! LOL

Message posted by pamcram on 10/06/2015 09:29:57

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The showers are in a large mobile unit and have separate cubicles. They are only available at certain times of the day and times are advertised on the unit door. You may need to ask the stewards where the unit is sited.

Hope that helps.

Pam

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lovely. i`m first in the queue.

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ladycake I'm shenanigans ! I dont know wot you mean !!!!

To old ??? You know wot they say about old fidles dont you ???

Steve

Message posted by Mattandtrish on 10/06/2015 11:51:45

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Do the pitches come with free electric hook ups?

Message posted by Barry1984 on 10/06/2015 12:11:06

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No electric hook ups but there is a generator field if you want to bring your own little genie, but there are rules on its use.

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No hook ups it is a farmers field

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Thanks, Barry and Tracy!

Mattandtrish, you will be camping on a farmer's field and there are NO facilities other than those stated ie, portable toilets, a shower unit, fresh water taps and waste water disposal.

Gennys can be run, from memory, between 10am and 6pm but Tracy will probably be along to correct me, she's good like that.

Kind Regards

Pam

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Message posted by Mattandtrish on 10/06/2015 12:26:22

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Thanks guys! Hopefully we'll be ok off the leisure battery!

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well if i wake up in a different corner of the field i`ll know who`s to blame.....revenge is very sweet. i`m bringing my vango tempest 200 as its just me. i`ll be on ma lonesome, be gentle you lot!

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Hi Gang, you now have just one week left to post off your applications to camp at the steam rally.

Advance bookings at the special rate close next Saturday, 20th June.

After this date there will still be pitches available if you'd like to come "on spec" but it will cost you £50 instead of £37.

Pam

Message posted by ladycake on 11/06/2015 14:56:29

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i`ll get on it later today.

Message posted by pamcram on 11/06/2015 15:02:13

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Little reminder, your cheques won't be cashed until Monday 29th June.

Thanks

Pam

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Quote: Originally posted by ladycake on 10/6/2015
well if i wake up in a different corner of the field i`ll know who`s to blame.....revenge is very sweet. i`m bringing my vango tempest 200 as its just me. i`ll be on ma lonesome, be gentle you lot!

Ladycake if you don't mind being round old codgers in the jenny field you are more than welcome with us lot, we will be 5 vans at least one tent the owners sub 40s I think,we are 4 from Grantham 1 from Newark and the tenters are Scunthorpe.The stewards will point you over wher we be but don't ask for Geoff all you will get is derision on my part lol.

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would we be derisive about you geoff never lol. we may not have a separate jenny field this year depends on which fields we are using

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thankyou! shhh i`m 40 in september.

Message posted by geoffb on 11/06/2015 16:32:51

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Ladycake Sharnt tell any one lol, never Tracy lol. Tigermouse not booked yet not see any posts from her for ages was looking forward to looking the latest pooch over.

Message posted by Tigermouse on 11/06/2015 16:53:09

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I'm still here Geoff, had a few pc problems and various other things, not sure I can make Elvaston this time but I'm trying my best.

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Hi Gang, looks like there WILL be a separate genny field this year but it won't be the usual one. It's on the top left of the main field as you look from the gate, rather than the usual one on the right.

Well that's according to the map I was give yesterday, IF it is definitely decided by the powers that be!

Pam

Message posted by magicgrotto on 11/06/2015 17:27:28

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Ladycake ! I'm !!!!

Your still a young pup !!!!!

Steve & Ange

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Tigermouse be good if you can get over. Newbys if you google Elvastone castl you can see the hole of the rally and capming area complete with stalls and across the road camping site taken 20013 regulars can pick out there own units great.

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Thanks, Geoff, can I just point out that is it ELVASTON and not as shown. Easy mistake to make!

Hope none of our newbies drive up and down nearby Alvaston looking for the rally, cos it ain't there!

Pam

Message posted by ladycake on 11/06/2015 21:08:56

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wow i`ve just looked, thats really cool.

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Its not on my google earth, but the Caravan Club site has caravans on it so it must be at least two years old.

Message posted by nich77 on 11/06/2015 22:33:48

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yeah we worked out it was taken on the sunday afternoon 2013

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Quote: Originally posted by nich77 on 11/6/2015
yeah we worked out it was taken on the sunday afternoon 2013

I think that's what I posted 2013 lol

Message posted by Barry1984 on 12/06/2015 10:44:09

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Weird or what, its not on google earth but if you use google maps etc its on there, got my caravan and my car is by Tracy&Alan.

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glad you found yourself barry

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never thoughtof google earth never use it myself maps ok for me. The later picks gives newbys some idea of layout.

Message posted by nich77 on 12/06/2015 17:52:18

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This time in 3 weeks campsite will be filling up.

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Wow, good eh.

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just filling in my form. dont laugh but i had to call the housephone to get my mobile number

just need to buy envelopes.....

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Hi
Is there a latest time to pick up passes on the Friday? We are looking to travel after work, so would likely be between 7 and 8 when we arrive.

Message posted by geoffb on 12/06/2015 22:21:04

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You should be ok as some friends of ours have to make a later arrival most years due to work.

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Hi, Thanks for the reply. We are hoping the M6 is kind on the way down haha.

Message posted by nich77 on 13/06/2015 07:09:39

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dont worry,the stewards will still be booking in. We normally book people in until around 9pm after that you will get told where to pitch but can do your actual signing in and ticket pick up on saturday morning

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Hi thanks for your help.

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Don't forget, just one week to go until the Advance Booking Closes and you you will no longer qualify for the UKCampsite.co.uk Members Discounted Rate to the Elvaston Steam Rally at just £37 instead of the full price of £50.

Camp at the Show in your Tent, Caravan or Motorhome

Camping is from Friday 2pm on Friday 3rd July to noon on Monday 6th July. So you can turn up on the Friday afternoon, or evening, get settled into your pitch, ready for all the fun on the Saturday and Sunday. You can even stay for Sunday night, and leave Monday morning, to make it a nice long weekend.

Book in advance to get the exclusive discounted UKCampsite.co.uk Members price of just £37. This includes 3 nights camping in any type of tent, caravan or motorhome, and admission to the rally on both days and Saturday night for 2 adults and their children. The cost for single campers is just £28.

Download the advanced ticket booking form from here

You can still turn up on the day and pay on the gate, but you will pay the full £50 rate.

Message posted by tkeny on 13/06/2015 16:53:26

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This will be our first visit here, does anybody know if electricity is available or just generators?

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It is a farmers field so no power available other than what you bring yourselves

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I've always got by on solar panels, don't have time for much telly there anyway, by the time you have tramped around the rally you are ready for bed then repeat again next day, I go home for a rest.

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This will be the first year and looking forward to it we will be bringing our 3 year old grandson, dog and 2 cats . Have sent the form off with a cheque but not heard anything about the booking hope we will be ok to just arrive on the day
Thanks everyone and hope to meet up with new friends x

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The post is picked up every so often so don't worry Pam will put a list up when she receives next batch of mail. Also if you have asked for a email conformation she will send it on. it dose take a little time as Pam dose all the paperwork herself.

Message posted by pamcram on 14/06/2015 22:40:34

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Hi Gang, as promised I now have a HUGE batch of forms to process tomorrow so watch this space.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 14/06/2015 22:43:46

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Me again.

I know this is a bit late for almost everyone but if you've not booked yet PLEASE ensure your application has sufficient postage as the chap who runs the mail service for the rally isn't able to go to collect and pay for under-paid items meaning I won't get them.

Someone from UKCS is going to be disappointed that their envelope never arrived.

Pam

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i know this sounds daft, but i can`t remember if i signed my cheque, right number of envelopes?? why 2 envelopes if i ask for e mail confirmation?

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Hi, Ladycake, cos like it says on the first page of the booking form;

"Include all telephone numbers and an E-mail address if possible so that we can contact you if necessary. Enclose a C5 (23x16cm) (9x6inch) unstamped envelope with your name and address for collection of your wristbands and permit on arrival to site."

It also gives you instructions on what to put on each envelope. This both speeds up your application and saves me a LOT of work when done properly!

If you've not signed your cheque I'll soon shout, by email!

Pam

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Sorry to all the newbies if it sounds as if I make things complicated for you but when folk get it right it makes my job so much simpler and remember there's only me here to process all the paperwork.

So far we have over 150 advanced bookings, both UKCS, other clubs and public camping. If everyone can write the necessary details on their envelopes, cheques and forms it saves me hours of work. Imagine if I had to write on the back of all the cheques and write on everyone's envelopes! I'm SO grateful to everyone who helps me out.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 15/06/2015 11:51:37

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Sorry, me again!

Just realised my phone had somehow switched the ringtone off so if you've been trying to call I wasn't ignoring you!

Pam

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i`ve written info on everything. i "think" i signed the cheque! if i hear nothing i assume i did.

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Never mind Pam it will soon be over until next year.
BarryD.

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LOL, Barry, I love it really or I wouldn't do it, also I would have met some LOVELY people I now consider friends.

Pam x

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Elvaston applications received up to 12/6. Confirmation emails will be sent later, where requested.

Barry1984
Puma02
RichyB
GeoffB
Martra
Alan Maughan

murfanco
landrover536
Patricia_Hickey
Fireworks
RobinH
Neilsan
Vicanna
Mark40
Janice Sellors
riowanda
AndyVon
SusieB8

Claire 0204
JAC59
domestiques
Chawkie
jimcartledge
Townwalker2
Maggs0101
Shorty69
Perry1
Grandad Kelly
The Leas
Jessiesowner
L+A
Stuart24
Woodster289
bozerboy
Janey123
Clive48
random ray
Premdump
Dondino
Peterk2004
P Allman
Nottsmale1103
Mazm
Lisa Harwood

Northlite
K.C. Pittman
Mart893
Bridge14
CampingBar
Ifnotwhynot
LWilliams57
Stu Handley
Mick Smith
Ady3030
magicgrotto
BongoBaz
Maz12
Peter37
Anthea Smith
GFoster
Marionw
Suncamp Owner
MillyMandy
Frederick235
Bridge02
Basherbish
Redrags
fun4us
Johnad
Billybusa
UKCS388860PNJ, Cara, your email address is bouncing.
Andy Higham
5357 Frank
Sheepyspuns
Wendi
Chillybeer
Naomi04, Naomi, your email address is bouncing.
Old Crofter
Roger Wild
Dan Rudds 100

Thank you, everyone, for your support.

Pam

Post last edited on 15/06/2015 21:52:51

Message posted by Barry1984 on 15/06/2015 16:36:09

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Message posted by ladycake on 15/06/2015 19:14:14

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thats an awesome list.

Message posted by nich77 on 15/06/2015 19:19:44

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and that is barely half the units already booked without those that just turn up and pay

Message posted by Barry1984 on 15/06/2015 19:22:45

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There is plenty of room, thats why I can't understand why they park right next to you!! I think they think its a regular campsite or they are afraid of the dark.

Message posted by pamcram on 15/06/2015 19:52:36

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Well if someone is parking closer than the regulation spacing permitted please let a steward know immediately so that they can be moved to a safe distance.

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 15/06/2015 19:56:53

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Will let you know the latest figures either late tonight or tomorrow, Tracy. There are 120 units booked in so far consisting of UKCS, other clubs and public campers and there's a good pile of public campers' applications for me to process tonight.

Looks like we're in for a bumper weekend.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 15/06/2015 20:02:28

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Sorry Pam, no they were not that close its a bit like an empty car park you park your car and somebody will park next to you, like I said there is plenty of space.
BarryD

Message posted by pamcram on 15/06/2015 20:08:36

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Yes, I know, you're all sick of me rambling on by now but PLEASE only book for yourselves and fellow UKCS members using the UKCS website application form.

We've worked successfully with UKCS for a number of years now to our mutual advantage hence offering a pre-booking extra discount to club members which is not available to the general public.

Please don't abuse the system. If non-member friends want to come along with you and get extra discount simply ensure they sign up to the site, it's free to do and very easy. This keeps everyone happy and makes it fair to everyone.

Thank you for reading.

Pam

Message posted by AdminBob on 16/06/2015 08:39:41

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Thanks for all your hard work on this Pam and it looks like it will be another busy and exciting weekend.

Message posted by pamcram on 16/06/2015 09:50:12

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Hi Bob, IF we have some good weather in the run up to the event busy ain't gonna be the half of it!

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 16/06/2015 09:51:58

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Am seeing my P O Box man tonight so will try to update the list tomorrow.

Please get those last minute applications posted off ASAP to arrive in time for Saturday's deadline.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 16/06/2015 22:04:43

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Hi Ladycake, you didn't sign your cheque so please will you pop another in the post ASAP?

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by magicgrotto on 16/06/2015 22:44:24

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Is this a case of Ladycake having a BLONDE moment ?????LOL

Steve & Ange

ps dont forget your tent !!!!!!!

Message posted by ladycake on 17/06/2015 09:36:18

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i`ll do it now

i banged my head last november, got a brain injury. it does make me have the odd blonde moment lol! so if i "lose" the tent (i do lose the car in tesco carpark sometimes) i may be found wandering round the campsite

Message posted by ladycake on 17/06/2015 09:42:38

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is everything else there before i post it?

Message posted by pamcram on 17/06/2015 10:04:51

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Yes, Ladycake, everything else is fine, thank you. We always have several unsigned cheques or even cheques not included so you're not on your own!

Have emailed you the details to put on the back of your cheque but forgot to suggest signing it!

Pam x

Message posted by ladycake on 17/06/2015 10:10:49

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definatley signed it.

Message posted by pamcram on 17/06/2015 10:11:22

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Sorry but need to mention, please don't ring any of the other Elvaston phone numbers about any issues regarding camping, especially to enquire whether or not your booking has been received.

I'm the only one with the correct info but it's very rare, if not impossible, for me to be able to check a booking by phone as there are over 160 forms to wade through so that's best done by email.

camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 17/06/2015 10:12:29

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Am sending out confirmation emails now and will update the list of attendees once that's done.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 17/06/2015 10:30:43

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Sooooo close.....nearly at the magic 100 UKCS members attending Elvaston! Nice to see so many newbies this year, too.

Get those forms posted off tomorrow at the very latest to beat our Saturday deadline as we may not be able to process any late applications after that date.

Should your form arrive too late the cost on the gate will be £50.

Pam

Message posted by magicgrotto on 17/06/2015 10:35:26

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Dont wury Ladycake we will point you in the direction of the beer tent !!! LOL

Steve & Ange

Message posted by ladycake on 17/06/2015 10:35:57

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posting cheque now lol!! excited!!!!!!!

Message posted by pamcram on 17/06/2015 10:37:12

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Elvaston applications received up to 16/6. Confirmation emails have been sent, where requested.

Barry1984
Puma02
RichyB
GeoffB
Martra
Alan Maughan

murfanco
landrover536
Patricia_Hickey
Fireworks
RobinH
Neilsan
Vicanna
Mark40
Janice Sellors
riowanda
AndyVon
SusieB8

Claire 0204
JAC59
domestiques
Chawkie
jimcartledge
Townwalker2
Maggs0101
Shorty69
Perry1
Grandad Kelly
The Leas
Jessiesowner
L+A
Stuart24
Woodster289
bozerboy
Janey123
Clive48
random ray
Premdump
Dondino
Peterk2004
P Allman
Nottsmale1103
Mazm
Lisa Harwood

Northlite
K.C. Pittman
Mart893
Bridge14
CampingBar
Ifnotwhynot
LWilliams57
Stu Handley
Mick Smith
Ady3030
magicgrotto
BongoBaz
Maz12
Peter37
Anthea Smith
GFoster
Marionw
Suncamp Owner
MillyMandy
Frederick235
Bridge02
Basherbish
Redrags
fun4us
Johnad
Billybusa
UKCS388860PNJ, Cara, your email address is bouncing.
Andy Higham
5357 Frank
Sheepyspuns
Wendi
Chillybeer
Naomi04, Naomi, your email address is bouncing.
Old Crofter
Roger Wild
Dan Rudds 100
Brimstreacle
Francophile1947
FFspurs
Clive Emery
Paul Rowntree
Grandadal
Ladycake
Goodinga2001, Andrew, your email bounced.
Jimmaddy
Peterwigs
Miaandcrew
Shonasmu
Sueblo

Thank you, everyone, for your support.

Pam

Message posted by Tigermouse on 17/06/2015 14:18:20

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It's in the post!!

Wasn't sure if I would be able to make it this time - still not sure but booked anyway - so fingers crossed I'll see you all there. Hope there's still a quiet corner for me somewhere

Message posted by pamcram on 17/06/2015 14:25:35

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GREAT news, Tigermouse. It was good to chat with you this afternoon.

Hopefully Tracy will find you a quite spot. Am sure she will read this, if not will email her.

Pam x

Message posted by Tigermouse on 17/06/2015 14:29:23

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Thanks Pam, it was nice to speak to you too

Message posted by nich77 on 17/06/2015 15:30:12

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we will find you a corner dont panic

Message posted by Tigermouse on 17/06/2015 15:35:05

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Quote: Originally posted by nich77 on 17/6/2015
we will find you a corner dont panic

I'm not - I have every confidence that you'll find me somewhere, but I might just have to set my new little dog on you if you don't

Message posted by pamcram on 18/06/2015 09:21:32

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Hi Gang, gentle reminder today is the last day to post your applications off, first class.

After Saturday there will be no more advanced bookings taken and the form will be removed from the website.

There should be space available to turn up on the weekend but the cost, for all, will be £50.

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by geoffb on 18/06/2015 20:07:14

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God news Tigermous.

Message posted by pamcram on 19/06/2015 10:00:50

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Hi Gang

The advanced booking form will be taken down shortly both here and on the Elvaston web page. There will still be space available for anyone who wishes to turn up "on-spec" any time after 2 pm on the Friday. The price, for all, will be £50 on the gate.

Will update the attendees list shortly.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 19/06/2015 10:39:11

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Elvaston applications received up to 18/6. Confirmation emails have been sent, where requested.

Barry1984
Puma02
RichyB
GeoffB
Martra
Alan Maughan

murfanco
landrover536
Patricia_Hickey
Fireworks
RobinH
Neilsan
Vicanna
Mark40
Janice Sellors
riowanda
AndyVon
SusieB8

Claire 0204
JAC59
domestiques
Chawkie
jimcartledge
Townwalker2
Maggs0101
Shorty69
Perry1
Grandad Kelly
The Leas
Jessiesowner
L+A
Stuart24
Woodster289
bozerboy
Janey123
Clive48
random ray
Premdump
Dondino
Peterk2004
P Allman
Nottsmale1103
Mazm
Lisa Harwood

Northlite
K.C. Pittman
Mart893
Bridge14
CampingBar
Ifnotwhynot
LWilliams57
Stu Handley
Mick Smith
Ady3030
magicgrotto
BongoBaz
Maz12
Peter37
Anthea Smith
GFoster
Marionw
Suncamp Owner
MillyMandy
Frederick235
Bridge02
Basherbish
Redrags
fun4us
Johnad
Billybusa
UKCS388860PNJ, Cara, your email address is bouncing.
Andy Higham
5357 Frank
Sheepyspuns
Wendi
Chillybeer
Naomi04, Naomi, your email address is bouncing.
Old Crofter
Roger Wild
Dan Rudds 100
Brimstreacle
Francophile1947
FFspurs
Clive Emery
Paul Rowntree
Grandadal
Ladycake
Goodinga2001, Andrew, your email bounced.
Jimmaddy
Peterwigs
Miaandcrew
Shonasmu
Sueblo

AlexBlack13
Dcombe
Oakwood13
Spiderno7
Jimbob065
JanetandPaul
Timmydum

Thank you, everyone, for your support.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 19/06/2015 15:34:03

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WAARRGGHHHH, my phone has hardly stopped ringing all day with, "Am I too late to get my booking in?" Feel like replying, almost certainly, yes, dear, you've only had 10 weeks or so to think about coming along.

I'll be glad when tomorrow comes and I can say a definite no to all the members of cuttingitfine.com

We now have over 100 UKCS booked in and 79 public campers so it looks like we'll be having a bumper year.

Pam

Message posted by geoffb on 19/06/2015 16:34:44

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I see Marty booked in again another stalwart lol.

Message posted by pamcram on 20/06/2015 13:42:34

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Hi Gang, have been in conversation with Tracy, your chief steward, and to avoid any confusion we are listing, in full, the "on-spec" prices for those who have not pre-booked but still wish to attend.

Prices for camping for Friday after 2pm and Saturday before noon arrivals as follows;

Camping for 2 adults and their children, £50

Solo camping, for one adult, £40

Prices for camping from Saturday NOON to 6pm Saturday;

Camping for 2 adults and any children, £40

Solo camping, for one adult, £30

Prices for camping from 6pm Saturday;

Camping for 2 adults and any children, £30

Solo camping, for one adult, £25

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 20/06/2015 13:56:06

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Hi Gang, your weekend booking incudes weekend passes for TWO adults. A few folk have asked me about prices for extra adults wishing to camp with them or visit.

A FULL weekend wristband pass costs £16 per person and can be only purchased from your stewards, not the steam rally entrance. This wristband includes admission to the steam rally both days plus the Saturday night showground entertainment which is not open to the general public.

Should any extra people/visitors not wish to buy the full weekend pass then £10 day tickets can be purchased at the steam rally entrance, not from your stewards. They will cost £10 for one day but cannot be used for the Saturday night admission to the showground.

There are NO concessions on ticket prices this year as we have re-introduced free admission for children.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 20/06/2015 14:03:00

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If anyone needs to contact me I'll be available 7 days a week from 9 to 5 in the run up to the steam rally. From Thursday 2nd July you can call me from 9am until 10pm.

07969 264 879

You can also email me 7 days a week up to and including Wednesday 1st July.

camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 21/06/2015 16:56:54

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Hi Gang, just had an email from someone whose tickets haven't arrived!

For clarity's sake here you go:

The gates will be open after 2pm on the Friday afternoon. Please follow the signs for weekend caravans or weekend camping. We will be using some different fields to previous years but the entrance will be the usual one, directly opposite the main Elvaston Castle entrance. Please don't use any showground entrances as there won't be space to turn round!

On arrival you will be given a registration form to fill in so please bring a pen! You will then be directed to your pitch; should you be a club member please make the gate steward aware of this. There will be time to set up your unit and settle in. Once that's done you need to take your registration form to the booking stewards who will exchange it for your envelope containing your wristbands, car and camping pass. Should there be extra adults in your party you may purchase their passes at that time. There will be a small discount on the gate prices and, more importantly, they will give access to the Saturday night event which is not open to the general public. On the Friday afternoon/evening you are most welcome to join us on the showground where there will be some trade stands open along with catering and the licensed marquee with entertainment.

Please note your cheque will not be cashed until the week beginning Monday 28th June.

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by geoffb on 21/06/2015 18:38:34

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Why don't people READ THE PAPER WORK on the down load forms.

Message posted by nich77 on 21/06/2015 18:48:04

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The booking in point will be a gazebo/marquee in middle of field from 2pm friday till approx 8pm friday, after that you will book in at stewards unit which is a brown trailer tent by main entrance to camping field

Message posted by pamcram on 21/06/2015 20:03:12

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I don't know, Geoff, perhaps for the same reason they don't read this thread, but the customer is always right so it keeps me out of mischief.

I keep saying we must add, "Please keep checking the UK Campsite Elvaston Forum for regular updates." Then, by next Easter when I'm writing the forms, I'll have forgotten all about it again.

Pam x

Message posted by geoffb on 22/06/2015 12:05:22

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Yes was thinking adding it to the bottom of posting so its all ways pops up lol.

Message posted by pamcram on 22/06/2015 12:55:05

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Trouble is, Geoff, folk log in to the main booking page to get the form then never so much as glance at the forum.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 22/06/2015 17:00:05

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They don't know what they are missing

Message posted by pamcram on 22/06/2015 18:23:44

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All the banter on here is better than the telly any day!

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 22/06/2015 18:27:21

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Oh my goodness! The P O Box man has now had over 60 applications since Friday, eek; not all these will be UKCS though.

It will be Friday before I can finalise the UKCS list and acknowledge all those cuttingitfine.com folk.

Thank you to everyone attending and supporting our charities this year.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 22/06/2015 18:42:25

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I can never understand leaving things to the last minute.

Message posted by pamcram on 22/06/2015 18:51:06

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Agree, Barry, but some folk may have only just seen advertising for the event.

Had a lady on the phone today who claimed she pre-books every year but was unaware of this year's rally, pre-booking and cut off date which puzzled me no end.

She was really upset when she heard it really was, definitely, too late.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 22/06/2015 18:52:17

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Besides, Barry, I rely on you to be my number one first one to book every year!

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 22/06/2015 18:55:14

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When you make a mistake its far better to put your hand up and say so, instead of its not my fault, its not like they change the date of the S/rally each year.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 22/06/2015 19:05:40

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Have to say that in the last few days I don't know if I can now make it, I took my dog to the vet last Thursday because he was unwell the vet kept him and did X-rays he has a tumour on his heart, so its only a matter of time, the vet did say it was ok to take him with me in the caravan.

Message posted by pamcram on 22/06/2015 19:08:11

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Oh no, Barry, that is just so sad. Hope he isn't suffering, hugs to you both.

Pam x

Message posted by Tigermouse on 22/06/2015 19:28:21

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Aww Barry, that's such sad news. Has the vet put him on any sort of medication? If he isn't suffering and the vet said it's okay to take him with you in the caravan then do, if it's something he's always enjoyed. Hugs to both of you x

Message posted by nich77 on 22/06/2015 19:40:35

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So sorry Barry. Hope he isnt in pain and that you can still make it xx

Message posted by Barry1984 on 22/06/2015 20:52:16

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He is not in any pain and he is now on medication he is sleeping a lot, I get little bursts on old Olly, he will go to the gate and have a bark and he is still walking about, I find he is moving his toys about but not running about with one in he's mouth.
The vet showed me the X-rays and the sack around his heart has filled with what the vet thinks is blood from the tumour, Im hoping if I keep him quiet it will stop bleeding and the Frusemide and Prednisoione will clear it, he is peeing a lot which the vet said he will do.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 22/06/2015 20:54:42

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Thanks every body for the kind thoughts.

Message posted by geoffb on 22/06/2015 22:47:10

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Hi mate keep a positive mind and as you said to us the vet said nothing we can do so take him with you also you will have all your mates with you.

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Message posted by pamcram on 23/06/2015 15:40:58

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Am now at the stage of enveloping up the passes BUT still finding folk using one UKCS member name for multiple applications.

I know I've had a rant about this before so if this applies to your friends who aren't members there WILL be a £3 charge to pay on collection of their envelope. Please warn them to have some cash handy!

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by magicgrotto on 23/06/2015 16:08:45

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Hi Pam

Bet your blood pressure's thru the roof ? LOL

Have you thought of taking up TATTOOING ?

You deserve a BLOODY medal !!! (or five)

Stop ranting & SHOUT at them !!!! & if that don't work give them a SMACK at theback of the forehead !!!! LOL

Keep up the Sterling work !

Not many sleeps now ! LOL

Best Regards

Steve & Ange

Message posted by pamcram on 23/06/2015 16:46:46

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Thank you Steve and Angie....and this is before I start looking at the high finance!!!

Enveloping applications is usually pretty straightforward using my system but incredibly time-consuming.

Every envelope collected is a potential "spot the deliberate mistake" for your poor long-suffering booking stewards but they are superb at checking each one on opening so I'll apologise to everyone now for all my errors.

Pam

Message posted by L + A on 24/06/2015 06:22:12

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Hi Pam

I still can't see Av n Tom on the list but I know you have the form

Sorry

Lynda

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Yeah i am sure that after you queried it Pam said she had form but wasnt on list. i tried to find post but it might have been one that got deleted. Am sure Pam will get back to you

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just found that on page 9 says she has form

Message posted by pamcram on 24/06/2015 09:37:01

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Thanks, Linda,

Sorry about that,if you email me privately with their name and address I will have another look through.

camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 24/06/2015 09:45:49

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Thanks, Tracy, what a wonderful minder you are to me! I don't know what I'd do without you.

Pam x

Message posted by pamcram on 24/06/2015 13:01:15

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Please will someone rub my back, make me a stiff cup of tea and mutter, there there? Am quietly crawling walls here with phone calls and emails asking when the passes will arrive.

IT WON'T and we haven't sent passes out for years now as is explained on the application form. If only folk could take the time and trouble to read the information it would save them a lot of worry and a lot of my time......and what about confirmation by telephone is not available? Does anyone seriously want to hold on while I search over 200 forms?

Sorry for the rant and not being my usual sunny self but am trying hard to get your envelopes packaged up and I keep getting interrupted.

I can't tell you how much I appreciate the majority of folk who fill in their forms properly, submit the details correctly on cheques and envelopes and understand the procedures we've tried hard to write in simple English.

Pam

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One stiff cuppa coming right up Pam

I can imagine how frustrated you're feeling - why don't people READ THE Bl**DY INFO!!! (Saying that, I hope I've done mine right! lol)

You're doing a great job there and I'm sure it's much appreciated by everyone

Message posted by pamcram on 24/06/2015 15:04:13

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Prob preaching to the converted here but the reason we no longer send passes out is twofold.

Firstly, you all know how Royal Fail generally don't deliver a few applications each year? Well when we used to post them out it doubled the problem instantly as some of the passes we posted out didn't arrive.

Secondly, we had increasing amounts of fraud although why anyone would want to defraud a charity event run by volunteers is beyond me but more folk were doing it so we decided enough was enough an instigated the collection system.

I know this is harder work for your stewards and more time consuming for them. It is also frustrating for our campers who like to have their passes but, for the time being, we're sticking with our current system.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 24/06/2015 16:58:48

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I've said it many times before, unbelievable each year Pam has to go thru the same **** they just don't care about other people as long as they are alright.
Barry1984

Message posted by pamcram on 25/06/2015 16:27:38

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Another "preaching to the converted" message. If you've not had an email from me confirming your booking check your spam box. If still no email PLEASE don't contact the good folks at UKCS admin. All they can do is direct you to this thread to search for your username. They don't hold a copy of the attendees names, emails and addresses so won't be able to help you.

It's usually impossible for me to run a check by phone as per page one of the rally/booking info/form.

Email me

camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 25/06/2015 16:28:53

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Tomorrow morning I should be getting the last bundle of applications so will try to update the thread and email everyone who applied in the past week.

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 25/06/2015 17:00:17

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Thanks again everybody for the good wishes for Olly, just been to the vet's and he is a lot better than he was, he will never be 100% again and will get worse over time but its ok to bring him to Elvaston as long as I don't got him excited to much so no ball throwing and chasing about.

Message posted by pamcram on 25/06/2015 17:45:07

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WONDERFUL news, Barry, so pleased Olly is feeling a little better.

Pam x

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Quote: Originally posted by nich77 on 24/6/2015
Yeah i am sure that after you queried it Pam said she had form but wasnt on list. i tried to find post but it might have been one that got deleted. Am sure Pam will get back to you

Nich,
Now I have better news for Olly any update for next week you have my email address.

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Final Elvaston pre-booked list of applications received up to by the closing date of 20/6. Confirmation emails have been sent, where requested.

Barry1984
Puma02
RichyB
GeoffB
Martra
Alan Maughan

murfanco
landrover536
Patricia_Hickey
Fireworks
RobinH
Neilsan
Vicanna
Mark40
Janice Sellors
riowanda
AndyVon
SusieB8

Claire 0204
JAC59
domestiques
Chawkie
jimcartledge
Townwalker2
Maggs0101
Shorty69
Perry1
Grandad Kelly
The Leas
Jessiesowner
L+A
Stuart24
Woodster289
bozerboy
Janey123
Clive48
random ray
Premdump
Dondino
Peterk2004
P Allman
Nottsmale1103
Mazm
Lisa Harwood

Northlite
K.C. Pittman
Mart893
Bridge14
CampingBar
Ifnotwhynot
LWilliams57
Stu Handley
Mick Smith
Ady3030
magicgrotto
BongoBaz
Maz12
Peter37
Anthea Smith
GFoster
Marionw
Suncamp Owner
MillyMandy
Frederick235
Bridge02
Basherbish
Redrags
fun4us
Johnad
Billybusa
UKCS388860PNJ, Cara, your email address is bouncing.
Andy Higham
5357 Frank
Sheepyspuns
Wendi
Chillybeer
Naomi04, Naomi, your email address is bouncing.
Old Crofter
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Goodinga2001, Andrew, your email bounced.
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Thank you, everyone, for your amazing support of this year's event. We look forward to seeing you all after 2pm next Friday.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 26/06/2015 15:40:40

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WHEW!!

Just a ton of paperwork and envelope stuffing to do now then the dreaded high finance.

I treated myself to a posh new pink calculator this morning in the hope that it might help!

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 26/06/2015 15:41:22

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Ladycake, your new cheque arrived, thank you.

Don't have your email addy to hand, sorry.

Pam

Message posted by AdminBob on 26/06/2015 15:50:47

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WOW, that is absolutely loads of people, thanks Pam and it looks like a heatwave next weekend too.

Message posted by pamcram on 26/06/2015 15:59:04

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Thanks, Bob, shhhhh, cautiously crossing everything for some sunshine!

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 26/06/2015 16:03:51

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If anyone couldn't make Elvaston this year but needs a steam fix there's a small rally we help with at Barton Gate, near Barton Under Needwood off the A38 near Burton on Trent. All proceeds are donated to the Midlands Air Ambulance.

All being well The Nichs will be stewarding the camping section for us again.

All details are at

http://www.bartonsteam.co.uk/

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by geoffb on 26/06/2015 16:15:34

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I make it 138 +/- this time round Pam Brill

Message posted by pamcram on 26/06/2015 16:24:53

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Thanks, Geoff, it's the biggest UKCS Elvaston meet in several years.

Pam

Message posted by Robinh on 26/06/2015 16:29:54

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Just got out of hospital after motor crash so won't be able to take up my booking at Elvaston, in fact won't be doing much camping this year at all. A real bummer with the long range weather forecasts. Next year maybe.

Message posted by pamcram on 26/06/2015 16:37:44

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A few of the recent applicants have said more than two adults will be attending. Hope everyone is aware of the extra £16 per person cost involved.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 26/06/2015 17:14:35

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I'm now looking forward to next week, with a bit of luck my only problem will be keeping the dogs cool, I hope.

Message posted by pamcram on 26/06/2015 17:32:31

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That's a nice "only problem" to have, Barry!

Perhaps they could share tips with our 36 weeks pregnant daughter!

Pam

Message posted by magicgrotto on 26/06/2015 17:49:37

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Hi Gang

This post's name needs changing !!!

To STORM THE CASTLE !!! LOL

Steve & Ange

Message posted by magicgrotto on 26/06/2015 17:53:50

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Other castle's are available of course !!

Steve & Ange

Message posted by ladycake on 26/06/2015 20:47:17

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good glad its sorted.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 26/06/2015 22:02:42

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Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 26/6/2015
That's a nice "only problem" to have, Barry!

Perhaps they could share tips with our 36 weeks pregnant daughter!

Pam

Well the dogs go under my caravan in the shaded cool grass, pretty sure they won't mind if your daughter wants to join them they will expect lots of stroking tho.

Message posted by geoffb on 26/06/2015 23:47:26

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Ladycake as its your first time you are welcome to join our little group 5 vans and 1 tent up to now, just ask the stewards Tracy and Alan where we are at.

Message posted by nich77 on 27/06/2015 08:01:11

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we always know your whereabouts dont we geoff

Message posted by ladycake on 27/06/2015 09:09:26

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thankyou! i can`t wait for friday

Message posted by Tigermouse on 27/06/2015 09:52:34

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I'm hoping I can still make it. I intended coming down on Friday but my ex's funeral is that day so I'm not sure if I'll be up to going anywhere afterwards - added to that I've now got another dog to think about as well. I suppose I'll just see how I feel and maybe come on Saturday morning instead.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 27/06/2015 11:15:21

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Quote: Originally posted by nich77 on 27/6/2015
we always know your whereabouts dont we geoff

Did you miss my post question!!
Barry1984

Message posted by geoffb on 27/06/2015 13:26:15

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Nich77 Tracy Barry lost your email addy do you still have his. Needs to ask you something before we go to the rally.

Message posted by nich77 on 27/06/2015 13:43:47

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i will contact him via facebook then he can forward message to you

Message posted by ladycake on 27/06/2015 14:58:26

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just a question:

is there any of the following usually at this rally:
cream teas
fudge/ sweeties
cake
candy floss

Message posted by geoffb on 27/06/2015 16:10:27

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Candy floss cream teas sweets ordinary and for me biabetic sweets and fudge fudge fish chips pork baps etc. and beer you are well catered for lol.

Message posted by ladycake on 27/06/2015 16:45:51

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omg, i`m in heaven! is there cideeeerrr

Message posted by magicgrotto on 27/06/2015 19:54:02

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That's my DIET out the window then !!!! LOL

Steve & Ange

Message posted by geoffb on 27/06/2015 21:50:56

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Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 27/6/2015
I'm hoping I can still make it. I intended coming down on Friday but my ex's funeral is that day so I'm not sure if I'll be up to going anywhere afterwards - added to that I've now got another dog to think about as well. I suppose I'll just see how I feel and maybe come on Saturday morning instead.

We will be looking out for you Eunice.

Message posted by Pork scratchings on 28/06/2015 01:00:46

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Can you have a fire pit on the site?

Message posted by geoffb on 28/06/2015 08:33:21

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May be not as the Field is rented to the Steam rally from a agriculture organization I believe but not shure.

Message posted by nich77 on 28/06/2015 09:08:14

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No in the info and regulation sheet it says open bbqs may be used as lond as off the ground .Open fires are strictly forbidden.

Message posted by L + A on 28/06/2015 14:55:57

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3 of us are coming together 2 caravans and 1 tent can the tent pitch along side us or do tents have to go separate to van s thx

Message posted by nich77 on 28/06/2015 15:43:31

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Yeah no problem with that .if you all arriving in convoy just all pitch alongside eachother as long as the required distances between units are adhered too. If someone arrives before others just tell the stewards pitching that you want to save 2 pitches and they will sort it for you

Message posted by geoffb on 28/06/2015 18:28:20

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Was not shore regarding fires as we don't bother at rally Tracy. MMM if I remember right its your birthday soon same as Becca lol.

Message posted by nich77 on 28/06/2015 18:54:19

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yes geoff mine is saturday . i think beccas is wednesday lol.

Message posted by pamcram on 29/06/2015 11:04:57

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Cheques were at the bank first thing this morning.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 29/06/2015 11:16:47

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If your booking confirmation hasn't arrived and you're not listed here as attending the event PLEASE don't ring me up about it as there probably won't be anything I can do by phone.

Please email me and I'll see what I can sort out.

camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by ladycake on 29/06/2015 13:50:52

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whats the ground like there, which pegs shall i bring?

Message posted by pamcram on 29/06/2015 14:23:36

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Err, this weekend it was grass growing with soil underneath! LOL. We were there from Friday to last night in our motorhome showing our steam roller at the Derbyshire County Show.

The ground is actually pretty compacted and if we don't have any more rain between now and then it should stay rock hard. Perhaps bring both sets of pegs to be on the safe side.

Pam

Message posted by geoffb on 29/06/2015 16:35:15

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Second that pam lol. Ladycake we carry rock pegs if stuck. Pam are we all in the left hand fields this year.

Message posted by nich77 on 29/06/2015 17:06:00

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Geoff we will enter onto field through normal gate, then the generator users are on a separate field over on left hand side . Dont worry geoff we wont let barry get lost

Message posted by pamcram on 29/06/2015 17:24:56

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Thanks, Tracy, you just beat me to it!

Barry, bless him, can get lost with a prat nav going somewhere he's been for many years so I wouldn't hold my breath for him not getting lost this year.

I wonder how many folk will stagger, exhausted, back to the campsite then wonder why they are looking for their unit in the middle of a car park?!

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 29/06/2015 18:36:02

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I will not get lost, so there.

Message posted by ladycake on 29/06/2015 21:42:42

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i seem to have a selection of pegs.....tents, sims,stoves. i must stop buying stuff!

Message posted by pamcram on 29/06/2015 22:14:42

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Never say never, Barry

Pam x

Message posted by geoffb on 29/06/2015 22:21:18

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Ladycake you are no different than any other campers I have now three tents left and 4 types of owning's.
Borry wont get lost as Neilsan me and Barry are all traverling together from our storage area on the A52 east of town all the way to Barrowash.

Message posted by nich77 on 30/06/2015 09:25:19

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Barrowash.thats why you get lost lol its Borrowash

Message posted by pamcram on 30/06/2015 12:44:32

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And Elvaston, not as Geoff said earlier!

Message posted by Barry1984 on 30/06/2015 13:19:26

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He's Dis!!!! Oh B****r can't spell.

Message posted by nich77 on 30/06/2015 13:39:03

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lol

Message posted by magicgrotto on 30/06/2015 13:56:27

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Prat nav's are ace !!!

Have you ever tryed doing a U turn on a MOTORWAY ????

Make's life interesting !!!!! LOL

Steve & Ange

Message posted by Barry1984 on 30/06/2015 14:11:15

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You should have been with me 2 years ago when they had put a new road in wound up in a front garden, I think you go brain dead when using sat nav you know it's wrong but still keep going anyway

Message posted by mark40 on 30/06/2015 14:41:18

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I would just like to take this opportunity to say thank you Pam and the gang for all your hard work in the lead up to this weekend. Its looking like its going to be a lovely weekend weather wise, so i hope it all goes smoothly for you..this will be our 3rd year and always had a lovely time at a well Organised event..Will hopefully see you there just after 2..thanks again pam..

Message posted by pamcram on 30/06/2015 14:57:18

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Thank you for your kind words, Mark.

They came JUST at the right time. Must have had around a dozen calls today from UKCS members who seem totally unaware of this thread and unable to check their emails. Even had one lady who said she'd booked with UKCS but didn't know what a username was or how to get here to check the thread.

Looking forward to seeing everyone, all being well, daughter permitting. Decision day for her tomorrow at hospital.

Our motorhome will be on the showground from Thursday night so do say hello if your passing Saturday and Sunday.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 30/06/2015 15:05:09

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URGENT WARNING.....

We have had a message from Derbyshire County Council regarding the high temperatures expected over the next few days which is triggering a Level Two Alert. It boils down to

There are lots of simple steps people can take to stay safe during the high temperatures. Our advice includes:

staying out of direct sun and especially between 11am and 3pm

drinking plenty of water and non-alcoholic drinks

keeping bedrooms and living spaces cool by closing curtains on windows that face the sun and opening windows at cooler times of the day or overnight if safe to do so without posing a home security risk

turning off non-essential lights and electrical items as these can generate heat

wearing UV sunglasses to reduce UV exposure to the eyes, applying sunscreen of at least SPF15 with UVA protection and wearing a hat

wearing light loose-fitting cotton clothes to minimise the risk of sunburn

looking out for others especially vulnerable groups such as older people, young children and babies and those with serious illnesses

don't leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially babies, young children or animals.

Thanks for reading

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 30/06/2015 16:29:39

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Hi Gang, not sure if anyone will be able to see this? If so may be useful to the newbies.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153435898194921&set=p.10153435898194921&type=1

Camping for Blue Badge holders will be on the field near the B5010 opposite the main Castle entrance. The rest of the campers will be further up the usual main field. The genny field will be top right of the picture as you look at it.

HTH

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 30/06/2015 16:33:45

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PLEASE take extra care this year as the caravan/camping fields share a common entrance with the car park fields. The pedestrian exit will be pointed out to you as will the caravan exit which is through another field.

Please don't try to walk in and out through the vehicle entrance as it's likely to be very busy.

Pam

Message posted by perry1 on 30/06/2015 22:15:02

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Hi just a little worried

my username perry1 is on the list on page 8 ,but i've had no confirmation email (am sure i ticked the yes box on the form )also my cheque hasn't been banked.
Sorry for any added work of chasing this enquiry up i'm aware of how busy you are with being nosey and following this thread

Message posted by pamcram on 30/06/2015 22:27:14

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Hi Perry1, please email me urgently with your full name and address and I will check this out for you. Assume you've checked your spam box?

Cheques were banked yesterday but I will be able to sort this out for you.

Thanks

Pam

camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

Message posted by perry1 on 30/06/2015 22:34:20

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Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 30/6/2015
Hi Perry1, please email me urgently with your full name and address and I will check this out for you. Assume you've checked your spam box?

Cheques were banked yesterday but I will be able to sort this out for you.

Thanks

Pam
Hi pam just sent email with my details
camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

Message posted by pamcram on 01/07/2015 10:28:25

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Thanks, Perry1, another satisfied customer.

No idea why so many of the confirmation emails went into spam boxes this year.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 01/07/2015 10:29:26

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Your booking in stewards will have some UKCS stickers should anyone need one.

Pam

Message posted by Andyvon on 01/07/2015 13:16:43

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Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 01/7/2015
Your booking in stewards will have some UKCS stickers should anyone need one.

Pam

Hi Pam
Will there be any laminated Banners as well?
Hope you are now on top of everything and looking forward to a stress free show. You certainly deserve it for all the work you do on our behalf.It is much appreciated.
Hope to see you with your roller

Message posted by pamcram on 01/07/2015 19:32:15

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Will be leaving home tomorrow in the motorhome for our showground pitch with our steamroller, Chichester.

I'll have my laptop and hope to be able to catch up with emails at some point but, if anything urgent crops up please give me a ring. My phone will be on 9am to 10 pm each day.

07969 264879

Looks like we may have some liquid sunshine over the weekend so be prepared!

Have a safe journey everyone and a great rally. No doubt I'll catch up with some of you over the weekend.

Over and Out!

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 01/07/2015 19:36:21

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Thank you, AndyVon, no, Ratty's not attending this year so no banners, I'm afraid, just stickers and leaflets.

Pam

Message posted by Mucker1884 on 03/07/2015 15:10:50

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OK... Own up...
Which one of you broke down on the flyover leading from City Centre to Pride Park at lunch time?

It was big, it was black, and it was staying exactly where it stopped! No way was I offering to help push that bloody monster out of the way... besides, the ever-growing queue behind it wasn't holding me up, as I was heading in the opposite direction!

Hope it got sorted, and it's safely on the show ground by now.

Looks like we'll be cycling by tomorrow... I'll give you all a wave, even though I don't know any of you!

Enjoy, folks.

Message posted by ladycake on 03/07/2015 15:12:35

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not gonna make it today, something came up.

maybe tomorrow if thats okay?

Message posted by Mucker1884 on 04/07/2015 08:48:15

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WOW!! Now that was a storm!!

Seriously hope you lot are all safe, well, and in one piece!!

Couldn't help thinking of you all last night/this morning, despite being 6 miles away from you... in my solid and secure bedroom!

Here's to a little more calm, for the rest of your stay!

Message posted by Secret-cake-eater on 05/07/2015 08:41:33

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Wow what a great event and saw an incredible woman that would love to get in touch with but no idea of her name

Message posted by ladycake on 05/07/2015 17:04:38

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hello, back from elvaston! it was nice to put faces to names! showers were fab. had a lovely time, BUT i saw on numerous occaisons men emptying their toilet containers in the loos , hence splashback etc galore. kinda gross

best bit disposal for these was NEXT to the line of loos! maybe i`ll camp next to a hedge in a quiet corner next year......

i would have said something but little me agaisnt some butch bloke??

Message posted by AdminBob on 05/07/2015 17:05:17

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Welcome back all, hope you all had fun.

We have set up a gallery for those that wish to share pictures and you can access this here

And the password is hillside

Message posted by pamcram on 05/07/2015 22:19:41

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Hi Honeys, we're ho-ome! Hope those who left today arrived home safely. There were a lot of units remaining on the camping field.

It was great to meet so many new people and catch up with "old" friends.

A BIG thank you to everyone for bearing with your stewards on what was a difficult year given the change of fields due to issues with rally car parking which were beyond our control. Thank you for your support of our event.

This was the highest ever number of campers at Elvaston so I'd like to personally thank all the stewards who did an amazing job and worked their socks off all weekend.

Tracy and Alan will be doing it all over again at Barton Gate Steam Rally and Family Festival in just 2 week's time so I hope they have recovered by then. Good luck, Guys!

Pam

Message posted by millymandy on 06/07/2015 11:14:46

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We have had an absolutely great weekend and the stewards were brilliant

Message posted by pamcram on 06/07/2015 11:21:35

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Thank you for your kind words, Mandy. I hope they will read this when they get home.

Pam

Message posted by magicgrotto on 06/07/2015 12:12:47

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Absolutely FANTASTIC weekend!

weather was great other than the little shower & the fireworks ! LOL

I say shower because that's wot I got woke up by ! why am I getting wet ?

forgot to shut the skylights on van !!!!! Laugh ! Ange was crying !! LOL but thats part of the adventure !

Nice to meet Pam & Dave for the first time

Alan there shude be a LAW about blokes in burmuda shorts!! LOL

& as for prat navs ! Ange dont like motorways at the best of times so set to avoid I'v never been over so meny speedbumps to get somewere !

Just got home in time ! van back on yard , 3 dogs back from dads , cup of tea ! for another storm to pass thru !

Heard tell that there were a couple of SCROTS about to spoil someones weekend! good job they dint spoil mine as there were about 5 JCB's at the show that i'm shure 1 of the drivers would have dug a nice big Hole for me to put wot was left of the offenders when I'd finnished with them !!!

Hope you all got home safe

Steve & Ange

Message posted by nich77 on 06/07/2015 13:26:24

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We have made it home when left field only Tigermouse was left abandoned just loading last few bits into van. Alan who spent most of weekend trying to fix water taps was asleep in car before we got onto M1. Hope you all had a good time despite a few hiccups we try our best guys

Message posted by Barry1984 on 06/07/2015 15:46:31

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Now back home, want to say many thanks to Pam and all the helpers for making it a great week end.

Message posted by pamcram on 06/07/2015 16:12:55

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Thank you, Barry, Steve and Ange. All thanks for the actual weekend go to Tracy, Alan and co. They did a magnificent job this year under difficult circumstances beyond our control. They worked endlessly from the committee site meeting on Tuesday and were still working when we left at 8 last night. They all deserve a medal as big as a dustbin lid!

Pam

Message posted by Secret-cake-eater on 06/07/2015 16:21:43

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Hopefully next year the night security will be better. Day security was good though

Message posted by ladycake on 06/07/2015 16:59:39

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were there problems??? all quiet in the gen field. only problem i have is sunburnt shoulders lol!

Message posted by nich77 on 06/07/2015 17:03:55

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A few minor incidents and just some logistical problems due to car park positioning.

Message posted by pamcram on 06/07/2015 17:15:37

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Fingers crossed we are back to our usual fields next year!

Pam

Message posted by magicgrotto on 06/07/2015 17:42:16

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SO where were you on the jenny field Ladycake ?

me and ange were were at the very bottom next to the Big tree !

Van sideways Truck faceing towards main road !

Steve & Ange

Message posted by Tigermouse on 06/07/2015 18:16:25

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Quote: Originally posted by nich77 on 06/7/2015
We have made it home when left field only Tigermouse was left abandoned just loading last few bits into van.

I certainly didn't feel abandoned, I love being on my own

It took me longer than usual to pack up this time - usually everything goes in the van exactly the same way every time but this time I had to rearrange things to make room for the extra dog in the middle, and it took some doing. I've never played Camping Tetris until today

I left at 12.20, had a good journey back until I got up the M6 north of Knutsford then I hit queue after queue - must think of an alternative route for next year.

Ladycake, sorry I didn't get to see you but I didn't know who or what I was looking for - I was in the genny field right at the top end on the left, blue tent all on its own.

Thanks to Pam, stewards and everyone else for a great weekend - and if there's anyone who didn't see the steel band playing in the beer tent then you missed a treat, they were brilliant, and I hope they are there again next year.

Message posted by ladycake on 06/07/2015 19:00:21

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somewhere in the middle near geoff!

Message posted by Barry1984 on 06/07/2015 19:26:24

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You was behind Me! when I looked again there you was gone never saw you again glad you enjoyed it.

Message posted by ladycake on 06/07/2015 19:30:04

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tempted to go to another meet now.....started something.

Message posted by geoffb on 06/07/2015 23:07:02

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we was further up near the tree with Shorty and Garry's tent.

Message posted by shorty69 on 06/07/2015 23:23:21

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Awesome wk end yet again. Met some fab people and pets.
Watched an amazing storm.
Kept my eye on Geoff 😈
The stewards are always fab even when they tease with their bacon butties 😉
For anyone who didn't go....your loss 👅
Many thanks to all for a job well done
See you all next year

Message posted by ladycake on 07/07/2015 13:00:54

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sooooo barry was you the chap standing there while i was pitching/ chucking stuff in the tent? i couldn`t work out if you were admiring my pitching skills or just looking at my arse lol! i did turn the tent round to face the other way as it was a pretty field and much less horse manure about.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 07/07/2015 16:06:28

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Cheeky, no I was the one at the caravan when you were introduced to me I asked if you wanted any help to give me a shout, I was also the one with two dopy dogs, one who I swear trained with Houdini, I never caught her on an escape! still none the wiser how she did it.

Message posted by ladycake on 07/07/2015 16:39:02

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Message posted by pamcram on 07/07/2015 16:43:04

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Sorry I didn't get the chance to catch up with you, Geoff & Co, Barry. Looking after family, engine crew, visitors and feeding what, at times, felt like the 5,000, it was non-stop all weekend.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 07/07/2015 16:51:30

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Thats ok we couldn't have timed it worse when you were feeding the 5,000.
It really was a great week-end.
Thanks again.

Message posted by pamcram on 07/07/2015 17:22:51

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Next year, eh, Barry? I always enjoy our chats.

Pam x

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Message posted by geoffb on 07/07/2015 22:07:25

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We don't expect to get to see you every time Pam if you there and free its a bonus lol.

Message posted by pamcram on 08/07/2015 09:47:37

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Thanks, Geoff x

Elvaston is, for us, like most of our rallies; we see folk there that we only ever see once a year except for weddings and funerals hence us always having a packed unit.

Pam

Message posted by Grandad Kenny on 13/07/2015 08:30:43

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This was our first one with grown up kids and the grandchildren. The steam fair was absolutely brilliant and so cheap for the grandkids to enjoy the rides, all the arena events and the static displays were also cracking, unfortunately there were a few bits that need a bit of thought in the camping and caravanning area. No showers on the Saturday morning due to a soaked generator, only open for a couple of hours without any prior notification of the timings being posted anywhere but on the shower door. Portaloos worked well but as always, always need cleaning! But whichever individual thought of the traffic plan for exiting from the public car park needs their head testing, exiting traffic passed between the caravans/tents and the loos, so what was a safe journey involved what was in essence crossing a busy road for the majority of Sunday afternoon, not good for kids. Oh and to the thieving toe-rag who stole my grandsons toys from under the canopy, what did you gain, two broken toys he had since a baby, you are the scum we don't need in the camping and caravanning fraternity!

Message posted by Barry1984 on 13/07/2015 15:25:39

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For all off you that meet Cassie I took her to the Vets this morning she was having difficulty breathing, this afternoon she was put to sleep, she was full of tumours in her lungs throat.
I will miss her wanderings.
Barry.

Message posted by nich77 on 13/07/2015 15:35:48

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so sorry Barry. Just glad you bought her to rally and got to spend time in the van with her xx

Message posted by pamcram on 13/07/2015 16:54:30

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Oh, Barry, my thoughts are with you at this sad time but was pleased to see her at her final Elvaston when she looked so happy to be there.

Be kind to yourself, my friend.

Pam x

Message posted by pamcram on 16/07/2015 17:50:30

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Favour needed, please.

Have heard from a few folks who had probs with their sat-nav taking them to the wrong place and getting stuck with their units. They are telling me we give the wrong postcode.

I'd like to do a quick poll of how many were sent to the right place and how many the wrong one? We are thinking of not putting the postcode on the booking form, just giving advice to follow the brown signs.

Thank you

Pam

Message posted by Grandad Kenny on 16/07/2015 21:45:15

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Used the instructions in the letter reference the turn off and follow the brown signs, postcode was taking us past the borrowash turn off, son used postcode and ended up at wrong place. Why not give the GPS coordinates of the car park entrance, far more useful and you can easily get them off google earth (just a thought)
Best regards

Message posted by Grandad Kenny on 16/07/2015 21:51:50

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Just looked on Google Earth and the image is when the steam fair is on so even easier to get the GPS coordinates to the camping area
Regards

Message posted by pamcram on 17/07/2015 10:38:34

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Thank you, Grandad Kenny

GPS co-ordinates ay be a better option although for some strange reason most sat-navs get it right.

Pam

Message posted by magicgrotto on 17/07/2015 11:56:16

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Morning Pam

Hope your well ?

Prat Nav got us there ! be it though every road had a speed BUMP ! or 10 ! lol

Mist the M1 turn but we got there safe

Used the post code

Steve & Ange

Message posted by pamcram on 17/07/2015 12:21:17

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Thank you, Steve and Ange, glad to hear you found us OK.

I find it really odd that a small minority of sat-navs take our visitors to the wrong place. What I don't like is when people get cross with ME!

I do think sat-navs need to be used in conjunction with common sense and not followed slavishly though!

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 17/07/2015 12:25:25

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Thanks for the Cassie reply, as for the postcode I think its a certain sat nav company that still flogs out of date maps.
Barry.

Message posted by pamcram on 17/07/2015 12:56:05

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Thank you, Barry.

Hope you are coping and have friends around

Pam x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 17/07/2015 13:17:27

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Thanks Pam, I now have to find Olly a new pal from somewhere Cassie was a great dog always and her nose in the long grass or finding people that would stroke her, she is missed very much by both of us.

Message posted by Tigermouse on 18/07/2015 11:35:03

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Only just caught up with this as I've had no internet access for a week.

Barry, I'm so sorry to read about Cassie, she was a lovely dog and I know how much you and Olly must miss her. I'm sure you'll find the right companion for Olly soon - take care of yourself my friend x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 18/07/2015 13:33:42

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Thank you Tigermouse, it was so unexpected Olly is the one with a heart tumour, but poor old Cassie was riddled with them, I thought it was a fur-ball she was trying to cough up when I took her to the vets.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 11/08/2015 21:42:05

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I now have a new border collie called Betty, at the moment she is very timid but already beats Olly getting into the car, also Olly seems to have a new lease of life since Betty has been here.

Message posted by Tigermouse on 11/08/2015 21:44:22

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What lovely news Barry, I'm glad you and Olly have found a new friend. How old is she?

Message posted by Barry1984 on 11/08/2015 22:09:09

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Dogs trust said 3 to 5 years!! but my vet and myself think about 1year to 18 months,
I think it was fate, I saw a photo of Betty at dogs trust rang them up and was told she had been taken, so I drove over to dogstrust on the Sunday but nothing was suitable, on the Monday afternoon I typed into google, looking to give a collie a home in south Lincolnshire and the first thing to pop up was a dog called Betty!! I thought the last dog I looked at was called Betty also, so I telephoned the number and wound up at dogstrust again!! I said to them I was only there yesterday why didn't you show her to me then, it turned out the people that had booked Betty never turned up the next day for their meet and greet, so she was available again.
The rest is history she is settling in well.

Message posted by Tigermouse on 11/08/2015 22:16:06

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That was definitely fate Barry, she was meant to be yours. I'll look forward to meeting her at Elvaston next year

Message posted by Barry1984 on 11/08/2015 22:20:25

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Hope so see you there, next job getting her used to the caravan.
Cassie will never be forgotten, and I loved her selective deafness when what she was doing was more important than coming when I called her.

Message posted by Tigermouse on 11/08/2015 22:26:20

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I think all dogs can be selectively deaf when they want to be - my little Sugar was a bugger for it but I loved her to bits and was devastated when she gave in to kidney failure just a week before last Christmas.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 12/08/2015 11:39:48

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They certainly know how to get into your heart.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 07/09/2015 18:28:43

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For anybody that knew Olly the collie he died yesterday, so in less than 5 months I've lost my sister and both dogs, what a s**te year so far.

Message posted by Tigermouse on 07/09/2015 19:06:38

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Awww Barry, that's awful news, I'm so sorry. I really don't know what to say, just give yourself time to grieve and maybe when the time is right you can think about getting a friend for Betty. xx

Message posted by pamcram on 07/09/2015 19:16:05

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Oh Barry, my heart goes out to you. Am so sorry to hear you lost your sister and poor Ollie; you must be devastated with it all coming so soon after Cassie's passing.

I hope you have some good friends who will support you at this sad time.

Gentle hugs

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 07/09/2015 19:46:19

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Thanks for all the kind thoughts

Message posted by dazid1 on 03/01/2016 21:54:13

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Is this on again this year

Message posted by Tigermouse on 03/01/2016 22:10:50

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No reason why it shouldn't be, booking for camping starts round about Easter.

Message posted by AdminBob on 04/01/2016 07:50:46

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Hiya, yep, listed in the events diary

Message posted by pamcram on 04/01/2016 10:19:49

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Happy New Year, Everyone!

Thank you for your post, AdminBob. We look forward to working with UKCS again this year.

Thanks, Tigermouse, for confirming we will indeed have the booking form up shortly after Easter. Will need to start working on it soon as Easter falls in March this year.

Pamcram

Message posted by Barry1984 on 04/01/2016 11:40:26

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Happy new year Pam lets hope its better than the last year.

Message posted by pamcram on 04/01/2016 12:52:05

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Happy New Year to you, too, Barry, especially after the year you had last year.

Our New Year was different as 5 month old Jude was rushed into hospital New Year's Eve so it's been a very worrying time. Luckily he's on the mend again now and came home last night.

Pam x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 04/01/2016 13:36:45

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Thats good hope you all keep well, get that boiler de clagged and ready for Elvaston

Message posted by Tigermouse on 04/01/2016 14:59:46

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Really looking forward to this year's Elvaston though I'll be back to two dogs again. My ex partner's dog Sam, who I brought with me last time, sadly died last week; he'd only been with me for six months but I miss him like crazy.

Sorry to hear about Jude Pam, I hope he gets better soon.

Message posted by pamcram on 04/01/2016 15:10:48

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De-clagging the boiler is the least of Chichester's problems. Big job on this winter needing a back roll off and new bearings making amongst other things, Barry.

Tigermouse sorry to hear of the loss of Sam, you're bound to be missing him, 6 months is early days yet.

Pamcram x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 04/01/2016 15:50:24

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Sorry Tigermouse its always a bad time when you loose a pal no matter how long you have had them.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 04/01/2016 15:53:24

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I would think the bearings are brass! And I made a few of them in my time in the boiler works, and hand filed a few gears that had broken.

Message posted by nich77 on 05/01/2016 18:34:43

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Happy New Year to all our rally friends. Hope to see you all at beginning of July xx
Pam i will get email off to you in next week or so sorry for delay xxx

Message posted by Barry1984 on 05/01/2016 20:11:45

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Happy new year Nich and family see you at Elvaston but it may be in a camper van if I can sell my caravan in time.

Message posted by Carrievan69 on 05/01/2016 23:27:37

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Happy new year to everyone......As we have now sold our motorhome and bought a caravan , this year will be our 1st away at Elvaston in the van....We couldn't make it 2015 as we got married the week after So hopefully we will get to meet more of you on here. ...We were know as "Taffy Motorhome" ...so please come and say hello ....
Look forward to the rally again..
Steve & Christine

Message posted by Barry1984 on 06/01/2016 11:35:20

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So now its Taffy Caravan.

Message posted by Carrievan69 on 06/01/2016 13:00:49

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Barry.
No it's not , it was the name that was on the motorhome when we bought it..:-)

Message posted by Barry1984 on 06/01/2016 14:16:09

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HaHa.

Message posted by nicola1972 on 25/01/2016 21:06:53

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What's the date of 2016 rally?

Message posted by pamcram on 25/01/2016 22:30:43

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It's always the first FULL weekend in July, Nicola, this year will be 2nd and 3rd July, Camping is from Friday 1st July at 2pm to noon on Monday 4th July.

HTH

Pamcram

Message posted by AdminBob on 26/01/2016 08:11:28

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Hiya, all details and links to the booking form when it opens at Easter are in the Events Diary

Message posted by Barry1984 on 02/03/2016 22:42:29

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Are we on count down

Message posted by pamcram on 03/03/2016 10:10:01

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Regulars, please read this year's booking form VERY carefully once it's online after Easter as there will be a LOT of major changes. Failure to note these will mean your booking will not be able to be processed as I will be unaware of any problems until it's too late for the advanced bookings.

A bit of advanced info, some of you may be pleased to hear that this year, in addition to cheque and Postal Order advanced payments, our new treasurer, who is taking over the finance side of things, will be accepting payments through BACS.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 03/03/2016 13:49:00

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Alright I'll be the first to ask what is BACS.

Message posted by pamcram on 03/03/2016 16:00:55

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Your guess was as good as mine until last week, Barry!

It's a direct bank transfer payment from one bank to another; in this case from a camper's bank to the steam rally account hence everything has to be spot on as I'm no longer dealing with the money side of things, the new treasurer is. The general view is that it will be easier for people to do as many folk no longer have a cheque book. We usually have a large number of enquiries about BACS so people have more payment options.

For the benefit of people who don't do Internet Banking and the like we still have payment by cheque or Postal Order so no one needs to worry. Everyone who books in advance can pay by whatever method is most convenient to them. For those who come on spec it's still cash only.

Pam x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 03/03/2016 17:05:34

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What about Paypal, thats easy to do.

Message posted by pamcram on 03/03/2016 17:41:23

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Sorry, Barry, Paypal not available. Carry on writing cheques!

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 03/03/2016 18:27:06

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Will do, with a bit of luck I'll be in a camper van if I can sell my caravan in time, got caught up in a money laundering and caravan theft scam, but they weren't quite clever enough to catch me, I still have a cheque for 15,550euro if they want their cheque back.

Message posted by pamcram on 03/03/2016 18:52:24

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Oh, Barry, that sounds AWFUL...you'll have to tell me about it when we see you.

Pam x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 03/03/2016 19:11:25

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Will do, I advertised on here and another site.

Message posted by pamcram on 06/03/2016 13:11:55

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Forms are being prepared ready to send to Ratty!

Exciting times but will say again even if you've been attending the rally for over 30 years PLEASE read the new info/form very carefully

Pamcram

Message posted by Barry1984 on 06/03/2016 16:56:41

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Will do

Message posted by geoffb on 09/03/2016 23:29:46

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Looking forward to seeing you all again.

Message posted by becca307 on 12/03/2016 22:18:20

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Thinking of joining you this year and also may bring some newbies with us x

Message posted by pamcram on 13/03/2016 11:05:15

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GREAT news, Becca, get them signed up to UKCS for their discount!

Yes, we're still offering members a discount for pre-booking. Once that closes the price for all on the day is £50 with a discount for singles.

Really recommend booking this year.

Pam

Message posted by becca307 on 13/03/2016 15:35:42

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Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 13/3/2016
GREAT news, Becca, get them signed up to UKCS for their discount!

Yes, we're still offering members a discount for pre-booking. Once that closes the price for all on the day is £50 with a discount for singles.

Really recommend booking this year.

Pam

Already got them on here and told them they have to book themselves.

How much is it this year please?

Thanks for all the work you do Pam x

Message posted by riowanda on 18/03/2016 15:10:09

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We went last year for the 1st time, and really enjoyed it. Cant wait to go this year, hoping weather is great again. How will we recognise other members of this forum?

Message posted by pamcram on 18/03/2016 15:18:31

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We have managed to hold last year's special UKCS discount price which was £37 for a couple/family and £28 for a single person hence it's REALLY important that only members book using the UKCS form. Those who aren't members can either join free or pay the £40 general public advanced booking price.

Pam x

Message posted by pamcram on 18/03/2016 15:21:51

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Hi Riowanda, some UKCS members have flags or UKCS stickers in their window.

Due to the large number of campers it is no longer possible to separate the UKCS members from public campers as we did many years ago. Alan and Tracy, your chief stewards, would have a fit of the vapours at the very thought of segregating units!

Pam x

Message posted by pamcram on 18/03/2016 15:25:52

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Advance warning....

This year the opening/closing and booking in times will be altering. We realise this may mean some of you will be unable to attend but there are sound reasons for this and for 2016 will not be subject to further changes.

Full details will be on your booking form so please read VERY carefully.

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 18/03/2016 16:29:39

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"O"ere, we keep being warned bet we muck it up somewhere.

Message posted by pamcram on 18/03/2016 16:42:22

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I'm not owdin me breff, Barry! My main point is that people read the first page and form carefully.

There will be a different name on the cheques but the cheque system is still the same, ie, won't be cashed until the week prior to the rally.

Car reg will be essential this year. I know some folk change their motor between booking and the rally but as long as we're aware of any changes that's fine.

The envelope system for your passes and wristbands remains the same, I just hope everyone can get it right as I don't think it's too hard. It's hard for me though to have to write out lots of envelopes and fill in details on the back of cheques when folk haven't realised or bothered what needs doing.

We've also tried to make it very clear where the camping field actually is as there are a few sat navs which deliver people to the wrong address then they get cross with me for leading them astray with the wrong postcode! This year am hoping no one takes a range rover and 28 foot caravan down someone's private drive! I really wanted the paperwork to say don't use a sat nav to find us, use your common sense but that wasn't allowed!

Pam x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 18/03/2016 16:59:31

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It's a pity the RAC or AA can't put signs out it is a big event.
I have a feeling that a certain sat nav that has a blokes name is to blame you know who you are.

Message posted by pamcram on 18/03/2016 17:13:15

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Ay??? TomTom?!!

The signs you talk about are horrendously expensive especially as Elvaston Castle is largely brown signed. Everyone needs to follow those signs to get to the B5010 or, for those thechy minded it's 52°53’40.0”N 1°23’14.9”W.

I can tell you, with everything crossed, that camping should hopefully be in the fields slap bang opposite the main castle entrance with the genny field reverting to its usual place. Again, all being well public car parking will be moved to another field.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 18/03/2016 17:29:43

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Great stuff, C.U. there

Message posted by nich77 on 18/03/2016 18:35:12

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Hi all
Sorry we cannot separate ukcs anymore but with the numbers attending and trying to get everyone pitched it would be more of a nightmare than already is lol.

Message posted by Tigermouse on 18/03/2016 18:47:34

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I will no doubt hopefully be able to find a quiet little corner as per usual

Looking forward to seeing everyone again

Message posted by nich77 on 18/03/2016 18:49:11

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Yeah sure we will be able to sort you out lol

Message posted by AdminBob on 18/03/2016 18:52:08

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Quote: Originally posted by riowanda on 18/3/2016
We went last year for the 1st time, and really enjoyed it. Cant wait to go this year, hoping weather is great again. How will we recognise other members of this forum?

Hiya, lots of members print out personalised UKCS banners

Message posted by pamcram on 22/03/2016 19:31:13

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Hopefully not long now until the 2016 forms go up on the site.

Will Barry be the first to get his application in, again?

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 22/03/2016 19:37:51

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I don't do it deliberately it's my training get it done then you can forget about it.

Message posted by pamcram on 23/03/2016 08:55:46

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FORGET ABOUT ELVASTON!!!??? Oh, Barry, how could you x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 23/03/2016 11:45:23

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No No No, Do the paperwork then you don't have to remember it later or even miss it all together, once you have sent it off its marked in your calendar, with a reminder a week before, like next week its Elvaston.

Message posted by pamcram on 23/03/2016 11:54:16

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Sounds incredibly organised, Barry x

Message posted by AdminBob on 23/03/2016 11:58:13

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Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 22/3/2016
Hopefully not long now until the 2016 forms go up on the site.

Will Barry be the first to get his application in, again?

Pam

Hiya, yes these will go live after Easter and I will post the links on here and the main show details when they are ready.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 23/03/2016 12:12:09

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Not really, once its done its done, one less thing to think about.

Message posted by pamcram on 23/03/2016 12:32:54

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Thank you, AdminBob.

Will look forward to the mountains of post!

Pam

Message posted by geoffb on 28/03/2016 18:51:19

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Will there be a new thread for Elvaston for this year Admin Bob.

Message posted by AdminBob on 29/03/2016 08:26:19

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