Elvaston Steam Rally Camping Weekend July 2018

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Message posted by fireworks on 07/03/2018 15:19:58

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Hi Pam

Any news yet on the booking forms?

Message posted by Ratty on 07/03/2018 15:27:52

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Hiya, yes they are open and ready to go

You can find the details here

Cheers Ratty

The Elvaston Steam Rally is held near the lovely Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire. It offers two days of events on the weekend of July 7th and 8th 2018. You can also camp on site from Friday afternoon to Monday morning.Camp at the Show in your Tent, Caravan or MotorhomeCamping is from Friday 6th July at 1pm to noon on Monday 9th 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. If you prefer you can arrive on Saturday before 1pm.

The all inclusive advanced price of £40 covers 2 adults and their children under 16 years. For single campers, we are able to offer a special rate of £30 for the weekend.

Download your booking form here - Advanced booking closes 23rd June 2018

Advance camping bookings close on 23rd June, so please return the form to arrive by that date to take advantage of these special rates.

The fee includes:

Your pitch from Friday to Monday - you get loads of space
Free entry to both days of the Rally for 2 adults and your children - you can collect your wristbands on arrival
Access to the evening entertainment in the beer tent (not open to the public)
Water, waste/ elsan disposal, toilets and FREE showers on site
UKCampsite.co.uk visitors in their own designated area
Dogs welcome on leads

If there are more than 2 adults in your party the extra adults should you can buy weekend passes for them, priced £16 and ordered and paid for on your booking form.

Download your booking form here - Advanced booking closes 23rd June 2018

Advance camping bookings close on Saturday 23rd June, so please return the form to arrive by that date to take advantage of these special rates.

You can find the details of the rally and downloadable booking form here

Cheers Ratty

The Elvaston Steam Rally is held near the lovely Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire. It offers two days of events on the weekend of July 7th and 8th 2018. You can also camp on site from Friday afternoon to Monday morning.Camp at the Show in your Tent, Caravan or MotorhomeCamping is from Friday 6th July at 1pm to noon on Monday 9th 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. If you prefer you can arrive on Saturday before 1pm.

The all inclusive advanced price of £40 covers 2 adults and their children under 16 years. For single campers, we are able to offer a special rate of £30 for the weekend.

Download your booking form here - Advanced booking closes 23rd June 2018

Advance camping bookings close on 23rd June, so please return the form to arrive by that date to take advantage of these special rates.

The fee includes:

Your pitch from Friday to Monday - you get loads of space
Free entry to both days of the Rally for 2 adults and your children - you can collect your wristbands on arrival
Access to the evening entertainment in the beer tent (not open to the public)
Water, waste/ elsan disposal, toilets and FREE showers on site
UKCampsite.co.uk visitors in their own designated area
Dogs welcome on leads

If there are more than 2 adults in your party the extra adults should you can buy weekend passes for them, priced £16 and ordered and paid for on your booking form.

Message posted by berniebann on 07/03/2018 21:15:22

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hi can you have a camp fire

Message posted by pamcram on 08/03/2018 19:25:22

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Sorry no, Berniebann.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 11/03/2018 18:43:14

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Why has the single camper gone up to £30, its not like space is at a premium.

Message posted by pamcram on 11/03/2018 19:48:19

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Hi Barry, I'm afraid all our camping costs have risen, land rental, toilets and showers. The showground and car parking have gone up tremendously as have all the services associated with running the rally before we even put a single attraction on the land.

Prices are out of my control but it's still not a bad deal with 2 days adult admission costing £20 so your 3 nights camping is only a tenner.

We have tried to keep the advanced booking camping cost to UKCS down as much as possible as you will see if you look at comparable camping charges at other local rallies. For example Cromford Rally is £43 for a single camper; 2 adults and 2 children costs £79.

On spec arrivals this year costs £60 so I hope our members will take advantage of our special UKCS advanced booking deals to get the very best price.

Please remember the aim of our event is to raise money for local charities.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 13/03/2018 13:43:57

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Hi

An eagle-eyed member has noticed we no longer specify an envelope size. This isn't a mistake! People were buying envelopes specially but this is no longer necessary.

As long as we can fit your camping passes and wristbands in then that's fine.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 13/03/2018 16:14:01

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Thanks Pam.

Message posted by Barry1984 on 24/03/2018 18:31:42

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I've posted my one already.

Message posted by pamcram on 24/03/2018 18:38:42

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We have a few applications trickling in now.

This year the treasurer is sending out acknowledgements so you should hear rather more quickly than when I sent them.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 15/04/2018 16:39:42

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Hi Barry, sorry, am not sending out the acknowledgements this year.

As far as I know the lady who is doing this said she was sending them out as they come in. I am hopefully seeing her on Tuesday evening so will ask. I should also be collecting all the applications ready to envelope them up nearer the time.

Please watch this space!

Pam x

Message posted by malcmax on 16/04/2018 22:25:01

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we had our acknowledgement weeks ago a few days after we posted our form now just hopping we have the same weather as last year malcmax

Message posted by Barry1984 on 16/04/2018 22:35:31

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How do I find out what happened to my form.

Message posted by pamcram on 17/04/2018 12:13:40

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As I said Barry HOPEFULLY I will see the lady tonight.

Can you check whether or not your cheque has been cashed, please?

Kind Regards

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 17/04/2018 19:11:39

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Pam,
Just checked with the bank and no cheque has been cashed.
Barry.

Message posted by pamcram on 17/04/2018 21:12:17

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Hello, Barry,

I have GOOD news!! Your form was only given to the lady deling with money and acknowledgements tonight by the P O Box man.

You can expect an email confirmation and your cheque being cashed in due course.

WHEW!!!

Pam x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 17/04/2018 21:17:54

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WHEW, you got that right I will sleep tonight,
Thanks Pam, you're the best.
B.

Message posted by pamcram on 17/04/2018 21:34:09

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Aww, you'll have me blushing, Barry!

Happy to help.

Pam x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 17/04/2018 22:50:57

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Message posted by Lynda 60 on 16/05/2018 21:41:07

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Hi I sent our form and cheque about 4 week ago but have not had e-mail or cheque cashed how do I fine out if it has been recived

Thanks x

And think may have a problem as may have put old user name on L+A 😦😦😦

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Message posted by pamcram on 17/05/2018 10:06:46

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Hello, Lynda,

I can check later if I have it but am not sending out the acknowledgements this year. The forms are being sent to me once the treasurer has processed them.

Watch this space!!

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 18/05/2018 20:31:15

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Hello Lynda,

Good news is we HAVE your application, your cheque was cashed on 14th May and, according to our records, you were emailed!!

Not sure what went wrong at all but at least it's all sorted now. You are registered under L+A.

Kind Regards

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 18/05/2018 20:32:30

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Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I will post a list up of UKCS attendees.

Regards

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 19/05/2018 10:41:35

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Message posted by pamcram on 20/05/2018 12:43:55

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I'll start off with some good news; the Derbyshire County show is, once again, being held elsewhere and not on our camping fields so they should be in good condition. Our regulars will be pleased to hear we are able to use the usual fields for camping, albeit at a hugely inflated cost to the steam rally.

RANT ALERT

This brings me to more not so good news; in fact I am very annoyed. All our attendees whether campers or day visitors should be aware that our steam rally is run with the aim of raising money for local charities.

I now have some camping application forms in BUT it seems, yet again, people are trying to cheat us, and our charities, out of funds. People are trying to use UKCS forms to attend the rally and save themselves a fiver when they are not members. THIS IS NOT ON, neither is it fair to all the honest people who attend.

Every year we say the special UKCS discount rate is for members only in order to appreciate the excellent pubicity, event support and stewarding of our event. The cheats make more work for your stewards and me so PLEASE don't print out a form for a non-member friend or try to use your UKCS name on more than one application. UKCS is totally free to join so please encourage your friends to sign up and come along.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 20/05/2018 13:37:18

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On a happier note this is the list of UKCS 2018 attendees so far.....

Barry1984
Shorty69
5357Frank
JimMaddy
Rimed
RandomRay
LesMorris
Gladys60
MalcMax
Ela Magej

Thank you, all, for your support.

Pam
L+A

Message posted by pamcram on 20/05/2018 13:42:41

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BIG APOLOGY.....

Some of you will be aware that this year I am not sending out acknowledgements or collecting cheques. This has been taken over by our treasurer. I will still be stuffing envelopes so you can shout at me for the usual errors I manage to make.

I mistakenly understood that cheques would be cashed as they arrived; epic fail on my part! As usual cheques will be cashed the week before the rally despite what it may say on your booking form.

Am so very sorry for causing confusion.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 20/05/2018 13:48:17

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Now to send emails to those who have sent in forms but underpaid by not giving their UKCS username.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 20/05/2018 13:57:57

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I have NO idea why but it seems there are two variations of the 2018 UKCS Elvaston booking form!!!

Please use this one with the UKCS username appearing as the first line.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/rally/2018_elvaston.pdf

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 20/05/2018 14:02:02

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Is it me???!!

I really thought that having your UKCS username as the very first thing to fill in on the booking form might be a helpful reminder that this is needed.

Hahahahahahaaarrggghhhhh.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 20/05/2018 16:23:42

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You love us all realy Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 20/05/2018 16:56:05

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I do, Barry, but wish everything could be straightforward.

Pam x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 20/05/2018 18:08:56

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Thats life,
B

Message posted by pamcram on 20/05/2018 18:29:15

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I won't say what or how but someone, pretending to be from UKCS, tried to pull such a stunt on us it's a good job I am on the ball and gave him a short shrift!

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 20/05/2018 18:36:51

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Unbelievable, what kind of people has this country bred.

Message posted by Ratty on 10/06/2018 16:01:35

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Don't forget folks, Advance camping bookings close on Saturday 23rd June, so please return the form to arrive by that date to take advantage of these special rates.

You can find out more and download the booking form from here

Cheers Ratty

Message posted by minstreljim on 12/06/2018 16:33:16

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My wife is disabled and cannot walk very far. Is the camp site and rally site suitable for a small mobility scooter or would it be better to bring a heeled walking aid?

Message posted by Barry1984 on 12/06/2018 17:06:20

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Friend my mine has a scooter and uses it in the field but you will need a generator to charge it, from the field to the very end of the rally is a good walk don't think one charge would last 2 days.

Message posted by pamcram on 12/06/2018 17:22:50

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You are right, Barry, my mobility scooter barely lasts a day.

IF MrsMinstreljim can manage with a walker that may be an option as a mobility scooter with 4 wheels is better than 3 as camping is in a farmer's field which is rather uneven.

If you'd like to book in advance we have a limited number of pitches available alongside a disabled toilet unit close to your gate which may suit your wife.

Kind Regards

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 12/06/2018 17:24:12

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I will be giving everyone the full updated list of pre-booked attendees hopefully in the middle of next week.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 12/06/2018 17:28:18

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Just a little reminder if you've not booked yet and wish to save yourself a few quid; we cannot accept PDF booking files for a couple of reasons.

As stated on your form you must post this off to us with either a cheque, Postal Order or proof of your BACS payment.

We also need an envelope with your name and address so that you can collect your passes for your camping pitch and your steam rally weekend wristbands.

Thanks for reading,

Pam x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 12/06/2018 18:55:50

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Not long now.

Message posted by minstreljim on 12/06/2018 20:17:32

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Thanks for the info Pam if we can make it I will book a disabled place as my wife has a blue badge. Hope to see you all there.

Message posted by pamcram on 13/06/2018 12:10:02

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Great news, Minstreljim

Pam

Message posted by Tigermouse on 13/06/2018 14:47:47

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Sadly I won't be able to make it this time

A friend and I have booked to go on the new Coronation Street tour and the only date convenient to both of us was July 7th. It was only after it was booked and paid for that I realised the significance of the date

Oh well, there's always next year, and I'll make sure I enjoy myself twice as much then to make up for missing this time

Message posted by pamcram on 13/06/2018 15:15:14

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Awww, will miss you, Tigermouse, but have fun.

Pam x

Message posted by Tigermouse on 13/06/2018 15:27:18

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I'm sure I will Pam but I'd rather be at Elvaston

Message posted by pamcram on 13/06/2018 15:56:03

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Thank you for the note to the teacher, Tigermouse!!!

Pam x

Message posted by pamcram on 13/06/2018 15:58:43

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THINK I may have told you all that I am NOT sending confirmation of bookings out this year someone else has taken this on. Should you not have heard anything a couple of weeks after sending your application in then please email me and I will do what I can to help.

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by Lynda 60 on 13/06/2018 20:26:11

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Hi Pam

Could you please find out if the form for Av and Tom has been recived I posted it for them as they don't have cheque so did this for them but Av has not had an email to say it has been revived

Thank you

Lynda

Message posted by pamcram on 13/06/2018 20:34:49

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Hello, Lynda, can you let me know roughly when this was posted, please?

Thanks

Pam x

Message posted by Lynda 60 on 14/06/2018 20:44:25

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Hi Pam

It was posted about 12th May

Thanks

Message posted by pamcram on 15/06/2018 11:01:50

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Thank you for your patience, Lynda, will look into it for you. It will now be Tuesday evening before I see the lady concerned.

Kind Regards

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 16/06/2018 15:21:25

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Well, folks, if you're wanting to save yourself £15 on the regular gate price at Elvaston then please make sure your application is with me by this time next week, Saturday 23rd June.

Due to various committments we cannot accept any late applications this year.

Should you miss the cut-off there will be camping available at £60 for a couple and their children. It is £45 for a single on-spec camper.

Kind Regards

Pam

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Message posted by chrysalis on 19/06/2018 12:47:00

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Hi all, this is my first posting. I am female, solo, travelling in my campervan. I live in Germany, but come from the Portsmouth area originally. I will be in the UK in July and am thinking of going to the Elvaston Steam Rally. (Unfortunately, I have missed the deadline for advance bookings, but hope I'll still get in if I arrive on the Friday.) Although I don't mind travelling alone, it would be good to meet up with others doing the same, so I hope I'll see some of you there.

All the best
Chrys

Message posted by Ratty on 19/06/2018 13:14:12

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Hiya, you haven't missed the Advanced booking as this closes on 23rd June, and today is only 19th June.

If you use the link I provided in the post above you will find the booking form.

Cheers Ratty

Message posted by nich77 on 19/06/2018 14:00:29

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dont worry there will be plenty of room for anyone who has missed out on advance bookng

Message posted by pamcram on 19/06/2018 14:05:08

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Thanks everyone.

Will hopefully be here at some point tomorrow with an update on names and numbers.

Thank you for your support.

Pam

Message posted by Ratty on 19/06/2018 15:23:11

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Quote: Originally posted by nich77 on 19/6/2018
dont worry there will be plenty of room for anyone who has missed out on advance bookng

Thanks for confirming this, but luckily we still have a few days before the advanced booking actually closes, so no one need worry or be concerned just yet.

You can find the details of the rally and downloadable booking form here

Cheers Ratty

The Elvaston Steam Rally is held near the lovely Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire. It offers two days of events on the weekend of July 7th and 8th 2018. You can also camp on site from Friday afternoon to Monday morning.Camp at the Show in your Tent, Caravan or MotorhomeCamping is from Friday 6th July at 1pm to noon on Monday 9th 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. If you prefer you can arrive on Saturday before 1pm.

The all inclusive advanced price of £40 covers 2 adults and their children under 16 years. For single campers, we are able to offer a special rate of £30 for the weekend.

Download your booking form here - Advanced booking closes 23rd June 2018

Advance camping bookings close on 23rd June, so please return the form to arrive by that date to take advantage of these special rates.

The fee includes:

Your pitch from Friday to Monday - you get loads of space
Free entry to both days of the Rally for 2 adults and your children - you can collect your wristbands on arrival
Access to the evening entertainment in the beer tent (not open to the public)
Water, waste/ elsan disposal, toilets and FREE showers on site
UKCampsite.co.uk visitors in their own designated area
Dogs welcome on leads

If there are more than 2 adults in your party the extra adults should you can buy weekend passes for them, priced £16 and ordered and paid for on your booking form.

Message posted by pamcram on 19/06/2018 17:08:54

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If you have any non-members who wish to join us at Elvaston then please tell them to sign up to UKCS ASAP!!

The camping application form will be removed from the main Elvaston website on Friday for non-members.

Kind Regards

Pam

Message posted by chrysalis on 19/06/2018 19:53:32

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Yes, you're right there. But what I was really thinking about was that the reply to my booking won't reach me before I leave for the UK next week.

Sure things will work out fine.

Chrys

Message posted by pamcram on 19/06/2018 21:21:26

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Hi Lynda, I can confirm AV+Tom's booking form arrived safely and a confirmation email was sent to them. WHEW!

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 19/06/2018 21:22:39

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Hi Gang

I now have all the forms received to date.

Hopefully tomorrow will update the list of UKCS attendees.

Kind Regards

Pam

Message posted by Lynda 60 on 19/06/2018 21:46:46

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Hi Pam ☺
Thank you

Message posted by pamcram on 20/06/2018 12:27:24

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As promised here is the latest list of steam rally attendees.

Barry1984
Shorty69
5357Frank
JimMaddy
Rimed
RandomRay
LesMorris
Gladys60
MalcMax
Ela Magej
Av + Tom
L+A
Komet
Julieanne23
Michbaz
Popcorn
Fireworks
Millymandy
Tonycav
Minstreljim
SusieB8
The 4As
Yeo1
Sleepyspurs
BettyBoop2
Clive58
Murder Within Tent
Top deadcentre
Easy Life
Gathom
Alan.Parker
Brian White

Thank you, all, for your support.

Final Update should be late next week. Good to see both "old" and new faces joining us.

Pam

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Message posted by pamcram on 20/06/2018 12:31:39

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Only THREE more mail deliveries to go now so if you'd like to save yourself £15 off the on spec gate price please get your booking in the post ASAP.

Thank you

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 20/06/2018 12:36:48

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Can I say a BIG thank you to all the UKCS people who will be joining us for the steam rally who remembered their UKCS username, filled in the form so that I can read it and those who, as requested, sent an envelope which they will collect from the stewards once they are settled in on the field.

I don't want to sound patronising but all the above are a huge help to me in saving lots of precious time!

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 20/06/2018 18:50:03

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Yea, not long now.

Message posted by minstreljim on 20/06/2018 21:29:25

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All loaded ready to go. Our first UKCS event but if it is as good as it sounds we will come to more of them.

Message posted by pamcram on 21/06/2018 20:04:17

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If you've not posted your advanced booking form off yet it will need to go first class tomorrow to save you £20 off the on the day non-booked price. We need your form by Saturday, our cut off date for pre-booking.

If you've not pre-booked there will be space available on the weekend but we don't offer any discounts. The gate price is £60 for a couple or family and £45 for a single camper/caravanner.

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 21/06/2018 20:13:22

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KNEW there was something else.....

If you have changed your vehicle/caravan/tent after booking then please don't worry.

You will be given a security form on arrival which you will need to fill in and exchange for your passes and wristbands. We don't expect you to rush with this. The siting stewards will give you your security form which you can fill in once you're sited and settled in. Take that to the checking in desk when you're ready.

We do need your security form to be accurate, please, should we need to contact you on site for any reason. This form is only held for the duration of the weekend and then destroyed. Your booking forms are not retained and we do not use/sell your information in any way.

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 22/06/2018 15:29:20

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Last posting date looms!! If we don't receive your application by tomorrow morning [23rd June] then I'm afraid you will be too late for pre-booking.

Due to various circumstances in the form handling chain nothing can be collected or processed after tomorrow. We are all volunteers and do our best for our visitors when we can but I think the forms were up in February so everyone has had plenty of time to get their application in.

There will be plenty of space available after 1pm on the Friday afternoon should you wish to make a last minute decision to join us.

Kind Regards

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 22/06/2018 15:30:14

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I will write an updated list of UKCS members attending the rally towards the end of next week.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 27/06/2018 17:15:44

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Sorry I have been a bit out of the loop this week, have a nasty chest infection and am praying I stay out of hospital.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 27/06/2018 17:17:07

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Tonight, IF Mr C remembers to pick them up, I should be getting the final batch of Elvaston applications. Will hopefully manage to add them to the list by the weekend.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 27/06/2018 17:18:26

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Everyone who asked for an email acknowledgement should now have received this. Please email me if you've not heard.

camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

Thank you

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 27/06/2018 17:29:58

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Last one, for now.....

If your car/motorhome reg has changed then no need to contact me now but please ensure all the correct and up to date information is given on the registration form you will be given on arrival. This is so that we can contact you urgently should an emergency occur.

Newbies, the drill is that on arrival you are given your registration form. We ask for names, address, vehicle reg and phone number. You will then be directed to your pitch where you can set up, relax, have a drink of whatever takes your fancy then fill in your form [you WILL remember a pen, won't you!] Please then take the form to the booking in desk where it will be exchanged for your envelope containing field permits and wristbands. We ask you to to check the contents of your envelope VERY carefully before leaving the booking area as I can, and do, make mistakes.

Cheers,

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 27/06/2018 17:34:22

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OK, so I lied! My head is like cotton wool at the mo, I blame all the [prescription] drugs, sorry!!

If you've realised you missed your children off the booking form [yes, someone has!] then please speak to your stewards who can give you their forms free of charge when you check in.

If a friend has decided to join you staying in your unit then, again, on checking in please tell your stewards who will sell you an extra adult wristband. The cost will be £16 per person for anyone over 16.

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 27/06/2018 17:47:13

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And one last thing for now [ha ha] please remember NO alcohol may be taken into the showground. We do have random bag searches in operation on the gate so don't get caught out.

This came about several years ago when an under age child was found on the showground extremely ill and needing an ambulance after her FATHER had sent her off with a bottle of vodka and several cans of lager.

We no longer allow public admission on the Saturday night but you, as our guests, are free to enjoy the evening on the showground as your wristbands give you free access to come and go as you please. Wristbands MUST be worn at all times if you are staying with us as the showground security will remove anyone not entitled to be there.

Any questions regarding this then please email me

camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

Sorry, my camping phone isn't working at the mo but should be functional again in a day or so. Will let you know once it springs back to life.

Thank you for your understanding.

Pam

Message posted by Tigermouse on 27/06/2018 18:43:36

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Sorry to hear you're not well Pam, I hope you feel much better soon and that you and everyone else has a great time at the show

Message posted by pamcram on 27/06/2018 19:47:25

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Thank you, Tigermouse, just another symptom of this awful life-limiting lung disease despite never smoking! Usually summer is my best time so it decided to give me a kick to let me know who is boss!

I'll second everyone having a great time

Pam x

Message posted by pamcram on 28/06/2018 15:51:38

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So sorry, Gang, my phone is now dead and gone.

If you need to contact me please email me

camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

but only up to next Wednesday.

There will be an alternative number to call which will be on the camping page on the Elvaston Camping page website in the next few days.

http://www.elvastonsteam.co.uk/camping.htm

Helen will be the lady you will speak to regarding any queries.

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 28/06/2018 17:37:57

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As promised here is the final list of steam rally attendees who booked in advance. It's a very select gathering this year!!

Barry1984
Shorty69
5357Frank
JimMaddy
Rimed
RandomRay
LesMorris
Gladys60
MalcMax
Ela Magej
Av + Tom
L+A
Komet
Julieanne23
Michbaz
Popcorn
Fireworks
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As usual a HUGE thank you to The Nichs and family who are planning be your chief stewards on the weekend.

Thank you, all, for your support. Our event is run to raise funds for local charities so a club UKCS this is vital in helping those in our community. Look out for your banner in the main arena!

No doubt I'll be popping in again but in the meantime wishing you all safe travels.

Pam x

Message posted by pamcram on 30/06/2018 17:17:36

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Well with a raging temperature and a wheeze louder than Chichester [our 1936 10 ton steamroller] I have managed to get all the envelopes stuffed ready for you all to collect on Friday up to 8pm and Saturday up to noon.

Sorry but no doubt, as usual, my efforts will not be 100% so please check your envelope before leaving the booking in area.

You will notice each one of you has a flier for the Barton Under Needwood Steam Rally and Family Festival held south down the A38 from Elvaston two weeks after our show. This is a much smaller, and cheaper, rally raising funds for the local air ambulance. Should you have any questions about the event please ask Tracy [Nichs] who will be your camping steward at both events or come to Chichester, our steam roller and ask for James or Dave who will be able to help you.

Thanks

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 30/06/2018 17:21:36

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We seem to have attracted far fewer families to camp at Elvaston this year but if you have a little one who might like their photo taken on a steam roller then please ask the crew on Chichester which will be in the steam engine line up not far from the big oak tree.

Please don't just allow your child to climb on; there are lots of hot bits! The crew will assist tthem on board and show the children where to stand and what not to touch. Obviously this invitation is also for adults who may be interested but the same rules apply to them!

Have fun

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 30/06/2018 17:25:55

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Our temporary phone number is now on our site should you need help with any issues. Helen is the lady you will speak to.

http://www.elvastonsteam.co.uk/camping.htm

You can contact me by email up to Wednesday evening.

camping AT elvastonsteam.co.uk

Pam

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Message posted by pamcram on 30/06/2018 17:31:49

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A couple of things for the newbies...

If you wish to have visitors during your stay then PLEASE ask your stewards for a visitor car permit on arrival. This needs to be filled in and clearly displayed on any visiting vehicles in order for our security staff to know they have the right to be there, otherwise they may be removed from site for the safety of all concerned. Visitors pay the standard entry fee at the main paygate, £10 for an adult, free for children up to 16.

If you have friends/family joining you in a unit to camp and you wish to pitch together then you MUST let the stewards who will be showing you to your pitch aware of this so that spaces can be saved for them. Arrange to meet them at the gate to show them where they need to be as our stewards can't possibly remember where everyone is!

Pam

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Message posted by pamcram on 30/06/2018 17:38:02

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If you may be needing a little retail therapy or supplies then there is a Co-op at Borrowash straight up the road from the site within walking distance. Your stewards will point you in the right direction. Borrowash also has a chippy/Chinese.

Should you require a bigger shop or fuel then there is a HUGE Asda at Spondon, a short drive away.

https://storelocator.asda.com/store/derby-supercentre

Asda Derby Supercentre

Derby Road,

Spondon, DE21 7LW

Hope that helps

Pam

Message posted by nich77 on 30/06/2018 21:18:57

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hi all
as one of your stewards for weekend have a couple of things to add to Pams coments
Please can everyone be very careful with bbqs , the ground is tinder dry and would hate to have a fire start. The same goes for glass bottles which if left in direct sun could easily start a fire. We want a happy and safe weekend
see you all soon

Message posted by fireworks on 03/07/2018 15:47:54

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All excited and raring to go.
Motorhome having it's MOT today so fingers crossed all will be OK to go.

Message posted by pamcram on 03/07/2018 15:57:06

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Fingers crossed it passes, Janet and John!

Pam

Message posted by pamcram on 03/07/2018 15:57:47

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Tomorrow, Wednesday, is the last day I will see my emails until after the rally.

Have a great time everyone

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 03/07/2018 16:37:26

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Message posted by fireworks on 04/07/2018 14:14:25

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Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 03/7/2018
Fingers crossed it passes, Janet and John!

Pam

MOT passed with flying colours, so we'll be there on Friday.

Message posted by pamcram on 04/07/2018 18:11:59

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Well, folks, this is me signing out for another year. I won't have any access to the forum or my emails now until next week.

If you have any last minute questions please ring Helen, her number is on the main Elvaston Steam Rally camping page.

No doubt I will see some of you over the weekend so will leave now wishing you all safe travels and a great time.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 04/07/2018 18:32:45

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See you soon.

Message posted by pamcram on 04/07/2018 20:27:18

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No taking short cuts up farm drives, Barry!!!

Pam x

Message posted by pamcram on 04/07/2018 20:34:51

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Thank you for reminding me, Barry!

PLEASE ensure you follow the brown signs for Elvaston Castle. DON'T drive up any farm tracks, private roads or little lanes, you will get horribly stuck!

Your camping field entrance is directly opposite the big, wide main vehicle access to Elvaston Castle Country Park on the B5010 between Elvaston and Borrowash.

http://www.elvastonsteam.co.uk/how_to_find_us.htm

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 05/07/2018 00:06:44

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I will do my best not to take a wrong turn.

Message posted by malcmax on 08/07/2018 19:13:59

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just arrived home thanks all for a lovely week end missed you again pam hope to see you all again next year malcmax and family

Message posted by Barry1984 on 08/07/2018 21:29:47

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Another great rally, now safe back home and I never expected to say these words! boy was it hot, Big thank you to all the stewards for making it another great weekend,
Hopefully see you all again next year.
B.

Message posted by minstreljim on 11/07/2018 16:03:01

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Had a great time at Elvaston even arranged the weather for us. Not so hot next time please. GREAT !!

Message posted by pamcram on 11/07/2018 18:36:40

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Lovely to see you, Barry, albeit briefly. You certainly have a talent for popping over when I am either feeding the 5,000 or eating!

Look after yourself

Pam x

Message posted by pamcram on 11/07/2018 18:37:23

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Glad you made it Minstreljim, sounds like you had a good time.

Pam x

Message posted by pamcram on 11/07/2018 18:41:06

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A BIG thank you to all the UKCS members who attended, Elvaston. We really appreciate you ongoing support.

HUGE thank you to the Nichs, their family and all the stewards who gave up their time to help.

Tracy and Alan [Nich] are doing it all again in a week and a half at the Barton Under Needwood Steam Rally and Family Festival where, as usual, they will be stewarding our weekend campers. Do say hello if you decide to go along.

With every good wish

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 11/07/2018 20:02:20

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Quote: Originally posted by pamcram on 11/7/2018
Lovely to see you, Barry, albeit briefly. You certainly have a talent for popping over when I am either feeding the 5,000 or eating!

Look after yourself

Pam x

You are always feeding them, bet if I came at midnight you would still be feeding them

Message posted by shorty69 on 07/08/2018 11:23:25

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Barry we looked for you but never found you
where were you hiding

Message posted by Barry1984 on 07/08/2018 14:22:28

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I was in the first field by the gap we usually go through to the genny field, I was near the hedge trying and failing to find some shade didn't find any but it was still great anyway.
Hope you had a great time as well.
Barry.

Message posted by shorty69 on 16/08/2018 12:45:01

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ah so near but so far
we were in Genny field next to bottom gap onto field
so we never used the top gap, other than to arrive

had a fab time glad you did x

Message posted by Barry1984 on 16/08/2018 14:42:10

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Yes, I did its always a great show people don't know what they are missing, and as an ex apprentice in a boiler works I need my steam and burning coal fix, hope to see you next year all being well.
B.

Message posted by romany girl on 20/08/2018 18:41:26

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Things may change a little regarding some of the campsites in the local area for next year, the Council have announced plans to reopen the old Caravan Club site within the Elvaston Castle gardens. The plans include more pitches and facilities than the original site had and better access into the site, as well as more attractions within the park itself.

Its not yet clear if the council plan to run this new venture themselves, or farm it out to one of the large clubs or Leisure industry groups.

As far as im aware the final plans are yet to be approved, but as well run site in this area would be very popular asset for those wishing to visit the area.

Julia

Message posted by Barry1984 on 20/08/2018 19:52:21

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Message posted by pamcram on 20/08/2018 20:15:41

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Yes, it was a beautiful site but some of the Caravan Club stewards who variously ran it were, shall we say, not socially gifted!

It was always booked up year to year on the steam rally weekend.

Pam

Message posted by Barry1984 on 20/08/2018 20:26:00

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Still be camping in the field, can manage without the electric foe a few days.

Message posted by pamcram on 20/08/2018 20:50:38

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Cheers, Barry, we value your support.

Pam x

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