Hi all,

I've spoken to a few of you about camping, maybe a bit of walking, maybe a bit of barbecue and I said I'd put some dates up for when we're thinking (ie: when it's a bit warmer)

So let me know how you're set.

We're thinking Derbyshire; probably Edale, as it's on the trainline, has 2 pubs, and some lovely walking nearby.

Yes, please. I am heavy set.

Later is warmer, brrrrr but I'd be interested
Gemma

In the summer is the best, i go camping alot in july and agust , going when cold and rainy there is no point

Hence people voting for May I guess......

I'm game.. any date is good for me.
Just as long as its not too hot.. I wouldn't want my igloo to melt.

Shave your beard off Deano! That'll cool things down a bit

Okay, i've Shaved me beard off.... did we get a date decided? I need to order in my ice blocks.

22nd it is!


I'll get more details up online once things are booked.

Students - it's one night only. Just get up before 11am midweek to catch up on the lost drinking, er, revision time!

:D

Oh nice one, I had originally said 15th which now can't do- I'm hoping its too hot- sorry Dean!

Ok then, who's coming so I can estimate a booking size...
If you're sharing a tent let me know

me please. don't have a tent yet (am thinking of buying one but put me down as tentless please ;)

I have a 3-man tent and camping sounds fun, but i have no transport .... so i can camp in my back garden in sympathy... well if i had a garden .. so i'll camp in my front room, but then i can't see the tv .... life is full of problems

Or alternatively you could get the train. As we're aiming for Edale, there being a train station in Edale ie: Edale station, you could probably get a train to Edale, and then join us for camping in Edale.

I'm failrly definate, bringing my own tent, have room for 3 in car for lifts from Hunters Bar
Gemma

That's five of us then.....

You know the GRG's love a good camping trip Chris!
Me and Deb were saying we were up for it and we'll bring Winston!!

saweet. I don't even know who winston is

He is the tent!!

Ok everyone - some more info on the camping front. Full details tomorrow at badders, but basically

EDALE, 22ND MAY
£7 per person

Really sorry, double booked, can't make it. Woudl be up for another time, why do things always fall on teh same days all teh time, please forgive me!
Gemma



22nd it is!


I'll get more details up online once things are booked.

Students - it's one night only. Just get up before 11am midweek to catch up on the lost drinking, er, revision time!

:D

got a wedding to go to that weekend (or the play-off final at Wembley if Forest get there!) so afraid I'll have to miss out this time :(
However, I have a tent if someone needs to borrow one?

Can I sign up to this now then?

Yes please do. Also let me know if you want a space in the barn, and 6 lucky campers, their names pulled out of a hat, will get in there!

Ill be there

Are we aiming for jacobs ladder or mam tor :)

Castleton out and back old chap...so mam tor

I'll sign up for this. I don't need to be in the barn lottery as I've booked a space in Winston :)

I'm definitely in. Have tent will tumble into it in a drunken stupor in the wee small hours. Will we be allowed a camp fire do you know?

I'll either be on the bike or on the train.. not sure which as yet

Me please. I've got my own tent (2 person tent so 1 space available). Who's going to bring the lashings of ginger beer? Midnight feasts anyone?

cheers,

Andrew.

I'll be there too, and can possibly pick a few people up if needed - just let me know if you want a lift.

rich

I can make both days but can't stay over as have tickets to a gig that night!!

If we do another camping trip in July maybe that would be brill!

I never thought i'd say these words but yes - please count me in for camping.

Does the farmer accept Hilton Honours Gold Cards?

is this booked for may 22nd? are dogs allowed? also are children allowed - i home educate. not sure if can make or not so need to make sure of date please xxxx ps will have only been camping ONCE by time this comes around lol xx

hi all,

sorry, been on my holidays! re: all these enquiries, I'll get in touch with the campsite to double check. Two things I do know - no fires :( but def booked for 22nd

chris

CAMPING DETAILS

Hi all,

So, we're going camping on the 22nd, to Cotefield Farm in Edale. We have a camping barn booked for the night, and also have the field as an 'overspill'.

It's £7 for the night, for both camping and the barn, and your very own SFBC will be sorting you out with a bit of a BBQ in the evening as well - just to keep you warm through the night. It's also only a short walk down to the pub in Edale as well.

The barn has space for 8 people, but please be aware it is very very basic. ie: you still need to take everything you would if you were camping (save a tent!).
It is a barn with a single wooden sleeping platform.
If you wish to be in the barn, let me know and I'll pick names out of a hat at random. It's the only way to be fair!

The facilities on site are basic. No showers, a chemical toilet and a small area for cooking. It's not a luxury place - but we're not expecting you to be Ray Mears :)

All are welcome, but I'd encourage sharing space where you can in both cars and tents - the farmer is being flexible with maximum numbers but I don't want to take advantage of his good nature!

Re: getting there, your best bet is the train from Sheffield. There is space for just four cars on site (once again thanks to the good natured farmer!), and the station is but a short walk down the road.

Anyway, I'll be at the club night tomorrow with a list for people to sign up and for any questions you may have.


See you then
Chris

camping now full.

I'm afraid that due to my inept accounting, and the unexpected work that had to be undertaken on my bike, I am going to have to drop out of the camping trip. (And just about everything else for a while!)
:(

:(

shame that Deano.

This is where we're going guys


http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/peak-district-sherwood/campingbarns/edale/general.aspx

Wow! That's a heck of a slope to try to pitch a tent on.