Yorkshire to BTaP - with a couple of stops along the way

[Bob the Planner]

In common with last year (and the years before), I aim to get to the venue in time for a swim and sauna before the party begins. Who is up for a 12:00 leave from the A64/A1 junction (Spen Common Lane), stopping off at Woodall and possibly LFE (or Donnington) to arrive about 14:30.

[graham@reading]

I might be up for a rendezvous there on my way down from Jockland. Will let you know nearer the time (ie if the move's gone ahead).

[staceyb]

I may blast down from further north to join up with you lot as I don't think anyone else from the NE is going.

[Bob the Planner]

frazer guest said:

i would be happy to join up around sheffield / chesterfield. just keep me posted? thanks

Woodall Services at about 12:40 assuming we leave at 12:00 at usual travelling speeds.

staceyb said:

I may blast down from further north to join up with you lot as I don't think anyone else from the NE is going.

More than welcome - although I'm sure there will be one or two from further north (mawds)

[Phil Hopkins]

*tries to mentally work out a route to chesterfield via the cat & fiddle*

[roop]

We'll be heading down from Halifax but likely a little earlier in the day. See you all there..!

[Balmoral Green]

I will cut in on you in the vicinity of Derby.

[Bob the Planner]

frazer guest said:

i havnt got my map book handy, so withput meaning to sound really thick, what junction number is woodall services at? thanks.

Just south of J31 (A67) and 2 below the M18 junction.

roop said:

We'll be heading down from Halifax but likely a little earlier in the day. See you all there..!

Blimey you must really want to get to the bar early or you want even more time in the pool.

Balmoral Green said:

I will cut in on you in the vicinity of Derby.

How would Donnington services suit (rather than LFE) ?

[mawds]

Bob the Planner said:

frazer guest said:

i would be happy to join up around sheffield / chesterfield. just keep me posted? thanks

Woodall Services at about 12:40 assuming we leave at 12:00 at usual travelling speeds.

staceyb said:

I may blast down from further north to join up with you lot as I don't think anyone else from the NE is going.

More than welcome - although I'm sure there will be one or two from further north (mawds)

certainly.

[markmullen]

Count me in Bob, unfortunately nothing too exciting to drive down in this year, more than likely a C Class demonstrator.

[nubbin]

markmullen said:

Count me in Bob, unfortunately nothing too exciting to drive down in this year, more than likely a C Class demonstrator.

Mark, sounds like you're still a Merc salesman? If so, where are you based? (E-mail me if you prefer - I'm thinking of a change of family car in the next few months. Ta.)

[burriana]

Only problem with Donnington is that it is, quite frankly a pain in the @rs as it's such a bloody detour off the motorway to get to it and someone always ends up getting lost leaving it!

[MOD500]

Do a few of the Yorkshire lot fancy meeting at the services on the M1 just after the M18 junction prior to sojourning further south? Or Wolley Edge even near J39?

Cheers


Martyn.

[Bob the Planner]

Martyn,

I already suggested Woodall services on the initial post. It allows the A1-M18 route for those of us coming from a bit further north. ETD given a midday start at Spen Common would be about 12:40 - ish.

Bob

[MOD500]

Ah, did not read your post fully, sorry.

Yes, Woodhall would be sound.

[stub]

We'll be at Woodhall at 12.30 for the run down.

[The Dude]

Balmoral Green said:

I will cut in on you in the vicinity of Derby.

Any thoughts on where and what time Warren? We'd be up for a convoy

[J_S_G]

Bob the Planner said:

Balmoral Green said:

I will cut in on you in the vicinity of Derby.

How would Donnington services suit (rather than LFE) ?

Ditto that - will join up at the nearest services anyone's happy to stop at to J25 (Southbound). Technically, that's Donington, but I know what a pain that can be!

Just might even have a new car by then.

[Bob the Planner]

Have you sold the mostly mondeo then ?

[J_S_G]

Bob the Planner said:

Have you sold the mostly mondeo then ?

It's mostly now at the other end of the country.

And I think it's safe to say I'll have something that can keep up in convoy well before November.