PHEA Bucket & Spade Raid 17th April times/details!
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THE BUCKET & SPADE RAID 17TH APRIL TO NORFOLK(WITH RESERVE DATE 24TH APRIL IF WEATHER POOR ON 17TH)
Here are the times and places which may be subject to minor changes. If you have any suggestions on queries, don`t be shy, just let me know!
SATELLITE MEETING POINT - DEPARTURE TIME 09:45HRS
TOYS r US in Ipswich, Suffolk just north of the A12/A14 junction. PHers from here will be travelling up via Bury St Edmunds on the A134 through Thetford and on to Kings Lynn. If you fancy joining along the route, please liase with "Simpo Two" through his profile etc to arrange approx RV times and suitable places.
MAIN MEETING POINT - DEPARTURE TIME 12:00HRS
Tescos on the outskirts of Kings Lynn just off the "Hardwick" roundabout.
The "Hardwick" roundabout is where all major routes (A149, A10 & A17/47 west/east) converge. It is huge and has a flyover so you will not mistake it! Follow signs into Kings Lynn and as you come off the roundabout, keep in the left lane as you will need to filter left within 150 metres into the retail park and for Tescos. Earlier arrivals should try and park in the Tescos car park adjacent to the Pizza Hut where parking is usually more plentiful away from the store!
Hardwick roundabout heading into Kings Lynn from A10
Entering Tescos
From Tescos, we will head north to Hunstanton on the A149 and should reach the "Cliff" car park at the far end of the town by about 12:30hrs. Any drivers who get parted from the convoy should follow the "beach" signs and then keep hugging the coastline/cliffs until you see the Light house ahead where the "Cliff" car park will be seen.
There is a cafe (it also sells buckets & spades
), toilet facilities and also access to the beach or cliffs for a walk or picnic. If you fancy the "kiss me quick" end of Hunstanton (known as "Sunny Hunny" 
), there is a land train you can board (don`t have full details for this yet) which will take you to amusements, fish & chip restaurants, wine bars, Britains biggest joke shop etc!
The day is yours - please feel free to do whatever you fancy for the rest of the day but if a couple of hours is enough for you at Hunstanton, here is an option for later!
TRIP TO SANDRINGHAM ESTATE - DEPART FROM HUNSTANTON 14:30HRS.
We will head back south on the A149, Sandringham is well sign posted about 8 miles from Hunstanton. There is ample parking here and you can visit the House, gardens, museum, visitor centre and restaurant. There is ample scope for country walks and picnics. Gardens close at 5pm.
Notes:
It is hoped to hand out an info sheet at the beginning of the day with some details like where to get "optimax/Ultimate" etc and car park details etc etc.
There will be a special "BLAT" phone on for the day if you have any queries etc (07952-671514) - or get lost!!
Potential traffic "hot spots" will be ALL approaches to the "Hardwick" roundabout near Kings Lynn and the approach to Hunstanton!
With thanks to GTR-GAZ for sowing the seed!
Here are the times and places which may be subject to minor changes. If you have any suggestions on queries, don`t be shy, just let me know!
SATELLITE MEETING POINT - DEPARTURE TIME 09:45HRS
TOYS r US in Ipswich, Suffolk just north of the A12/A14 junction. PHers from here will be travelling up via Bury St Edmunds on the A134 through Thetford and on to Kings Lynn. If you fancy joining along the route, please liase with "Simpo Two" through his profile etc to arrange approx RV times and suitable places.
MAIN MEETING POINT - DEPARTURE TIME 12:00HRS
Tescos on the outskirts of Kings Lynn just off the "Hardwick" roundabout.
The "Hardwick" roundabout is where all major routes (A149, A10 & A17/47 west/east) converge. It is huge and has a flyover so you will not mistake it! Follow signs into Kings Lynn and as you come off the roundabout, keep in the left lane as you will need to filter left within 150 metres into the retail park and for Tescos. Earlier arrivals should try and park in the Tescos car park adjacent to the Pizza Hut where parking is usually more plentiful away from the store!
Hardwick roundabout heading into Kings Lynn from A10
Entering Tescos
From Tescos, we will head north to Hunstanton on the A149 and should reach the "Cliff" car park at the far end of the town by about 12:30hrs. Any drivers who get parted from the convoy should follow the "beach" signs and then keep hugging the coastline/cliffs until you see the Light house ahead where the "Cliff" car park will be seen.
There is a cafe (it also sells buckets & spades
), toilet facilities and also access to the beach or cliffs for a walk or picnic. If you fancy the "kiss me quick" end of Hunstanton (known as "Sunny Hunny" ), there is a land train you can board (don`t have full details for this yet) which will take you to amusements, fish & chip restaurants, wine bars, Britains biggest joke shop etc! The day is yours - please feel free to do whatever you fancy for the rest of the day but if a couple of hours is enough for you at Hunstanton, here is an option for later!
TRIP TO SANDRINGHAM ESTATE - DEPART FROM HUNSTANTON 14:30HRS.
We will head back south on the A149, Sandringham is well sign posted about 8 miles from Hunstanton. There is ample parking here and you can visit the House, gardens, museum, visitor centre and restaurant. There is ample scope for country walks and picnics. Gardens close at 5pm.
Notes:
It is hoped to hand out an info sheet at the beginning of the day with some details like where to get "optimax/Ultimate" etc and car park details etc etc.
There will be a special "BLAT"
phone on for the day if you have any queries etc (07952-671514) - or get lost!! Potential traffic "hot spots" will be ALL approaches to the "Hardwick" roundabout near Kings Lynn and the approach to Hunstanton!
With thanks to GTR-GAZ for sowing the seed!
gtr-gaz said:
Wow, I am impressed
And thanks to the dazzling co-ordination that is PHEA you'll find it all on the website so you can hit 'print' and get a copy for your glovebox
Next time, Ian will be out the night before painting a fluorescent line down the middle of the road for everyone to follow
gtr-gaz said:
Wow, I am impressed
Very well organised. Have you ever thought about starting up a business doing coach tours
Looking forward to it Ian. Hope the weather is better than it was today.
Will anyone else be heading up the A10?
Gary
Do you mean there could be a market for loads of coaches hooning about together then?
Contact Mark ("mbradbury" - he replied towards the end of the "PHEA proudly announces" thread if you want his profile connection) about the A10 route as he will be coming from Cambs with a couple of freinds so you could probably join forces
Hope the Sun does indeed shine on us - as it has been known for some PHers to use their "day" car if the weather is a bit dreary
aero said:
I hope Saab 9-5 Aeros are allowed on the convoy - not as quick as my old TVR but should just about manage to keep up!!
Sounds a great day - do I need to confirm numbers for the lunch time meal or is it bring a picnic???
Cheers,
Rupert
Hi Rupert, the plan is to hoon up together, but food/activities while at the venues etc will be down to personal preference. I will be handing out an info sheet at the main meeting point with suggestions and general info etc
gtr-gaz said:
I would like to join the fun if its ok. Would be a first outing like this for me so please be gentle.
GN
Oooohhh, a Noble!
Not sure if they are allowed, me being an Ultima owner...
Look forward to it. I have'nt seen a Noble up close before!
Gary.
Likewise. I can't wait to get personal with an Ultima. Bit like the Noble's Daddy I guess being the incarnation of the same god and all that!!
Looking forward to meeting you, and the car.
Is anyone on here doing the TVR day at Snetterton on the 16th?
I was invited by Stephen Kerridge but have not actually booked yet.
GN
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