VIDEO ADDED. GEOFFREY'S JAUNT DAY TRIP TO KIELDER FOREST 14.08.16

[Kingster]

Just found out that the wife is away that weekend. Unfortunately that's not a good thing as it means I'm left with the dog. While I don't mind leaving him for a few hours, the wife would not be pleased if I was out all day with him locked up indoors. So will be a bit time limited and thus could be a quick blat to Alston and back for me.

[chriss1455]

I'm atrying a birthday night before so depending on how rough I'm feeling. I will be making a short trip with Chris to join for a little bit

[Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup)]

Just found out that the wife is away that weekend. Unfortunately that's not a good thing as it means I'm left with the dog. While I don't mind leaving him for a few hours, the wife would not be pleased if I was out all day with him locked up indoors. So will be a bit time limited and thus could be a quick blat to Alston and back for me.

 

I'm atrying a birthday night before so depending on how rough I'm feeling. I will be making a short trip with Chris to join for a little bit

 

Hi Chaps.

 

Even if you are able to join us for just a few miles you will both be more than welcome.

 

Thanks for letting me know.

[Olliebeak]

Had a run up to Alston yesterday, had to take refuge in the Hartside Cafe during a horrendous rainstorm at least it was a good test for my newly fitted wipers, problem is there was more water on the inside of the screen than the outside, it was that cold I had to get the wooly hat and gloves out.

 The alternator decided to seize on the way back along the A69, with a loud screeching noise and blue smoke out the back and bits of flaming fan belt. Luckily it happened near the Throckley turn off and I know a garage near there, left it overnight and fitted a new alternator today, back on the road, the mighty crossflow lives again!.

May meet up at Alston depending on the weather, nice roads when the sun is shining.

[Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup)]

Hi Ollie.

 

Bit of an adventure.

 

On our run up, glorious sunshine will reign supreme. 

 

You will only need shorts and factor 50.

 

It will be good if you can join us.

[Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup)]

Well one week to go.

 

I am so looking forward to this. 

[neptune]

Campsite finally booked. Really looking forward to it!

[Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup)]

Campsite finally booked. Really looking forward to it!

 

Thats great news.

 

Where are you staying.

 

Can always meet for a coffee on the Saturday if you fancy it.

[Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup)]

Hello All.

 

Detailed below is a reminder of the proposed times on the run.

 

All times are approximate apart from the 7.00am start time from Scarborough.

 

If anyone has any problems then text or ring me on 07715451330.

 

CHRIS & CO.

 

Where do you wish to meet?

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE.

 

THERE IS A PARKING CHARGE OF £4.50 TO ENTER THE PARK AREA.

 

 

Here are details of the cafe. There is a menu tab at the bottom of the page.

 

http://www.dukespantry.co.uk

 

 

We will meet at the Scarborough McDonalds and will leave here at 7.00am.

 

McDonalds.

Dunslow Road.

Seamer.

YO11 3UT.

 

We will then fill up with petrol. it will not be at the garage next door at Morrisons as that does not open until 8.00am.

 

We will then travel via Whitby to the next meeting point for breakfast, toilets and fuel. This is the McDonalds in Darlington.

 

This is a good meeting point for anyone coming from the Leeds area.

 

McDonalds.

North Road Industrial Estate,

Meynell Rd,

Darlington.

DL3 0YQ

 

We will then fill with fuel at Alston and that will get us to Kielder and back down to Hexham for fuel on the return Journey.

 

Times are approximate.

 

Leave Scarborough 7.00am.

Arrive Darlington. 9.00am.

Leave Darlington after breakfast and fuel. 9.45am.

Arrive Kielder Forest Castle Cafe. 1.00pm.

​Leave Kielder at 2.30pm for the journey home.

[Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO]

Have fun, I won't be joining you this time.

[Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup)]

Thanks for letting me know Robin.

[Kingster]

The plan for us is to head to Alston and then, time permitting run to kielder and back to the Toon.

Yet to talk to everyone, but should be between 6 and 12 cars in our crew

[Kingster]

If I can wangle enough time out (finger's crossed) here's a proposed AeroScreeners® route

 

[Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup)]

Hi Chris.

 

Sounds like a right party.

 

Do you have somewhere in Alston that we can all meet.

[Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup)]

The plan for us is to head to Alston and then, time permitting run to kielder and back to the Toon.

Yet to talk to everyone, but should be between 6 and 12 cars in our crew

There will be 5 cars with me so it will be a good turn out.

 

Not sure how many of the Clan McWesty are coming down though.

 

I know Gary and Ziplob are coming.