SANTA RUN Sun 12th Dec, Ashbourne

[Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO]

Unfortunately there a slightly more important event tomorrow that starts at 13.00 with the build up from 11.30, sorry.

Have a good one 

[Glynn Walters]

I’m good for tomorrow 👍 

[HB46443]

Evening @Julie Hall - Joint Peak District AO @Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO

 

I’ll be attending tomorrow,  let’s hope the tinsel stays on. 

 

All the best. HB

[aeg]

@HB46443dont forget your Xmas pudding 😉 ( some of us are still trying to get over it 😱) have a great day all , enjoy yourselves .

[HB46443]

@aegRewashed and ready to go!

[Andy_R]

I won't be able to attend as an important event on TV at 1pm is forcing me to stay at home with a couple of beers 🏎️

 

Good news is the move isn't happening until early Jan so will be able to make it out on the next one.

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

Thanks everyone for letting me know if you are coming or not, I wondered if there was much interest for this rather strange event and your comments encourage me 👍

 

It is a little unfortunate that such an exciting F1 is on at the same time, but life is for the living and telly will get watched later, avidly.

 

Ooo, here's to a great Santa Run with lots of daft laughs and let's hope all the kids enjoy it as much as we do🤩

 

 

 

 

[Si.Dalziel]

Well it started wet and ended wet but the sun came out for a cracking run. Many thanks to @Julie Hall - Joint Peak District AOThe looks on everyone’s faces as we paraded through the peaks was well worth it. Both my kids had a great day out too.

 

My camera has a leaky lens cover so most of the footage is no good but I did manage to catch the Peaky Polar Express as it set off.

 

 

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

Left a sunny Chesterfield, drove through wet fog but the inbetweeny bit was good, thank fully. We met at Ashbourne.

 

Trevor fed us with his luscious homemade doughnuts, thanks Trevor, they were yummy.

 

 

 

Unfortunately the cafe was temporarily closed at the Marks and Spencer Foodhall, luckily the toilets remained open. We set off but we were now early for the first time ever and in need of a brew. I knew that my local Lido were having a coffee and cake event so we popped in there, much to their delight.

 

Swimming pool this way

 

 

The life guards had as many clothes on as a Westfield driver, it is all outdoors, but we were warmed up with hot chocolate and cakes.

 

 

All the cakes were homemade by the swimmers

 

 

As nobody was keen on having a dip we decided to carry on with our journey. The pool is open to non-members too for £10 a swim, over 18's only, no chlorine or heaters, it is spring water warmed by the rocks 3000ft below.

 

 

We had a drive through Matlock Bath, Chatsworth, Eyam and Bakewell giving a cheery wave to passers by. Our destination was Peak Rail where the train was just pulling out, as shown on Si's video, that meant we could get some lunch in peace and I could ask Hedley for a photo of his pants!

 

HANDS OFF MY PUD      great sense of humour Hedley, love it!

 

 

We had chance to do a bit of panorama dancing while we waited for the train to arrive

 

 

There are more Santa's here than there should be

 

 

Soon the crowds arrived and the goodies were given out. Hedley gave selection boxes away, very generous and so lovely to see.

 

 

Bagpuss could not behave himself and went to find a warm place to have a catnap

 

 

Where do you think the cats gone Dave?

 

 

The train went on it's merry way and it was time for us to go too

 

 

Thanks to everyone who came, when you built/bought your cars you didn't bank on this kind of behaviour did you? I think it is safe to say that we all enjoyed it and everyone that saw us and waved back at us did too. Really it is all for the children and I can't go without saying that Si has a great wife and two wonderful children, thank you Kath for supporting us and bringing them along I hope you all enjoyed it.

 

Maisie

 

 

Jack

 

 

Thank you everyone xxxxxxxx

 

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

Another great Christmas Tradition, what a fantastic day. Thanks for organising, Julie, and thanks to all those that came along and made it such a good time.

[Si.Dalziel]

33 minutes ago, Julie Hall - Joint Peak District AO said:

 

 

 

 

That’s one to recreate when he gets his own membership!

 

He wants one with a booster though like @Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary apparently. 🤦‍♂️

[Trevor Little (Trevturtle) - Treasurer]

The loop around Bakewell (no sound because the YouTube copyright police moaned) and the arrival at the Peak railway.

 

Longer version to follow

 

Thanks for organising Julie.  

[Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO]

A great day out indeed, thanks @Julie Hall - Joint Peak District AO for organising, @Trevor Little (Trevturtle) - AO Representative for the company and helping my pad out my Santa suit with donuts, and all those for participating so well! 👏

[Stu Faulkner]

On 09/12/2021 at 18:56, Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO said:

Speak to Trev, he's got a much better book of excuses, and would have managed to put an 'S' on Weekends 😉 Sorry we won't see your Santa themed car (and you !). 

What can I say, I'm a busy man.