Nonimouse Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I mentioned this on a thread elsewhere. I'm going to be running a 'winching day' at a site called Binegar Quarry, near Shepton Mallet, Somerset. I'm not charging for my time or expenses, but will be running the day under 4x4Days banner and their TPL insurance. 4x4Days will ill also cover the site cost , so will expect to be reimbursed. All in all I reckon on 50 quid a head if I can get 14 people. Technical stuff will be done by me and Angus Norrish. I'm hoping to have some shiny stuff for folk to try out. It won't be a course as such, but I can supply and attendance certificate if required Looking at the back end of March Anyone interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I'm still interested assuming I can join the dot's. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Yes please, date dependent though, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Would love to come but it is a bit of a drive..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 I’d love to be able to do this, but I can’t. Good of you to run it - good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 I am interested... don't often use the winch, and if I do it is to move fallen trees more than to move me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Even though the 90 isn't on the road at the moment, I'd be interested depending on dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Interested, eventually I'll have the winch fitted to the 101, so if I can toddle along without a winch equipped vehicle? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 1 hour ago, Gazzar said: Interested, eventually I'll have the winch fitted to the 101, so if I can toddle along without a winch equipped vehicle? Yes, no problem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Count me in. I'm an almost complete beginner on winch use so should be fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Maybe it depends on my shift times in March, which I won't know until end of February 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 I can't get the numbers together to do a specific 'day', so instead, we are going to run 'side by side' with 4x4 days at their monthly events. Payment will be to 4x4 Days for the site and insurance fees. That way if only three people turn up, it can still work. The March even will be the first. I will put up a list of dates for forward planning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Dave, I hadn't replied yet but I will run this by our committee as we may be able to get a few more to come along and I'm sure the club would cover expenses. How many more would you need to make it a proper day? Edit to add: we can probably car-pool too to save a few people fuel money, and can drag @miketomcat and probably @PhillyWoo along for the ride... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 I reckon 14 candidates would do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Right, I reckon we can easily muster 4-6 of our committee / marshal team including subbing Miketomcat as he's always out marshalling for us. Only wrinkle is timing - we've got an event on the 24th of March and Newbury sortout on the 7th April, so those are out for most of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 On 2/17/2024 at 4:51 PM, FridgeFreezer said: Right, I reckon we can easily muster 4-6 of our committee / marshal team including subbing Miketomcat as he's always out marshalling for us. Only wrinkle is timing - we've got an event on the 24th of March and Newbury sortout on the 7th April, so those are out for most of us. Timing isn't too critical. Although a rumour in the wind that the site is closing to motorsport/vehicular events is a little concerning. But options are available for other sites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 4 hours ago, Nonimouse said: Although a rumour in the wind that the site is closing to motorsport/vehicular events is a little concerning Grrr, argh. Just as they'd sorted out the mess of smashed vehicles in the middle. Dirt Nationals there last year was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Bowie69 said: Grrr, argh. Just as they'd sorted out the mess of smashed vehicles in the middle. Dirt Nationals there last year was excellent. Dirt Nationals are published to be there in June of this year. I expect it's more an issue with exceeding the 28 day rule, but I'm not involved, although I'm meeting with a couple of land owners to look at other sites for various users. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Any updates on this? As I said, I'm fairly sure we can bring a party of 4-8 people from Shires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 Just waiting on confirmation of dates from 4x4 Days. We've agreed we will run the refreshers at 4x4 Days Events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Thanks, I'll await news then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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