Orange Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 All go as far as I'm concerned... Think Paul and Lucy are a bit under the cosh at work at the mo... Feel free to add some banter!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliholic Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 The September round is at clyro court as per awdc website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkynut Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 All go as far as I'm concerned... Think Paul and Lucy are a bit under the cosh at work at the mo... Feel free to add some banter!! Oh no, I let my photographs do the talking! I have noticed how the banter is usually aimed at poor old Chris Kelly though! I nearly didn't see him today as his truck has changed somewhat to last year - looks good Chris! I found him in his usual place though: and then later had to get out of his way: Only joking Chris! Glad you fixed your winch problem relatively quickly! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyv8 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 great pics there rob as usual, i dont mind the abuse i got broad shoulders adrian is only jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bob Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 How do you go about watching one of these events? I'm not a million miles away from Bridgnorth, so fancied popping along on the 8th of July to watch. Would I be welcome or an I better off finding another way to go about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zardos Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Spectators are usually always welcome at these events, just turn up (I'm sure that Lucy the event organiser will be along to confirm this as I've not competed at this site before) Some helpful hints:- Come prepared with good boots/wellies and waterproofs/sun cream (I wish) Prepare for a lot of walking as spectators are not normally allowed to drive around the site and the spectator car park can be some distance away Bring a camera. If you are bringing children it is wise to have hi-vis waistcoats for them. If you want to bring a dog, then it is best to contact Lucy the event organiser before hand to check if this is OK, as this can depend on the site. Introduce yourself, everybody is friendly at these events. Or just give Lucy a call (Her contact details are at the start of this thread) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zardos Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Bridgnorth site access, what is it like? Anybody got local knowledge? As normal we will be bringing the big bus, from the satellite entry in to the site looks good, but we will have to make a bit of a detour to get to the site due to the low bridge on the B4363 from Bridgnorth to Oldbury. Anybody know the best alternative for a large vehicle, the options look like:- The B4364 Ludlow Rd from Bridgnorth (A458) looks best but it is sign posted as (Light traffic only), what ever that means as there seems to be no weight restriction, then turn left towards the site or The B4555 from Bridgnorth towards Eardington then across Halfway House Ln to the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knacker Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Your best bet is to message the owner Bob he's on here as treebloke. He'll probably see this and leave some info as well. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yella 90 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 just makesure you stay off the grass with the bus, the site is a nightmare to get on and off in the dry let alone if its abit wet. bob has put a hardcore track in uptop so your best to stay on that. the road and entrance is pretty narrow but you should be fine as its not as tight as it was at tuff terrains to get in and out. pm bob (treebloke) for instructions though as it is a working field still. see you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treebloke Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I did spend 20 mins replying today and then the goddam PC locked up. Best route for a high vehicle is and assuming you will be coming from M5 J4, head to kidderminster and take A442 to Bridgnorth, when you get to the island where A454 crosses the A442 turn left towards Shrewsbury you will go over the river severn and up the bypass to another island, turn left again onto the B4364 and go past the Punch Bowl pub on your right and take next left turn which is approx 3/4 mile from your last turn at the island, go for approx 3/4 mile and bear/turn right onto B4363, you will pass the Halfway House pub on your left and then start to drop down the hill to a hairpin bend (artics cross it ok), after the hairpin we are the second field entrance on the left. It will be obvious which it is. If you are unsure pm me and I will send you my mobile number. WV16 5LS will take you to the Halfway House pub, we are another 1/2 mile further on if you are travelling from Bridgnorth. The low bridge as you come out of Bridgnorth if you take the B4363 is 12'-6". The nearest garage if you need one is on the A442 just a 1/2 mile north of the junction with the A454 mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zardos Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Thanks for the local knowledge, being 18.5m long in total 13'-4" high and probably around 18.5 tons in total for bus and car trailer, you have to think about these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 i have used Bobs site many times both to compete and organise. to say the site is a nightmare to get on and off of in the dry i think is completely out of sync and does a mis justice to Bob in relation to all the hard work he has put in to making the site more accessible. there is a good open turning off the tarmac road through two gates which then lead you onto a gravel track. granted i accept that once off this track your options are limited, it is after all a field, but then again as are most of the sites i have been to in the past - Cwrn and Kirton are exceptions i have used. It can be hard going compared to driving into an industrial estate i agree but then as seasoned off roaders we should all have the common sense to be able to pick a route and find something suitable from what is on offer for parking. Dont forget you have a challenge truck on the trailer/lorry that can always assist rather than hinder too. On top of that if its wet Bob has always had plant on hand and has himself been available to tow stricken vehicles off the site. Access i would say is good. parking can be limited in the wet - once off the track. in the dry there should be no problems from parking perspectives. Good site owners with good sites are hard to find. we should be highlighting the positives about the sites rather than potentially putting off people intending to come by over exaggerating issues - which for the majority don't seem to exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treebloke Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 If any one is still unsure where we are or how to find us http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=371041&Y=290638&A=Y&Z=120&ax=370901&ay=289753 If the weather is wet then parking will be restricted to the top of the field and this will be obvious because it will be taped off. If it is dry we can go down the hill to the middle entrance which is a better proposition because that is where we have the bonfire. The fields are normally cut for hay around about now but it has been to wet so we will have to see how it goes. By the time you turn up we should have the mains water connected to a stand pipe and there are portaloos on site. The local caterer (neighbouring farmer) has agreed to be on site and he is normally up and running around 7.30am. There will be various tractors, Unimog or JCB on site to deal with anyone who might get stuck, for references please ask Saley . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr whippy Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 for those of you who have not yet been to bobs place, i can confirm that the site is excellent with a wide range of terrain, not one to be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zardos Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I just hope that the site is now not a lake after the recently flooding in the area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treebloke Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I just hope that the site is now not a lake after the recently flooding in the area No lake but your winch motors will be warm by the end of the day. Its a bit slippy at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3spins Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 No lake but your winch motors will be warm by the end of the day. Its a bit slippy at the moment. The bogs might be a bit deep though. Slippy? just a bit, easier to drive than walk. see you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3spins Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 No lake but your winch motors will be warm by the end of the day. Its a bit slippy at the moment. The bogs might be a bit deep though. Slippy? just a bit, easier to drive than walk. see you there Whoops pressed the post button twice, it's not the beer honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliholic Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hello all, entries for next weekend are as follows: Class 1 Richard Nicholson & TBC Andrew Beck & Sean Rutland Barry Gee & TBC Dan Thomas & TBC John Hoole & TBC Jake Cooper & Sean Jeffries Gary Reed & Dan Taylor George Howard & Jo Philpot Wayne Newton & Simon ? Class 2 Mark Sinclair & Roy Higgs Peter Mead & Brian Mutton Rupert Denne & Nicky Mileham Kevin Moss & Tom Fall Mark Millen & Andy Pearce Steve Lait & Johnathan Bird Ryan Stimpson & Tom Joliffe Tom Sharp & Mark Foster Class 3 Andrew Wolfe & Ben Wolfe Henry Papworth & Sam Read As you may be aware the LRS Challenge has been cancelled due to site issues. If you were due to do that event and would like to compete in ours instead there is still room. All I need is for you to send me a text message with your name, your co-drivers name your vehicle details and your class. If you are coming and your name is not listed above please call me asap. Lucy Bass 07836713677 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliholic Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Some more editions.. Class 1 Richard Nicholson & TBC Andrew Beck & Sean Rutland Barry Gee & TBC Dan Thomas & TBC John Hoole & TBC Jake Cooper & Sean Jeffries Gary Reed & Dan Taylor George Howard & Jo Philpot Wayne Newton & Simon ? Richard Fear & Steve Dunleavy John Bonner & TBC Chris Booth & Tom Booth Class 2 Mark Sinclair & Roy Higgs Peter Mead & Brian Mutton Rupert Denne & Nicky Mileham Kevin Moss & Tom Fall Mark Millen & Andy Pearce Steve Lait & Johnathan Bird Ryan Stimpson & Tom Joliffe Tom Sharp & Mark Foster Class 3 Andrew Wolfe & Ben Wolfe Henry Papworth & Sam Read Ben Mark & Chris Sutcliffe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yella 90 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 not long now hows the ground looking bob ? lucy my co driver will be Damon Tomkinson. barry gee will have alan web and jon hoole will have rhys hardy see you sunday dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knacker Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Thanks Dan you beat me to it. I'm 20 minutes from bridgenorth and it's chucking it down !!! So it should be pretty wet down there !!! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty_32 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 What is the entrance to the site like? Is it a road or farm track? Just wondering if I come in the golf and same time + fuel, or the disco (not to compete in :-p) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treebloke Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 not long now hows the ground looking bob ? lucy my co driver will be Damon Tomkinson. barry gee will have alan web and jon hoole will have rhys hardy see you sunday dan The wood will be ok simply because your trucks are built for these conditions but the camping field is wet, very very wet. I can see parking being an issue. We are hoping to cut an acre of grass tomorrow in order for you to park and camp but it has rained every day since ?, I cant remember a day when it didn't rain. You must bear in mind the field you are camping on should have been cut and baled for hay weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treebloke Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 What is the entrance to the site like? Is it a road or farm track? Just wondering if I come in the golf and same time + fuel, or the disco (not to compete in :-p) The entrance to the site is fine. However, If your coming to a wet and soggy field in a golf I would say think again, find an alternative. There is most definately NO PARKING ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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