West Mids build Sandcastles 2013

[mharvey]

Hi all,

Thinking of doing something a bit different this summer. My suggestion is as follows:

Choose a meeting point and plan a route (with decent driving roads) to the beach (e.g maybe Porthmadog, to be decided/suggestions please)

Do this on a Saturday, Day at the beach, usual banter will follow. Then for those that want we can stay at a local campsite on Saturday night, few beers and of course a BBQ. The next day we can stay as late as people want and then make our way back on a similar route together?

What do people think about this, who's up for it?

I'm going to propose dates of either Sat 6th-Sun 7th July or Sat 3rd-Sun 4th August.

If the response is good then we can open it up to other regions ie the Welsh or North West lot.

What I need to know from you is if you're interested (put your name on the list), which weekend you'd prefer and finally if you'd just come for the day or camp over?

1) mharvey (either date) Camping
2)

 

[Addicted]

August gets my vote, not here in July

 

[mharvey]

August gets my vote, not here in July

1) mharvey (either date) Camping
2) Addicted (August) Not sure if camping as I'm unable to follow the simple list format lol

 

[Habitual]

Depends, but I could be in.

There's an air show on Rhyl beach in August. Double whammy - car meet at beach / decent free air show.

I went last year, it was alright: http://www.tomcash.co.uk/rhyl-air-show-2012/

 

[mharvey]

Not a bad idea at all Tom, Air show looks great. However it's been a while since I've been to Rhyl though and the memories weren't great lol.
Definitely another idea. Which idea suits you mate?

 

[cazzy]

I'm in for both days! Sounds good to me!

 

[mharvey]

1) mharvey (either date) Camping
2) Addicted (August) Not sure if camping as I'm unable to follow the simple list format lol
3) Tom C
4) Cazzy (either date) Camping I presume?

 

[Habitual]

I wouldn't put me as "in" yet mate. That's a turbulent time for us, with moving house (I hope!).

 

[mharvey]

It's just 'registering interest' at the moment so don't panic mate lol

 

[wilko87]

I'd be up for this, preferably august wouldn't be camping!

 

[bondys007]

1) mharvey (either date) Camping
2) Addicted (August) Not sure if camping as I'm unable to follow the simple list format lol
3) Tom C
4) Cazzy (either date) Camping I presume?
5) Adam (either date) camping

 

[mharvey]

1) mharvey (either date) Camping
2) Addicted (August) Camping
3) Tom C
4) Cazzy (either date) Camping
5) Adam (either date) Camping
6) wilko87 (August) Just the day

 

[Flat Eric]

Either day for me preferably August though as it'll be after holiday
Deffo up for camping too it'll be a right laugh.
And I'd say Porthmadog would be good shout. Some simple campsites nearby which don't mind 'groups of youths' iirc

 

[MartinR]

Good idea but Wales???:dead:

Monaco?? nice and warm

 

[boomerbang2006]

Actually i`d be up for this as the august dates ive booked the following week off work..i`ll see how the plan goes before i commit.

 

[mharvey]

1) mharvey (either date) Camping
2) Addicted (August) Camping
3) Tom C (either date) Provisionally
4) Cazzy (either date) Camping
5) Adam (either date) Camping
6) wilko87 (August) Just the day
7) cswalmsley (either date) Camping
8) boomerbang (August) Provisionally

Good idea but Wales???:dead:

Monaco?? nice and warm

Monaco would be fantastic but can't see it happening for most people me included lol. Wales can be very warm too on occasion. I've been sunburnt plenty of times

 

[Flat Eric]

Some decent routes to Porthmadog too. Past Bala lake and that

 

[Beasley Clio182]

id come but cant do august up for july though !!

 

[paddyyyyy]

I'm definitely up for this assuming the weather is decent!

1) mharvey (either date) Camping
2) Addicted (August) Camping
3) Tom C (either date) Provisionally
4) Cazzy (either date) Camping
5) Adam (either date) Camping
6) wilko87 (August) Just the day
7) cswalmsley (either date) Camping
8) boomerbang (August) Provisionally
9) paddy (Either date) Just the day

 

[friendy85]

I'm up for camping and either date is fine

 

[mharvey]

1) mharvey (either date) Camping
2) Addicted (August) Camping
3) Tom C (either date) Provisionally
4) Cazzy (either date) Camping
5) Adam (either date) Camping
6) wilko87 (August) Just the day
7) cswalmsley (either date) Camping
8) boomerbang (August) Provisionally
9) paddy (Either date) Just the day
10) Beasley Clio 182 (July)
11) friendy85 (Either date) Camping

So far as suggestions go we have Rhyl/Porthmadog/
I also know a campsite that would be suitable for us lot who will no doubt be noisey. It's in Fairbourne, right by the sea and only short distance from Barmouth, alternatively I guess we have Barmouth too?
Any more?


edit: Oh and Martin suggests Monaco

 

[MartinR]

edit: Oh and Martin suggests Monaco

:hail::clap::drunk:

 

[banther]

Can a Bristol chap join in?

 

[Flat Eric]

Can a Bristol chap join in?

I don't see why not. The more the merrier in my opinion. Plus Matt mentioned opening it up to other local regions if it became popular

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

i might, depends when as i work weekends usually.

whats going off, world record for the most detailed clio built out of sand ? lol

 

[banther]

Well the SW is fairly dead and way further south.

I spend my weekends in Solihull. .. Surely that counts? Haha.

No worries if not.

 

[Flat Eric]

i might, depends when as i work weekends usually.

whats going off, world record for the most detailed clio built out of sand ? lol

I'll just draw one in the sand....... Easier

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

I'll just draw one in the sand....... Easier

part timer

 

[Nathanwilliams772]

I'd be well up for either day but couldn't camp
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[Nathanwilliams772]

im up for this and either date is fine for me

 

[mharvey]

1) mharvey (either date) Camping
2) Addicted (August) Camping
3) Tom C (either date) Provisionally
4) Cazzy (either date) Camping
5) Adam (either date) Camping
6) wilko87 (August) Just the day
7) cswalmsley (either date) Camping
8) boomerbang (August) Provisionally
9) paddy (Either date) Just the day
10) Beasley Clio 182 (July)
11) friendy85 (Either date) Camping
12) banther
13) HMS Derv Destroyer
14) Nathanwilliams772 (Either Date) Just the day

Think it's likely to be August guys and girls, I'll start looking into campsites next week and see what we can do on price and location.
​Any other suggestions on location??

 

[MartinR]

The Dales? Epic roads............

 

[stokie4ker]

Camping? Isn't that what poor people do when they can't afford a hotel?

Well I suppose I could slum it for one night..........

The Dales are a great place to drive but not sure if they have too many beaches.
Rhyl tends to full of professional benefit claimants so make sure everything is locked securely and fastened to something immovable.

How about a drive through the Welsh mountains down to Carmarthen Bay and pretending we are Top Gear on Pendine Sands :race:

 

[sbridgey]

Might be up for this seeings as I am not having a holiday this summer.

 

[Flat Eric]

Pendine sands is nice and I think Porthmadog too.
It'll be a laugh wherever we go

 

[mharvey]

The Dales? Epic roads............

The Dales are a great place to drive but not sure if they have too many beaches.

This was exactly my thought when I read that I'm afrais Martin lol.

Camping? Isn't that what poor people do when they can't afford a hotel?
Well I suppose I could slum it for one night..........

Yeah, pretty much lol. I'm certainly poor and I like camping haha.
Nice one, it'll be a good laugh and a bit different.

How about a drive through the Welsh mountains down to Carmarthen Bay and pretending we are Top Gear on Pendine Sands :race:

Great idea mate, can you still drive on Pendine Sands, thought they'd banned it a few years ago?

1) mharvey (either date) Camping
2) Addicted (August) Camping
3) Tom C (either date) Provisionally
4) Cazzy (either date) Camping
5) Adam (either date) Camping
6) wilko87 (August) Just the day
7) cswalmsley (either date) Camping
8) boomerbang (August) Provisionally
9) paddy (Either date) Just the day
10) Beasley Clio 182 (July)
11) friendy85 (Either date) Camping
12) stokie4ker (dates?) Camping
13) sbridgey (dates?) Camping

 

[MartinR]

Dales + bag of sand+ bucket of water + dirty nappies =beach

Tbh i had a retarded moment when i said dales flol.

Good idea though

 

[mharvey]

Dales + bag of sand+ bucket of water + dirty nappies =beach

Tbh i had a retarded moment when i said dales flol.

Good idea though

Lol you've done that before haven't you.

Dales is a good shout at some point though

 

[stokie4ker]

Great idea mate, can you still drive on Pendine Sands, thought they'd banned it a few years ago?

From the Wikipedia page for Pendine Sands

The Ministry of Defence acquired Pendine Sands during the Second World War and used it as a firing range.The beach is still owned by the Ministry of Defence; prominent signs warn of the dangers of unexploded munitions and public access is restricted. Monday to Friday part of the beach is closed off because of MOD operations. Between 9 July 2004 and May 2010 all vehicles were banned from using Pendine owing to safety concerns, but since May 2010 cars have again been allowed access.

This the BBC report on the beach being opened to cars again.

 

[Pyrah]

Tenby? Nice route