Eskdale Dubfest 4th-6th April 2014

We're up for this.

Are we booking seperately?

Hi Alan. I'm going to ring them to check the booking info. I think they start bookings in early Nov. I'll PM when I've spoken to them. Great that you're coming.

From the Eskdale Camping & Caravanning Club Site FB page:

Eskdale Dubfest 04/04/14 – Programme
Friday
12:00 noon
Arrival/ check-in (park in car park and report straight to reception)
Evening Entertainment:
Woolpack Inn http://www.woolpack.co.uk/
Live Music and Homemade Pizzas
Saturday
AM
Explore the Eskdale Valley (walking maps available from site shop)
Archery (on site) with West Lakes Adventure http://www.westlakesadventure.co.uk/
Or, call West Lakes Adventure direct to book activities such as guided walking, mountain climbing, and ghyll scrambling or bike hire 10% discount on offer
PM
Return trip to Ravenglass on the narrow gauge steam train,
La ’al Ratty, 10% discount on offer http://ravenglass-railway.co.uk/
Evening Entertainment:
Boot Inn http://bootinneskdale.co.uk/
Live Music and Hog Roast
Sunday
12:00pm
- Trip to Muncaster Castle for ‘photo shoot’ and free entry to Castle for afternoon of fun http://www.muncaster.co.uk/

Available on site: Well stocked licenced shop selling all essentials, including meat from Bewleys Butchers, locally brewed Ennerdale Beers. Hot drinks / breakfast station available
Call us direct for more information on 019467 23253

I've just spoken to the Site. Apparently, we are just the type of Club they want to attend. They're not that keen on attracting the hard core old school Dubbers who look down on our T2s and the newer T5s, etc.

Booking starts from 7th Nov and they'd rather everyone didn't try to get through at 9am on the first day! Booking is available for Caravan & Camping Club Members online and he's offered this as a solution to get us all together. The site ref is here: Eskdale C&CC

It's up to each individual to book for themselves - they will take a deposit of £25 which is refundable if they have to cancel because of the weather. You will need to tell them you're with the Brazibay Forum when you book.

They've spoken to nearby Muncaster castle who would like about 30 vans to go up on the Sunday for a photoshoot and the owners can then have free entry to the castle for the day. I've said we might be able to help with that.

In total they are limiting numbers to around 80 vans but they're confident they'll fit us in together.

I can't wait - it should be a great weekend.

Well done Abs , its on the Brazibay calendar to call them on the 7th /8th and book our spot.

Well done that man , in the diary / phone for 7th nov

Absinthe,

The whole thing sounds great - we'll try to book it as suggested and let you know if we get a pitch. It's a campsite Liz has had her eye on for sometime...

Thank you.  

That's great Tony, I'll add you to the list.

Just bumping this back up, to remind you that Booking for this event opens on Thursday (7th).

We are up for Eskdale, Fletcher included will book on Thursday 7th. Tim

Great news, I've changed you to a definite, Tim.

Just booked it deposit paid. Tim

Did they book you in as part of our group?

Yes the guy I was taking to you remembered the conversation you had with him.

I'd better wait until formal booking begins on Thursday to ring him.

In the camping and caravan book bookings are open from today 5th Nov. Tim

We are up for this

I've sent an email to them as like Tim says website says bookings open on the 5th Nov and don't want to miss out on EHU, especially when I hear it's cold up t'north!!

I've added you to the list Daz - what a great start to the season it's going to be.  

Just completed our booking via the C&CC website - very easy - and if you are a member don't forget to claim your age discount for any "seniors". Our booking came to £33.

Something to look forward to next Spring  

Ive booked too - my booking was £53 - not senior and not a member! You need to know length/width of van to book. 4.43 x 1.81m.

Successfully negotiated the terrible C&CC web site and got myself booked in.

I called Martyn directly as not a C+C Member, just paid a £25 deposit and pay the balance on arrival.
Just under 50 spaces already booked apparently so get it booked up people.. Advised to avoid the Rhino pass when travelling up apparently so I'll need some advice from Abs on route planning nearer the time..

Booked via the C&CC site - I specified that we're part of the Brazilian Bay Forum and that we want to be sited together. I've gone for a grass pitch with services.

If you confirm on here that you've booked I'll update the first page.

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Ive booked too - my booking was £53 - not senior and not a member! You need to know length/width of van to book. 4.43 x 1.81m.

That's great Gordon - I've added you to the list on page one. From Fri to Sun was £41.90 for us. £25 deposit paid.

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Advised to avoid the Rhino pass when travelling up apparently so I'll need some advice from Abs on route planning nearer the time..

No problem - we can sort routes nearer the time - avoiding Wrynose is definitely a good idea!