HOLIDAY MEETS 2007

Below are details of the Rolling Meets and THSs to be held in 2007

Rolling Meet

LLANDUDNO AND RUTHIN

24th May - 29 May 2006- Bodafon Farm, Llandudno - MR 116/801822

Bodafon Farm Park is just at the end of the Promenade by the Little Orme, with panoramic views of Llandudno. The Farm Park and Bird Centre will appeal to all ages all year round. Dances on Saturday and Monday evenings - there may be one or two organised walks during the meet.

Tourist Information for Llandudno area

The view from the Campsite at Llandudno looking towards Great Orme.	The beautiful sunset one evening
View of the Campsite taken on a walk up Little Orme	We were able to watch the Red Arrows display from the comfort of our caravans

29 May - 3 June - Bathafarn Hall, Ruthin - MR 116/147579

Spend time exploring historic market towns like Ruthin, Denbigh and the tiny cathedral city of St Asaph. Discover unspoiled villages with picturesque churches and quaint counrty inns that abound throughout the vale. Enjoy cycling along quiet country lanes, walking the vast network of bridleways and public footpaths that criss cross the vale or the world famous Offas's Dyke long distance footpath that passes over the Clwydian hills close by Bathafarn Hall.

Website for Bathafarn Hall

Tourist Information for Ruthin

Another Website for Ruthin

We had the use of a cosy lounge on some occasions at the 2006 meet at Pyllau Farm, Tal-y-Bont

Allan and Ann, John and Diana, Bob and Vivienne walked up Tal y Fan from the site at Taly-y-Bont. Shouldn't really tell you-we did drive part of the way!

Rolling Walking Meet

GARGRAVE AND CLITHEROE

July 19 - July 24 - Gargrave Football Club - MR SD936543

The Football Club is within walking distance of Gargrave Village Centre. It is an invite to the Mountain Activity Section and walks will be organised, but it is a lovely area for anyone enjoying pottering around, and Skipton is only 4 miles away.. There will be a dance on the Saturday night in the local village hall and evening activities, weather permitting.

Tourist information for Skipton and the surrounding area

July 24 - July 29 Edisford Bridge Farm, Edisford Bridge, Clitheroe - MR103/724414

This is a follow-on walking meet near the river at Edisford Bridge and within walking distance of Clitheroe. It is an invite to the Mountain Activity Section. Walks will be arranged but it is also a pleasant area for anyone enjoying a stroll. There will be a dance organised on Friday and Saturday.

Information about Clitheroe with nice photos

TEMPORARY HOLIDAY SITE

July 20 - August 12 - Pall Mall Farm, Tywyn (MR 135/592014)

Tourist Information for Tywyn

The North West Section have run a successful THS at Tywyn for over 20 years. The site is close to town, beaches and narrow gauge railway. Regular evening get-togethers are held for a chat and a singaround but normally there is no dance arranged.

Alan and Lilian Davies's grandson Matthew at a music session	Lovely countryside- not always cloudy!
There are get togethers in the tent in the evenings	Another view

TEMPORARY HOLIDAY SITE

August 16 - August 28 - Halsall Primary School (MR 108/368100) - Halsall, Nr Southport

The Southport Website will give you a lot of information about the area around Halsall, including, of course, Southport which is a traditional English seaside town.

There is a large flat field for camping and hard standing if desired, and we have the use of the school for the full period including a children's playground.There is quite a large hall which we can use for dancing and crafts, a smaller hall for dancing or music workshops, plus kitchen and dining facilities. The Canal is a short walk away with meals being served overlooking the canal at the local pub, from where you can walk along the towpath, watching the canal boats pass.

Halsall is only a few miles from Southport, which is an elegant resort town, with its pavement cafes, tree-lined boulevards and stunning floral displays. Charming Lord Street, with its glass-canopied shops and the stunning Wayfarer’s Arcade, is home to a superb range of specialist shops, high street names and department stores. In addition there are a host of other attractions, both indoor and outside, for you to explore. For a change of pace, explore the 22 miles of beach along Southport’s coastline, with dramatic dunes that are a haven for many rare examples of flora and fauna. The area is also one of Britain’s premier birdwatching locations. Also it is a great opportunity to visit the renowned Southport Flower Show.

There are lots of places to visit within easy travelling distance - concessionary fares were offered on the bus which stops outside to Southport, Liverpool etc., so it could be worth you making sure you have your bus pass.

Martin Mere Wildfowl Trust, Camelot Theme Park, Country Houses and Parks, Knowsley Safari Park, visit Liverpool, the home of The Beatles with its two cathedrals, Albert Dock and either ferry or tunnel to the Wirral, if you like beaches there is Formby Point which is a lovely nature reserve with a gorgeous beach and sand dunes and also Ainsdale beach and sand dunes. The Fylde Coast is worth a drive to visit Blackpool and Lytham, and there is Fleetwood with its Freeport Shopping centre for those attractive bargains and if you like walking the Forest of Bowland and Pendle Witch Country are lovely areas.

For further details telephone Kevin Downing - 07833 921928

Anyone who is considering going to the Southport Flower Show would be better purchasing the ticket beforehand as it is £3 cheaper than purchasing on the day. 2007 Opening times and prices:

Tickets can be purchased from Tourist Information Centres and selected Virgin Stores or telephone 0870 44 44 226 (£1.50 transaction fee for credit card/internet bookings) or book on line at www.ticketmaster.co.uk. For details about the flower show have a look at their website - Flower Show Website

PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN AT HALSALL

Nearby Canal

Halsall Village

Another view of the nearby canal

Large flat camping field	Hardstanding if required
There is an Adventure Playground	Playground for supervised children under 8
Margaret Sudlow organised card workshops	Harry Caine organised singing workshops and they did a performance at an evening dance
A workshop on Unconventional Morris run by Nichola and Charlotte Warin	Judith Veevers organised Maypole Dancing
Ian and Maureen Revill organised a bear hunt for the children - Guess who is inside the bear outfit?	Sing-a-round run by Harry Caine
Card Workshop	Maureen running a Pergamano Workshop
Painting Workshop	Tony Sudlow calling with the Band