HOLIDAY MEETS 2008

Below are details of the Rolling Meets and THSs to be held in 2008

Rolling Meet

TAL Y BONT & CARROG

22 May - 27 May 2008

PYLLAU FARM, (CONWY VALLEY BARN) TAL Y BONT-MR 115/SH769681

Tal y Bont is a pleasant village about 10 miles from Llandudno and six miles from Conway and Llanwrst. There are nice walks from the site and a bus stops outside for the above-mentioned towns. A shop for papers etc., is within walking distance and there is a very good butchers shop. The village hall where we will have dancing on two evenings is also within easy walking distance and weather permitting there will be get togethers on the field.

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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!

27 May - 1st June

STATION CAMPSITE, CARROG - MR SJ116436

This quiet, level site is just seven miles from Llangollen, and is adjacent to the restored Carrog Steam Railway Station and close to the beautiful River Dee. A short walk across the 15th century bridge is the Grouse Inn, serving food all day. Llangollen Steam Railway has a regular service from Carrog to Llangollen where there are many tourist attractions. The village hall has been booked for two evenings for dancing and weather permitting there will be get togethers on the field.

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Rolling Meet

CROOKLANDS AND CARTMEL

17 July - 22 July

CROOKLANDS FARM, CROOKLANDS - MR 97/534837

Crooklands Farm is next to the canal and only a few miles from Kendal. There are pleasant walks from the site and it is likely that there will led walks some days. The village hall is close by and has been booked for two evenings for dancing and weather permitting there will be get togethers on the field at other times.

22 July - 29 July

CARTMEL RACE-COURSE

Cartmel is one of South Lakeland's oldest villages and grew up around its famous 12th century Priory. There are many interesting shops in the village and pubs serving meals. It is within easy travelling distance of the Lake District. It is likely that there will be led walks some days and the local village hall will be used for dancing on two evenings, and weather permitting there will be get togethers on the field at other times.

Tourist Information about Cartmel

TEMPORARY HOLIDAY SITE

18 July - 10 August

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 14 - August 26

St Cuthbert's Primary School, Halsall, Nr Southport - MR 108/368100

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. Opening times and prices below are for 2007 as 2008 details, apart from the dates, have not been released yet.

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 - VARIOUS YEARS

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
We even had a breadmaking demonstration from Fred Fearon	Judith Veevers organised Maypole Dancing
Ian and Maureen Revill organised a bear hunt for the children - Guess who is inside the bear outfit?	Tony Sudlow calling with the Band
Card Workshop with Joan	Maureen running a Pergamano Workshop
Children enjoy the dancing as well as adults	Keith and Doreen Nunnerley spreading out for their grandchildren