Rally Kelso Rally 16 - 19 June 2017

[irnbru]

Depends when you need it Kate. Theres a few Morrisons you will be passing to and from Millport so hopefully you can top up at either before or after.

 

[irnbru]

Yes definitely @big bertha ..sods law as usual.

 

[big bertha]

Depends when you need it Kate. Theres a few Morrisons you will be passing to and from Millport so hopefully you can top up at either before or after.

There's a Morrisons in Berwick

 

[Puddleduck]

Wild camping a bit hit and miss round here but can be done if you keep your eyes open.

Steve and Nade will be here Thursday night but we have space for another smaller van (6m ish).

There is the Aire at Hawick (but be aware that the fair may still be there, I haven't been through for a while so don't know), and the carpark at Jedburgh is not officially an Aire but a blind eye is turned for a stay of a night or two. There is no overnight parking in Kelso because they have had trouble in the past and also the river can come up and flood very suddenly.

@Ambilkate when would Amanda like to have her mega domino challenge? Would Sunday afternoon suit, or another day be better? I have a set of double 9 dominoes (lent the double 12s to someone and didn't get them back). I also have two sets of Tantrix which she might like.

 

[Ambilkate]

Wild camping a bit hit and miss round here but can be done if you keep your eyes open.

Steve and Nade will be here Thursday night but we have space for another smaller van (6m ish).

There is the Aire at Hawick (but be aware that the fair may still be there, I haven't been through for a while so don't know), and the carpark at Jedburgh is not officially an Aire but a blind eye is turned for a stay of a night or two. There is no overnight parking in Kelso because they have had trouble in the past and also the river can come up and flood very suddenly.

@Ambilkate when would Amanda like to have her mega domino challenge? Would Sunday afternoon suit, or another day be better? I have a set of double 9 dominoes (lent the double 12s to someone and didn't get them back). I also have two sets of Tantrix which she might like.

Any day will Suit us .talk when we get thete x we hav3 booked into CCC at kelso so we will come straight from there thankys for the offer x

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[wizzer59]

Just drove through Gretna, didn't stop just in case
And just crossed the border into Scotland, bit disappointed I haven't seen any kilts yet

 

[Scout]

I suppose Id better start packing.....

 

[Ambilkate]

I suppose Id better start packing.....

Lol Amanda said YEP x see you soon

 

[irnbru]

I suppose Id better start packing.....

Our van is all packed and ready to go. Just waiting on my passenger turning up on Thurs

 

[Puddleduck]

We are unpacked after the Irish trip! I intend to pack on Thursday / Friday but as we are only 8 miles away lol

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[Puddleduck]

We will need to sus out where to buy gas on route over the meets Sandra so all advice is welcome x we hopefully will fil up today but will deffo need it in travels x

Johnston Oils Ltd

Earlston Road
Newtown
St Boswells
01835 823001
Opening hours M-F 7am-5pm
Credit cards No
Geo 55.5757, -2.6711

I haven't used them as we get ours from Hedgeley Services on the A697. Might be worth a call as they could do the VAT at 5%! Rhymers Tower at Earlston no longer do LPG.

Then I have this for near Edinburgh:

Shell Forth Road Bridge
1 Ferry Muir Gate, EH30 9SF
West Lothian, Scotland
Phone 0131 319 2980
Opening hours 24 hrs / 7 days
Credit cards Yes
Geo 55.9878, -3.4041

Again a call to make sure they still do it and have it in stock.

Hope it helps.

 

[big bertha]

Hedgeley have the antique shops as well, is that correct.

 

[Puddleduck]

Hedgeley have the antique shops as well, is that correct.

Yes, and a tearoom
It is handy for us if we are going south.

The LPG is on the southern edge of the services sort of behind the HGV diesel pumps. We usually drive round the back of the service station building as our fill point is on the driver's side (we are RHD).

 

[Bryden]

@wizzer59 we are currently at haltwhistle then tomorrow moving to Bellingham ccc so also near keilder

 

[Puddleduck]

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!

Please come into the venue from the A6089, Racecourse Road, the turning is near the new High School which is under construction. Look for people in hi-vis jackets and silly hats I also hope to have a flag or two at the turning from the A6089 up to the racecourse. Unless you are willing to help set up please try not to arrive before 12 noon. Time of vacating to be advised but I think 12 noon at the latest to enable clear-up.

We HAVE to abide by the 6 metre rule so be kind to Steve and Nade when they park you up. If you have any reason to be parked in certain places (eg nervous dog that requires quiet) please let me know in advance so a place can be reserved for you.

PAYMENT: I am putting together information packs and inside there will be an envelope for you to write your name / screen name / reg number and enclose cash. The cost is £10 per van per night. I do not want any money to go through my bank account for obvious reasons and would like a volunteer to help me count and verify cash at some point over the weekend - a big thanks to Norman of @normanandsue who has volunteered for this. I will be paying for the rally,in cash, as soon as the racecourse issue the invoice. I will be talking to them when I visit for final arrangements later this week.

DIRECTIONS (from the venue website!)

POSTCODE FOR SAT NAV: TD5 7SX

https://www.google.com/maps/place/K...071066c!8m2!3d55.611884!4d-2.4377957?hl=en-US


By Car
Kelso is off the A698 by the A68 & A7 from Edinburgh and the A699 from the West.

Directions from Galashiels (Approx 18 miles):
Exit Galashiels heading south on the A7. After 1 mile take the first exit on the roundabout, onto the A6091.

After 4.8 miles take the second exit on the roundabout, onto the A68. After 2.3 miles, turn left onto Main Street. Continue onto B6404. After 5.8, turn right onto B6397. After 2.5 miles, turn right onto A6089. At the next roundabout, take the first exit. After 0.4 miles turn left. (note: beside the new High School currently under construction)

Directions from Edinburgh (Approx 45 miles):
Stay on the A720 (City Bypass) east after the Sherriffhall roundabout, take the A68 exit. After 12.6 miles, take the first exit off the roundabout onto the A697 (Carfraemill). After 7.7 miles turn right onto the A6089. After 12 miles take the first exit from the roundabout. After 0.4 miles turn left. (note: beside the new High School currently under construction)

Directions from Berwick Upon Tweed (Approx 24 miles):
From the A1, take the A698. After 12.4 miles take the second exit on the roundabout onto the A697. After 3 miles, branch left back onto the A698 (Fireburn Mill). After 7 miles take the third exit off the roundabout, onto the A6089.

HELEN'S NOTE!!!! Stay on the A6089, straight on (second exit) at next roundabout and then LEFT (still the A6089 signed for Edinburgh) at the next roundabout.

1 mile from the A698/A6089 roundabout, turn right. (note: beside the new High School currently under construction) - follow the signs for Edinburgh!

Directions from Newcastle (Approx 69 miles):
From the A1, take the A696. After 29.8 miles, turn right onto the A68. After 25.4 miles, turn right onto the A698.

After 9.5 miles, take the second exit off the roundabout onto the A6089.

HELEN'S NOTE!!!! Stay on the A6089, straight on (second exit) at next roundabout and then LEFT (still the A6089 signed for Edinburgh) at the next roundabout.

1 mile from the A698/A6089 roundabout, turn right. (note: beside the new High School currently under construction) - follow the signs for Edinburgh!


LOOK FOR SIGNS AND / OR BALLOONS where you turn off the A6089. If you get lost ask for directions to the Race Course.


There is a Sainsbury Supermarket with fuel just off the A698, although fuel is usually cheaper in Hawick Sainsbury, there is also a Lidl and two Co-ops, one very close to the race course and one in the town centre.

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[Puddleduck]

@Clive do you want a mild or hot curry, or veggie / gf ????

 

[peterc10]

Do y

It's lovely here there are showers but single sex comunial changing rooms .we didn't use them but lovely and clean . We were told to just park up and they come to you later in day for money but if you were to give them a ring .sorry not got number as it was done through the ccc. We will be using them again . It's been handy having the car as town is a good 15min walk away but a Sainsbury's and home base and Aldi are a shiry walk over t he road . Hoping to talk to funstets who Live this way we can get a rally set up for next year .

There isnt much wild camping this way so I would fully recomend this site x

Do you have to be member of CC to use it?

 

[Debs]

Do y


Do you have to be member of CC to use it?

Peter I'm thinking it's a temporary holiday site run by the c& cc - when I've used them I've always had to show my membership card. Great value

 

[big bertha]

Yes, and a tearoom
It is handy for us if we are going south.

The LPG is on the southern edge of the services sort of behind the HGV diesel pumps. We usually drive round the back of the service station building as our fill point is on the driver's side (we are RHD).

Stayed at the clubsite there next to the claypits, great dog walk but now we live in the area we just do day trips.

 

[big bertha]

@wizzer59 we are currently at haltwhistle then tomorrow moving to Bellingham ccc so also near keilder

Stayed at Bellingham a couple of times and might go back next week as that's where we got our border terrorist and fancy couple of days near to home.

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[Clive and Kerri]

@Clive do you want a mild or hot curry, or veggie / gf ????

I like any food I don't have to cook, prefer hot

 

[Stewart J]

Unfortunately still st home:-(. Need to wait til Thurs so mum can have her line dancing fixes until then.

I hate it when I'm stuck here and you lot are on route. But it's great news that you are

You are correct overnight parking is allowed at the Tearoom but it is not on Holy Island, it is at Beal shortly after you turn off the A1 onto the road to Holy Island

 

[peterc10]

Peter I'm thinking it's a temporary holiday site run by the c& cc - when I've used them I've always had to show my membership card. Great value

Thanks @Debs. We are members of the CCC, but I think Kate said the THS finished over the weekend. And I can't see the Rugby club mentioned as a CS in the CCC book.

We are now on a CS on the outskirts of Alnwick at the Shepherds Rest pub for a couple of nights. Off to see the castle tomorrow.

 

[Ambilkate]

Do y


Do you have to be member of CC to use it?

Hi Peter it's just. Campsite I think if you go on the website for the rugby club and check it out . There is a phone number and email contact

 

[Ambilkate]

I've just seen you are sorted now for camping.

Thanks @Debs. We are members of the CCC, but I think Kate said the THS finished over the weekend. And I can't see the Rugby club mentioned as a CS in the CCC book.

We are now on a CS on the outskirts of Alnwick at the Shepherds Rest pub for a couple of nights. Off to see the castle tomorrow.

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[Scout]

Thanks @Debs. We are members of the CCC, but I think Kate said the THS finished over the weekend. And I can't see the Rugby club mentioned as a CS in the CCC book.

We are now on a CS on the outskirts of Alnwick at the Shepherds Rest pub for a couple of nights. Off to see the castle tomorrow.

I looked at that but thought it too expensive for a pub cl, (where your tempted to spend money in the pub) is it any good ? were on a free if you eat in pub tomorrow at cast

https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl#q=cottage+inn+hotel

but looking for somewhere for the following two days

 

[Stewart J]

My little wilding stopover tonight

 

[irnbru]

@Stewart J, you missed 3 funsters there the other night. Glencaple , lovely stopover.

 

[Stewart J]

@Stewart J, you missed 3 funsters there the other night. Glencaple , lovely stopover.

Was here last Wednesday on our way North, 11 vans then, 7 tonight and still time for stragglers to arrive. It's a lovely night and the wind has dropped right off. We have used this stopover for 6 years now, being a keen birder we come all year round, it's magical in winter with thousands of Barnacle and Pink-footed Geese in the area, thesound as they pass low overhead defies description.

 

[Stewart J]

Here's another stopover in the area

recognise it? Taken this afternoon.

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