New Year in rural Suffolk

[meanders]

Two years ago we joined an informal New Year Rally in Butley Village Hall with some local tuggers and a handful of Funsters and I think a good time was had by all.

We are looking at running it again this this year from Tuesday 30th December to Sunday 4th January, but since the hall has been partially refurbished, costs have increased and the the whole thing will be about £50 including camping and use of the hall throughout, plus all entertainment. The break-even point is therefore about 15 units after which the cost will drop.

If you are interested, please post here, or PM us. If we can get to the 15 definitely interested, it will run. A small deposit will be requested later in the summer as we will have to pay a deposit to the hall and the NYE entertainment.

The hall has had the kitchen completely refitted, is now better insulated and heated, and double gazing has been installed, so we will should not need the vacuum squeegees this year.

Best wishes ...... Robin

 

[Red Sonja]

We would be interested Robin.

Sonja and Kevin

 

[meanders]

That's great. Thanks.

 

[Zains Pops]

Interested, can you outline any planned activities?

 

[ROB1CHELSEA1]

Would there be EHU?

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[DuxDeluxe]

We are interested. Depends very much on if we go on a cruise or not.......... Supposed to be my 60th birthday treat but bought a new van instead:Blush:

Have to see a bit later in the year - thanks for the heads up :thumb:

 

[teddybard]

Prov if poss with EHU ?

Roger & Sheila

 

[meanders]

I'll have to check on the EHU situation. oh: Will report back.

No activities firmed up yet except for NYE itself. We want to see if its likely to be a runner, before planning too much detail. Thanks for all the responses so far.

Robin

 

[Theonlysue]

New years eve

Very interested

 

[meanders]

Re EHU. There are two spare electric points, but it will add £10 to the rally cost as that's what they have to pay for them. It's possible you might lose it for short periods during the day to allow others to recharge batteries given the time of year.

If Rob1Chelse1 and TeddyBard are still interested and want me to book them, please let us know.

Thanks .... Robin

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[RS_rob]

We may be interested pending more details but wouldnt be able to do all 4 days 2 or 3 max due to employment status "self" but we are considering doing something MH related for new years......

 

[meanders]

Just to advise, that we've not forgotten this. Hoping that the decision to go or not go will be in the next week or so.

Anyone else 'interested'?

Best wishes ... Robin

 

[Mike B]

Is this meet still on?

 

[mitzimad]

possibly interested but will depend on work rosters

 

[Bee]

We would be very interested as it is not far from us let us know

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[meanders]

Hi all. Apologies for the long silence. Entirely my fault! The working 'less hours' hasn't worked out and I'm busier than ever. Good for income, but pants for getting other things done!

Yes this is now definite. Attendees are asked to send a £20 deposit to the main organiser Stephen Harper who is possibly best reached by asking him to be your friend at https://www.facebook.com/stephen.harper.9849 or if you message us, I will forward. Stephen has now set up a private Facebook Group that you will be invited to once confirmed. We currently have about 15 units very interested with I think nine who have paid the deposit.

The FB group is so that more details can be shared and to allow people to put forward any questions and or ideas for activities.

We'll be at Malvern if anyone has any questions or just wants a chat about Silly Suffolk and the fools that live here!

 

[RS_rob]

Would like to chat @ Malvern before we make a definite decision & I have to plan what days im taking off in advance.

 

[meanders]

Would like to chat @ Malvern before we make a definite decision & I have to plan what days im taking off in advance.

That would be great. Look out for the silly old fool on black crutches!

 

[Bee]

We are waiting to find out whether Alans driving licence will be renewed he is 70 in September if all ok we definiately want to come so will pay the deposit then is there a limit on the number of motorhomes

 

[meanders]

That's fine Bee. Hoping the licence renewal goes well.

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[teddybard]

Hi
Perhaps we could have a chat at Malvern too.
Roger & Sheila.

 

[meanders]

The pleasure will be ours.

 

[meanders]

Hi all.

We managed to chat to Roger and Sheila, but were unable to find RS_Rob and were unable to get on-line while at Malvern. If you are about, please reply or PM me.

best wishes ...... Robin

 

[RS_rob]

Unfortunately my van has been in the shop for 2 weeks now so we missed out, im really fed up right now been looking forward to Malvern all year.

 

[meanders]

Oh that awful. Hoping you get her back soon.

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[cruiser]

this sounds like a good idea.will have a word with the boss.we will get back to you.is there a limit on no's

 

[meanders]

Thanks cruiser. The main organiser is currently on holiday in France but I think the limit is 30 or 40 units. I don't think we are anywhere near that though, but will endeavour to find out.

 

[DiddyDoddy]

hi yes we would love to attend as long as there is EHU. the mrs dont like coldy.

 

[meanders]

Hi DiddyDoddy.

The tiny number of available EHU's are taken except that we are keeping one to rotate between all those without it to top up batteries etc. We will be running on gas and batteries as we have done in the past and an hour on hookup tops up the batteries.

We also have full use of the hall throughout so we don't expect to spend much time in the MH. With the gas on the lowest setting overnight we've been out in -7 with no problems with cold. (not that we are expecting it to be that cold ). If you are nervous about using gas overnight, CO2 alarms are very cheap now and are a good reassurance.

Hopefully you will still wish to join us.

 

[DiddyDoddy]

Thanks for letting us know,we are ok of grid with gas and solar back up,the use of EHU for top up sounds good.
Is it ok to bring the gene if i did need to use it.
Not a problem if not.
You can count us in,we look forward to it.

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