Rally Norden Farm May 2020 Meet - Postponed Until May 2021

[Wombles]

Hi Karen,
Thank you for the invite, we love this part of the country but sadly as I still work full time , week day rallies are not as easy for us to attend, so we will have to decline this time.
We had a long weekend around this area a couple of years ago and loved Corfe & Swanage, a real old style seaside town.
Also close by are Kimmeridge Bay with the Etches Museum of fossils in the village of Kimmeridge - https://www.theetchescollection.org/ and also Tyneham village, which was taken over by the government in 1943 and is now a ghost village, which still sits in the middle of a live firing range, hence it is generally only open weekends but well worth a visit if anyone is extending their stay -

Sorry to hear that you can't come (will bear in mind that weekends might be better for some another time) but thank you for the ideas of where to visit

 

[Wombles]

Thanks for the info. Please put us down to come. Thank you

Thank you for confirming now that you have booked - have updated the list on the first post of those attending

 

[Wombles]

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Only a few weeks left to book to get the 10% discount & to be allocated the same area so please book soon to get the best deal!
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[Wombles]

From the campsite there's a footpath to access the Purbeck Way

 

[Wombles]

A walk along the scenic footpaths to Corfe village to have a cream tea in the National Trust Tea Room https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Resta...fe_Castle_Isle_of_Purbeck_Dorset_England.html again is one of our must do things for this break.
Photos from Tripadvisor:

Hope the weather is good enough to sit outside in the garden so we can have a view of the Castle.

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[Beemobile]

Looks wonderful really looking forward to it. Love the Avatar??? ?

 

[Wombles]

Looks wonderful really looking forward to it. Love the Avatar??? ?

Thank you Sue - found some festive Wombles & couldn't resist!

 

[Dorwyn]

We have booked - Geoff & Carol. Hope the weather will be better!

 

[bigalw35]

If it’s anything like last year Mrs Wombles placed an order for the super weather we had, hopefully she’ll do the same thing in 2020 ? many thanks Karen

 

[Wombles]

We have booked - Geoff & Carol. Hope the weather will be better!

Good to hear that you will be joining us - have added you to the list on the first post now

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[Wombles]

For anyone with National Trust membership (£10 each if non-member) - visiting Corfe Castle https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle does get good reviews https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attra...fe_Castle_Isle_of_Purbeck_Dorset_England.html

 

[Wombles]

REMINDER: The 10% discount code & allocated camping field offer for this Meet ends in a couple of weeks! We already have some lovely friendly Funsters coming along but it would be great to have some more of you join us all in this lovely location

 

[Wombles]

Corfe has what is reputed to be the smallest town hall in England https://corfecastletowntrust.co.uk/town-hall/

This houses the Museum (small but free entry) https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attra...fe_Castle_Isle_of_Purbeck_Dorset_England.html so maybe worth a look to learn a bit about the history of the area.

 

[Wombles]

Corfe Model Village https://www.corfecastlemodelvillage.co.uk/model-village/ gets good reviews https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attra...fe_Castle_Isle_of_Purbeck_Dorset_England.html

There's a small garden to explore there too:

 

[Wombles]

Their Courtyard Cafe rates well for lunches & cream teas too so that's another option for a treat after walking there from the campsite

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[Wombles]

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Only one week left to get the 10% early bird booking discount & allocated camping field offer for this Meet!

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[Wombles]

Campsite Reception opening times for booking over the phone 27th December 10-4 28th 9-5 29th 10-4 30th 10-4 31st 9-5 - full details on first post on this thread. If you prefer to book via their website (Funsters overseas ) then follow up with an email quoting Motorhome Fun & they will adjust your booking to include the discount but only if booked before New Year!

 

[Ginster]

Just booked and paid deposit before the discount cut off time! Thanks Wombles for organizing what is sure to be another great rally, looking forward to it already!! Ginnie

 

[Camper Sue]

As well as returning to Highlands End, Eype for the third time next year (details here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...rassic-fields-festival-9-13-july-2020.201356/ ) we are also visiting a quite different part of Dorset with a meet at Norden Farm campsite https://nordenfarm.com/ which has been a Funster favourite in previous years. With walks to Corfe with its castle, shops, bakery, pubs & tea rooms & across the Purbeck Hills, a bus stop outside the campsite to Swanage, Studland Bay & Sandbanks or a trip on the nearby steam train, it’s an excellently located campsite with a rural feel, two shower & toilet blocks, good facilities plus a shower for dogs & a laundry. Campers also have free use of the fishing pond. There are walks & cycle rides direct from the campsite including the Purbeck Way. Interesting places to visit nearby with motorhome friendly parking are Monkey World & Bovington Tank Museum.
This is a relaxed meet where we can all be pitched together if booked in early enough (by end of December) with perhaps some impromptu gatherings under the stars, chats & maybe walks or trips together but nothing organised other than a warm welcome & the friendly company of fellow Funsters if you want it or do your own thing - no pressure! A gentle introduction to other members so ideal for those who haven't met up before & those new to motorhoming & of course it would be lovely to see our regular Funster friends too!
Places for this meet on grass campsite pitches with EHU are limited & we have negotiated a 10% early booking discount for Funsters for the duration of this weekday meet if booked by the end of this December.
Arrivals are from midday on Monday 11 May with departures by 11am on Friday 15 May & our meet camping area is in the Pond Field:

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Pond Field Right pictured above & Pond Field Left pictured below

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As you can see the two parts of the Pond Field are near to one of the toilet & shower blocks, water & waste points & a motorhome service point with views to the hills & down the valley. Back through the farm towards the entrance to the site there is the Farm Shop with a camping section which caters for locals too with lots of local produce & tempting treats as well as all the essentials.

The campsite prices for 2020 bookings (increased from 2019 rates currently on their website) are summarised below but 10% early booking (by end of December) discount off booking price for Funsters for the Meet dates - any extra nights or bookings made later are at the full Mid season rate:
Small Pitch - small campervan with no awning - £14.50 plus £3 per adult per night
Single person price £63.00 / two people price £73.80 for 4 nights after early booking discount.

Medium Pitch - small campervan with awning & motorhomes under 7m - £17.50 plus £3 per adult per night.
Single person price £73.80 / two people price £84.60 for 4 nights after early booking discount.

Large Pitch - motorhomes 7m & more - £19.00 plus £3 per adult per night.
Single person price £79.20 / two people price £90.00 for 4 nights after early booking discount.

Pitch price is for a grass pitch with EHU & includes the motorhome, one car & awning or Quest Shelter. No charge for dogs.
Deposit of £25 (non-refundable) is required when booking with balance to be paid at campsite reception on arrival. Children (age 3-15) are £2.50 per night.

To book please call Norden Farm on 01929 480098 (9am-5pm everyday) quoting “Motorhome Fun Pond Field May 2020 Meet” with the following info.:
Full name & emergency mobile number
Contact Address
Motorhome length
Arrival and departure dates (Meet - Monday 11 May & departing Friday 15 May 2020)
Numbers of adults & children
Motorhome & any other vehicle registrations

For anyone unable to phone please email info@nordenfarm.com with the reference & details above to arrange your booking.

Once booked please let us know on here so we can add you to the attendees list so everyone can see how many places are left & we know who to expect.
Hope some of you like this one & we look forward to seeing you there!

Booked:
Wombles - Alan & Karen
Rosemary1 - Dawn & David
bigalw35 - Marg & Alan
Beemobile - Sue
Taran_Las - Phil
Centurian - Peter & Eileen
Dorwyn - Geoff & Carol
Ginster - Ginnie

Camper Sue - Sue

 

[Camper Sue]

Just booked. Thank you. I don't do much on here so hope my reply gets to you.

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[Wombles]

Just booked. Thank you. I don't do much on here so hope my reply gets to you.

Hi Sue - good to hear that you will be joining us all - spotted your post & have updated the list of those attending on the first post Have sent you a PM too to confirm. Just in case you don't know how to access it - click on the envelope on the top blue bar.

 

[Wombles]

Just booked and paid deposit before the discount cut off time! Thanks Wombles for organizing what is sure to be another great rally, looking forward to it already!! Ginnie

Hi Ginnie - that's good news - look forward to seeing you there Just need the weather that we have been lucky with (so far) at Highlands

 

[Wombles]

Only 2 more days left to book to get 10% early booking discount Monday 30th 10-4 & Tuesday 31st 9-5 - full details on first post!

 

[Wombles]

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Hi all - you expressed an interest in attending this Meet previously so thought I should alert you that the early booking 10% discount is only valid for another 2 days! It will be possible to book after this but without discount & camping area could vary.

 

[Wombles]

Campsite Reception open until 4pm today for any that want to book with 10% discount - tomorrow is last day for discounted rate!

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[Wombles]

Yet another place to buy tasty treats is the Dragon Bakery in the village square near the Castle in Corfe https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Resta...fe_Castle_Isle_of_Purbeck_Dorset_England.html - Dorset Apple Cake is on my list & a pasty is essential for Mr Wombles!

 

[Wombles]

Campsite Reception open until 5pm today for any that want to book with 10% discount - this is the last day for discounted rate!

 

[Daz6175]

Just booked so we'll see you all there?

 

[Daz6175]

It's our first rally so we're both looking forward to it
Daryl & Wendy xx

 

[Wombles]

Just booked so we'll see you all there?

It's our first rally so we're both looking forward to it
Daryl & Wendy xx

Good to hear that you will be joining us all - have updated the list on the first post now. We were all new once so you will be assured of a warm welcome.

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