Well it's almost that time of year again and the fifth Midlands run out to Wales will once again take place on the second weekend in August, Friday 12th to Sunday 14th 2016. Anyone that's been before will know the basic format but for any potential newcomers, the destination will be near Nefyn on the Llyn Peninsula in North West Wales for some scenic driving, good natured banter and hopefully some weather like we've had her today. Accommodation is the usual camping or B&B depending on personal choice.

A Friday morning departure allows a more relaxed day out on the Saturday but as not everyone may be able to get the afternoon off, there may be the chance to join us on the Saturday instead if necessary. People travelling on Friday from the central Midlands will need to allow 4 hours driving at a sensible speed (c150 miles) with a couple of stops en-route. On arrival on the Llyn, people usually get checked into their accommodation and then meet up for a few drinks at a local pub.

The driving route Saturday was around 120 miles spread out across the day with a stop off for lunch on the way.

The route on the Saturday was roughly this but I can mix it around depending on what progress we make and conditions on the day:

Saturday Drive

Saturday evening I'm hoping to change the format a bit and I'm currently trying to source a suitable location in the area where we can get something to eat then leave the tidying up to someone else while we head off to the pub. The main reason for this is that parking is getting a bit limited at my place with the group getting bigger each year and I fancy a change of format to keep things fresh. As soon as I've got more details regarding Saturday early evening I'll post them but Ill the BBQ at my house as plan B just in case.

Sunday will be travel home day but there's plenty of options to do other things before heading back on en-route home.

I already have a number of people booked in at their accommodation so places are filling up.Last year's plan to keep the travelling group together by setting a 20 car limit wasn't that successful so this year I'll see how the car numbers go and try and sort out some clearer directions while still keeping the option of varying the route depending on time.

There should still be enough local accommodation available, if you phone to enquire about a booking, make sure you mention youre with the kit car club. If they are fully booked, they may be able to suggest alternatives if they cant take a booking themselves.

If somewhere is fully booked, can you let me know and Ill note it on the thread.

Also, if booking becomes a problem, please let me know and Ill try and look up more places. So far no one has braved the camping option but its still available and theres some great scenic pitches nearby.

Terfyn B and B
Lon Terfyn
Morfa Nefyn
LL53 6BA
01758 721332
http://www.terfynbedandbreakfast.com/

Llys Olwen Guest House
Lon Tan Y Bryn
Morfa Nefyn
LL53 6BT
01758 720493
http://llysolwen.co.uk/

Glascoed B and B
Lon Uchaf
Morfa Nefyn
LL53 6AL
01758 720151

Caeau Capel Hotel
Rhodfa'r Mor
Nefyn
Gwynedd
LL53 6EB
Tel: 01758 720240
Fax: 01758 720750
http://www.caeaucape...l.com/index.htm

Fairway Country Hotel
Lon Ilchaf
Morfa Nefyn
Gwynedd
LL53 6AD
01758 721888
www.fairwaycountryhotel.co.uk


Graeanfryn Farm B and B and Camping
Morfa Nefyn
LL53 6YQ
01758 720455

For camping, as well as Graenfryn Farm, there are a couple of additional options, the first was the site suggest previously (but not actually used). This is in a great spot but access to the lower camping field may be difficult due to ground clearance issues so its probably worth asking the question if they plan on using the lower field. The owner is very helpful and can accommodate most needs. The location is just a couple of minutes drive from Nefyn literally at the bottom of my road.

Penisarlon Farm
Pistyll
Nefyn
LL53 6LR
01758 721553
http://www.penisarlonfarm.co.uk/home

Second option is a bit closer to Nefyn, no website and its fairly small site but its very popular for camping and gets good reviews:

Wern Caravan Park
Pistyll
Nefyn
LL53 6LN
01758 720432

I know a few people have already confirmed their attendance to me but I've got a shocking memory at the moment so if you're not listed below, can you please let me know where you're staying and I'll update the attendance list. As usual, if there's any questions please ask. I'm not on the forum as much as before but I'm online most days. Currently I still finishing some fairly extensive Winter mods and at the moment this looks like it could be my first run out and I particularly don't want to be leading the group in the tin top.

ATTENDANCE LIST.

richyb66 and Jackie

TERFYN B &B

Jez Morton

LLYS OLWEN GUEST HOUSE

Trevor (RedTrev) and Brian
Steve (Thrashed), Dee and Paige

CAEAU CAPEL

Derek and Marylin
Bob (florin) and Mo
Kerry and Sharon
Andi, Claire and Jasper

FAIRWAY COUNTRY HOTEL
Stuart and Sarah
Zach and Tesni

GRAEANFRYN FARM

Martin T, Isabell & Karen, Stuart and Sue
Alan (alanh65) and Steve

Has anyone organised a club stand/pitch for this like previous years?

https://coventrymotofest.com/

Guys,

Can I recommend a day out over the late May weekend?

The FIA Main Event at Santa Pod.....equivalent of F1

but much faster & noisier & cheaper (£32 Sat or Sun + £7 grandstand seat)

http://www.santapod.co.uk/e_main.php

Heres a list of cars attending.....all really top notch & lots of them!

http://www.eurodragster.com/santapod/entrylists/2016fiamainevent.htm

One tip DONT go on Monday.....that will be the finals for each class.

You are likely to see just 2 cars from each class.

Go on Saturday or Sunday for the best explosive entertainment...

everyone is trying really hard to qualify & maybe pushing their engines too hard.

A friend of mine, Steve Ashdown, has just qualified for his Top Fuel licence & is driving one of the Top fuel cars. IDIOT!!

PS take ear protection, especially for kids.

How about next Friday evening, 20th May at 7pm at the

Moat at the bottom of Wrotham Hill for starters?

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Wrotham,+Sevenoaks,+Kent+TN15+7RR/@51.3047745,0.3250519,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x47df4aff5b946fd9:0x2f6a57259d2919fc!8m2!3d51.3050386!4d0.3319316

Any takers?

Hi all, still looking for members & their cars for the Winterslow Village Fete, this will be Hants & Dorsets June Monthly meet. Would appreciate a few cars ( & their drivers/passengers) coming along to support us at our local village show, just need to be on the field from 1.30 to 5pm so not taking your whole day.

Regards Bob.

Hi folks, not had any other suggestions so the May meet will be " The Cloisters " Catherine Street/Ivy Street junction, Salisbury.

Plan on this being the Sunday 15th May @ 12.30 for lunch.

OR DO YOU HAVE OTHER IDEAS??

All welcome, plus all ideas needed for future meets.

Hi all,

A new destination for the meet this month is

The Black Horse

Main Street, Foxton, Market Harborough LE16 7RD

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Black+Horse/@52.5018997,-0.9736079,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x487770237b79c63b:0xab39125a090cdb37?hl=en

From about 19.30 onward.

All welcome

See you all there.

Andi

Now Stoneleigh is over it's time to look at the rest of May.

This month we have 'Horsepower at the Hall' on Sunday 22 May 14 ( at Doddington Hall (LN6 4RU). It's 14:00 to 17:00 so we will probably meet up at the pub for lunch first. I'll post a reminder with details nearer the date.

And some of us may be going to the Moira Canal Festival (http://www.rhocar.org/index.php?showtopic=43321&hl=moira&page=1) on the same weekend. If you are going on the Saturday you can do both

Otherwise I will do my usual weather watch for the W/E 14/15 and 28/29. I fancy another picnic lunch at Rutland Water.

And an advanced date for June for your diaries. The annual Midsummer Fair at Castle Bytham (http://www.midsummerfair.co.uk/) is on Sunday 19 June. A lovely village show with all the usual things you would expect. Two years ago we pitched up with 10 cars and were made very welcome and I think everyone enjoyed it. Last year I was away so no-one went. This year I am back so let's try for a full turn out again

Al

The south yorksish meet for May will be at:
Red Lion Inn, Todwick, South Yorkshire
Usual time of 7:30 on weds the 4th
Andy

Meet at our usual venue for breakfast prior to driving to Stoneleigh next Sunday 1st May 2016

Breakfast is served from 8AM so meet around then.

Location as in my signature below

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