Where: 3 Star Ballachulish Hotel, Ballachulish, Glencoe

I have arranged 3 night’s Dinner, Bed and Breakfast accommodation at the above on a £60 per head per night basis, Single rooms have a £22 supplement and kids are £10 each to cover food.

The hotel is set in the most wonderful location looking down the loch just after the bridge and as the attached sheet shows is an imposing place.
The options for arriving are those wanting to drive up should meet at Luss on Loch Lomond for the West coast or Tyndrum for those driving from the East and then up the great glen to the hotel. Those from down south can stay in Milngavie and parking for trailers and modern cars arranged. If you want to drive straight to the hotel then there are 2 car parks on site for trailers and modern cars.

There are great roads around Glencoe and up to Fort William and Mallaig so the plans would be to explore these on Saturday and Sunday. Again we can all head home Monday visiting various beauty spots on the way.

No deposit is required and any cancellations prior to 28 days before are free. A fee is paid if more than 3 rooms are cancelled to within 5 days of arrival then a full cancellation charge is payable. It will be your responsibility to pay this charge is you cancel in the last 5 days.

With no ferries the cost is £360 per couple or £264 for a single. Kids 5 to 15 are £10 each per night for food only.

I have initially booked 15 rooms with an option of 5 more but really need numbers before mid December to secure rooms and rates.

This should be a super Easter trip so do let me know if you are interested in coming.

Charlie Carpenter

Event Organisers: Charlie and Myra Carpinter
[Contact Details in December Meshing Point]

We are all looking forward to the weekend at Glenfernate Estate near Kirkmichael.

We’re all looking forward to the weekend at Glenfernate Estate near Kirkmichael. All the arrangements are in hand, the house and camping / caravanning field are being prepared. The sheep are currently mowing the lawn for us and ensuring excellently fertile and soft ground for all those tent pegs!!

The costs for the weekend are as follows: -

Tent / Caravan / Campervan £4= per night
Barbecue (Meat and Rolls only) £6= per person
House Guests (D, B & B) Sorry fully booked

Friday nights a Burns night, Haggis Neeps and Tatties… all things Burns. Beware you might be asked to Burn something….

Saturday, a trip to the Edradour distillery (Scotland’s smallest distillery) then a trip in to Pitlochry by the smallest windiest roads. Then head back at your leisure to the beautiful Glenfernate and enjoy the warm sun. As night falls the BBQ begins, sausages, burgers, steaks and plenty of rolls, so eat up and be merry, play some music and sing along.

Sunday….. The night after the famous Glenfernate BBQ. We’ll be off on a very scenic tour of some of the local Glens not too far but far enough as lunch will be waiting for us in a local hostelry. Now, you’ll have had your fill so we’re off again winding our way through the beautiful Angus glens.

Monday, we’ll it’s nearly all over for another year, but wait is there time for a trip up to Daldhu Ooo yes there is.

Those planning to camp are welcome to join in with the meals on Friday and Sunday nights. The barbeque for the Saturday night, the rolls and the meat are included, so if you wish any salads etc. please bring it with you along with ‘bring your own drinks’.

Those who are staying in the house should bring with them sheets, downie covers, pillow cases and towels, alternatively sleeping bags, pillow case, sheet and towels.

Please note. Fuel stops are limited, the nearest are Kirkmichael, Blairgowrie and Pitlochry. Please ensure you have a full tank.Let’s make the weekend as successful as last year’s.

See you all there.
Safe Journey and Happy Sevening
Andrew and Judy Goodfellow

Event Organiser: Andrew Goodfellow.
[Contact details in March MP)

Where: Strathkinness (nr St. Andrews)

Well hopefully by the time we come to do this run the weather will be warmer and we can enjoy the lovely Fife sunshine. The campsite has been transformed since we have started attending and they now also have woodwams and ecowams for those wishing to stay but not camp. There has also been an increase in the number of electric hook-ups.

Woodwams: Large insulated wooden structure that sleeps 4 people (1 double, 2 single), Ample Storage, Fridge, Heater & Kettle, DVD Player, Welcome pack: Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate/Sugar. Just bring your sleeping bags [From £50 per night / £40 per night if booking 3 or more nights].

Ecowams: Insulated wooden structure that sleeps 2 people, Bedside Table, Adjustable Porthole, Solar Powered, LED Lights, Charging Point. Just bring your sleeping bags [From £35 per night / £30 per night if booking 3 or more nights].

Tents/Campervans with electric hook-up:
2 people £18 per night. Additional people - £3 each per night].

Tents with no hook-up:
[2 people £14 per night. Additional people - £2 each per night].

The site is taking bookings now. They prefer this to be done through their website: http://www.nydie.co.uk. however, if this is not possible you can email enquiry@nydie.co.uk or phone 01334 850828 to make your booking.

There are no additional fees for cars or trailers. Please mention you are with the Scottish Austin Seven Club at time of booking so we all get put together.

Non-campers will find several B&B’s in Strathkinness and lots more a few miles down the road in St. Andrews.

Those of you who have been before will know there is a playground for the children and plenty of open space to run around. Windbreaks may be useful if you have room to carry them as the site is quite exposed.

Here is what we have planned for the weekend:

Arrive Friday with evening DIY BBQ followed by the usual merriment so bring your voices & instruments. If you don’t fancy cooking, the Strathkinness Tavern is ½ mile down the road and serves food until 9 pm.

Please make sure you fill up on the Friday for the Saturday run. There is a Shell fuel station on the west of St. Andrews or a large Morrisons with petrol station just to the south of St Andrews.

Saturday: Depart site at 09:30am sharp for run around Fife and with an Al fresco coffee stop (with loos) so bring your mugs and chairs and home baking to share is welcome. Lunch will be at the Staghead Inn.

Please choose from the following menu.

Afternoon Tea £5.00
Homemade Soup of the Day and Freshly Made Sandwiches £5.00
St Monan’s Fresh Haddock in Ale Batter, served with Mixed Leaf Salad and Chips £8.50
Hot Smoked Salmon Fillet served with Creamy Mash and Mixed Leaf Salad £7.50
Home-Made Steak & Ale Pie, served with Creamy Mash and Seasonal Vegetables £8.50
Homemade Scottish Beefburger Platter, served with Chips and Mixed Leaf Salad £7.95
Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Pie, served with Creamy Mash and Seasonal Vegetables £8.50
Roasted Vegetable & Goat’s Cheese Filo Pastry Tartlet, served with Creamy Mash and Mixed Leaf Salad £8.50
Homemade Lasagne, served with Chips and Mixed Leaf Salad £7.95

I will take orders and payment on the Friday night.

After lunch, join us in a meander to St. Andrews where there are nice little streets to wander round, the Cathedral, the pier and interesting shops. Take your time and wander back for another evening of the same DIY BBQ and merriment.

Sunday: Depart site at 10:30 and head for another Al Fresco coffee stop and you will need a packed lunch. We will return to the campsite to collect your trailers, campervans etc. early afternoon.

I haven’t quite planned the routes yet, but wanted to put the main information out so people can be thinking ahead.

Please let me know if you intend coming (contact details in March MP).

Many thanks

Helen Balfry

Event Organiser: Helen Balfry (HP).

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More details to follow

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