CTC East Midlands Camping Rally 2008: 

Beaumanor Hall,  Woodhouse,  near Loughborough,  Leicestershire

23rd – 26th  May  

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

On Site

 

      Fire precautions:  when you pitch, please leave at least 20 feet between units.

      The information tent will be open 8.00am to 10.00am and 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

      A professional security officer locks the front gate at about 9pm with a combination

padlock. (The combination will be issued to you on arrival).  After dialling this number, press button under lock to release the shackle.  Please re-lock after you, remembering to scramble the numbers.   N.B: AFTER DARK, YOU WILL NEED A TORCH TO SEE THE NUMBERS!

      Drinking water taps are located outside 3 buildings which will be pointed out. 

      Toilets and showers will be pointed out, but we hope to have them signed also.

      Mobile phones: signal strength is likely to be low.  Try moving around the site.

      Rubbish bins are provided around the site. 

 

Off-site

 

      Shopping: there are stores in Woodhouse Eaves & Quorn selling groceries, newspapers, etc.  A TESCO superstore is located at Shelthorpe on the Woodhouse side of Loughborough (3 miles), just off National Cycle Route No. 6.  Please ask for directions.  The entrance/exit to TESCO is always very busy: take great care if approaching by bike.

 

 

Arrival:

 

Please do not arrive at the site before 4pm Friday. On arrival please report to the information tent to register.                                               

 

 

 

Programme

 

Meet for guided runs at lay-by near front entrance to the Hall.  

Alternatively, you may prefer to do your own thing at your own pace.  Route advice is available for those who want it: please ask at the Information Tent. A number of recumbents are expected and special led rides may be arranged for them.

 

Details of self led routes available on request

 

SATURDAY 24th May

9.30 am:  Guided run - about 50 miles (coffee stop & pub stop): Max Scott, Northants CTC

                                                                        OR

10.00am: Guided run - about 30 miles (coffee stop & pub stop): Ray Clay, Leics & Rutland CTC

                                                                       

 7.30 pm: Film show in the base room. Details tba

 

SUNDAY 25th May

9.30am:   Guided run – about 50miles (coffee stop & pub stop): Alan Hartshorne, Leics & Rutland CTC

 

10.00 am      Guided run - about 30 miles (coffee stop & pub stop): Reg Tuckwood, Notts. CTC

                                                          OR

You are welcome to join one of Loughborough CTC weekly runs which start in the Market Place (about 3 miles: take the A6 straight into Loughborough town centre). The various subsections meet opposite McDonalds. The rides will vary between 50miles and 85miles. See information tent for more details  

 

6.30 pm:  Assemble at Information Tent for optional evening ramble to a hostelry in Woodhouse Eaves.

 

MONDAY 26th May                    

9.30am:  Leisurely guided run out to a coffee stop, returning to Beaumanor by lunchtime:

                 Ray Clay, Leicestershire and Rutland CTC

 

3pm: Disperse