Plans for 2021?

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Eric Mc

121,785 posts

264 months

Thursday 3rd June 2021
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Went for a cycle around Moreton this morning. Visited St Nicholas’ Church which has some very interesting windows. I also visited the grave of T E Lawrence, which is just across the road from the church.
I’m going to have a look for the RAF Warmwell memorial this afternoon.

Eric Mc

121,785 posts

264 months

Sunday 6th June 2021
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Some pictures from my Moreton trip -

The river and ford at Moreton village.





St Nicholas' Church Moreton - the stained glass windows were added in the 1950s during a complete rebuild of the church. The church was very badly damaged during a Luftwaffe raid on nearby RAF Warmwell in 1941 and was reconstructed in the 1950s. All the original stained glass windows were blown out by the bombs.





In the adjacent graveyard is the final resting place of T E Lawrence - Lawrence of Arabia. He was killed in a motor cycle accident only a couple of miles from Moreton -



Although RAF Warmwell closed very soon after World War 2, there is lots of evidence around showing its existence - including more street names and community centres -







Geek points are available for anyone who can identify the two versions of the Spitfire shown on the banner which was attached to The Spitfire Centre.

There is also a nice memorial to those who lost their lives operating at or out of RAF Warmwell -



I finally found some actual airfield structures still in existence - although this one was quite far away and my picture is not quite in focus. The picture shows a standard 1930s pattern RAF hanger and a Nissen Hut. I presume these are being used today for storage.



The old base cinema is now serving as the village hall for Crossways -





Edited by Eric Mc on Sunday 6th June 10:23

Eric Mc

121,785 posts

264 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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Next trip coming up - the Camping and Caravan Club site at Adgestone, Isle of Wight. Really looking forward to it. I'll be taking my bike and exploring some of the disused railway lines that proliferate on the island. Beeching did a very good job on the Isle of Wight.

oblio

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5,401 posts

226 months

Sunday 27th June 2021
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@Eric MC - nice photos - thanks for sharing thumbup

Just back from 23 nights away in Cornwall and Devon. Great break but was amazed at how many kids of school age were there when it was definitely not half term! Over 50a t one stage at one campsite. Poor parenting (and in some case, grandparenting) I reckon: haven't they missed enough schooling???

Anyway, 2.5 weeks to go until our next trip: 26 nights touring north Wales biggrin

Eric Mc

121,785 posts

264 months

Monday 28th June 2021
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Currently at the Camping and Caravan Club site at Adgestone, Isle of Wight. The weather has been very odd. Some days warm and sunny - but also some heavy rain.

valiant

10,072 posts

159 months

Wednesday 30th June 2021
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Just back from Cromer. Mixed weather but a nice site right on the cliff tops. Did fk all to be honest but sometimes you just need to plug your van in and chill for a few days.

Just booked 5 nights in the Isle of Wight for September. Hopefully the weather will be ok but I intend to do a lot more exploring with the van this time.


Eric Mc

121,785 posts

264 months

Thursday 1st July 2021
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Got home this afternoon from the Isle of Wight.
Had a lovely relaxing break. Met lots of nice people and had some lovely cycle rides. Will post up some pictures later.

Eric Mc

121,785 posts

264 months

Friday 2nd July 2021
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Some pictures from my Isle of Wight trip -

Black Arrow rocket (built on the island) on display at Sandown Airport



Approaching St Helens



Bembridge Harbour


Eric Mc

121,785 posts

264 months

Monday 19th July 2021
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Next trip coming up on Thursday - this time to the Camping and Caravan Club site at Devizes,. Plan on some Kennet and Avon Canal cycle rides.

Captain Answer

1,347 posts

186 months

Monday 19th July 2021
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Eric Mc said:
Next trip coming up on Thursday - this time to the Camping and Caravan Club site at Devizes,. Plan on some Kennet and Avon Canal cycle rides.
Staying there in a few weeks with my lad, let me know how you get on please

Eric Mc

121,785 posts

264 months

Monday 19th July 2021
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I've been there a number of times so I can vouch for it as a decent site. If you have stayed on a Camping and Caravan Club site before, you will know what to expect as they all feature fairly standard amenities.

The site is actually about three miles from Devizes itself but it is a nice walk (or cycle) along the tow path all the way to Devizes. Devizes also is the home of the Wadworth Brewery so I'm hoping to pop in for a visit (and maybe a pint of 6X too).

There is a decent pub just outside the gates of the camp site (The Three Magpies) and there is another pub a mile in the opposite direction on the canal called The Barge Inn.

Captain Answer

1,347 posts

186 months

Monday 19th July 2021
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Eric Mc said:
I've been there a number of times so I can vouch for it as a decent site. If you have stayed on a Camping and Caravan Club site before, you will know what to expect as they all feature fairly standard amenities.

The site is actually about three miles from Devizes itself but it is a nice walk (or cycle) along the tow path all the way to Devizes. Devizes also is the home of the Wadworth Brewery so I'm hoping to pop in for a visit (and maybe a pint of 6X too).

There is a decent pub just outside the gates of the camp site (The Three Magpies) and there is another pub a mile in the opposite direction on the canal called The Barge Inn.
I guessed it would be fairly standard for the club, but always good to get the opinion of someone who has been there

Will check out the pub suggestions thanks

Antony Moxey

8,016 posts

218 months

Monday 19th July 2021
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As Eric says it’s an excellent site that we’ve visited a couple of times. The walk along the canal to Caen Hill ( the 26 or so locks going up the hill are worth the trip on their own) and into Devizes is lovely and easy too. And also, as Eric also says, the pub just outside the camp - Three Magpies I think it’s called - is more than decent. It would be a surprise if you reported back you were disappointed. Enjoy smile

Magikarp

754 posts

47 months

Tuesday 27th July 2021
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Our plans are slowing coming into focus, and will then accelerate into a joyous improvised mess once we collect out new Campervan next Tuesday.

Honestly haven't been so excited about something purchased in a long time.

Eric Mc

121,785 posts

264 months

Wednesday 28th July 2021
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Just back from my stay at Devizes. Had a lovely, relaxed time. Did a couple of modest cycle rides along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath - one cycle to Bradford on Avon and the other to Devizes itself.

PurpleTurtle

6,941 posts

143 months

Wednesday 28th July 2021
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We've got next week at The Red Shoot at Linwood in The New Forest (fantastic independent site with a pub next door) then a week at home followed by a week at the Camping and Caravan Club site at Windermere.

The latter has been booked for a while, I've been wondering over the weather - holidays with a 6yo are a lot easier when it is dry - as every time I've been to the Lake District it has chucked it down. However, the forecast I saw last night for the third week of August is a heatwave, so I'm cautiously optimistic!


Captain Answer

1,347 posts

186 months

Saturday 31st July 2021
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Wisdom needed if that is ok...

I used a small plugin module adapter before as car is 13 pin, van is 2x7 but I found the left indicator was temperamental... I thought it was the caravan at first but then had the same ona brand new light board

So I got a decent brand converter but it's a bit long now... What's a good way to sort?

I twisted the cable back over and around earlier then s cable tie to hold as a temporary measure earlier... Not sure that is best way tho?


surveyor

17,768 posts

183 months

Saturday 31st July 2021
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Captain Answer said:
Wisdom needed if that is ok...

I used a small plugin module adapter before as car is 13 pin, van is 2x7 but I found the left indicator was temperamental... I thought it was the caravan at first but then had the same ona brand new light board

So I got a decent brand converter but it's a bit long now... What's a good way to sort?

I twisted the cable back over and around earlier then s cable tie to hold as a temporary measure earlier... Not sure that is best way tho?

I converted my 2 x7 pin. Caravans to 13 pin. Easy to do and a better connection to boot.

Captain Answer

1,347 posts

186 months

Monday 2nd August 2021
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surveyor said:
I converted my 2 x7 pin. Caravans to 13 pin. Easy to do and a better connection to boot.
I think I might do that after the end of the season, I managed to set it a little better on the way back by looping the tails of the extension over the back of the plate that hold the socket, then put a bungee around the hitch handle through the little metal loops on it just to support them - shortened the leisure plug a little also by putting a small loop in it under the a frame with a cable tie

oblio

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5,401 posts

226 months

Sunday 8th August 2021
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Just back yesterday from 23 nights touring north Wales. Just ploughing through the mound of dirty washing now.

Cracking trip with mostly great weather. saw and did loads plus had plenty of downtime. Walked up Snowdon on the day that 2 women were airlifted off after being struck by lightening!! We were at the summit 1 hour before it happened and it doesn't surprise me as the weather was atrocious.

Off to Cirencester next Sunday for 8 nights to catch up with friends/family; then back hone for a week until we head off on BH Monday for a 34 nighter touring northern England (in the main). It's not Italy but it'll do....