BBWF 12 WILL BE AT ETTINGTON

[TOPTON]

Sorry if anyone thinks this is old ground butI thought I would start a new post for information because there is still comments happening on other threads. So just read and be happy

The vote was offered up and although no alternatives were suggested by me in the vote, it was for somewhere else or stay at EC. Not the best way to have a vote (without alternatives) but time was important. I looked at 9 places, all looked good innitially, but then went down hill for one reason or another. Narrowed it down to 3, then it dropped to 1.

It is very difficult to find somewhere else with all the right attributes, the one I ended with, still had couple of things to iron out. But with booking so many rooms even this far in advance, it needs to be done sooner rather than later. I would hate to wait a while to find the new place isn't quite right, only to find we lose out on EC also. I have just spoken to The Park Hall Hotel (Sue) and thanked them for their offer but said no thank you but maybe 2013.

There has been no more votes and the thread not opened since the 2nd Sept. So although it was extremely close, (I would liked to have seen more votes) we have to honour the voting system. Some will be happy, some not I guess. I personally am happy either way.

Poll: Where is best for BBWF 12.
Total Members Polled: 52
Ettington Chase: 52%
Somewhere Else: 48%

So without sounding to harsh or bossy (sorry if it does)

We will be back at EC next year if it's still available, with a possible change the 2013.
I hope I'm not speaking out of turn, but on another thread, Andy (Mr) said he would be happy to sort out EC again. I proposed that and there has been no objections (not even from MrT) so I will give my full support and help and I think Adam and Mark (zig) will too.

So please no comments on what could have been, or what we should have done, the vote said no. Lets focus on what positives we can do next year

any complaints or objections, then see me in the playground after school

[pjtvr390se]

That sounds fine, the next thing we need is a date!

I have even got permission to go from swmbo - it did cost me a long weekend skiing though.

[Jonny weggie]

July suits us better.

[FlipFlopGriff]

I've been in contact with EC to reserve rooms and agree a date, and they are telling me the rates have increased dramatically due to the Olympics - maybe people booking into the wrong Stratford??, and they won't be able to hold the rooms as they have in previous years. I've asked them to let me know what the deal is but they are coming back to me. Told them the Wedge guys will likely be booking also so lets see what they come back with.
My preference is 4/5 August as the Siverstone Classic is provisionally 20-22nd July.
FFG

[JMF894]

August good for me. FoS in July.

Jimbo

[Mr Tank]

Hi

As I predicted the Olympics will be causing mayhem!!!

I will contact EC tomorrow and see what I can sort out!

Just a few dates for us to miss I will need help with?

Does anybody know the date for F1 at Silverstone?

Griff date we know!

Any other date/event we don't want to clash with?

Andy

[clive f]

there`s a flower arranging show in may, I sure you will want to miss that if you want a high attendance

[TOPTON]

British GP at Silverstone is July 8th

[aderut]

Cool. Decision made (except for date).
Lets see if we can get a really good SEAC turn out in 2012.

[mrzigazaga]

We will just have to inform Ettington that we intend hosting a mini olympics there..And it will be televised..(Well the late night boxing will)..There will be a relay race..(Just relays..No fuses)..The long jump..(If the girls are willing)..The shot put..(You can put that shot in my glass)..A swimming relay..(Just throw one in the pool)..The high jump..(I will endeavour to clear the bar)..And the scotts will be bringing the olympic flame..(The rusty)..sorted..Ziga

[Mr Tank]

Hi

I have just been looking at dates for BBWF!

As you no doubt know the Olympics are from 27th July to 12th Aug and the par-olympics are from 29th Aug to the 9th Sept.

The Griff people are looking at 4/5 August
The Silverstone Classic is 20-22 July
The British GP is 8th July

So that leaves us dates of:
29/30 June.
13/14 July.
17/18 Aug.

I suggest either 29/30 June or 17/18 Aug.

I will ask the Chase tomorrow for either of those dates and see what the come up with!

Andy

[adam quantrill]

Phew, my Olympics tickets are for the 11th August - I wouldn't want to miss out on those ladies beatch (sic) volleyball front row seats.....

[rev-erend]

EC gets my vote ..

Must try and get the SEAC there in 2012

EC are right about Olympic bookings .. it's people down south trying to get away from it !

My local pub in London (Mitre - off Hatten Garden) has a sign out side declaring it an Olympic free zone.

[mrzigazaga]

rev-erend said:

My local pub in London (Mitre - off Hatten Garden) has a sign out side declaring it an Olympic free zone.

Sensible..My nose is the only thing that runs and thats very rare...Ziga

[1 Finger Bandit]

Please dont have it in August ..... especially if you want to maximize the attendance.

I dont need to remind you that August is holiday time especially if you have kids.

[The Hatter]

June for me, Aug is family time...

[Mr Tank]

Hi

Just spoken to the chase (Took most of the day to get the correct person)

Following the discussion the date has been provisionaly booked for BBWF as Fri 29th and Sat 30th of June. This is a month before the Olympics so they can't see a problem! They will confirm date and rates in the next couple of days (Hopefully before the weekend)

I will start a new post once we have conformation of date and rates!

Andy

[mrzigazaga]

June is ok..But they do say flaming june as in it can be ste weather but if this year is anything to go by then it should be perfect..Ziga

[Trickie Dickie]

I thought flaming June was due to hot weather

From my flying days I remember June supposedly was the driest month
(and drier than July or August)

Can't be any wetter than our drive down from the North this year

Cheers
Trickie

[350zwelgje]

End of June sounds interesting to do some proper wedge tire kicking.


Rob