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by Madcaravanner
Sun Apr 11, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Asking for press coverage on 1st night out supporting a local pub
Replies: 1
Views: 974

Re: Asking for press coverage on 1st night out supporting a local pub

Charles

Drat we're at the Never Turn Back from the 19th before we go around the Broads
by Madcaravanner
Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:27 am
Forum: East Midlands
Topic: East Midlands ‘Sleep Out To Help Out’
Replies: 2
Views: 2740

Re: East Midlands ‘Sleep Out To Help Out’

DRAT

We are already out for both of those dates otherwise
by Madcaravanner
Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Permission for Elsan point question.
Replies: 4
Views: 1754

Re: Permission for Elsan point question.

I haven't got any info BUT I do think we should get them NOT to refer to it as an elsan point It will be a Cassette emptying point - - very few people (9% according to CAMpRA research I gather) actually use chemicals and Elsan is an very old trade name of a particularly terrible one most of us use a...
by Madcaravanner
Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: East Midlands
Topic: Chesterfield
Replies: 6
Views: 2325

Re: Chesterfield

This cropped up on Facebook today We are looking for residents aged over 45 to share their views on the development of our Love Chesterfield campaign. A community focus group will be held on Thursday 25th March via Zoom. The Love Chesterfield campaign is one that we have used for many years. We are ...
by Madcaravanner
Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:30 pm
Forum: East Midlands
Topic: Visit Derbyshire
Replies: 15
Views: 4643

Re: Visit Derbyshire

I have just sent an email again to Crich Tramway as the last only got a Dear Graham Wilson. Thank you for your enquiry. We'll get back to you as soon as possible! The Crich Tramway Village Team Here's a summary of your message: this time I have sent a direct email to enquiry@tramway.co.uk and also t...
by Madcaravanner
Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: East Midlands
Topic: Visit Derbyshire
Replies: 15
Views: 4643

Re: Visit Derbyshire

Got a reply from Derbyshire County Council Countryside Services yet another negative but instantly I have replied This is their reply Dear Gray Thank you for your enquiry about the issue of motorhome stop off locations within Derbyshire. We have looked into this matter carefully as a Service and unf...
by Madcaravanner
Thu Mar 11, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: East Midlands
Topic: Lincolnshire County Council
Replies: 12
Views: 4544

Re: Lincolnshire County Council

To be honest I read the first email from the council and TO ME it read We have rules for our car parks but we don't police them and allow anyone to misuse them - -- - when they were complaining about people parking up for months on end My cynical mind saw they want people to pay but not to make sure...
by Madcaravanner
Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Aires all over the UK in general
Replies: 5
Views: 2095

Re: Aires all over the UK in general

Basically I agree with Madwitch (like the tag) AFAIK there is no CAMPrA stance about travellers ( I will not call them gypsy's as I have gypsy blood) Local councils put up height barriers for 3 reasons 1/ they are scared of the NIMBY generation 2/ the local campsites scream that we are robbing THEIR...
by Madcaravanner
Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Staying at RSPB sites overnight
Replies: 3
Views: 1733

Re: Staying at RSPB sites overnight

I asked about overnighting at RSPB Bempton Cliffs and was told it was not allowed - look there are notices! He then went on to say that the office/shop closed at 5pm and wouldn't re-open until 9am the next day - wink, wink! This is one of the places in that area most offered up as a place to stay -...
by Madcaravanner
Mon Mar 08, 2021 10:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Staying at RSPB sites overnight
Replies: 3
Views: 1733

Re: Staying at RSPB sites overnight

RSPB I already am aware of as I'm a member As for Canals - yes the have facilities for narrow boat live-aboards (I do boats too) BUT the charity Canal and River Trust (CRT ) refuse to allow access to their facilities as they say they are ONLY for watercraft. There are some private marinas that have ...