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Re the Phantom Open prior to the Beastie
Final preparations are in hand and the support shown so far for the events look excellent.
In an effort to keep the costs to a minimum for the competitors and the fact that Phantom devotees appear to be travelling a long way for the event the entry fee for the day is set at £7!!! Goodness I hear you all gasp? But this includes your lunch which will be hot with two choices.
The Beastie the following day has an entry fee of £6!! How can we do this I hear you all ask? Simples! The Clubs simple wish is for you to come and enjoy our lovely lake and surroundings, good racing and social for as little as we can manage.
Free accommodation is available at my humble abode in Taunton but will require a lilo/camp bed and sleeping bag. A few beds are available but will be allocated on merit, on the night (this could include outstanding acts of sportsmanship, heroic feats or simple entertainment value from the days exploits).
Breakfast will be provided and will be substantial enough to see you through the three hour Beastie. Gordon Keyworth will provide any overflow floor space in the nearby town of Wellington should it be required. This will only require a short trip and transport is being provided at the end of the night.
Having explored the pub idea sadly a suitable price for all was not available with required vacancies which is why we have gone down this route. Wimbleball is quite isolated and local facilities are at quite a premium.
The intention is for the Saturday evening between the open and the Beastie to enjoy the company of as many competitors as possible. It is intended to have sponsor beer available to compliment the ordering of Indian or similar from good outlets in the town for delivery. This will be at my house so no driving will be involved.
For those with insatiable thirst the visit to a renowned local hostelry will be available later and is well within walking distance.( approximately 5 minutes and 37 seconds on the way there!)
You will be pleased to hear my lovely wife Jan will be cooking the lunch rather than me! Should there be any specific dietary requirements please let me know so we can assist.
By my reckoning the total cost is £13 plus fuel and meal for Saturday night and some of your alcohol intake.
I don’t think you can go to the Cinema for that! Those travelling extra long distance are welcome to a bed on the Friday if required although the intention is not to start the first race before 1130hrs.
For those who wish to stay please can you PM me to assist with numbers. Should anyone wish to stay in B & B or Hotels again PM me if you require any recommendations.
For those that may travel with a motorhome (you know who you are Lord and Lady Titch) a slightly sloping drive and electric hook up can be provided.
Any questions call me or PM.
Looking forward to seeing lots of you.
Regards Simon.
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Topic: 19th & 20th March 2011 Saturday Phantom Open followed by Exmoor Beastie (Read 14337 times)