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[Darth Loo-knee]

I am asking here for other people opinions.

What I am thinking is if the Yearly Meets (Lakes & Newent) were both Social Meets. Then have a "Cambelt Party" like we have had in pasted years specifically for working on cars. We will need too put Our heads together to find a location or locations for these Parties though...

This years Lakes Meet I had ideas about trying something different other than working on cars. Most of us take our Wives, Partners & Children who may prefer to attend the meets spending sometime together as a family, instead of apart. I mean for example: Husband/Dad working all day on peoples cars, and not spending the day with his Wife & Family when at such lovely areas as The Lake District or Newent, when there are so many things we could all do together as a Club at these places.

Now I know the weather at The Lakes Meet this year stopped alot of us from attending, but the members that did attend enjoyed trying something different. Geocaching for one, which really is like a treasure hunt and great fun.

A few ideas

Lakes:

http://www.keswick.org/what-to-do/attractions/keswick-climbing-wall/
http://www.keswick.org/what-to-do/attractions/derwenidioter-lake-cruises/
http://www.keswick.org/what-to-do/attractions/castlerigg-stone-circle/
http://www.keswick.org/what-to-do/attractions/keswick-canoe-and-bushcraft/

Newent:

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/st-briavels-castle/
http://www.icbp.org/index/
http://www.eastnorcastle.com/
http://www.glazydayz.co.uk/

[Lazydocker]

Hang on a minute... I'm busy drawing up a big list of jobs for Newent

Actually, as you know, I think it's quite a good idea

[Entwood]

Totally agree Daz ... those of us who made it to the lakes actually commented on how nice it was NOT to spend the whole day working on cars !!!

Now a working meet - as we had at guffers place - is different as the whole purpose of that was to work .... (and eat curry/drink beer after) .. so the ladies didn't attend.

Social meets where new things can be tried would brilliant IMHO .... especially when they can involve the WHOLE family 

[Darth Loo-knee]

Totally agree Daz ... those of us who made it to the lakes actually commented on how nice it was NOT to spend the whole day working on cars !!!

Now a working meet - as we had at guffers place - is different as the whole purpose of that was to work .... (and eat curry/drink beer after) .. so the ladies didn't attend.

Social meets where new things can be tried would brilliant IMHO .... especially when they can involve the WHOLE family 

Excellent

In which case we need to get our thinking caps on as to what things we could all do and enjoy together... I appreciate not everyone will like the same thing, but maybe we could do a couple of things which could then suit everyone?

[CaptainZok]

We went to the birds of prey centre last year, bloody excellent day out. They even welcome people taking a picnic lunch and staying all day, but you have to share with their pack of labradors.
Here's a young eagle they were flying.

[Darth Loo-knee]

That to me Captain is something I would like to see

Great Idea

[Entwood]

Totally agree Daz ... those of us who made it to the lakes actually commented on how nice it was NOT to spend the whole day working on cars !!!

Now a working meet - as we had at guffers place - is different as the whole purpose of that was to work .... (and eat curry/drink beer after) .. so the ladies didn't attend.

Social meets where new things can be tried would brilliant IMHO .... especially when they can involve the WHOLE family 

Excellent

In which case we need to get our thinking caps on as to what things we could all do and enjoy together... I appreciate not everyone will like the same thing, but maybe we could do a couple of things which could then suit everyone?

One thing that will have to be kept in mind is cost .... there's a big difference in a single bloke paying to go somewhere than to a couple with a few sprogs in tow !!!

The geocaching walk was epic for several reasons ... it was a "spur of the moment" type decision, the weather was nice, the company was great, it was free, and I've never done it before .... 

all you have to do now is match those criteria !!!!        

[Darth Loo-knee]

Totally agree Daz ... those of us who made it to the lakes actually commented on how nice it was NOT to spend the whole day working on cars !!!

Now a working meet - as we had at guffers place - is different as the whole purpose of that was to work .... (and eat curry/drink beer after) .. so the ladies didn't attend.

Social meets where new things can be tried would brilliant IMHO .... especially when they can involve the WHOLE family 

Excellent

In which case we need to get our thinking caps on as to what things we could all do and enjoy together... I appreciate not everyone will like the same thing, but maybe we could do a couple of things which could then suit everyone?

One thing that will have to be kept in mind is cost .... there's a big difference in a single bloke paying to go somewhere than to a couple with a few sprogs in tow !!!

The geocaching walk was epic for several reasons ... it was a "spur of the moment" type decision, the weather was nice, the company was great, it was free, and I've never done it before .... 

all you have to do now is match those criteria !!!!      

We Nige, we 

[Entwood]

Totally agree Daz ... those of us who made it to the lakes actually commented on how nice it was NOT to spend the whole day working on cars !!!

Now a working meet - as we had at guffers place - is different as the whole purpose of that was to work .... (and eat curry/drink beer after) .. so the ladies didn't attend.

Social meets where new things can be tried would brilliant IMHO .... especially when they can involve the WHOLE family 

Excellent

In which case we need to get our thinking caps on as to what things we could all do and enjoy together... I appreciate not everyone will like the same thing, but maybe we could do a couple of things which could then suit everyone?

One thing that will have to be kept in mind is cost .... there's a big difference in a single bloke paying to go somewhere than to a couple with a few sprogs in tow !!!

The geocaching walk was epic for several reasons ... it was a "spur of the moment" type decision, the weather was nice, the company was great, it was free, and I've never done it before .... 

all you have to do now is match those criteria !!!!      

We Nige, we 

Ok .. now how do you spell it ....  g o o g l    

[Darth Loo-knee]

I also realise we need to keep costs down, this is why I am asking others for their input... We are a Forum/Club after all and everyones ideas matter, plus its a help

[CaptainZok]

Littledean jail was quite an interesting afternoon too but may not suit everyone.
http://www.crimethroughtime.com/

[Darth Loo-knee]

Keep the ideas coming 

[CaptainZok]

Vineyard tour and winetasting just up the road from the fire station.
http://www.three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk/

[joshwyatt]

I think it's a great idea Daz, I often think it's somewhat unfair for you and others, who I know don't mind, but nevertheless give up most of their time to do work on other people's cars.

It's tough, because it's the OOF spirit in full flow, but I get what you mean.

Perhaps every 6 months there could be an established 'work' meet over 2 or 3 days, leaving Newent free for enjoyment?

[Vamps]

I think it's a great idea Daz, I often think it's somewhat unfair for you and others, who I know don't mind, but nevertheless give up most of their time to do work on other people's cars.

It's tough, because it's the OOF spirit in full flow, but I get what you mean.

Perhaps every 6 months there could be an established 'work' meet over 2 or 3 days, leaving Newent free for enjoyment?

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And the Lakes, lots to do there as we found out last year.......