Rally Chat Bristol Ballon Festival - Interest - Potential Rally. (1 Viewer)

[mjltigger]

Nobly if they go that way after take off. but when they do the mass launch yo see them from the golf course or the edge of the car park. We have picniced there before to watch the launch.

 

[Wombles]

Great idea for a Fun rally We are interested but can't confirm or book that far in advance yet due to family committments.

 

[mitzimad]

yes we would like a place do we need to send deposits?

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[panner]

How flexible is the 6m restriction ?

 

[Debs]

How flexible is the 6m restriction ?

Yes, was just reading this and we're interested but we are 6.49m......

 

[Ambilkate]

Sounds like a good venue Trikeman but for us sadly it would cause a problem for Amanda with her mobility problems especially at night getting back . I did put on a thread a few months back about the field that the farmer opens up for the general public to camp and where mcc are, this is my update so far , hope you dont mind me putting it on your thread .

As many of you know we have been attending this event for a number of years . I did speak with the farmer last year regarding Fun and a rally there . He asked me to talk to him nearer the time. I have now spoken to the farmer this afternoon , he does not want to have another rally group as he feels he already fills the field himself with paying campers, however he said that if people come early say the Wednesday they should be able to get to the top of the field by the road .. Due to the fact our daughter and her mobilty problems we have to be as close as possible to the event . We had always been with the mcc group but when they moved to the bottom field it just was not suitable for us. So we have been going in the general camping section . This is what we have done every year and not had a problem yes you are in with the general public section but again we have not had a problem . He does charge slightly more than MCC but in our case it is worth it . If enough of us turn up early we more or less should be together any way
The post code is BS41 9LU and is very easy to get to you can go ontoLink Removed and see there rally for it and the directions kind regards Kate xxx

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[Trikeman]

UPDATE

Hi All,
Right - had a good meeting with Terry today and he cleared up some questions that have arisen from here.

Vlad's - Can dogs be taken on site? - Yes, no problems, but the usual applies, must be kept under control (livestock in adjacent fields) and they must be cleaned up after.

Size of pitch - The 6x6 meter pitch size on the website is a 'guide' "we have no problems with motorhomes and the getting together of rallies" - what they have had in the past is enormous tents being pitched that cover more than three pitches so they are actively discouraging this by the 6x6 'rule'.

Barbeques - No disposable barbeques to lay on the grass -up OK and standard ones OK.

Booking - As recommended last night, please put FUNSTER on the top of your form and he will ensure that he puts us together in a suitable place and reserve those spaces. On numbers, he said he would be flexible and as the booking forms come in then he will 'section' them to our spot and once they dry up OR others book until there is no more room then he will have to stop the bookings. They have a finite amount of space, but the quicker we get booked in, the more will be able to get in.
He did show me that since putting the update to their website the booking forms are literally rolling in - the old adage, book early to avoid disappointment - it's getting a highly regarded and well attended venue.

This year it appears that the Balloon Festival organisers are really pulling out the stops as far as stalls, entertainment and night glows are concerned so should be a great family occasion and the suspension bridge to Clifton is only a short walk from the site. Just a little further is the famous Bristol zoo.

I hope you can understand I am not able to take numbers and potential reservations for this event BUT once your bookings are acknowledged I will get the list off Terry and put on here as it builds so everyone knows what's happening - I am sure I can 'buckle' Terry's ear (he has cauliflower ones already) to get the best sites available.

Regards,

Trikeman.

 

[Mousy]

Hi trikeman, may I suggest people also write their forum user name on the form as well, may help you with the list.

 

[TUCANO]

Form in the post here

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[cliffanger]

We sent ours today too!

 

[Mousy]

And not to be outdone, so did we!

 

[Trikeman]

Hi trikeman, may I suggest people also write their forum user name on the form as well, may help you with the list.

Damned good idea Mousy, Doh! - lets go for that, I will advise Terry of this update (anyone who has already posted theirs without their forum name I am sure I could sort by a 'who's this question' ).

Thanks Mousy.

Regards,

Trikeman.

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[Popeye]

We used to live in Chepstow and watched the excitement from the M4 on our way home some days and I'd love to put our names down, but it looks like we've sold our "Knobby" and I dare not book anything until I'm sure I have his replacement "Ruby".

That is a good looking list of attendees, have fun if I don't make it but I'll do my best.....Jackie and Griff

 

[ROB1CHELSEA1]

As my printer is knackered i asked my secretary to print it off and post to me first class which she did today Ours will be posted first class tomorrow morning.

Rob&Jane

 

[Wombles]

Looks too good to miss so have sent off our booking form & cheque today Just got to keep fingers crossed now that this doesn't clash with family committments or running our son around for work experience this summer.
Should this be moved to the Rally section so it is clear that booking is now open on this? We could get a lot of Funsters coming filling up their spaces before anyone else does

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[DavidG58]

form in post as well today, Friday - Sunday nights

Thanks Trikeman

 

[Debs]

Us too....form & cheque posted
Fri-Sun

The fiesta has been on our list for years

 

[catspyjamas]

I won't take up a space but I may well come and visit you all ​

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[Debs]

It'll give me another opportunity to try and see if I can actually manage to walk over Clifton Bridge

 

[cliffanger]

It'll give me another opportunity to try and see if I can actually manage to walk over Clifton Bridge

If we all get in we will walk across 'en mass' with you Debs to hold your hand!

 

[Debs]

If we all get in we will walk across 'en mass' with you Debs to hold your hand!

Aw cheers Geraldine Does that extend to dragging me kicking and screaming if I wuss out?

We're at Baltic Wharf in a couple of weeks so I might have another go then if we have time
I'm determined to do it
(Even more so after reading about Mousy's exploits )

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[bertrum]

would love to go,will send my booking off now....thanks

 

[cliffanger]

Aw cheers Geraldine Does that extend to dragging me kicking and screaming if I wuss out?

We're at Baltic Wharf in a couple of weeks so I might have another go then if we have time
I'm determined to do it
(Even more so after reading about Mousy's exploits )

Dragging can be done = we could all take an arm and a leg! Mousy's exploit's - I thought we had heard about most of them, but if there are any we have missed...........

 

[GRUMPY OLD GIT]

Form filled in and posted.

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[Trikeman]

Way-hay! Seems to be taking off well......

Terry agreed that as the Funster forms get processed he will give me the names and I will then get a list up on here of who is coming - I have badgered Terry for me to be on the 'allocation board' so I will try my best to get us the best place they have,,,,, a sort of 'insider dealing' - dare I mention such a thing.

It was interesting today as Terry said that if we ever wished to have a rally there, we could organise and he would leave us the keys,,,,, The bar would be manned by them though.
Bristol is a lively city and there is always something going on there, SS Gt Britain, the tall ships extravaganza and some good dockside museums and eateries.

Regards,

Trikeman.

 

[Trikeman]

It'll give me another opportunity to try and see if I can actually manage to walk over Clifton Bridge

Ha, ha Debs,
We once saw a family 'gingerly' walking across the bridge when the dad of the family slowed right down, then went down on one knee, then onto all fours, then laid down on his belly and refused to move - he was sweating like a wild thing, going woo, woo, every few seconds. At first people thought it was a little funny and thought any minute he would jump up shouting Ta, Da! - However the family started racing around in panic. The guy had a right height issue and went to bits.......

A few minutes after the paramedics were there, oxygen mask on the guy...... I really felt for him, he was still woo, wooing when they were trying to get him in the van.

Trikeman.

 

[DavidG58]

and there was me thinking the balloons were going to be the spectacle

we have @Debs for the warm up

seriously though, how far is the bridge and Bristol from where we are parking?

looking forward to meeting some more new faces as well

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[Debs]

@cliffandger
I read Mousy's post earlier on Jim's 'One thing you should know about me thread.....' I think it was an old one that was resurrected, interesting reading but I've only scratched the surface of it

@Trikeman
We love Bristol it's brill - so much going on but we've always stayed in a hotel before Our first visit was last Feb and it was blowing a gale and snowing. I wanted to walk over the bridge - I got halfway and just froze.....couldn't do it, it is so high and narrow It's bugged me ever since though that I chickened out
I have explained this previously to Geraldine as I associate her with Bristol but when I see her username it just reads Cliff! Danger!

and there was me thinking the balloons were going to be the spectacle

we have @Debs for the warm up

seriously though, how far is the bridge and Bristol from where we are parking?

looking forward to meeting some more new faces as well

Think someone mentioned just a 10 minute walk to the bridge - gulp . We walked up there from the harbour where we were staying - it is hilly though and once down in the centre by the harbour there are lots of cobbles.

Yes, we're really looking forward to it, been wanting to do it for years when we saw the balloons once coming back up the M5

 

[Trikeman]

and there was me thinking the balloons were going to be the spectacle

we have @Debs for the warm up

seriously though, how far is the bridge and Bristol from where we are parking?

looking forward to meeting some more new faces as well

David,
the bridge is really not that far at all and a nice leisurely walk, especially if you cut through the Ashton Court estate. Pop in BS8 3TF to Google Maps and you will see the bridge to the right of the venue.

Regards,

Trikeman.

 

[Debs]

David,
the bridge is really not that far at all and a nice leisurely walk, especially if you cut through the Ashton Court estate. Pop in BS8 3TF to Google Maps and you will see the bridge to the right of the venue.

Regards,

Trikeman.

Do you mean to the right??

That poor guy on the bridge - wonder if he's ever been back since

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