Author Topic: The Cock at Broom - possible location for camping meet. (Read 10449 times)

cycleman · « **Reply #50 on:** 06 March, 2019, 06:27:45 pm »

I would like a meet in may. I am happy to go to either place

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #51 on:** 06 March, 2019, 06:35:51 pm »

As this was suggested for May, how about this one be May (whichever weekend is most popular) and Wolvey another month?

Butterfly · « **Reply #52 on:** 06 March, 2019, 07:21:03 pm »

Quote from: Canardly on 06 March, 2019, 03:55:33 pm

In the best of British tradition I am now confused as to what to recommend. I can't really see many people being able to attend two (or in some cases three) meetings in one month. Personally I am happy to go with the flow and whatever suits best. Tomorrow is another day, as the saying goes.

I voted for the 31st, but I'm happy to move that to the first weekend if that helps.

Robh · « **Reply #53 on:** 07 March, 2019, 12:05:34 am »

There’s loads of nice rides we could do from Broom. I’d be happy to suggest routes, etc. Ashwell has a really good little cafe, a good looking (never been in it, so I can’t speak for it) pub, and is a generally nice place to visit. There’s a good pub by the bridge at Barford. There’s a very cyclist-friendly cafe at Roxton. If you want to look at the Cardington sheds, there’s a nice pub close by, and a coffee stop/farm shop just along the way. If you want to go a little further afield, we could go up to Grafham Water. The market cafe in St Neots is good too... all of which is in addition to what has been suggested upthread. Plus, you’ll get some delightful gently rolling countryside

Speshact · « **Reply #54 on:** 09 March, 2019, 02:36:24 pm »

The first weekend in May looks appealing to me (but I'd better add a caveat that I haven't discussed this leave of absence with Mrs Speshact yet)

Canardly · « **Reply #55 on:** 10 March, 2019, 08:10:36 pm »

I will do a tot up early next week and give the pub a ring ref numbers and availability.

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #56 on:** 11 March, 2019, 07:25:17 am »

I'm not saying that I can defo come, but I defo can't make first weekend, as I'm dancing at Rochester Sweeps festival for 3 days plus sunrise on the 1st

cycleman · « **Reply #57 on:** 11 March, 2019, 07:34:48 am »

Me and apollo can come out to play

Marco Stefano · « **Reply #58 on:** 11 March, 2019, 12:52:02 pm »

Sounds good, and about 40 - 45 miles from me, so can easily ride with camping stuff (not done enough of that lately). Any weekend okay at the moment, so tot away.

Canardly · « **Reply #59 on:** 11 March, 2019, 03:29:54 pm »

So far: 3rd May. Blodwyn can't make this. Have emailed the pub to check availability, the proffered discount for eating in etc.

Cycleman
Apollo
Butterfly
Clarion
Nye
Cudzo
Robh?
Andrew C?
Speshact
Marco Stephano
Canardly
Wobbly John
Rich Sat
Dawn Sat
Salvatore
Pedaldog

Possibles
The Things?

RichForrest · « **Reply #60 on:** 11 March, 2019, 03:36:27 pm »

If the 3rd, I can defo make the Sat and Sun. Will need to ask for the Fri off work.
Dawn will need to book hol also.

Canardly · « **Reply #61 on:** 11 March, 2019, 03:37:34 pm »

Excellent, be good to see you two. If you can't make the Friday thats ok.

Pedaldog. · « **Reply #62 on:** 11 March, 2019, 08:46:38 pm »

Possible yes, barring unavoidables, from me for the first weekend in May.

Canardly · « **Reply #63 on:** 11 March, 2019, 09:30:53 pm »

Ok PD be good to see you.

Canardly · « **Reply #64 on:** 11 March, 2019, 09:34:45 pm »

Mmmm landlord wants to discuss with me, watch this space.

andrewc · « **Reply #65 on:** 11 March, 2019, 10:42:21 pm »

Tell him how much boozeahol 3 of us got through at Clapham , he'll welcome us with an open till.

Salvatore · « **Reply #66 on:** 12 March, 2019, 08:39:55 am »

Me too.

Canardly · « **Reply #67 on:** 12 March, 2019, 09:31:56 am »

Added to list John.

Canardly · « **Reply #68 on:** 12 March, 2019, 09:32:45 am »

Anyone heard from Tigerbiten lately?

Canardly · « **Reply #69 on:** 12 March, 2019, 10:11:04 am »

Major problem. The landlord is having a large birthday party on the Saturday, week end of the 3rd and the pub kitchen will be closed. Presumably lots of invited guests. So......another date/later in the year or do we still go for the camping and sort out something else for the Saturday food and possibly beverage wise? Unfortunately the other (400 year old) pub in Broom has recently closed permanently.

Robh · « **Reply #70 on:** 12 March, 2019, 03:35:52 pm »

Quote from: Canardly on 12 March, 2019, 10:11:04 am

Major problem. The landlord is having a large birthday party on the Saturday, week end of the 3rd and the pub kitchen will be closed. Presumably lots of invited guests. So......another date/later in the year or do we still go for the camping and sort out something else for the Saturday food and possibly beverage wise? Unfortunately the other (400 year old) pub in Broom has recently closed permanently.

Sadly, alternative food and drink options are pretty thin on the ground around there :-(

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #71 on:** 12 March, 2019, 03:39:27 pm »

Sounds like another date is going to be better. Either the 10th, as that has second most votes, or later in the year.

JenM · « **Reply #72 on:** 12 March, 2019, 03:57:30 pm »

Biggleswade is close by. I’m sure they have shops to buy food / arrange takeaways etc. Arrange a bbq.

Canardly · « **Reply #73 on:** 12 March, 2019, 04:15:18 pm »

I can always take the car down and offer a supermarket supply run if people are happy to self cater on Saturday night. I doubt open fires will be allowable but will ask about barbeques. Biggleswade is not that far away and there is also an off road track should people be so minded.

drossall · « **Reply #74 on:** 12 March, 2019, 08:30:55 pm »

Quote from: JenM on 12 March, 2019, 03:57:30 pm

Biggleswade is close by. I’m sure they have shops to buy food / arrange takeaways etc. Arrange a bbq.

There's a massive Sainsbury's on the A1 roundabout west of the town. By bike, however, better to go via the B659 Langford road from the south, as there's an A1 underbridge.

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Author Topic: The Cock at Broom - possible location for camping meet. (Read 10449 times)