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National
Rally 13th - 15th July 2012
We
are moving south this year by popular demand - to rural Bedfordshire
to a pub called The Cross Keys at 13 High Street, Pulloxhill,
Bedfordshire, MK45 5HB. Not
far from either the M1 or the A6 and only 97 miles south of me in
Derbyshire.
It
is a traditional small pub dating back to 1620 and Peter and Sheila
who run it have been there since 1970. The pub has a full range of
food which is reasonably priced and delicious. Breakfast £6.00, can
be provided but we have to submit orders in advance both to ensure the
food and to arrange the staffing. Gary Derland, Pat and I have sampled
the delights today 15 January, prior to making booking. My
pint of beer was £2.90 and a large red wine £3.30p. Filter coffee £1.10p.
The Rally
dates are 13th to 15th July so
we are hoping for great weather. At the rear of the pub, with access
off the car park is a camping field that is registered with the
caravan club, so it is flat, well cared for and a good size. We will
have exclusive use 13-15th. We plan to have a marquee
adjacent to the pub building and our own toilet block on the rally
field. We may also arrange a buffet for Saturday night depending on
demand. It will be important for members to pre-book even if paying at
the gate. Prices have yet to be fixed but camping is £3.00 a night
with a caravan/van costing £5.00 a night. Visitors can arrive on
Thursday and leave on Monday and fees must be paid at Rally Control
not to the pub. Final cost will depend on the other expenses including
rally badges.
Bedfordshire
has many local attractions Gary will delight in showing to us. Info
will be on the website and in Torque as
finalised.
Pete
Edwards Club
Secretary |
