Ideas for a meet

I`m thinking another meet up is due in the Northwest area but cant think of anywhere that might suit everybody's taste, so thinking caps on guys to see what you can come up with.

I have the next four weeks off work and nothing planned apart from a new fireplace arriving on the 10th (that made a big hole in my savings for a K5:cry so basically I`m free anytime unless swmbo decides to fill my diary with jobs around the house!!.

As if she would

John

Oh she would believe me John

I'll give it some thought, I still fancy a trip to Ribblehead one day for a steam special and Stalybridge for the Scarborough Flyer, but I only have 1 weeks holiday
Right I'm off to sort a lens for Rhyl Airshow, Sigma 70-200/2.8 MkI + rear converter I think:

John

Sorry I should have mentioned that all members are welcome to come along and give ideas

The Whinlatter Forest meet we had a couple of years back was quite successfull, or is the Lakes too far north?

Details here link

Some great places:
Muncaster Castle (House, extensive grounds, owls) near Ravenglass
South Lakes Wild Animal Park (lots of animals from all over the world, exotic birds)
South Lakes Motor Museum/Sizergh Castle(NT)/Levens Hall (all very close to each other in the South Lakes)

All these invlove entrance fees but they would support a group visit and give plenty of facilities plus photo opportunities.

I would have a try at going to a meet in South lakes. Following on from Johns suggestions there is a narrow gauge railway at Ravenglass link

When I lived and worked in Lancaster The Grizedale sculpture park was a great day out , the art work there is stunning and the grounds are beautifull. they do good tea and cakes too.... Jeff

Thanks for your input guys some interesting places there.

Not too far for me personally Alan a couple of hours drive or so.

Just had a look at the South Lakes Motor museum suggested by John, looks good and seems to have something for all!.

August 13-14th Astle Park Steam Rally, About 5 miles from Knutsford, I've missed some events this last few days (senior moment) but i,ve planned to get there on Saturday.

Remember that the Whitby meet is November 5 so you don't want to leave it too long. I'd try and aim for the end of September at the latest.

I might be able to come along, providing it's not on the day of an important rugby match!

I was thinking of something a bit different John tbh but we will see!.

I Will go anywhere but if the lakes is up great you know i love it there Cliff

This really needs somebody to suggest a place and date and see what happens!

So...

How about 24 September at Trotters World of Animals. Lots of nice scenery, animals and a café.