Wern Watkin Bunkhouse, Llangattock, 13 -15 February 2015

Jane Herrin · Post by **Jane Herrin** » 19 Oct 2014 18:51

It's that time of year again to think of the February escape, rolling hills, fine food and fantastic company. You may think you read the same last year - well you did except this time it's at a new location.

We will be staying at Wern Watkin 5 star bunkhouse, for more details please look at their website www.wernwatkin.co.uk

I am now taking names and deposits.

The accommodation cost will £44.00 per person for two nights plus a modest charge for the meal in on Saturday evening, menu to be revealed nearer to the time.

Please post below if you would like to go and let me have a deposit of £20.00 per person, cheques to be made payable to 'Beacon R C C'.

It would be great to welcome some new people as well as the loyal regulars.

If you would like to know more please send me a pm or telephone on 01527 834921.

Those signed up so far:-

Jane Herrin
Tony Webb
Gary Mac
Michelle Mcguirk
Dave Col
Ann Cole
Deb Deane
Paul Deane
Charlie Skinner
Andrene Skinner
Steve Smith
Andy Terry
Clare Abbiss
Bob Green
Martin McGowan
Alan Nicholls
Laurence Cooley
Mavis Williams
Howard Robinson
Ken Haddon
Pat Haddon
Carol Green
Sheila Shayes
Keri Harris
Chris Hudson
Si Walker
Dave Hughes
Anne Hughes

Andy Terry · Post by **Andy Terry** » 19 Oct 2014 19:57

Yes, please. Andy Terry and Clare Abbiss.

George · Post by **George** » 20 Oct 2014 11:02

Count me in, Jane.

Jane Herrin · Post by **Jane Herrin** » 18 Dec 2014 18:05

Thank you for the great response, there are just 5 spaces left. So don't delay book today!!

Patch · Post by **Patch** » 19 Dec 2014 10:16

Me and Keri are coming Jane I'll pay the club online. I'm just going to check whether Scott And Sharon are coming or not give me a couple of days in this one.

Patch · Post by **Patch** » 20 Dec 2014 09:31

Hi Jane it's just me and Keri. Scott and Sharon can't make it.

Jane Herrin · Post by **Jane Herrin** » 27 Dec 2014 16:56

Hello all

Thank you for your responses, all places are now taken for the weekend.

Nearer the time I will post some more information.

Meanwhile have a great New Year.

Patch · Post by **Patch** » 31 Dec 2014 10:08

I've paid my deposit to the club online.

Jane Herrin · Post by **Jane Herrin** » 08 Jan 2015 13:03

Two places have become available for the weekend, please post below or contact me if you would like to join in.

Jane Herrin · Post by **Jane Herrin** » 17 Jan 2015 14:15

Hello clubmates, there are still two places available for this great weekend. We have a very happy and sociable time so please come and join in.

Patch · Post by **Patch** » 19 Jan 2015 19:06

I've just asked if Ian Dalziel wants to come he's getting back to me tomorrow

Post by **CakeStop** » 28 Jan 2015 19:45

Maps and directions are available at....

http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/resources/r ... watkin.pdf

petemarshall · Post by **petemarshall** » 28 Jan 2015 20:47

Looking forward to reading all about it (with nice photos) in Hub-ub

Jane Herrin · Post by **Jane Herrin** » 01 Feb 2015 18:46

Hello

As with previous years Dave Cole has very kindly volunteered to do a mass fish and chips collection for us all. As these will have to be ordered in advance please add your requirements below, for example:-

Tone and Jane fish and chips twice plus 1 portion of mushy peas.

Andy Terry · Post by **Andy Terry** » 01 Feb 2015 18:49

Andy and Clare: fish and chips twice, please

Post by **CakeStop** » 01 Feb 2015 19:05

Steve: Fish & Chips please

Si_Walker · Post by **Si_Walker** » 02 Feb 2015 19:15

Si: Fission chips please, (a fusion cuisine!)

laurence_cooley · Post by **laurence_cooley** » 02 Feb 2015 21:41

Fish and chips with mushy peas, please, Dave. No vinegar.

Patch · Post by **Patch** » 03 Feb 2015 11:46

Fish and chips twice please Dave with one curry sauce and one mushy peas.

bobg · Post by **bobg** » 04 Feb 2015 11:08

Fish and chips x1 please Dave

gmac · Post by **gmac** » 04 Feb 2015 13:07

Fish and chips twice please Dave with one curry sauce and one mushy peas.

Post by **CakeStop** » 04 Feb 2015 19:45

Regarding travel, I'm planning to be on the train that gets to Ledbury at 10:57, departs University 09:55, Bromsgrove 10:10. I'll then ride from Ledbury, stopping at a pub for lunch after about an hour. The ride is about 45 miles from Ledbury to Wern Watkin.

I'll be riding whatever the weather / road conditions. My route includes about 20 miles of B road and about 25 miles of lanes and cycle paths.

For the return trip, I'll probably do the same in reverse without the pub stop or, if I fancy a different route, NCN46 which goes to Ledbury via Hereford also providing the option to catch the train from Hereford which is only about 35 miles.

martin mc · Post by **martin mc** » 04 Feb 2015 21:15

Hi, can I order one fish & chips please.
Many thanks , Martin.

snailmale · Post by **snailmale** » 05 Feb 2015 11:24

Fish and chips for me please.

Si_Walker · Post by **Si_Walker** » 06 Feb 2015 12:39

Is anyone considering organising a walk or ride on the Saturday, if so could I would be interested to know please.

Patch · Post by **Patch** » 06 Feb 2015 14:18

I'm bringing mountain bikes for possible ride Sat

bobg · Post by **bobg** » 06 Feb 2015 15:13

If anyone needs a lift next Friday I have a couple of spare seats, and can take 1 bike.

Post by **CakeStop** » 06 Feb 2015 18:03

Si_Walker wrote:Is anyone considering organising a walk or ride on the Saturday, if so could I would be interested to know please.

There's generally both a ride and a walk. Personally I normally go for a ride unless it's icy or very wet in which case I've done the walk, and would do so again if I was faced with being the only one going for a ride.

I have a selection of gentle circular routes (approx 40 miles) planned stopping at either Usk or Blaenavon. For each destination there are options involving more or less of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Cycle Route (which looks like it has an excellent surface) and I've printed maps of each option to reach a consensus depending on weather and mood. The off-road & on-road routes are very similar so it would be easy to switch if for example the cycle route turned out to be tedious.

David Cole · Post by **David Cole** » 08 Feb 2015 19:14

I will lead an easy walk from the bunkhouse; approximately 7.6 miles. Some canal towpath walking plus a stop for lunch in Crickhowell.

Dave

Jane Herrin · Post by **Jane Herrin** » 10 Feb 2015 18:28

Nearly time for our first visit to the 5 star luxury bunk house that is Wern Watkin. The format will be much the same as at Springhill last year, fish and chips on the Friday evening and the traditional fine feast on Saturday of :-

A glass of bubbly and nibbles to start

For the main course a delicious lamb tagine with cous cous. To be accompanied by whatever beverage alcoholic or otherwise you choose to bring.

Followed by the famous Cartmel Sticky Pudding with either custard or cream

Tea or coffee

Here are a few reminders of stuff to bring for the weekend:

Torch
Food for breakfast, packed lunch, snacks etc.
Drinks
Towels
Money

Things provided:

Bed linen and pillows

To save there being several cartons of milk etc. I will bring for a bulk supply of :-

Milk (semi skinned)
Sugar
Tea bags
Coffee
Red and brown sauce
Vinegar
Salt & pepper
Kitchen roll
Tin foil
Napkins

The bunkhouse is available to us from 4pm. on Friday. The owner of the bunkhouse is happy for cars to be parked outside the front doors for unloading but request they be moved to the parking area afterwards.

I look forward to seeing you all there on Friday.

Patch · Post by **Patch** » 10 Feb 2015 19:45

Hi Jane, So the map on their website is a bit vague. Errrrr any suggestions

Post by **CakeStop** » 10 Feb 2015 20:49

CakeStop wrote:Maps and directions are available at....

http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/resources/r ... watkin.pdf

Patch · Post by **Patch** » 11 Feb 2015 08:55

Nice one Steve

Andy Terry · Post by **Andy Terry** » 11 Feb 2015 09:15

Or ...

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6441398

Patch · Post by **Patch** » 13 Feb 2015 10:00

I'm taking a couple of spare Mtbs with us today. So if you fancy a ride tomorrow bring some riding gear inc spd shoes. One of the bikes has flat pedals. One has spds.

Si_Walker · Post by **Si_Walker** » 15 Feb 2015 16:20

Jane and Tony,thanks very much for a super weekend in Wales.
Thanks to everyone for the company, here are some photos to enjoy or cringe over.
https://flic.kr/s/aHsk8q7fHL

Post by **CakeStop** » 15 Feb 2015 17:05

Great weekend - thanks to Jane and everyone else.

Patch · Post by **Patch** » 15 Feb 2015 17:08

We had a great time. Thank you for organising it.

Kermit · Post by **Kermit** » 15 Feb 2015 18:36

Great weekend, great company. Thanks to Jane and all the team involved.

On a re-count we made £65 with the red noses so thanks to everyone for supporting. When I counted up last night there was £55. Surely it couldn't be that I made a mistake, after all I hardly had a drop to drink!

David Cole · Post by **David Cole** » 15 Feb 2015 18:40

Great Weekend
Thanks to Jane Tone and the chefs
Dave

Yosser · Post by **Yosser** » 16 Feb 2015 12:00

That is what a cycling club is all about. Dedicated athletes being coached in a disciplined and controlled environment. I particularly liked the no alcohol ruling and the punishing yet rewarding Saturday ride.
Thanks to the coaching staff particularly Tony, Jane and especially the Cordon Bleu trained chefs, headed by Deb Le-Deane, that were obviously used. A nice touch.
One small complaint, some of the so called athletes didn't respect the 10.30 lights out ruling as strictly as they aught to. Shame on you Dave Cole. Presidential role is to be respected, not just ceremonial.

Dave and Anne

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