Blackpool Illumination run

[alistair a]

Does anyone know of any runs that are going to the illuminations ?
If not why don't we organise one.

[ADE90J]

There's a run on October 15th, organized by TAPS mini club.
www.touringallpointsminis.com for info. Link at top of page.
Seen advert in MiniMag.

[Rakey]

there has been on in the past, can't remember who organised it, but there were some issues on start and end points etc...

If you have a search I am sure that you might find some of the old threads

[tomcoops]

There is one on the 15th October, don't know if it is the same as that mentioned above, but see minicoopered.com It has been on the radio too and apparently there are quite a few going, new and old. Meeting at 6pm in Bispham. You can register online beforehand, which might be worth doing in case they get a lot turning up on the night. According to the radio there are already 60 cars!!!!! Look out Blackpool

[alistair a]

right thanks for all your help , we are now booked on the minicoopered.com run , sounds like it will be a good do.
Cheers Tomcoops and Rakey is that the same MCSC at Pentewan Sands in mid August.

[Wobert]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

there has been on in the past, can't remember who organised it, but there were some issues on start and end points etc...

If you have a search I am sure that you might find some of the old threads

That would be me.......

The biggest logistical problem with doing the illuminations is traffic.

I researched this properly when I did my run back in 2003.

My original plan was to park up on the prom by the north pier. The council / police ut paidd to that by throwing red tape everywhere.

Eventually we met at the Red Lion in Bispham, and went from there.

We were advised to go north to south on the prom as going the opposite way means you hit the traffic bigtime.

The evening we did the run, the radio was quoting 3 hrs to go south to north.

The best route is to just do the illuminations on your own, the hassle of trying to keep 30 odd cars together is more than it's worth TBH.

[Hat]

especially if you get lost on your own run

[Wobert]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hat

especially if you get lost on your own run

it's a cross I have to bear........

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by wobert123

That would be me.......

The biggest logistical problem with doing the illuminations is traffic.

I researched this properly when I did my run back in 2003.

My original plan was to park up on the prom by the north pier. The council / police ut paidd to that by throwing red tape everywhere.

Eventually we met at the Red Lion in Bispham, and went from there.

We were advised to go north to south on the prom as going the opposite way means you hit the traffic bigtime.

The evening we did the run, the radio was quoting 3 hrs to go south to north.

The best route is to just do the illuminations on your own, the hassle of trying to keep 30 odd cars together is more than it's worth TBH.

BINGO!!!

you had everything thrown at you with that run

[Hat]

the best way to see the lights - park the car up & take the tram

[Shamster]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hat

the best way to see the lights - park the car up & take the tram

yesp and I wouldn't even bother going further than the the Bispham section - all the best ones are there, Postman Pat, Basil Brush, Teddy Bears picnic etc

[:: Jon ::]

think we're going but might just walk some of it as it may be faster

[:: Jon ::]

OMG... i did a warm up run last night... and it took over 2hrs to do the golden mile.... think we might be better off parking up and walking it....

[Prowse]

Very good run, lots of cars there (approx 200 - more than stated in the article below)