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Paul · Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:50 PM

Milton Keynes MINI Run and Barbecue (and Camp!)

Run - Saturday 21st June 2003

50 MINI Limit for BBQ and Camp

For BBQ details/costs, please see this thread:
MK BBQ Details

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The run is on Saturday! BBQ and Camping to follow the run.

The route starts in Milton Keynes (Close to J14 of the M1) take you on a tour of the country lanes of Beds, Bucks, and Northants for about 100 miles.

The route finishes at Cosgrove, just to the North of Milton Keynes, close to the M1 and A5 so it will be easy to get on the run and get back home!

We have limited the number of cars that can park at the finish and attend the Barbecue and (optional) camp to 50.

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We're not lucky enough to have much in the way of mountains around here, so the route largely consists of picturesque, twisty country lanes through hills, woodland, and farmlands.

We plan a half time stop at a country pub that can take us all in, before taking in the second half. We do not plan an organised sit down lunch, but it's a chance to quickly refuel yourself and use the 'facilities'!

Start time will be 10 am on Saturday, the meeting point will be announced soon.

The estimate the run will finish around 3 to 4pm in a park location, for a relaxed afternoon and evening gathering with Barbecue, before people decide to either stay on for the evening, hitting the local pub, heading into town in Milton Keynes, or head off for home in time to avoid a really late night if you have kids in tow, or work/plans for the next day.

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For those who intend to meet up at the end there are costs involved.

The finishing venue will be a secluded woodland area owned by the local Scout group, where we can all park up safely, and enjoy a relaxing barbecue, drink (soft for the drivers), and social get-together, this is also the camping location.

The scouts charge for the use of their facilities, it's cheap, but you should be pre-warned:

£1.25 per head admission to the site.
£3.00 per head for those who camp over.

For the barbecue it looks likely we we will arrange a kitty for those who want to join in to put money towards the catering, instead of people all bringing something they fancy! Cuttlery will be provided.

You will have to provide your own drinks, driking water and toilets etc. are provided.

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So, if you're keen, and if you have any suggestions or requests to throw in, speak up!

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There is an option to camp over for those who wish to end the run, get drunk, enjoy the barbecue, and fall asleep. The 21st June is also the longest day!

For those who don't fancy roughing it, there are plenty of places to stay in and around Milton Keynes, however the date is shared with an Eminem concert in Milton Keynes, so places will be hard to find!

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List of people who've expressed an interest in attending (will be regularly updated):

1. Paul Mullett – BBQ & Camp
2. Soggycornflakes - BBQ
3. Martin L - BBQ
4. Dom – BBQ & Camp
5. Anand - BBQ
6. Jre7star - join en route…
7. Dcfkan -BBQ
8. Blackadder
9. Stephen_cy_wong – BBQ & Camp
10. Big Dave – BBQ & Camp
11. Ginger – BBQ & Camp
12. CandH2 – BBQ & Camp
13. Bonnie Scotland – BBQ & Camp
14. R50
15. Andy sexton
16. Jgrave – BBQ & Camp?
17. Bad Manners – BBQ & Canp
18. Maxim - BBQ
19. Timlowden771 - BBQ
20. Skinnyrunt
21. Yidaho – BBQ & Camp
22. Simonm
23. Cooper_Matt – BBQ & Camp
24. M.2 – BBQ & Camp
25. James in his BRG MINI
26. Shamster - BBQ
27. Tobes
28. Lewis
29. Tery Rose – BBQ & Camp
30. Wigley - BBQ
31. S_and_m – BBQ & Camp
32. GillSG
33. Minty
34. Krissie – BBQ (1 Veg)
35. Poppet
36. Paddlefoot
37. Buzzlightswitch
38. Mini Cruiser – BBQ & Camp
39. Cheekygrin – BBQ & Camp
40. Zippy – BBQ & Camp?
41. BRG MC - BBQ
42. minibee – BBQ & Camp?
43. Phat_Mini
44. Smiffy – BBQ & Camp
45. Washy – Join en route
46. Phat_Mini
47. Old School Jonnie
48. Razor
49. Boreel

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We will be starting (unless anything changes last minute) at the Kingston Centre, Milton Keynes.

On the following link you will see an entrance from the H8 Standing Way (which is also the A421) into Kingston. There is then a small mini-roundabout. Go into Kingston at that entrance (left off the H8) and take the first exit (left again) at the Mini roundabout. We'll be parked in a car park to your left.

Link

You can pan out from that to get a better view of the area over all. It's between J13 and J14 of the M1.

SoggyCornFlakes · Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:52 PM

Depending on dates I'll be game Paul. Please don't do the 10th August though - there will be another annoucement on that date soon

Washy · Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:56 PM

I would be up for this.

Martin L · Apr 22nd, 2003, 07:00 PM

Count me in for this one Paul.
You graced us with your appearence this weekend so its only fair that I come to one of yours

Dom · Apr 22nd, 2003, 07:04 PM

I'll invite myself along too

Speedd · Apr 22nd, 2003, 07:04 PM

Book us in Sir

Anand, J4GS and CoopRaNite

The JCW ok?

regards to Abi, she still driving your S

?

Speedd · Apr 22nd, 2003, 07:05 PM

WAS THAT LOUD ENOUGH.....

JUST SPEAKING UP

jre7star · Apr 22nd, 2003, 07:29 PM

I'd be up for it!!

Paul · Apr 22nd, 2003, 08:51 PM

Another note, we will try to get at least one car at the front and one at the back which know the correct route already (of course, directions will be given out anyway), so that we reduce the risk of losing people!

Speedd · Apr 22nd, 2003, 08:54 PM

did you hear that Martin... Paul is experienced now

told you we should have waited for ginger

All should be armed with walkie talks

Paul · Apr 22nd, 2003, 08:56 PM

The stops are also pretty easy to get to, so we'll provide a bit of general information so people who get lost (not that anyone will!) will be able to get to the stop points and rejoin fairly easily.

Paul

Paul · Apr 22nd, 2003, 11:18 PM

Also, I have mapped the route on AutoRoute 2002, so I can probably share the AutoRoute file for those that have it, and you can see the route in advance.

dcfkan · Apr 22nd, 2003, 11:24 PM

I am interested - depending on the date really

DK

:apple:

Paul · Apr 23rd, 2003, 12:02 AM

If people can give us an idea of dates that are a no-no, then we can work around those.

blackadder · Apr 23rd, 2003, 12:31 AM

can't really say no as it's on my doorstep!!

I know my around the area so let me know if you need a hand planing and so on!

May 23th - 26th is bad for me

stephen_cy_wong · Apr 23rd, 2003, 01:47 AM

Hi Paul, i'm interested but depends when it is going to be? (preferably after 13th June)

BTW : are you going to have the run before or after the baby?

Big Dave · Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:50 AM

Count me in depending on the date obviously.
Dave.

SoggyCornFlakes · Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:52 PM

I'm on holiday for the last 2 weeks of May but after that should be failry clear - apart from route planning the Cotswold run

Ginger · Apr 23rd, 2003, 07:59 PM

Yep count me in on this one,
Hope I don't get lost!

G

CandH2 · Apr 24th, 2003, 04:12 AM

Hi Paul
We are interested
so count us in
Thanks.
CandH2

Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:50 PM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 41,214 Offline	Milton Keynes MINI Run and Barbecue (and Camp!) Milton Keynes MINI Run and Barbecue (and Camp!) Run - Saturday 21st June 2003 50 MINI Limit for BBQ and Camp For BBQ details/costs, please see this thread: MK BBQ Details ---------------- The run is on Saturday! BBQ and Camping to follow the run. The route starts in Milton Keynes (Close to J14 of the M1) take you on a tour of the country lanes of Beds, Bucks, and Northants for about 100 miles. The route finishes at Cosgrove, just to the North of Milton Keynes, close to the M1 and A5 so it will be easy to get on the run and get back home! We have limited the number of cars that can park at the finish and attend the Barbecue and (optional) camp to 50. ---------------- We're not lucky enough to have much in the way of mountains around here, so the route largely consists of picturesque, twisty country lanes through hills, woodland, and farmlands. We plan a half time stop at a country pub that can take us all in, before taking in the second half. We do not plan an organised sit down lunch, but it's a chance to quickly refuel yourself and use the 'facilities'! Start time will be 10 am on Saturday, the meeting point will be announced soon. The estimate the run will finish around 3 to 4pm in a park location, for a relaxed afternoon and evening gathering with Barbecue, before people decide to either stay on for the evening, hitting the local pub, heading into town in Milton Keynes, or head off for home in time to avoid a really late night if you have kids in tow, or work/plans for the next day. ---------------- For those who intend to meet up at the end there are costs involved. The finishing venue will be a secluded woodland area owned by the local Scout group, where we can all park up safely, and enjoy a relaxing barbecue, drink (soft for the drivers), and social get-together, this is also the camping location. The scouts charge for the use of their facilities, it's cheap, but you should be pre-warned: £1.25 per head admission to the site. £3.00 per head for those who camp over. For the barbecue it looks likely we we will arrange a kitty for those who want to join in to put money towards the catering, instead of people all bringing something they fancy! Cuttlery will be provided. You will have to provide your own drinks, driking water and toilets etc. are provided. ---------------- So, if you're keen, and if you have any suggestions or requests to throw in, speak up! ----------- There is an option to camp over for those who wish to end the run, get drunk, enjoy the barbecue, and fall asleep. The 21st June is also the longest day! For those who don't fancy roughing it, there are plenty of places to stay in and around Milton Keynes, however the date is shared with an Eminem concert in Milton Keynes, so places will be hard to find! ---------------------- List of people who've expressed an interest in attending (will be regularly updated): 1. Paul Mullett – BBQ & Camp 2. Soggycornflakes - BBQ 3. Martin L - BBQ 4. Dom – BBQ & Camp 5. Anand - BBQ 6. Jre7star - join en route… 7. Dcfkan -BBQ 8. Blackadder 9. Stephen_cy_wong – BBQ & Camp 10. Big Dave – BBQ & Camp 11. Ginger – BBQ & Camp 12. CandH2 – BBQ & Camp 13. Bonnie Scotland – BBQ & Camp 14. R50 15. Andy sexton 16. Jgrave – BBQ & Camp? 17. Bad Manners – BBQ & Canp 18. Maxim - BBQ 19. Timlowden771 - BBQ 20. Skinnyrunt 21. Yidaho – BBQ & Camp 22. Simonm 23. Cooper_Matt – BBQ & Camp 24. M.2 – BBQ & Camp 25. James in his BRG MINI 26. Shamster - BBQ 27. Tobes 28. Lewis 29. Tery Rose – BBQ & Camp 30. Wigley - BBQ 31. S_and_m – BBQ & Camp 32. GillSG 33. Minty 34. Krissie – BBQ (1 Veg) 35. Poppet 36. Paddlefoot 37. Buzzlightswitch 38. Mini Cruiser – BBQ & Camp 39. Cheekygrin – BBQ & Camp 40. Zippy – BBQ & Camp? 41. BRG MC - BBQ 42. minibee – BBQ & Camp? 43. Phat_Mini 44. Smiffy – BBQ & Camp 45. Washy – Join en route 46. Phat_Mini 47. Old School Jonnie 48. Razor 49. Boreel ----------------------- We will be starting (unless anything changes last minute) at the Kingston Centre, Milton Keynes. On the following link you will see an entrance from the H8 Standing Way (which is also the A421) into Kingston. There is then a small mini-roundabout. Go into Kingston at that entrance (left off the H8) and take the first exit (left again) at the Mini roundabout. We'll be parked in a car park to your left. Link You can pan out from that to get a better view of the area over all. It's between J13 and J14 of the M1. There aint no party like my nana's tea party Last edited by Paul : Jun 17th, 2003 at 07:15 PM.

Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 33,466 Offline	Depending on dates I'll be game Paul. Please don't do the 10th August though - there will be another annoucement on that date soon Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 18,469 Offline	I would be up for this. Black to the future....

Apr 22nd, 2003, 07:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 13,631 Offline	Count me in for this one Paul. You graced us with your appearence this weekend so its only fair that I come to one of yours MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 22nd, 2003, 07:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 16,455 Offline	Book us in Sir Anand, J4GS and CoopRaNite The JCW ok? regards to Abi, she still driving your S ? Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

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Apr 22nd, 2003, 07:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 8,543 Offline	I'll invite myself along too

Apr 22nd, 2003, 07:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 16,455 Offline	WAS THAT LOUD ENOUGH..... JUST SPEAKING UP Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Apr 22nd, 2003, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
jre7star Mini2 junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 239 Offline	I'd be up for it!! A Black One to a VX220 .. onto a 250bhp Focus RS . . . and now an 05 MCS

Apr 22nd, 2003, 08:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 41,214 Offline	Another note, we will try to get at least one car at the front and one at the back which know the correct route already (of course, directions will be given out anyway), so that we reduce the risk of losing people! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Apr 22nd, 2003, 08:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 16,455 Offline	did you hear that Martin... Paul is experienced now told you we should have waited for ginger All should be armed with walkie talks Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Apr 22nd, 2003, 08:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 41,214 Offline	The stops are also pretty easy to get to, so we'll provide a bit of general information so people who get lost (not that anyone will!) will be able to get to the stop points and rejoin fairly easily. Paul There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Apr 22nd, 2003, 11:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 41,214 Offline	Also, I have mapped the route on AutoRoute 2002, so I can probably share the AutoRoute file for those that have it, and you can see the route in advance. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Apr 22nd, 2003, 11:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 13,580 Offline	I am interested - depending on the date really DK :apple:

Apr 23rd, 2003, 12:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 41,214 Offline	If people can give us an idea of dates that are a no-no, then we can work around those. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Apr 23rd, 2003, 12:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
blackadder MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 77 Offline	can't really say no as it's on my doorstep!! I know my around the area so let me know if you need a hand planing and so on! May 23th - 26th is bad for me I have a cunning plan!

Apr 23rd, 2003, 01:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
stephen_cy_wong Cloud 9 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 471 Offline	Hi Paul, i'm interested but depends when it is going to be? (preferably after 13th June) BTW : are you going to have the run before or after the baby?

Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
Big Dave MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Near Cambridge Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 45 Offline	Count me in depending on the date obviously. Dave. Big Dave

Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 33,466 Offline	I'm on holiday for the last 2 weeks of May but after that should be failry clear - apart from route planning the Cotswold run Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Apr 23rd, 2003, 07:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 06:15 AM Posts: 2,002 Offline	Yep count me in on this one, Hope I don't get lost! G

Apr 24th, 2003, 04:12 AM	#20 (permalink)
CandH2 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Flatleftoverbrow Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 95 Offline	Hi Paul We are interested so count us in Thanks. CandH2

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