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Andy Hine MBE · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject: SUMMER BASH 2009

The date for this years Summer Bash (Flamingo Land) is now 100% confirmed as Saturday 4th July.

Full details comining soon, but the trip will include an ERS on Mumbo Jumbo Very Happy

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coaster-andy · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:34 pm Post subject:

Cheers Andy for the advance warning I will no go and find somewhere to stay for the weekend so I can do a few more parks as well.

Am so looking forward to Mumbo Jumbo Rolling Eyes

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STEALTHYBUTBAD · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:49 pm Post subject:

ive never been to flamingo land as of yet - might have to go depending on job status.

drsarf · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:21 pm Post subject:

Yay. Oh I do love working Mon-Fri 9-5 at times. We'll be there - and I'm not on call! Very Happy

stevencaine · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject:

not good for me im working that Saturday atm Wink

im sure i can sort something out

Rogue · Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865

Woohoo

I was meant to be working that Saturday but swapped it with someone.

If anyone is up for camping I know of quite a nice site not too far away from Flamingoland which is great for the family Very Happy

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drsarf · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:52 am Post subject:

We'll be camping - I'm on annual leave for two weeks and we had planned to do some camping that week anyway - probably going to do LWV too that week.

Magic · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:17 am Post subject:

Darn it, off to a wedding that day. Looks like Thorpe will be my only club trip this year.
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Nimmykins · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:23 am Post subject:

Oh noes, that will be tough to get to as we have a concert in central London the night before. Will have to look at logistics.
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Coaster Clare · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:18 pm Post subject:

Hi

Lovely cottage booked.

There are 2 others for 4 people if any one is intrested in details. Friday till Monday they are available.

Andy any idea when the forms will be coming out so I know how much the trip is.

Cheers
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Coaster Chick · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:36 pm Post subject:

Great - will be nice to see mates again so soon after the 'Yellow Line' trip!!!! Have already booked some accommodation in Malton for 2 nights after seeing the date.
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bluea61 · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:49 pm Post subject:

We'll be coming up for this one. I think we'll be doing some stuff on the way up and prehaps the day after. Which camp site were you thinking Rach?
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http://www.caravancamping.co.uk/o...kshire_lincolnshire/Blue_Dolphin/

Me and Andy stayed on this site a couple of years ago when we last went to Flamingoland and the facilities were faultless Smile

The last time we went was in kids summer holidays and I think it was £12 a night

EDITED: Have just done a search on the dates and it is more expensive than expected, showing £42 for a basic grass pitch for 2 nights
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A selection of nearby campsites can be found here:

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites...3.asp?search=malton&by=county
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drsarf · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:12 pm Post subject:

Thanks Bunnie - will check the link out.

Coaster Toaster · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:17 pm Post subject:

Me and rich and others have stayed at the campsite opposite flamingoland.

Cant remember the name but will have a look.

Best thing is no need to drive we just walk into the park etc.

smiler · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject:

Like Dan said this one is great its less then 20 seconds walk right to the front gate to the park you can even see some of the ride from it. The guy who runs it knows us lot by now he normaly does £10 a night or something. Great news Andy will be booking this one now.

http://www.ashfieldtouringcaravanpark.co.uk/
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Coaster Police · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:41 pm Post subject:

I've booked the Premier Inn in York.... it's equidistant between Flamingo and Lightwater Valley (my sunday option).... and also handy for a trip to Bridlington friday evening.
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Death · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 10:53 pm Post subject:

Hail all!

I'm certainly up for doing this, assuming I can find usable accommodation and can afford the train up there after the All Line Rover bash that'll be coming in the next couple of weeks! Shocked

Having never done any of the parks in the North East, I'd also be up for an after trip to LWV if others are going. As I'll be coming up by train as always, might anyone be able to offer me a lift from Flamingoland to LWV, and back to York afterwards? Smile

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Andy Hine MBE · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:13 pm Post subject:

Sadly, Flamingo Land have a ONE price policy. Anyone over 4 years old is normal price (even on there normal general public prices). So it's £18 over person for everyone over 4 years old! Under 4's go free.
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Coaster Clare · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:32 pm Post subject:

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drsarf · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:58 pm Post subject:

I was at Bridlington last year (mum lives down the road) and the Mouse was there then - has it now been removed?

edit: still there according to rcdb

jh_dempsey · Kiddie Poster Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 11

I know quite a few people are wanting to do Lightwater Valley on the Sunday so...

I know a really nice campsite which is only 1 or 2 miles from Lightwater Valley. I guess it just depends if people can be arsed setting up tents after a day in Flamingo Land. For more info on the site, look here:
http://www.sleningfordwatermill.co.uk

Just an option...

smiler · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:25 pm Post subject:

Booked this weekend of to now and doing Light water valley on the sunday to cant wait gonna be good.
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Coaster Police · Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject:

I have booked my accomodation...

There are 2 rooms left in anyones interested.... 1 double and 1 four poster room left. Price £60 per room per night, for the friday/saturday 3/4 July.

Here's the website... http://www.sidingshotelyork.co.uk/index.html

Kind of unique if you check it out... i have stayed there many times in the past when there used to be real trains about (Death would know what i'm on about), however, the restaurant is excellent, the bar is generally open late to residents and it's a fiver cheaper than the Premier Inn, so i thought i'd stay there again! As before, it's only a short drive to Flamingoland and Lightwater Valley..... so if you're interested in something more quirky and out of the ordinary, there's 2 rooms left! (And a 4 poster room for any romantic couples)
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bradpeet · Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 9:03 am Post subject:

Hooray - a trip that I don't need accommodation for Smile

And I'm definitley up for the LWV add on (it's my nearest park - yay)

Ony one question though - I have a season pass for Flamingoland this year, is there a reduced price to take account of this?
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Nemesis Nick · Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 11:32 am Post subject:

What time will we have to be at Flamingo Land for the start? Will an early ERS mean having to be there at 9am, like the Summer Bash 2006 at Paultons?

Andy Hine MBE · Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 4:42 pm Post subject:

ERS at end of day Very Happy

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looping lee · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 6:08 am Post subject:

For anyone who's arriving early for the Summer Bash, i'd like suggest visiting the Steam railway in Pickering. www.nymr.co.uk. This is one of the best preserved railways in the UK and currently runs all the way to Whitby ! It was recently featured on Dangerous adventures for boys on Channel 5 !

Also there's Eden camp. www.edencamp.co.uk. A sort of War time Museum / theme park with some great displays from the second world war !

Both attractions are a within a few minutes drive from Flamingoland ! Cool

bradpeet · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject:

I was at Flamingoland today. I'll post a trip report and my photos later.

But here's what happens when one is in the wrong place at the wrong time - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqh03FyCprg
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Magic · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 8:06 pm Post subject:

That was a nicely filmed and edited piece, a few video journalists could learn a lot from that. Just needs a better mic for interviews. Fingers crossed all goes to plan for the 3rd July opening.
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coaster-andy · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 6:28 am Post subject:

That was good to watch. I have fingers crossed for July 3rd opening or I will have to return just to do it.
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c anderson · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 3:40 pm Post subject:

Wow, the Summer Bash trip is so close to the ride opening we had better hope it is on time
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Nemesis Nick · Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 2:47 pm Post subject: Re: SUMMER BASH 2009

Nemesis Nick · Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 3:44 pm Post subject:

Well folks, I'm travelling to York on Thursday 2 July and back home the evening of Monday 6 July. I've booked advance train tickets, and 4 nights B&B Thursday 2 July to Sunday 5 July in York.

All I've yet to do is send off the Summer Bash booking form, that I'll do tomorrow. Then on Saturday 4 July, I'll be there at Flamingo Land for the Summer Bash. Hopefully it will be as sunny as it was at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach for last year's Summer Bash.

It's unlikely I'll go to Lightwater Valley on the Sunday though, as I've found out it's very long winded to get from York to Lightwater Valley on public transport. It would be nearly midday when I'd be able to get there.

Bonsai Warrior · Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 5:26 pm Post subject:

Tip for those intending to camp for the summer bash - there is more than one campsite called "Ashfield". If you are thinking of staying at the one opposite Flamingoland, make sure that the address is Kirby Misperton. The one in York is very nice but not within walking distance.
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STEALTHYBUTBAD · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:12 pm Post subject:

hiya everyone ,
Im gonna be attending this years summer bash Laughing

. I have to confess i have never been to flamingoland so im gonna be a "virgin" again for the day lol. I have been looking at the website and seen various vids on youtube and the park looks good. I am staying at the green man which is quite near to flamingo land so im told. Ill be arriving sometime in the friday afternoon as im gonna be doing my Audi R8 driving experience (birthday present) on the friday (3rd july). Am looking forward to it ill admit. The motorbike coaster certainly looks different.

smiler · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 4:36 pm Post subject:

http://www.ashfieldtouringcaravanpark.co.uk/

This is for the campsite outside flamingo lands front door.
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stevencaine · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 5:04 pm Post subject:

Im a no guys Crying or Very sad

got work the Saturday

stealth fan · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 8:28 pm Post subject:

mophead · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:18 pm Post subject:

As Ashfields Campsite (opposite Flamingo Land not the one in York) is now fully booked I've booked a room in the Ham and Cheese Hotel in Malton.
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Andy Hine MBE · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject:

Hi Everyone

Don't forget to send your Summer Bash bookings in by this weekend.

And as a special bonus, I have arranged special discounted entry into Lighwater Valley on Sunday 5th for just £11.95 (thats a saving on £7 on their normal entry). You will get the voucher from me at Flamongland on the Saturday.

Andy
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smiler · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:06 pm Post subject:

Cant wait now gonna be great Lightwater valley on sunday to. One thing with the ultaimate bring some protective gear Laughing

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