NEW VENUE UP 4 GRABS

[New Kentish Campers]

Admittedly, I did not consider the possibility of a 'greyhound syndrome' being a factor here as I interpreted this as being a few dog owners having a day out and a laugh - which now seems to be exactly the case.

I think it was just that and nothing more.

I am on my 2nd rescue Greyhound - its her birthday today in fact; I have all her official doc's, and they make terrific pets.But,she has hard a hard life and there is no doubt that they do not always get a good life; they are money making machines to those of that fraternity, and thats it

Dont know about whippets, so I cant say. But,if you do feel the need to give a dog a home, do consider a Greyhound, I dont think you will regret it.

[New Kentish Campers]

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[redsteamer]

yawwwn! well another good weekend had by all,even though i had to sleep in a cold"wet" tent.......it was a shame more of you could`nt make it hopefully you`ll try and make it for Rozzos birthday bash at the end of november.hope the fire we put together was up to standard i think it was....my apologies to red westie and his mrs regarding the breakfast,i could`ve fetched you two ya know not a problem.....and james...the chap who brought the leather chairs says can he have them back,i did see them in the back of your van.right,i`m off up to bed...you lot are killing me.... see you all soon,have a good un.Ross

[Red Westie]

Seems like this thread should really come to an end now so I'll end were we started and that's with the guy's and gals at Shirebrook and to sing up their praises...very deservedly and to point out yet again what a fantastic venue this is and continues to be.
To put this into context let me tell you what they did for us this weekend...it sounds to good to be true but in this instance everything I'm telling you happened.

The staff supplied the wood and built a massive bonfire pile for our party to enjoy...knowone else.

They turned up with a massive box of fireworks which they handed over to James saying it's your party...you set the fireworks off when you want, they didn't even crash the doo, just left us to our own devices.

They opened up the cafe for food on the Saturday, the toilets for our use and the club for our drinking although that would have been open anyway.

On the Sunday morning Ross turned up in his own car and took breakfast orders and because his own cafe wasn't opening he then proceeded to drive 4 miles to the next village cafe, 40 minutes later he returned with the completed breakfast order.

Last camp Ross did a fish n chip run and even flagged down an icecream van which he convoyed back to the site!

There does seem a certain reluctance generally to use this excellent site when it truely is a great venue.

Martin

[redsteamer]

happy new year to all our vw camper friends we met last year,hope to see you all again this year...from all at Shirebrook Staff sports and social club....www.shirebrookstaff.co.uk

[Snozzy]

happy new year to all our vw camper friends we met last year,hope to see you all again this year...from all at Shirebrook Staff sports and social club....www.shirebrookstaff.co.uk

The same to all of you - I've never had such a warm, cordial welcome such as all of you have shown. for sure we'll be seeing you in the forthcoming year, weather it be from a group gathering or on an individual basis - all of you have given us such a warm welcome, gone out of your way to accommodate us how could we not return? So much fun, no aggravation....just pure pleasure

[redsteamer]

cheers snozz,such kind words,glad to know your alive and well after surviving sub-zero temperatures in your van...you all know where we are and your all more than welcome...see ya soon