Paul and I made the journey down to Devon where he worked on the track for a few hours.
Afterwards we held a meeting with the CCA.
We then both walked the track and surrounding area.
It is with regret and after a lot of hard work in attaining the certificates & achieving camping back on the field we have had to make the decision to abandon the racing in Devon this year.
The dogs safety has to be considered first and foremost, and the track will not be suitable even if we could all work on it continuously for the next few weeks. It would have required a deluge of rain for the track to be rolled on a regular basis and for the grass seed to take to cover the large bare patches, the large rabbit holes could have been filled…but with an imminent hosepipe ban on the horizon, it left us with no other choice.
Sincere thanks to Doreen & Bill Hopkins also Bert Madgwick and of course Fordingbridge Wrc who have gallantly come to our rescue.
This fantastic scenic venue will be the home of the Derby, June 9th & 10th with the usual racing on Wednesday and on Saturday for the Classic IBM.
As you can see there will be mid-week racing and on the following weekend the Classic IBM, with trialling/training sessions for those who want them.
The camping will be on the picturesque trackside, there is a clubhouse on site including showers, with the beautiful river running alongside.
There are also various campsites nearby for those who wish to have electric hook-up.
Special thanks again to Fordingbridge Wrc for hosting this event and for their preparation before, & during our stay for which we are all very grateful.
On a final note; special thanks for Geoff, Hazel, Keith & Julie for all your work in the past, it has been very much appreciated.
To those who have reserved a camping space with me, my list has now been handed to over Doreen.
You must still contact Doreen to let her know ASAP if you still wish to camp at Fordingbridge!
Camping fee; Caravans; £50, Tents £25.
Please telephone Doreen Hopkins on 02392 486578.
P.S. Paul has spoken to Norman & Freda at Forest Glade informing them that we have cancelled the Derby and all racing in Devon for 2012 !!
Afterwards we held a meeting with the CCA.
We then both walked the track and surrounding area.
It is with regret and after a lot of hard work in attaining the certificates & achieving camping back on the field we have had to make the decision to abandon the racing in Devon this year.
The dogs safety has to be considered first and foremost, and the track will not be suitable even if we could all work on it continuously for the next few weeks. It would have required a deluge of rain for the track to be rolled on a regular basis and for the grass seed to take to cover the large bare patches, the large rabbit holes could have been filled…but with an imminent hosepipe ban on the horizon, it left us with no other choice.
Sincere thanks to Doreen & Bill Hopkins also Bert Madgwick and of course Fordingbridge Wrc who have gallantly come to our rescue.
This fantastic scenic venue will be the home of the Derby, June 9th & 10th with the usual racing on Wednesday and on Saturday for the Classic IBM.
As you can see there will be mid-week racing and on the following weekend the Classic IBM, with trialling/training sessions for those who want them.
The camping will be on the picturesque trackside, there is a clubhouse on site including showers, with the beautiful river running alongside.
There are also various campsites nearby for those who wish to have electric hook-up.
Special thanks again to Fordingbridge Wrc for hosting this event and for their preparation before, & during our stay for which we are all very grateful.
On a final note; special thanks for Geoff, Hazel, Keith & Julie for all your work in the past, it has been very much appreciated.
To those who have reserved a camping space with me, my list has now been handed to over Doreen.
You must still contact Doreen to let her know ASAP if you still wish to camp at Fordingbridge!
Camping fee; Caravans; £50, Tents £25.
Please telephone Doreen Hopkins on 02392 486578.
P.S. Paul has spoken to Norman & Freda at Forest Glade informing them that we have cancelled the Derby and all racing in Devon for 2012 !!
