Teddybear picnic 2015

[Keith Williams]

As tonight, payments have been received as below. 23 people booked

The online shop page will close this weekend so if you wish to join the group, you will need to book your ticket over the weekend.

1 Tim Morris 2
2 Heather Goddard 2
3 Nigel Scutt 2
4 Paul Bridgman 1
5 Dave Mulcahy 2
6 Ian Trevana 2
7 Adam Ford 2
8 Robin Ball 2
9 Ron Kemp 2
10 Andrew Cumming 2
11 Oliver Kirkpatrick 2
12 David Koskela 2
13 David & Amanda PoD
14 Jerry PoD
15 Mike PoD
16 John & Liz PoD

[ian.trevena]

Looking forward to this. Hopefully the weather will be nice.

It'll be Big Ted's first day out (other than moving house), for 47 years.. I'll have to get him a new outfit. I'm sure he's fed up of pyjama's by now!

[TimM]

Advance bookings are closed now as we have reached enough to pay the minimum to Parham. However if you would still like to join us then any extras can pay on the day but please let us know to expect you by posting here.

[john1964]

Anyone know if dogs are welcome here

[Bigfootmgf]

I Have just looked at there website and dogs are welcome but have to be kept on a lead

http://www.parhaminsussex.co.uk/plan-your-visit/dogs/

[TimM]

Andy has finalised details with Parham now and has made another site visit - see below.

All you need do now is dress your Teddies and come along - you don't have to do the run if you don't wish but can meet us there.

You are more than welcome to come along on the day if you havn't pre-booked but please let us know as there is a charge to visit the house.

[fatbaldingoldgit]

Might be able to make it..is the teddy bear compulsory?...David & Amanda

[TimM]

No, just bring yourselves along if you don't have a ted to bring!

[fatbaldingoldgit]

No, just bring yourselves along if you don't have a ted to bring!

Cheers, Tim...in that case we'll pitch up for breakfast at the garden centre and join the convoy down to Parham..

[Beetlefan]

Hi Tim
Mike and I would like to bring two MGF's please mine is a 75th anniversary and mikes is a wedgewood

Many thanks

Jerry

[TimM]

No problem Jerry - you are added to the list

[john1964]

Two more to add to the list,John and Liz please

[muddybear]

Thanks Tim ,for posting muddy parked up on the lawn in front of the house at Parham

Great see your all signed up and looking forward to Sunday's. Everything is set and ready to go, just can't promise the weather but it's been a cracking day down here in Sussex hopefully it will stay with us ready for bears to picnic in their fancy dress and outfits

See you all at the garden centre at Milford , around 10 am onwards for coffee or breakfast if if takes your fancy.

Ta Andy

[TimM]

Hope you've managed to find some fethcing outfits for your Teddies?

We'll see those doing the run at Milford Garden Centre 10 -10.30 tomorrow for breakfast and those going straight to Parham we'll be parking on the lawn in front of the house arriving sometime around 12.30 to 1pm I should think - Andy will correct me if I'm wrong!

[muddybear]

Yep that's about right Tim

The garden centre opens at 10:30 so there's plenty of time for breakfast and retail opportunities before we set of for the leisurely run down to parham for the picnic
The grounds and gardens open @ 12:00 and the house opens @ 2.00 PM

See you all at Milford or at the house later.

[fatbaldingoldgit]

A lovely day out at Parham House after a full English at the Squires garden centre in Milford.

A beautiful drive in the countryside to Parham following some interesting tulips..

17 Fs and TFs at Parham House.

More details from other attendees in due course I am sure.

Thanks to Andy and Tim for the organisation..

David & Amanda

[Marty c]

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[TimM]

It turned out to be a lovely afternoon despite the threatened rain. Location was great in front of the house, just right for a chilled afternoon picnic with your Teddies.

Great to see some new faces among the regulars as well - welcome to the South East region !

We only had one competition this year and that was the traditional best dressed Teddy - It was difficult for the "lady of the House" to choose winners but she finally decided that the results were as follows:

Winner:- John & Liz (with Nadia's help) with the Bumble Bee Bear
Runner up:- Cleo with the Sleeping Policeman Bear and Police dog
Third:- Nigel & Helen with the MG Enthusiast Bear

Thanks Andy & Hazel for sorting the run and location out.

[muddybear]

Great to see you all and your furry companions

We're glad everyone enjoyed the day and Parham house and gardens in the sunshine after what looked to be a moist day at the very least.

Thanks to Ron for sorting out the booking details for the house.

See you all soon

Andy and Hazel