Posted this originally on the Essex Board as that is where the initial conversation took place - but felt it only right that it also be put here as the run is in Hertfordshire.
A couple of us were chatting last night about a road run that culminated in attending the Battle Prom at Hatfield House. I have spoken with the organisers today, and they don't see there being a problem, although we may not be able to park at the rear of the auditorium because of Health and Safety (although I shall look into this with the local council - something about tanks of petrol, cars and and a crowd people being close together - Herts CC obviously have not seen Oxford Street at Christmas!!).
The plan fomulating in my mind would be a road run visiting a couple of other country homes in Hertfordshire/Essex (photo ops etc) with arrival at Hatfield House around 4pm. At the least we will have reserved parking and wil be early enough to pitch gazeebo's and have a picnic party (bring and share style) prior to the start of the concert. Having been on a couple of these events they really are a spectical, and an opportunity to dress in dinner jacket, bow tie and wellingtons!! Think of Last night of the Proms - with added cannons and smoke, plus a flypast by Spitfires - don't get that in the royal Albert Hall!!
The date of the event is the 26 July 2008. Ticket cost is £27 per person, although there is an early booking discount and I slipped in about a reduction as we could be a considerable group.
Let me know what you think.
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Battle Proms Run
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Re: Battle Proms Run
I'd be on to join you guys in the park for the picnic and the proms. Probably wouldn't join you for a run in as I live less than 3 miles from Hatfield House entrance.
I believe it got rained off this year.
I believe it got rained off this year.
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Re: Battle Proms Run
That sounds like a fantastic idea...would it be open to interlopers???!
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Interloper? You? Put it in your diary Andie but be aware that it may conflict with MGFest2008 (yet to be announced).
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Re: Battle Proms Run
There is a very good chance that MGFest08 will be this weekend - sorry ! We'll be taking a decision at the weekend. We'll have our own "electric proms" there if you like !
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Re: Battle Proms Run
Sorry, this is not happening now due to MGFest 08 (probably gathered that - but thought I would tie up loose ends)
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