Heart of England book club (Pencelli Campsite)
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Heart of England book club (Pencelli Campsite)
The book club will be returning to Pencelli Castle Campsite near Brecon this year, for another relaxing weekend and hopefully another welsh sun tan
We will be there Thurs 4th July until Mon 8th, but anyone wishing to tag along can do so for as little or as long as they want.
Booking is simple, just ring Pencelli on 01874 665451 and ask for a tent pitch in the Meadow, for the nights you wish to stay (deposit may be required).
Format for the weekend is very relaxed, you do as little or as much as you want (hence the 'book club' as on our last visit we spent most of the time lounging around on the campsite reading).
No doubt at some point there will be a run over the Beacons, but it will be very much make it up as we go along.
All I ask is that you are self sufficient (i.e. have a tent and means to feed yourself) and respect the campsite rules. Groups are not normally allowed but as we have been visiting many years as a group we have a special dispensation
There is a pub within walking distance of the campsite but I can't guarantee they serve food. Thre a good Chinese in Brecon I can recommend, and will probably end up at one evening
No doubt the weather will be so nice we will be firing up the BBQ's in the evenings
http://www.pencelli-castle.com/
We will be there Thurs 4th July until Mon 8th, but anyone wishing to tag along can do so for as little or as long as they want.
Booking is simple, just ring Pencelli on 01874 665451 and ask for a tent pitch in the Meadow, for the nights you wish to stay (deposit may be required).
Format for the weekend is very relaxed, you do as little or as much as you want (hence the 'book club' as on our last visit we spent most of the time lounging around on the campsite reading).
No doubt at some point there will be a run over the Beacons, but it will be very much make it up as we go along.
All I ask is that you are self sufficient (i.e. have a tent and means to feed yourself) and respect the campsite rules. Groups are not normally allowed but as we have been visiting many years as a group we have a special dispensation
There is a pub within walking distance of the campsite but I can't guarantee they serve food. Thre a good Chinese in Brecon I can recommend, and will probably end up at one evening
No doubt the weather will be so nice we will be firing up the BBQ's in the evenings
http://www.pencelli-castle.com/
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Re: Heart of England book club (Pencelli Campsite)
Will book it tomorrow
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I'm pretty sure I could talk Lorna in to a weekend at Pencelli without panty trouble. Can we bring two cars and two kids?
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When I got the ZT, strangely our camping gear expanded the fill it and the boot of an F, so we normally end up taking 2 cars too so no problem.
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That should of course have read 'any trouble'... Comedy auto correct moment.Phil_B wrote:... without panty trouble...
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You also don't want any panty trouble though.
And it would be nice if Steve could bring all 8 cylinders this time
And it would be nice if Steve could bring all 8 cylinders this time
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I took all 8 cylinders last time, I just managed to misplace one somewhere on the Becons.
I now carry a spare in the boot as it has hapepend again since.
It seems to be fine as long as Keith isn't in the car......
I now carry a spare in the boot as it has hapepend again since.
It seems to be fine as long as Keith isn't in the car......
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I'm hoping to come along, I just need to see if I can organise for Esra to be over at the same time first, otherwise it'll be just me on me tod
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Oh wait, no I won't. It's the 10th anniversary 260 thing at Duxford on the 7th
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I have moved onto bigger ways of destroying cars lately rather than just plugs springing out, so you had better keep me out of yours for a whileSteve White wrote:I took all 8 cylinders last time, I just managed to misplace one somewhere on the Becons.
I now carry a spare in the boot as it has hapepend again since.
It seems to be fine as long as Keith isn't in the car......
Booked in at Pencelli and staying an extra couple of days after the weekend too. I really need to find the canal this time for a stroll
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Might pop down on the Sunday as it is only a 2 hour drive
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Don't leave the handbrake off in that meadow Keith or the car will find it for you.Keith Williams wrote: I really need to find the canal this time for a stroll
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http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Br ... X0206:1:UK
Looking mainly dry so far ..
.... I feel a trip to the camping shop coming on...
Looking mainly dry so far ..
.... I feel a trip to the camping shop coming on...
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I saw the forecast too but disbelieve it some what. I will wait until I stick my head out of the tent to decide if it is right
What are the round yellow images on the forecast?? I have not seen them for a while
What are the round yellow images on the forecast?? I have not seen them for a while
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Looking very nice. I've booked the time off work so you never know we might just join you still.
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You know you want toPhil_B wrote:Looking very nice. I've booked the time off work so you never know we might just join you still.
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Keith Williams wrote:I saw the forecast too but disbelieve it some what. I will wait until I stick my head out of the tent to decide if it is right
What are the round yellow images on the forecast?? I have not seen them for a while
You been playing with your highlighter pen again?
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I'm really looking forward to this weekend, even more so now that Keith has got busy with his highlighter pen
Chris Hathway and Rob Preece will also be joining us - apparently they have beer left over from Silverstone which can only be drunk whilst camping I think it's just an excuse to sit around and do very little for a weekend myself
Chris Hathway and Rob Preece will also be joining us - apparently they have beer left over from Silverstone which can only be drunk whilst camping I think it's just an excuse to sit around and do very little for a weekend myself
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Weve camped at Pencelli before but that was when we had the Tin Tent, was a great site
Sounds like a great weekend I hope the weather holds out, are day visiters allowed ?
Sounds like a great weekend I hope the weather holds out, are day visiters allowed ?
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We're booked Thursday to Monday, can't decide whether we're mad or not!
Will be great to see Pencelli again after so many years away.
Will be great to see Pencelli again after so many years away.