Weekender anyone?, 2021 - Page 3

12-09-2020, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

I work in Barrow and have accomodation there so wouldn’t be overnighting but I’ll certainly try to get for one of the rides and probably the meal too if that’s ok?

Hi Ian, absolutely ok, any locals are more than welcome to join in, you don't have to be staying at the hotel.thanks for your suggestions on your second post too. Am I right in saying the motor museum is in the middle of Keswick? As a general principle I was trying to steer away from the tourist hot spots ,but your advice will be valuable.

Not sure if we will be at the lockgate next month with new"guidelines" but will catch up soon mate.

12-09-2020, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dacs

Moco, a room for all three nights for me & Mrs Dacs if you please. Needs to be a twin room, is that possible?

Welcome Dave, your contribution will be invaluable mate

Goofle · 12-09-2020, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Moco1961

Hi Ian, absolutely ok, any locals are more than welcome to join in, you don't have to be staying at the hotel.thanks for your suggestions on your second post too. Am I right in saying the motor museum is in the middle of Keswick? As a general principle I was trying to steer away from the tourist hot spots ,but your advice will be valuable.

Not sure if we will be at the lockgate next month with new"guidelines" but will catch up soon mate.

I believe the motor museum in Keswick shut a good few years ago ...
The Lakeland Motor Museum is (to the best of my knowledge) still open, albeit with booking essential now due to Covid. It’s between Ulverston and Newby Bridge.

12-09-2020, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

I believe the motor museum in Keswick shut a good few years ago ...
The Lakeland Motor Museum is (to the best of my knowledge) still open, albeit with booking essential now due to Covid. It’s between Ulverston and Newby Bridge.

......spot on mate,

, looks good,bookings only as you say. It's now in the " consideration " pile .As we gain momentum the itinerary will become clearer.

Mr Gazza · 12-09-2020, 10:13 AM

Within a mile of RGM Motors in Beckermet, where I get all my Commando bits, is Sellafield (formerly Windscale). RGM is a mail order facility only although I did call in once and was warmly received by Roger Meyer, who does have an extensive collection of Nortons there. I doubt we could visit him as a group but I could ask if you like?
Sellafield has (or had) a visitor centre and tours could be booked. No idea if this is still going as the site is being dismantled and only processes radioactive waste as far as I know.
The road from Barrow to Sellafield is, er, interesting!

12-09-2020, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Within a mile of RGM Motors in Beckermet, where I get all my Commando bits, is Sellafield (formerly Windscale). RGM is a mail order facility only although I did call in once and was warmly received by Roger Meyer, who does have an extensive collection of Nortons there. I doubt we could visit him as a group but I could ask if you like?!

....no harm in asking mate, like everyone I hope by next June we will have minimal restrictions. lets get options on the table

Mr Gazza · 12-09-2020, 10:26 AM

I've got another order due, so I'll pop the question. If Sellafield still does tours maybe we could have a double hit?

12-09-2020, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I've got another order due, so I'll pop the question. If Sellafield still does tours maybe we could have a double hit?

Bad news on the double hit mate, I have just watched a you-tube vid of it being demolished, very definitely not there any more !

Mr Gazza · 12-09-2020, 10:44 AM

Oh well it was there 12 months ago.
Forget that then..

rollo22 · 12-09-2020, 05:56 PM

Can i put my mark on a single please for 3 nights.

Darren69 · 12-09-2020, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Oh well it was there 12 months ago.
Forget that then..

Gazza, my work takes me up that way 2 or 3 times a year and they have been decommissioning Sellafield for at least the last 10 years. The last few years I have noticed that they were running regular very big train services (8 to 10 carriage trains pulled by the heavy freight locomotives that were originally used to transport stuff in and out of the site, to ferry workers and whatever else they needed to and from the site.) Trust me you do not wanna go there. They will still be trying to make that place safe again in another 10 years.

slob · 12-09-2020, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Darren69

... They will still be trying to make that place safe again in another 10 years.

10,000 years?

it would have been 20,000 but they stopped calling it Windscale in 1981 ;-)

Darren69 · 12-09-2020, 07:09 PM

They'll probably stop trying after another 10 years (Imagine the costs) but yea will probably be more like 10,000

12-09-2020, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rollo22

Can i put my mark on a single please for 3 nights.

......of course you can Duncan, in fact I have just done it

great to have you on board

DaveR · 13-09-2020, 03:29 PM

Hi Mike, please can I book a single room for all 3 nights. I look forward to visiting the lakes, it's been far too long since I was there last.
Dave

12-09-2020, 10:13 AM	#35
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,982	Within a mile of RGM Motors in Beckermet, where I get all my Commando bits, is Sellafield (formerly Windscale). RGM is a mail order facility only although I did call in once and was warmly received by Roger Meyer, who does have an extensive collection of Nortons there. I doubt we could visit him as a group but I could ask if you like? Sellafield has (or had) a visitor centre and tours could be booked. No idea if this is still going as the site is being dismantled and only processes radioactive waste as far as I know. The road from Barrow to Sellafield is, er, interesting! __________________

12-09-2020, 10:26 AM	#37
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,982	I've got another order due, so I'll pop the question. If Sellafield still does tours maybe we could have a double hit? __________________

12-09-2020, 10:44 AM	#39
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,982	Oh well it was there 12 months ago. Forget that then.. __________________

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12-09-2020, 07:09 PM	#43
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13-09-2020, 03:29 PM	#45
DaveR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Colchester Bike: S4r Posts: 99	Hi Mike, please can I book a single room for all 3 nights. I look forward to visiting the lakes, it's been far too long since I was there last. Dave