Weekender 2020 ~ Here we go again

13-06-2020, 02:33 PM

Firstly I hope everyone remains well and coping with restrictions.

The September date I previously announced is still an option however there is a wedding party on the same date, long story but the bottom line is we would be in oscars bar on the Saturday and only get the side function room on Sunday.

Helen has mailed me giving the option of 9th October, there was a wedding which has now moved to next year so we get the rooms we want, it's obviously later in the year.

Sorry for posting, it does not seem important given what's going on at the moment,I just need to respond to her.

I honestly can't predict what will happen, if I am honest I think it's 50/50 , I know people are hesitant and quite understandable, I am myself to be honest.

Can those that have booked let me know either,

Stick with September but share venue,
Move to October
Cancel for this year.

Thanks, stay safe

alan c · 13-06-2020, 04:21 PM

Hi Mike,

For me it’s cancel this year, you know the reason why.

Thanks

Mr Gazza · 13-06-2020, 04:39 PM

This is a really hard one!
Deep down I want everything to be okay and enjoy a great time at the Weekender.

But I don't think I would be at all comfortable staying in a hotel and sharing indoor space with folk (nice folk too.) just yet.

I am also uncomfortable with riding around en masse with other bikes and rolling noisily up to local attractions in Wales, known for it's unfriendliness to outsiders at the moment.

Reluctantly I think I am going to vote; Cancel. Sorry.

P.S. My vote is not a reflection of your efforts Mike, and I would probably turn up if it goes ahead.

bigredduke · 13-06-2020, 06:59 PM

I would echo Gary's thinking on this. I just don't think the situation will have significantly improved by September or even October this year. All things considered, I would be reluctant to attend any mass gathering for any reason for the foreseeable future.
I think it would be sensible to cancel the event for this year.

13-06-2020, 02:33 PM	#1
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Weekender update Firstly I hope everyone remains well and coping with restrictions. The September date I previously announced is still an option however there is a wedding party on the same date, long story but the bottom line is we would be in oscars bar on the Saturday and only get the side function room on Sunday. Helen has mailed me giving the option of 9th October, there was a wedding which has now moved to next year so we get the rooms we want, it's obviously later in the year. Sorry for posting, it does not seem important given what's going on at the moment,I just need to respond to her. I honestly can't predict what will happen, if I am honest I think it's 50/50 , I know people are hesitant and quite understandable, I am myself to be honest. Can those that have booked let me know either, Stick with September but share venue, Move to October Cancel for this year. Thanks, stay safe

13-06-2020, 04:39 PM	#3
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,834	This is a really hard one! Deep down I want everything to be okay and enjoy a great time at the Weekender. But I don't think I would be at all comfortable staying in a hotel and sharing indoor space with folk (nice folk too.) just yet. I am also uncomfortable with riding around en masse with other bikes and rolling noisily up to local attractions in Wales, known for it's unfriendliness to outsiders at the moment. Reluctantly I think I am going to vote; Cancel. Sorry. P.S. My vote is not a reflection of your efforts Mike, and I would probably turn up if it goes ahead. __________________ Last edited by Mr Gazza; 13-06-2020 at 04:41 PM..

13-06-2020, 04:21 PM	#2
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	Hi Mike, For me it’s cancel this year, you know the reason why. Thanks

13-06-2020, 06:59 PM	#4
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,546	I would echo Gary's thinking on this. I just don't think the situation will have significantly improved by September or even October this year. All things considered, I would be reluctant to attend any mass gathering for any reason for the foreseeable future. I think it would be sensible to cancel the event for this year.