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Birmabright Weekend 2015, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 5th – 7th
June 2015
By: 1960SeriesII Date: February 5, 2015, 8:50 am
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Birmabright Weekend 2015, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 5th - 7th
June 2015
Would like to invite again all leaf-sprung Land-Rover owners to
the ninth annual Birmabright Weekend in Kutna Hora, Czech
Republic. As always all kinds of leaf-sprung Land-Rovers are
welcome and the greenlaning trip will include only these.
We will stay at the same campsite we used in previous years,
i.e. the Santa Barbara camp site with nice eating/washing/toilet
facilities, adress as follows: Santa Barbara Camping, Tyrsova
988, Kutna Hora (49.954157, 15.260267 / +49° 57' 14.97", +15°
15' 36.96")
Google Maps
HTML http://maps.google.com/maps?q=49.954157,+15.260267&num=1&vpsrc=0&ie=UTF8&t=m&z=18&iwloc=A
The capacity of the campsite is limited, so I would like to ask
all participants to email us (info@bornwild.cz) with info about
how many vehicles are they taking, how many people are
travelling with them and what is the number of tents or trailers
that you are bringing. Also, please mention whether you plan to
stay Friday to Sunday or whether you are staying for a
longer/shorter period. All this is important to plan everything
a bit in advance (breakfast on each day, available space etc.).
Please provide us with this info until 31st March 2015. If you
would like to buy the events' t-shirt, please also mention this,
although this particular topic will become important in late
April/early May.
The event’s programme
Friday, 5th June 2015:
- Arrival of participants during the day, the campsite is open
so early or late evening/night arrival is no problem.
- We will then proceed to taste whichever beer will be available
at the local pub/bar establishment, continuing until late hours
in anticipation of late arrivals.
Saturday, 6th June 2015:
- During the morning hours we will stand, sit, kneel, squat
around the campsite, shout at each other, moan/brag/cry/chuckle
about what we did last night, chat together and peek under open
bonnets. In general, we usually wait for those who can't force
themselves to wake up in time for the announced time of
departure for the laning trip...
- Breakfast can be had in the local "pub", nothing too
sophisticated but enough to fill up.
- Departure for the laning trip is usually not before 10:00 – on
the contrary, usually we depart with at least 20-30 minutes
delay, unless weather is miserable, in which case everyone is
eager to get cosy under the roof of their leafer.
- The trip includes lanes and tarmac roads totalling some 70-100
kilometres in length, depending on how much time I can spare
during April weekends to prepare the route. Fuel tank at least
half-full (or half-empty) is advisable, I can help people with
directions (or guide a little low-on-fuel convoy) to the nearest
petrol station. This year's route is planned again to include
the observation tower where we started off last year and a stop
at the small medieval fortress/stronghold at Malesov we saw in
2013, with some hearty meal prepared for us at one of the local
pubs. Another stop is included for the traditional group photo
at the Vysoka hill.
- Another beer-drinking spree will follow in the evening.
Sunday, 7th June 2015:
- Most participants usually bid farewell to others already
during breakfast (some already leave on Saturday), but the
programme will continue with an early (7:00 AM) departure for
the Pardubice airport, where the event called Aviaticka pout (or
Airmen's/Air/Aviatic Fair -
HTML http://www.aviatickapout.cz/)
is
taking place. This is a major local air show with plenty
historic aircraft on display and in the air, concentrating on
the two world wars. In 2015, we will be exhibiting our vehicles
in the spectators' area of the show, with good view of the
aerial display.
- 2015 is the 25th installment of the airshow, so I suppose the
programme should be special.
- The plan is for our part to end at approximately 3:30-4:00 PM,
which would be the meeting's final schedule point.
Additional info:
Facilities:
The meeting will take place at a public campsite, with space for
tents and one small challet, which can accommodate 4-6 people.
There are shared showers and toilets, nice and clean. There's a
small pub close to the gate which serves (except beer) some
basic food, like sausages, fries, fried cheese and some other
not too fancy meals. It's not exactly a luxury standard but
people used to drive Land-Rovers should find the facilities
sufficient. Beer usually costs around one pound per 0.5 litre
glass, about the same costs a loaf of bread, for 5 or 6 pounds
you can get a hearty meal here.
Driving regulations:
The most apparent difference (apart from driving on the right)
is the daylight lights-on rule, i.e. your lights need to be
switched all the time. You should have an internationally valid
proof of liability insurance (which is locally called the green
card, showing that your vehicle is insured and the validity of
the document), the speed limit for cities/towns/villages is 50
kph. Other than that it’s 90 kph outside cities/towns/villages
and 130 kph on motorways. Motorways are toll-roads, you need to
have a motorway sticker/vignette attached to the lower right
part of your windscreen, proving you have paid the toll. The
toll sticker for 10 days costs CZK 310 in 2013. To put this into
context, the maximum fine for not having that sticker is CZK
5000.
Currency:
CZK (approx. CZK 37 = 1 GBP) / if you need to change on week
days, you can do so at banks or exchange counters (there should
be a few in Kutna Hora as well, not sure about the weekend
office hours, better to stock up for the weekend on Friday).
VISA/MasterCard credit cards will be accepted in 90% of the
shops incl. most supermarkets, but not at the campsite.
Petrol prices:
About CZK 29-32 per litre on average at the moment (unleaded =
called Natural 95 here) / only rarely some stations here still
sell the so called Special 91 (with the lead-substituting
additive included), which is usually slightly cheaper. There are
two fuel stations in Kutna Hora, availability elsewhere is no
problem, both on motorways and main roads (most or all of them
nowadays accept VISA/MasterCard credit cards).
Other expected costs at CZ:
Campsite: see
HTML http://www.santabarbara.cz/cenik_en.php
HTML http://www.santabarbara.cz/cenik_en.php
Breakfast: about CZK 75 / GBP 2.50 / EUR 3
Certificate + sticker: CZK 100 / GBP 3 / EUR 4
T-Shirt: CZK 300 / GBP 9.50 / EUR 12
Roasted pork dinner on Saturday: CZK 150 / GBP 5 / EUR 6 (not
100% sure we can do this, the campsite has changed owners late
last year)
#Post#: 95976--------------------------------------------------
Re: Birmabright Weekend 2015, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 5th –
7th June 2015
By: Arjan Date: February 5, 2015, 11:41 am
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Only 700 miles... :rolleye0012:
Let me check the agenda :smilewide:
#Post#: 96029--------------------------------------------------
Re: Birmabright Weekend 2015, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 5th –
7th June 2015
By: s.o.t.d. Date: February 7, 2015, 7:12 am
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Is it time to leave yet?...says Dougal. ;D
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Re: Birmabright Weekend 2015, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 5th –
7th June 2015
By: 1960SeriesII Date: February 8, 2015, 5:13 am
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Wouldn't it be cheaper to rent a garage space somewhere in
mid-Germany and fly in and out, Mike? ;D
#Post#: 96041--------------------------------------------------
Re: Birmabright Weekend 2015, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 5th –
7th June 2015
By: Redwinch Date: February 8, 2015, 6:03 am
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Count us in !!
#Post#: 96095--------------------------------------------------
Re: Birmabright Weekend 2015, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 5th –
7th June 2015
By: Harry2a Date: February 10, 2015, 5:13 pm
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Time allready booked off work, can't wait! Best trip of the year
:D
#Post#: 96149--------------------------------------------------
Re: Birmabright Weekend 2015, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 5th –
7th June 2015
By: s.o.t.d. Date: February 12, 2015, 10:28 am
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[quote author=1960SeriesII link=topic=9056.msg96040#msg96040
date=1423394025]
Wouldn't it be cheaper to rent a garage space somewhere in
mid-Germany and fly in and out, Mike? ;D
[/quote]
I never stay in one place long enough,Jan! ;D
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Re: Birmabright Weekend 2015, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 5th –
7th June 2015
By: 1960SeriesII Date: April 23, 2015, 7:02 am
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Last call - those who have not sent their details to
info@bornwild.cz, please do so, there's only a few places left.
Just realized with horror that we don't have a few of the usual
suspects on our list :o
[quote]The capacity of the campsite is limited, so I would like
to ask all participants to email us (info@bornwild.cz) with info
about how many vehicles are they taking, how many people are
travelling with them and what is the number of tents or trailers
that you are bringing. Also, please mention whether you plan to
stay Friday to Sunday or whether you are staying for a
longer/shorter period. All this is important to plan everything
a bit in advance (breakfast on each day, available space etc.).
Please provide us with this info until 31st March 2015. If you
would like to buy the events' t-shirt, please also mention this,
although this particular topic will become important in late
April/early May.[/quote]
#Post#: 97321--------------------------------------------------
Re: Birmabright Weekend 2015, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 5th –
7th June 2015
By: 1960SeriesII Date: April 28, 2015, 5:27 am
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Including Xander & Co. and Stig, we have now reached the camp
capacity, i.e. 35 vehicles (plus me and Hana), so we're
officially full except if someone changes their mind about
coming. For those who registered: please keep this in mind - if
you have serious doubts about coming or already know you most
likely won't make it, please let us know, there might be more
interest from others. In any case, thanks to all who have
provided their details, looking forward to seeing you in Kutná
Hora!
If you planned to come, please let us know anyway - we would let
you know in case places are freed.
#Post#: 97914--------------------------------------------------
Re: Birmabright Weekend 2015, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 5th –
7th June 2015
By: 1960SeriesII Date: June 10, 2015, 2:34 am
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Thanks to all who made the effort to come over and participate
in this year's installment. We had an unsually sunny weather,
despite our expectations the usual thunderstorms have avoided us
this time! It was sunny, dusty, full of poppies and above all,
in the best company of leaf-sprung Land-Rover owners.
Both the Saturday greenlaning bit and the airshow on Sunday
worked out well and I'm sure we will all remember the sunburn
for weeks to come!
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