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Important info for LATP Campers
By: MissB Date: August 21, 2018, 1:11 pm
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Hi everyone,
Please see below some updates ahead of this weekend's (eeeeeek)
event!
- We'll be open for campers from 12pm on Friday. If I manage to
get stuff sorted on site earlier then I'll let y'all know you
can pitch up earlier. The gates for the museum will be shut
after 5ish, and after that you'll need to give me a ring to be
let in. The almighty Leafers number is 07756 058 497. If you
think you're going to be after 10pm, or you have any problems en
route, then please could you give us a heads up, just so we can
make sure there's someone that's able to come and get you.
- The address is the National Coal Mining Museum Wakefield (WF4
4RH). You'll need to turn left at the mini roundabout just as
you enter the museum, and keep driving until you spot us. There
will be signs up leading the way.
- Your camping list number is just confirmation that you've
booked in, it's not a designated spot on the field. For anyone
that hasn't been before, I'll try to meet you when you land so
that I can point you in the right direction. For our regulars,
we've got a few changes from previous years. Anyone camping in
their motor is welcome to stop on the show field, although we
have reduced space so please can I ask that you tuck up to one
another, and don't take up any unnecessary room with additional
tents etc. Anyone in a tent will be on the hope stores field
(where tents usually are), and we also have the option of using
another field at the back of our usual one this year. Caravans
will be down on the nature trail which is across the bridge
towards the camping field, and down on the right. If you are a
camping autojumbler, then I'd welcome any help to keep as much
room available up on the top field as possible. If you've got
any questions when you land or you don't know where you need to
be then I'll help you find a spot.
- The toilets on the show field will be locked from early
evening to early morning, but there'll be a few portaloos on the
show field, and near the camping field. There is a disabled
cubicle, and the main disabled loo is operable with a radar key
(if this is an issue for anyone then please let me know sooner
rather than later).
- There's no frills with our accommodation so no showers or
power, but...we do a cracking bonfire to make up for it!
- We'll be asking for a £15 donation per unit for the full
weekend from Friday to Monday - that covers you for your entry
to the show, and your camping. I'll collect money over the
course of the weekend. We're not doing the show officially on
Monday but please don't feel you have to rush off, we're not
kicking you out!
- The museum have made the decision to charge car parking fees
of £5 on the gate - this charge has been waived for leafers so
that you can donate through us. If you're rocking up in a
non-leafer (pfft) and you're arriving during museum opening
times then please explain to the museum staff that you're with
us, and will be donating through us. I will warn them on Friday
that this might be the case.
- We are generally a little short on space on the show fields
this year, please could I just ask you all to give us a hand by
parking sensibly and maybe tucking up another inch closer to
your neighbour than you usually would. I don't like to ask but
it just means we can get more of you lovely lot onto the fields.
- There will be a food trailer put on by the museum where you'll
be able to buy food and get a coffee etc, or there is a bigger
cafe down in the main museum building. These will be open
during museum opening times (10-5). We'll be doing catering in
the evenings with sausage stew and baked potatoes on Friday, BBQ
on Saturday, and leftovers/pot noodles on Sunday. We'll ask for
food money when you come and get served.
My general rule for the weekend is to introduce yourself to
people and just get stuck in. If you can help our little
organising team out in any way then it would be greatly
appreciated - we've got some logistical challenges this year so
your support is very welcome. As ever, if you've got any
questions, then please just ask. Looking forward to seeing you
all!
Alex
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