Justin Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 All I have spoken with Willomere where we held the Anglia and South East tailgate last year and it is open and willing to entertain us during August as long as we avoid the bank holiday weekend and are definite on numbers when booking Therefore I am happy to advise we can do this albeit late. Given the National and Midland ones have been cancelled, here is the first opportunity to do a tailgate this year. Who is interested please? Who can confirm please. I am finding out how many we can bring but first come first serve The 2nd Anglia and South East Tailgate is now organised for set for Friday 7th to 9th August Event is being held at Willowmere Caravan Park Willowmere is situated on the B1508, Sudbury to Bures road. Approx. 2.3 miles from the centre of Sudbury Suffolk. Bures Road, Little Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0NN The site is beautiful and well organised. Raptor and I can vouch for that. Suitable for Camper vans and tents, no pods. Willowmere has an excellent toilet and show block, fresh water tap, and washing up facilities all included. Not a massive site but all the better for it. There are apparently some small pod sites nearby and inns for B&B in Sudbury if you do not want to camp on site, no problem. The village centre is a 43-minute walk away (or 8 minutes in a car), and is well served by local shops including a grocer, baker, butcher, post office and a Co-op store and well as three pubs, several restaurants and tearooms. The site is a quite small, quiet, well kept site sits in attractive surroundings of tree's, and neighboring lakes and mere's, in the valley of the River Stour in Constable Country.Cornard mere is next door, and is a small quiet haven for wildlife, which is cared for by the Suffolk wildlife trust.Thesite is a level grass area suitable for tents, caravans, motor-homes, 27 of our 35 pitches offer electric hook-up. It has well maintained toilet block and large showers .There is even a small fishing lake on site which you are free to fish at any time.The local pub is 400 yards from the site and serves food (The Brook Inn).The River Stour is 400 yards through open fields.There is a bus service to Sudbury or Colchester which stops at our gate. Sudbury itself is a market town (Thursday & Saturday) and various farmers markets throughout the year. Nearby Attractions The Park is an ideal base to tour the beautiful Suffolk/Essex countryside. Sudbury was the birth place of Thomas Gainsborough and the home of Gainsborough House Museum, and shows many of his works.In the surrounding area of Sudbury you will find such villages as Long Melford (5 mile) with its magnificent church and stately homes 'Melford Hall & Kentwell Hall which puts on its re-creations of historical life and times.Lavenham is 7 miles & Dedham & Flatford are within 15 miles.Colchester (12 miles) is one of the earliest recorded towns in England has a wonderful castle museum to visit, and Bury St Edmunds (18 miles) has its glorious Cathedral.If you fancy a game of golf 'Newton Green' is 4 miles away or the larger 'Stoke By Nayland' is 7.5 miles. The weekend runs from the afternoon of Friday 7th August until Sunday 9th August with the main feast being cooked and served on the Saturday afternoon. For accommodation you have the choice of booking a camping or caravan/motorhome. To book message @Justin with your requirements per the list below. Prices (Per Night) Car, Caravan, 2 People = £19.00 Car, Tent, 2 People = £19.00 Motorhome, 2 People = £19.00 Electric hook-up = £3.00 Extra Person (over 10) = £3 Awnings, Dogs = Free You only need to bring is yourself, your BBQ*, the food you plan to cook and a chair and some where to sleep tent, bivvy, motor home etc. or indeed a local B&B booking (Wade and Joy!). The cooking pitch, gazebos, food prep area, possibly a chiller trailer and serving tables will all be provided. The Anglia and South East tailgate is a friendly affair and is a non-competitive event for the whole family where you can come along and enjoy cooking for an appreciative crowd. If you are new to BBQ cooking and are looking to gain experience and confidence then you will be amongst friends who can help and guide you. If you are a seasoned smoker then come along and show us what you can cook whilst encouraging others to progress along their own BBQ journey. This is a family event so non-BBQ family and friends are all welcome. * a limited number of shared BBQ/Smokers may be available for use on the day but will be on a first come basis. We will not have exclusive use so we will be inviting other campers to join in, chat and get interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 Please do advise soonest as availability is limited on park of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 It’s a no from me I’m afraid. With any luck next year won’t have the issues of this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Simon said: It’s a no from me I’m afraid. With any luck next year won’t have the issues of this year. Same here dude...I think it's still too early to get into a crowd. Ice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 It will be fine, plenty of space, campsite cleared this for me, but I appreciate your choice. Anyone who wishes to join in please let me know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 if anyone wishes, let me know this week please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) Presently we have space at the campsite to host this: They have up to 10 spaces available for the weekend of the 7th at the moment that have hook up and 7 without. Please let me know if you are interested and come along. Edited July 20, 2020 by Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U can do that again Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Sadly date doesn’t work for us and still have reservations about the situation, think it’s too soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 Plenty people camping to be fair, it not as bad as people think. and the showers and toilets and washing up areas are ll open. It is small site so not over populated and well spaced out between pitches. It would be fine but ok I am cancelling it because of the lack of attendees coming forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 Campsite tells me dates are flying out and bookings are busy. Anyway it is not happening now and will be arranged next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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