Justin Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) All I have spoken with Willomere where we held the Anglia and South East tailgate in 2019 and it is open and willing to entertain us during May Fri 20th to Sun 22nd May 2022 as long as we are definite on numbers by 2nd April 2022 when booking. You will need to book provisionally before then and confirm in April. Obviously this depends on the the state of the pandemic come May also we shall see come then Who is interested please? I am finding out how many we can bring but first come first serve The 2nd Anglia and South East Tailgate is now provisionally booked for Friday 20th to 22nd May 2022 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. Suitable for Camper vans and tents, no pods. Willowmere has an excellent toilet and shower 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 neighbouring 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.The site is a level grass area suitable for tents, caravans, motor-homes, 27 of 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 20th May until Sunday 22nd May with the main feast being cooked and served on the Saturday afternoon. For accommodation on site you have the choice of booking a pitch for a camping or caravan/motorhome. To book message @Justin with your requirements per the list below. Prices (Per Night) (currently) 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. Edited March 16, 2022 by Justin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 All the best, lets hope 2022 will be ok?? Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 That is the plan yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elecrafter Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Damn, I'm away that week. If that trip falls through, I would love to attend. Ele. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Ok, let us know by 2nd April also need to confirm numbers by then to the camp site. Of course lots of members are waiting to see what the situation is post winter I guess. It is up to individual choice come then. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Would be interested Justin 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveh Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Sounds great. I'd be interested. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Still hopeful come May this will be possible, wait see, plan for the best as per usual and adjust accordingly. Fingers crossed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve j Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Sorry can’t make this one, I entered a bike ride last year and guess what day it’s on 😡sorry guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 Such is life, Still hopeful come May this will be possible, wait see, plan for the best as per usual and adjust accordingly. Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 It is looking good to pull this event off. I must confirm numbers by 2nd April so if you can and want to come long please post here and I will get it all set up. May Fri 6th to Sun 8th May 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) Presently we have Steve Smoking Monkey Smith (and Jill?)and Steve H confirmed (and ano?) and of course myself, Please confirm if you can make these dates and want to come along to enjoy yourself with some bbq fun. I have to confirm to campsite by 2nd April Edited March 11, 2022 by Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) All please advise over the next 2 weeks if you want to and can come join us for weekend of joy friendship and relaxation with good food and drink on the 2nd Anglia and South East Tailgate for Friday 6th to 8th May 2022 Event is being held at https://willowmerecaravanpark.wordpress.com/ Edited March 14, 2022 by Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Justin Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) Date change: All I have spoken with Willomere where we held the Anglia and South East tailgate in 2019 and it is open and willing to entertain us during May Fri 6th to Sun 8th May 2022 as long as we are definite on numbers by 2nd April 2022 when booking. You will need to book provisionally before then and confirm in April. Obviously this depends on the the state of the pandemic come May also we shall see come then Who is interested please? I am finding out how many we can bring but first come first serve The 2nd Anglia and South East Tailgate is now provisionally booked for Friday 20th to 22nd May 2022 Event is being held at https://willowmerecaravanpark.wordpress.com/ 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. Suitable for Camper vans and tents, no pods. Willowmere has an excellent toilet and shower 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 neighbouring 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.The site is a level grass area suitable for tents, caravans, motor-homes, 27 of 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 20th May until Sunday 22nd May with the main feast being cooked and served on the Saturday afternoon. For accommodation on site you have the choice of booking a pitch for a camping or caravan/motorhome. To book message @Justin with your requirements per the list below. Prices (Per Night) (currently) 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. Edited April 2, 2022 by Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve j Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 That’s great news I should be able to make this one👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 That is cool, confirm when certain, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve j Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 yes me and the memsahib will be attending motor-home with electric hook up for 2 nights required, do we need to book directly with the site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 Cool, no need to book, I will sort that out for you, and you pay when you get there. Lets see how many we get first and confirm then. Will do count up come 6th April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 Presently there is you 2 and I, Wendy (on facebook page) and family likely to confirm, @Smokin Monkey checking date, @Steveh to confirm if new date works. Waiting to hear further from @Spencer I am hoping some others will come forward. 10 plus is good number for regional event. We get more at the national which I hope goes ahead this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveh Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Hi Justin I am fairly sure that I'll be able to make it. I'll have to confirm over the weekend though. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 19, 2022 Author Share Posted March 19, 2022 5 people confirmed so far 4 more to confirm. All welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 Last chances to get involved. We are 8 or 9 presently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 It is the return of Tailgate today. Yay! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotv Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Enjoy it, weather looks set fair as well. Look forward to the piccies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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