Trikey and Ian G go Dutch (20th - 23rd Sept 2019)
 

Hi all
Would anyone be interested in joining Trikey, Debz, Jan and myself for a long weekend in Holland in 2019 to visit the Best of British car show at Boxtel near Eindhoven and maybe meet up with a few of our European 75 and ZT owners.


Best of British show date confirmed as 22nd September 2019
So plan will be to travel to Holland via "le shuttle" AM Friday 20th September and return (again via the tunnel) PM Monday 23rd..


Cheers Ian

(18 cars)
actros

Bri and Linda
Bluejon, Silvervixen
bl52krz
Ched and Karen
Ceedy and Liz
Coidy and Emily
GordyB
Ian G & Jan G
Jnorris
Jules and Dawn
LotusLC
maxi_crawf
Rick-sta & Deanna
Robbrooks
Snetty and Deb
steve-45
Trikey & Bluebird
marinabrian


Boxtel show only..
Eric Druyts








Please be aware this is not an official 75 & ZT Owners Club meet and as such is not covered by the clubs public liability insurance. Also the owners club take no responsibility for the meet in any way.

Following with interest.

Sounds fun if dates work :drool4:

Hell yes let's make it happen. :D

I shall consider this...
(Thinks photography opportunities...)

i could be up for this one depending on date

Hi Brian
Date is likely to be September but poss June so we avoid the costly ferries/hotels at school holiday time.

Thanks for the interest mate.
Cheers Ian

I might be up for this :D

Sounds very interesting Ian & Andy,please Keep Jan & I in mind for further details [at the moment as possibles] for this, many thanks for trying to arrange this.

John & Jan. [Bluejon & Silvervixen]

hi
i will be in for this especially if it is in september as it will be near my birthday ( on the 16 ) .

andy

Hi Ian.

Any idea what approx. cost might be,

Rev

Hi Jules
I have sent email to Stenaline for ferry cost's and I would expect hotel cost's to be just a little higher than UK in an Ibis or similar hotel.
As a guide
Published prices for Sept 2018 are £109 each way for car and two passengers on the day sailing ferry from Harwich to the Hook and around £85 per room per night for hotel with breakfast.
Now I know there's some interest I will attempt to get some proper costings together so that I am able to publish an all inclusive package of ferry and hotel.
Cheers Ian

I would like to take this adventure. Only trouble is, i have to book my holidays no later than September for the following year :shrug:

Fingers crossed Gary we should have it all in place by then mate..:D
I'll pop you on the list for now if thats OK, as I said it's only to help me get an idea of numbers
Cheers Ian

Put us down as provisional please Ian. You ever know, I might even have Tank back on the road by then.. Lol.

Please put myself and the family down depending on whether it happens during school holidays.

Jan & I could also be up for this,September would also be good for me Birthday wise, mines on the 20th Andy.

John.

Hi David
I'll pop you on the list as it's only to see who is interested in a trip for now.
Cheers Ian

Hi all
Just an update to let you know that we're making some progress on this trip and I'm quite confident of getting us a stand at the Best of British classic show that is held at http://en.classicpark.nl in Boxtel NL each September.
Obviously it's early days for 2019 but I'm in communication with the shows organiser's and things are slowly starting to come together.
More details as I get them,but in the mean time keep those names coming.
Cheers Ian

UPDATE..:D:D
After no reply to my emails I decided to phone Stenaline on the group travel number. I asked about group travel and was told that "it only applies to coach travel sir"
OK so why do you show this on your website.
STENA LINE
CAR OR MOTORCYCLE GROUP
If you have a group with a minimum of 5 motorcycles or cars travelling together on the same departures outward and homeward, please send a brief email to [email protected]. Include your routes, dates, times and mobile number so one of our team can contact you as soon as they can with a group rate.

"Oh I didn't know about that sir hold on and I'll connect you to the Harwich office"
I have now been given another name and email address to contact.
So now I have sent an email to the man that deals with Car/Motorcycle groups and await a reply..

Cheers Ian

I might be up for this aswell

Meet you halfway then 👍😎🥃

Wow that's some drive (1,832 km) but it would be fabulous to see you there Giedrius,I will add your name to the list. Let me know if you need any small parts from the UK.
Regards Ian

First of the accommodation quotes have arrived at my inbox..
I won't bore you with the small print so here are the prices along with a link to the hotels.
Prices in euros
Hotel A
https://www.ruwenberg.nl/en/history/ € 85.00 per single room including breakfast € 100.00 per double room including breakfast (prices are per night)
Hotel is located approx 8.5km from the venue for Best of British show at Boxtel

Hotel B
http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-0647-ib...shtml#location
Single room : € 64,00 per room per night including breakfast
Double room : € 78,00 per room per night including breakfast
Triple room : NOT AVAILABLE
Tourist tax : 3,5% per room per night
3-course dinner : € 22,50 per person
Busparking : On site
Parking : Free of charge
Hotel is approx 26km from the venue for Best of British show at Boxtel

Still waiting on a couple more hotels and ferry prices but of course lots of time to keep looking.:D:D

Hi Ian how long is this trip going to be ??

As mentioned in the OP Brian "a long weekend" so out on 9am ferry Friday back on 14.15 ferry Monday = 3 nights in the Netherlands.
Cheers Ian

Forgot to message you back, Ian. Apologies. I’ve decided not to attend on this trip I’m afraid due to other reasons. Thanks

No problem Rav
The list is very maybe at the moment anyway mate and it's a long time in the future.
Cheers

Hi Folks
This will be the last update for a while BUT the visit to the Best of British show at Boxtel nl in 2019 will
definitely happen.
The initial post was purely to see if it would be worth while organising a group trip rather than just the two of us going.
It's now looking as if we can have our own 75-ZT stand at the show which is held here http://en.classicpark.nl/ each September so I'm hoping that it will be an opportunity to join with our European friends and put on a good display.
Most of the hotels-ferries are unable to quote prices for 2019 at the moment so we can't really come up with a firm price yet, but as well as the ferries we're looking at "le shuttle" as an alternative means of travel. This would mean a drive through France and Belgium of around 3 hours but would be easy enough with a couple of stops on the way. Bonus is of course that it's a 35 minute journey that won't be affected by the weather and they will give a discount if there are 15 or more vehicles traveling together.
The rough layout of the trip would be group meal and ticket/info handout etc Thursday evening with hotel stay overnight before crossing the channel Friday AM with Fri/Sat/Sun/ night stay in Holland and return to UK Monday.
If anyone want's more info or a chat about the trip just PM Andy (Trikey) or Ian (Ian G)
We'll still be adding names to the list and there's no firm commitment at this stage however if you fancy doing something a little different with your 75/ZT in 2019 then put your name down.
This post will be updated as and when we get more info to pass on.
Cheers Ian and Andy

Ian & Andy,

Just to add,Jan & I would like to say a big thank you to the both of you including Jan & Debs for coming up with the idea & for arranging this for the members who wish to take part, really appreciate what you are all doing to make this happen.

Holland is such a lovely Country with lovely people, Jan & I have been quite a few times really looking forward to going back again, in the meantime , many thanks again, take care & look after yourselves.

John & Jan.

I'll be there with the Ford probe. :D

Looking forward too this I ain't backing out now. :D

Hi Ian, could you put myself and deanna down for this please? We will bring the typhoon zt along :)

Thanks Rick
It's great to have you and Deanna join the list.
That's 16 possibles now:D:D with a good spread of cars, Gerry (confronted) may come along with one of his wonderful creations as well.

Cheers Ian

Starting to look like a good one Ian 👍

Always wanted to visit Holland, and this seems like a fantastic way to do it :)

What a fantastic occasion to make my dream come true to visit The Tulipsland! :D
Found a camping in ~600 meters from the museum. Any fans out there?
So - this trip is possible on 75`s wheels and ~4200km with return. :shrug:

That's the same reason we fancy doing the trip Rick ;)

Yep... Best get the Golden Earring CDs ready for the trip ;);)

MGSte and Pete both added to the list..
Thanks Ian

This looks excellent, could you provisionally put Deb and me down for this.

Great news mate I've added you to the list, hope you are both keeping well.
Cheers Ian

Thanks mate, yes both in (reasonably) fine fettle:D, hope you and Jan are well too.

I'm tempted with this little trip :). Could you pop my name down for interested :)

Yes of course Jamie name added as requested..
Thanks Ian

Hi All
I've been asked a couple of times recently if the Holland trip is still going ahead..
Yes it is very much still alive and we will start putting the plans together later in the year.
In the meantime just let us know if you would like to be added to the list there's no firm committment at this stage.

Thanks Ian

Any ideas what the date be for this for next year?

Still very much like too tag along too this the amount of interest its generated its going too be one hell of a convoy. :D

Just be patient as I'll be spending most of the time at each petrol station. :D

Ian how soon do we think we'd be able to get an idea of dates? As deanna will have to book holidays off work quite early :)

Hi Guys don't worry I'm on the case..:D:D
I hope to have the date by end of October
The Best of British Show if usually the third weekend in September...BUT I won't know for certain when/if next years event takes place until this years show is over..http://www.classicpark.nl/event/79/best-of-british
I've made contact with the events director and will contact him in October and post details ASAP.

Cheers Ian

I say October sounds good gives us plenty of time and be able too make it too the UK meets as well. :D

I hope it is stays the 3rd week of September.
Our Kermit will be taking us but it will not be the Kermit we all know now :eek::eek:

Hi

Please can you add myself and my wife Shirley to the list.

Many thanks

Peter Goodson

Hello Peter
Yes of course very happy to have you join the trip.
Hopefully there will be some progress to report in the thread in a couple of months.

Regards Ian

Rover 75 tourer and Kay
Bri and Linda
Names added thanks

Ian , could you tentativly put us down for this ..


All depends on Merlins health tho' really :duh:


Chris

[QUOTE=ceedy;2664689]Ian , could you tentativly put us down for this ..


All depends on Merlins health tho' really :duh:

If course I'll add you Chris as I've said several time's there's no commitment needed yet but be great if you can make it.
Cheers Ian

Well folks if all goes to plan this time next year you will drinking Dutch lager and eating lots of cheese..
Hope to have some more info for you before Christmas.

Cheers Ian

:) :) :) :) :) :)

I see there's some great theme parks with super rollercoasters in Holland. 😆

As alot have said can you put us down and I'll see if I can get the time off 👍

Hello Stephen
I've added you to the list..
This years Best of british Show happened last weekend (23rd) so I'll give the organisors a couple of weeks then contact them.

Cheers Ian

Thanks Ian much appreciated 👍

Hi Folks
Just an update to let you know that we're still awake..:D:D
I have today contacted Olaf at the Classic Park in the Netherlands to see if a date for 2019 Best of British show is available yet..
Here's a copy of his reply..

Hello Ian,

It’s nice to here that there is so much interest in our event ‘Best of British’. I don’t have the date for 2019 yet but I hope I can tell it to you before the end of October.

Is that okay for you?

Met vriendelijke groet, / With Kind Regards, / Mit freundlichen Grüßen,

O.M.L. (Olaf) van Kuijlenburg

So I hope to be able to confirm dates in 2 or 3 weeks.
Don't forget to add your name if you fancy the trip..

Cheers Ian

Hi Folks
At last some information for you :D:D:D:D
Best of British show date confirmed as 22nd September 2019
So plan will be to travel to Holland via "le shuttle" AM Friday 20th September and return (again via the tunnel) PM Monday 23rd..
I'll try to get prices for hotels and travel put together and posted before Christmas...

Cheers Ian

What a relief those are the dates, Holland here we come :D

fantastic :) Just given the dates to Deanna to book off :)

Just putting it out there....
 

This might be worth the drive :devil:

Kermit going around the Nurbergring , a frog would hop round faster.

I'd love to take in the Spa 6hr historic race one year.

But if I go I’d have to remove the “neverbeen” sticker from my car

Hello all
Just to keep you up to date with whats happening.
I have been in contact with Eurotunnel regarding a group booking for our trip.
Here's the reply from them.

Dear Ian
Thank you for your email.

Our availability is usually released between 10 and 11 months in advance. We are currently selling up until the end of June 2019. I would advise checking online towards the end of the year for September 2019 dates or calling our contact centre on +44 (0) 3457 35 35 35 as we may have more information by then in regards to when the dates will be released.

If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards

Kate
Sales Support Team
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle

With the help from David in Holland we have just started to look at hotels and maybe a Saturday run to somewhere interesting.
More details as we get them
Thanks Ian

Quote bl52krz
Hi Ian. Can you please add my name to the list for this junket . We normally go down to the Loire in September, but had a word with my wife, and she says as long as we go to Germany next year,it is ok.

Name added as requested David it will be great to have you join in the fun.
Cheers Ian

Hi Guys,

Some pictures of Boxtel last year 2017:

http://www.r75.info/modules.php?name...ewtopic&t=9272

You can also see that David was there. It was a great day; I will probably visit it again next year, as I live in the Netherlands :}.

Well Ian, if your wife wants to go to Germany, this meeting we organize might be interesting as well; https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=288918
Already 46 people signed up - 23 cars - one car (MG ZT V8) from the UK.
Another special car that will attend this meeting is a Rover 75 V8 Tourer LHD, a Dutch car. Only three Rovers 75 V8 Tourers LHD were built; one is in Sweden, one in Switzerland and one in The Netherlands.
You can see this car also in the first link of Boxtel.

Cheers, Pim

Looking forward to this and hoping everything will fall into place.
We are hoping to take a detour off route to visit at least one of the many war graves sites to pay our respects to those who served our country and never made it home.

List updated to include dingdong1960.. Thanks Chris

27 cars now :bowdown:keep em coming guys :D:D

Cheers Ian

wow fantastic result :) really looking forward to this .

I don't know if this is relevant but am I right in thinking you can't take an LPG vehicle through the tunnel. Not that I am suggesting anyone is but worth pointing out. Also in my experience the loos are pretty awful on the train so have a good leak before getting on!

Valid point and yes you are correct Nick, LPG powered vehicles are not permitted to travel on "le shuttle" even if the gas tank is empty..
All this and more will be made perfectly clear before the time comes to start taking the deposits for the trip.
Cheers Ian

Hi Ian
I don't think I have put my name down for this yet, subject to costs and dates etc.
thanks
James

Thanks James
I'll add you to the list mate.
Cheers Ian

Looks like we got us a convoy !!

I've no idea until eurotunnel lets me know what time slots will be available for group travel David, and they are unlikely to release them until the end of the year.
Cheers

Hi All
I've been looking at a suitable location to base our group at for the weekend and at the moment I'm looking around the North Brabant region and the beautiful city of 's-Hertogenbosch (think Sir-toggen-boss) a lovely city in which to spend a day relaxing. https://www.holland.com/global/touri.../den-bosch.htm

Only 15 mins drive from the show at Boxtel and about an hours drive from Arnhem
https://www.holland.com/global/touri...nstein-1-1.htm which I thought could be a good location for a Saturday run.

I'm currently looking at Hotels that have 30 rooms available and will post a couple up when/if I get a reply/price from them.

Cheers Ian

Sorry duplicate post removed.

This sound a fantastic trip............

Could you please put me down as interested and I'll try to get things together so I can go.

Hi Paul
Hope that you are keeping well mate..
It would be great to have you come along for our little escapade to the Netherlands.
Name added as requested.
Cheers Ian

After chatting to Andy (Trikey) tonight we have decided to limit the initial list for the Netherlands trip to 40 names..
If the list gets to 40 we will start a reserve list as i'm sure one or two folk will have to drop out for various reasons..
So if you have been thinking about putting your name down please do it asap..

Cheers Ian/Andy

Just one reply re hotels so far.
Price shown below is per room per night without breakfast

https://www.hotelplanner.com/Hotel/H...d_id=113074081

Booked status: Under consideration
View Hotel Info
£70.76
GBP per night + 6% taxes
converted from 80,00 EUR
Den Bosch / Sint Michielsgestel De Ruwenberg Hotel Meetings Event
6.34 kilometres from 's Hertogenbosch
Ruwenbergstraat 7 Sint-Michielsgestel Netherlands (NLD) 5271AG Map
Direct bid from the Den Bosch / Sint Michielsgestel De Ruwenberg Hotel Meetings Event.

Can I ask..... Will it be down to us to book crossing and hotel......... or will it be down to a group booking thing and to pay the organiser ?

Hi Paul
We hope to arrange the crossing via "le Shuttle" and hotel booking as a group thus getting (hopefully) a better deal. By making a group (15 vehicles or more) booking with Eurotunnel we will be kept together and loaded as a group.
There is a paypal account in place and when all is sorted it is hoped that folk will be able to spead the cost by paying into this account as and when they can afford it rather than having to find the whole amount in one lump.

Once we get into the new year and costs have been confirmed then the provisonal list will become an attendance list and a deposit will be required to confirm your place on the trip.
Cheers Ian.

Awesome......... that would be easier for myself too.

When you say 40 names do you mean 40 people or 40 cars? I'm just looking at the numbers already on the list.

Sorry Roy.. Looking at it again I could have worded it better... It's 40 cars
Cheers Ian

Thanks for the feedback
I thought that was a reasonable price for what looks to be a very pleasant hotel
I invited 4 hotels to quote but only the one reply so far.
Cheers Ian

Ian, now you have the dates I've added them to your thread title for folk :}

This sounds like a great run abroad, I would have taken the V8, but I've just checked the dates and I'll be working on the Rugby World Cup coverage which starts on 20th :duh:

I have had a reply from euro tunnel.. Could you ALL please read copied email and let me know if you think your vehicle will not comply..
Thanks Ian

Dear Ian

Thank you for your email.

We can confirm we are able to provide you with a quote for your planned journey. Before doing so please may we ask if any of the vehicles require our single deck shuttle. Our double deck shuttle can carry vehicles up to 1.85m high and up to a maximum of 1.90m wide. If the vehicles are higher, wider or have low ground clearance these would need to be booked as high cars to allow loading space.

Please advise if any of the vehicles require our single deck shuttle.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards,
Sarah
Sales Support Team
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle

Mine is a standard ZT saloon on standard springs. So no special requirements needed here

Ground clearance could potentially be an issue with mine as it's lowered and also has a splitter on the front.

Cuh.... some people are so needy. :snowball1:

Ground clearance in mm at lowest point please Rick..
Cheers

Makes me want to build something different just to be awkward :)

Sorry i had to be " the one " lol

I'll try take measurements tomorrow Ian if it doesnt rain all day again. If I forget ping me a message, been a bit forgetful lately where i've been really busy.

60psi in the tyres should get you 3-4mm more Rick :)

OK Rick
I suspect that you will be OK as it's the same spec as redfive and I got onto the Cowes chain ferry at low tide with that :icon_lol:

Just found this on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UIkqN88kPs
From 5min 25sec you will see the slope to the upper deck.
Can't see this being a problem guys.
Cheers Ian

Could you put Karen and myself down for this please Ian?

Names added as requested David it will be great to have you join us.
That's 30 cars now !!!
Thanks Ian

Please read the Eurotunnel quote below in full
It's only valid if a deposit is paid by 9th january but it gives us an idea of cost..
But it's now time to get a bit more serious about whos going and whos not going. To achieve a reasonable price for hotel and Le Shuttle I feel we need to look at booking by end of February latest..
At the moment the total cost of hotel and travel is around £330 per couple based on 2 people sharing If you are a single traveller then you may save money if you are happy to share a twin room with another person

In order to get the trip booked ASAP as cheap nas possible I feel that it's not unreasonable to ask for some commitment from those wanting to go on the Netherlands trip.. So if you want to remain on the list let me know by the by end of January and a deposit will be required by mid February..
PLEASE NOTE..I don't want to upset folk but I'm not going to chase anyone for a reply so if you have not responded by end of January your name will be removed from the list..
Thanks Ian


Dear Ian

RE: Group Travel Request ROVERS & MGS TO HOLLAND
Reference SW00284333
Thank you for your enquiry concerning your group booking. We understand that you are the group leader for this booking.

Eurotunnel offers the fastest, most reliable and easiest way to take your vehicle across the Channel and we are pleased to be able to offer your group a Group Booking Rate of 112.00 GBP per vehicle (or as listed below), based on 30 vehicles travelling;

Folkestone-Calais 20/09/19 at 08:20
Calais-Folkestone 23/09/19 at 17:50

This offer is only valid for the fare, dates and times shown above and is valid until 09/01/2019. Amendments to this quotation may result in a new quote and may be subject to additional supplements.

Eurotunnel fares are calculated upon the demands on our service. The further ahead you book, the lower the fares. As more bookings are made the fares will increase. Therefore during our busy days we are not always able to offer a discount. However if you confirm your acceptance of our offer within 28 days your agreed Group Booking Fare will be applied to the whole group. The fare has been calculated to include any increases based on current capacity and then divided equally based on the number of vehicles advised. If you have any enquiries about this offer we have a dedicated team of specialists to help with your booking details and administration.

Please read the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle terms and conditions attached. By making your bookings you will be confirming your acceptance of them.

A non-refundable deposit of 50% for each booking is required to reserve the spaces for your group, with the full balance due 12 weeks before travel or at the time of booking if booked less than 12 weeks before travel.

Changes to the number of vehicles after the deposit has been made will result in the loss of the non- refundable deposit for those bookings concerned.
All high performance vehicles, sports cars and vehicles with a low ground clearance cannot be reserved to our double deck carriages and will require space to be reserved on our single deck carriages, which have a wider vehicle track width of 2650mm. This type of vehicles must be notified to us before the deposit is paid to ensure the correct space is available.
Our conditions of carriage address these issues and it is important that we bring them to your attention. Please also ensure that you make the members of your group aware of them.

Currently space is available for the number of vehicles you have specified. However space is only reserved, subject to availability, once you confirm your acceptance of Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Terms& Conditions and the relevant payment is cleared.

Hi Ian many thanks for the update, what sort of deposit do you need, and who to.

Julien

Hi Jules
When the numbers have been finalised at the end of January details will be sent to those who's names remain on the list by PM.. Deposit is likely to be 50% of Le Shuttle cost + £20...

Cheers Ian

Read and understood Ian :xmas-smiley-008:

Cheers Ian,all good,many thanks for the latest heads up,very much appreciated,take care love to Jan.

Best Wishes.....Jan & John:christmas::Mrs_Claus::xmas-smiley-008::xmas-smiley-008::smiley::christmas:

Cheers Ian so is the total cost so far £330 + £112 ?

I had to give Eurotunnel a number to get a rough idea of price but I'll be surprised if we get 30 cars.
The plan is to find out who is serious about going and then ask for another quote for both tunnel and hotel with firm numbers in early Feb, I admit it's a bit chicken and egg but the best idea I could come up with.
Cheers

Myself and deanna are definitely in :) with 1 car :)

No Rick as stated the £330 is the estimated total for travel and hotel based on 30 cars making the trip and 30 hotel rooms
Best hotel quote received was a little over £70 per room per night for 3 nights add the return shuttle @£112.
Of course you need to add the cost of fuel, food, travel insurance etc etc but all I'm concerned with is shuttle and hotel the rest is up to the individual traveller.
Cheers

Thanks both thats the sort of concise reply I'm looking for..
Once confirmed I'll turn the names red on the list.
Ta Ian

Hi Ian.

We will have to arrange a hotel this side the night before we go, also coming back,

Cheers.
Rev

Myself and Lydia are also a deffo for the trip Ian.

I intend to do the same Jules probably be a Premier Inn a few miles from the tunnel.
It will also give us somewhere to gather as a group before heading to Le Shuttle.
Cheers Ian

Its alright for all you youngsters, coming home we have 190 mile trip to the tunnel and if we were to do what you suggest we will then have another 190 mile trip home, and to get around the M25/A1 at that time of night is a no! n! for us.


Rev

Hi Ian We have managed to book into the premier on line post code CT19 4AP. 19/09/2019, and on the way home 23/09/2019.


Rev

I'm going to have to back out I'm afraid......

I will have no-one to look after the kids while I'm away.......

As their mother (my ex) can't ..... ( or rather won't).....have them.

OK Paul
Sorry to hear that mate.
Cheers Ian

Lets hope we get some more confirmations from the list then.. There needs to be a minimum of 15 for a group booking.

Cheers

I'll watch this thread

macafee2

We're still up for this. :xmas-smiley-008:

Put me down for this :)

put me and lynda down as we are going to this

where do i pay for it


andy

Hi Andy
PM replied to mate and list updated.
Cheers Ian

Hi Adi
Thanks for the update and I've replied to your text mate. I have added you and Deb to the confirmed numbers but I'm aware that things may change before the deposit is due.
I'm hoping to add a Saturday run to the "Bridge too Far" at Arnhem as part of the weekend.

Cheers Ian

Forgive me but I to get my head round this
Is this the plan?
meet at a premier inn (cherry Garden Lane Folkstone) Thursday 19th September.
catch train 20th September to France and drive to 's-Hertogenbosch ?
catch train 23rd back to uk?

Is the 23rd a drive back from 's-Hertogenbosch ?
If I were to break off on the 23rd and head for Amsterdam would that be ok?

macafee2

Pretty much as you say above However if you plan to divert away from the group and extend your stay to visit Amsterdam then I would suggest you make your own booking for travel and then meet the group in Holland, the group booking for Le Shuttle will be out and back at set times IE Folkstone to Calais 08.20 on 20th Sept and Calais to Folkstone 17.50 on the 23rd September. (the dates and times shown are for example only)
I can still include you with the group booking for the hotel accommodation.
Ian

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Please put me down Ian :)

i have turned you red Steve.. Just in time for Christmas:smiley:
Have a good one mate.
Cheers Ian

Just a pre Christmas bump to remind folks who are on the provisional list for the UK to Holland trip that in order to get the best prices for hotel and travel we need confirmed numbers by the end of January.
Thanks for supporting this event and wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Cheers Ian
:xmas-smiley-007:
:xmas-smiley-045:

I would love to join this trip assuming I am still breathing at the time.l will be coming in my Monogram Rover 75 cdti Nocturne special metallic. I will be on my own at the moment.

Thanks for the interest John
(It's only 35 weeks away so with luck your breath will hold out mate...lol)
Name added as requested
Cheers Ian

We're getting there slowly, thats 15 cars for the trip confirmed.
14 via the tunnel and 1 via ferry.
I need minimum 15 confirmed to go forward with a Eurotunnel group booking.
Cut off date for this trip is firm for 00.00 31st January.
Details of deposits etc will then be sent via PM to those traveling by end of February.
Ta