Well, the weather is closing in, the nights are getting dark and anyone with a single ounce of sense will be putting their bikes away for the winter and digging out the unfinished Airfix Spitfire from last year.
The issue here is of course the GA are not renown for their sense, and so we offer you this years’ Holly Run, by popular request we have been asked for another urban jolly and of course we are more than happy to oblige.
We are setting camp up in Media City, Salford a mere cock stride form the glittering lights of Manchester for an evenings entertainment. By now I am sure you are probably breathless with anticipation so a few details maybe of interest?
So, where are we rendezvousing?
For those of us popping along on the Friday a public house called the Dockyard real beer and decent pub food, if people will will be so good to offer notice we shall reserve a GA cordon for the evening. If however you are planning on popping along on the Saturday morning a rather nice cafe called Pokusevskis is open from 7.00 ante meridian for a spot of breakfast and coffee.
With this in mind, and we really must apologise for the un-civilised start it would be rather nice if everyone could be at the Blue Peter garden for a 9:30 start on the Saturday and 10:00 on the Sunday.
With regards to accommodation, it all seems to be getting rather busy in the area with the original suggestion of the Media City Holiday Inn now fully booked, a short walk away is the Holiday Inn Express and even further (about a mile away, but a pretty penny cheaper) the Victoria Warehouse Hotel.
We do not want to be the sort of chaps that try and teach you how to blow eggs, but the days are getting shorter and bike theft in the civilised North is a rare thing but lights and a lock would be a worthwhile accessory to bring along.
Finally, it would be rather helpful if you intend joining us on Friday or Saturday night to let us know so can ensure you do not end up sitting on the floor at any juncture over the weekend
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Sounds tempting, but one Channel too far. Enjoy the ride.
Benno
Good morning , Sussex Bob and I will be there for the Friday evening , looking forward to the weekend with the GA .
Foss
We will be joining You for Friday & ready for another GA jolly
T
Hi Adam, I will be there Friday and looking forward to meeting friends old & new for some festive cheer !
Laurie
I shall be joining you on Saturday – just need to decide on which horn to bring !
I will be joining you on Saturday – look forward to it chaps and chapesses.
Pip Pip
Wertie
Hi Adam & Gillian
We will be arriving Friday evening leaving home about 1400 so hopefully not arriving too late.
Russ
Evening,
Looking forward the weekends jollies, hopefully will be on site nice and early.
Regards,
Adam