Macclesfield Harriers

I am thinking of organising a club weekend away in April to coincide with the races below. The Anniversay Waltz is within the grasp of most of the club fell runners. It is a fantastic route and a good introduction to running on the Lakeland fells. Both races are well subscribed to, so doubtful you will ever be alone.

At this moment, if anyone is interested then can they let me know so I can have a feel of numbers and the size of accommodation to look for. The set up will be similar to the British relays in Scotland. If bringing partners or children include them in your reply. Entires for both events usually open at the end of January.

Teenager with Altitude:-

Date & time: Sat 22nd Apr 2017 at 10:30
Country: England
Region: Lake District
Category: AL
Website: http://www.anniversarywaltz.co.uk
Distance: 24.7km / 15.3m
Climb: 2300m / 7546ft
Venue: Stair Village Hall, Newlands valley, CA12 5UF
Grid ref: NY233212
Skills & experience: ER, LK, NS
Minimum age: 18


Anniversary Waltz:-

Date & time: Sat 22nd Apr 2017 at 11:30
Country: England
Region: Lake District
Category: AM
Website: http://www.anniversarywaltz.co.uk
Distance: 18.5km / 11.5m
Climb: 1100m / 3609ft
Venue: Stair Village Hall, Newlands, CA12 5UF
Grid ref: 237212
Skills & experience: ER, LK, NS
Minimum age: 18

Julie

Hi Julie
I think this is a great idea - Im definately up for it and it ill be good to experience some lakeland hills!

Julie I'm planning to do TWA again next year, so count me in.

Regards
Graham

Sounds good. Count me in

Sounds great, would love to.

Yes please, Julie. It sounds fab. Den

Hi Julie
Had a great weekend away doing the British relays in Scotland, So yes count me in.
mark

Thank you for everyone whose replied. A couple of people have emailed me asking if it is compulsory to do the two races mentioned, in order to have a weekend away. I don't think my posting was clear, and yes anyone can join the club weekend away.

I have provisionally booked a place which can take 18 plus optional 2. I cant confirm for defo since there is a bit of a problem with a leaking pipe outside the property. I should know in the next two weeks. It would be great if we can use it since it is the northern lakes and convenient for "back of Skiddaw", legs 1 and 5 of BGR and for mountain bikers, there is Whinlatter close by. Pub is a mile from the property and Cockermouth (home of Jennings brewary) is the nearest town. A very fine town I might add and a breath of fresh air from the usual "honey pots".

Sounds good -- pencil me in please but i will need to confirm. I will email my "ladies" list too.

I'll put the AW in the club champs and the TWA (if enough choose this). Not sure whether I can get up for this. Done the AW 4 times a great race with fod and a beer thrown in,

Barry

hi julie...im also up for a weekend away in lakes so please put my name down..ill try to get entry for the waltz...cheers...neil clarke

Julie

Put me down for this with a bit of luck I should be back running by then

Thank you for the interest. I am still waiting to hear from the accommodation and will chase it up next week.

Julie

Julie asked me to post this message as she couldn't get on the server:


Unfortunately the accommodation that I had reserved is closing with immediate effect...that is the bad news.  The good news is that I have reserved Fisher-Gill camping barn at Thirlmere for the number of people who have shown interest.  We have 1 place left.  There was other accommodation to rent for the weekend, but I doubt very much if we could have got 24 or 56 people interested from the club. I do have to point out that the ten bunk beds are all in one room and this may not be for you.  Details can be found on the website www.stybeckfarm.co.uk  It is 5 miles from Keswick and 7 miles from Grasmere.  The Kings Head pub is 1/4 mile away.
The cost for sole occupancy is 130.00 per night = 13 x 2 = £26.  If I can be bold to suggest that everyone pay £30 and I will cook a chill/rice/garlic bread for the Friday night and buy any breakfast stuff we may require. 
Meanwhile, keep your eye open for when the entries open for both races.

Julie

Entries are open!
Den