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Club Outing to South Wales

Posted: Mon 21 Jul 2014, 12:06
by Nina
I spent a few days in South Wales recently and having found a rural location pretty much undiscovered by photographers I would like to organize a two day outing for club members

Date: Monday 29th September

Location: Llanfihangel Crucorney, nr Abergavenny NP7 8DH

Overnight stay: The Skirrid Inn ( oldest pub in Wales, haunted! :lol: )

The area abounds in photo opportunities for landscapes, ancient trees, listed abandoned farm buildings and great halls, it is really nice and not more than 3 hrs drive from Croydon.

The idea is that we would share cars. Probably early start on Monday and late return on Tuesday. Further details on request.


Mike and I are going. Who wants to join us?

Re: Club Outing to South Wales

Posted: Mon 21 Jul 2014, 16:55
by davidb
Further details on request



Nina

I'm interested in the trip to Wales. It might have been nicer a little earlier in the month although late September might just catch early autumn conditions!

Can you send me more details. Thanks.

Re: Club Outing to South Wales

Posted: Mon 21 Jul 2014, 17:41
by Paul Heester
You have got me interested as well! Please send further details. Its not a destination Ive given any thought to previously but as its only a 3 hour drive I could be persuaded :)

Re: Club Outing to South Wales

Posted: Tue 22 Jul 2014, 05:28
by Nina
David , Paul



When I know how many are interested I will post further details. Hang in there. ;)

Re: Club Outing to South Wales

Posted: Thu 24 Jul 2014, 08:48
by keithash
Nina

I'm interested in the trip to Wales, please could you provide more details?

Thank you
Keith

Revised proposal

Posted: Fri 25 Jul 2014, 16:16
by Nina
Hi Everyone

After discussion with some people who are interested it is now proposed that the outing is made a little longer and more relaxed with two overnight stays;

This is what we want to do

Date: Sunday 28th September - Tuesday 30th September

Location: Llanfihangel Crucorney, nr Abergavenny NP7 8DH

Overnight stay: http://www.penyclawdd.co.uk/



The area abounds in photo opportunities for landscapes, ancient trees, Grade I listed abandoned farm buildings and great halls,ancient pub reputed to be haunted and much more. It is really nice, apparently undiscovered by photographers and usually not more than 3 hrs drive from Croydon. I will post some pictures when I process them in the meantime here are some links

http://www.skirridmountaininn.co.uk/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llanvihangel_Crucorney
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2313007

The idea is that we would share cars. Probably mid morning start on Sunday and return on Tuesday when we feel we are ready to go back. That way we would get Sunday evening, Monday whole day and Tuesday morning to indulge in photography and/or do whatever we wish in the area.

Accommodation is on a working livestock farm close to the village. Cost for B&B is £30 per person/night in a twin room to be shared.

I need to know who is still interested so I can book accommodation. With your response can you please indicate if you are willing/able to drive.

Re: Club Outing to South Wales

Posted: Fri 25 Jul 2014, 20:14
by davidb
Nina

Still interested but no car!

Re: Club Outing to South Wales

Posted: Sat 26 Jul 2014, 07:31
by Nina
davidb wrote:Nina

Still interested but no car!


No problem! Thanks David. :)

Re: Club Outing to South Wales

Posted: Sat 26 Jul 2014, 08:55
by Mike Farley
I am in. Lindsay is coming as well and I'll be driving.

Re: Club Outing to South Wales

Posted: Sat 26 Jul 2014, 12:41
by davidb
Come on people - we need at least one more to make up the "Magnificent Seven" !!!