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• Mayhem at Wicksteed 2022: May 28, 2022 - May 29, 2022

[raflaunches]

Hi Phil


Despite what it says on the camping site website section I know that the park isn’t officially open until Easter weekend so I think that’s when the phone call bookings can start as the park is currently operating on a skeleton staff until then. I think it doesn’t help that Easter is late this year too.
I’ll see if we can get a discount but I can’t guarantee it this year but it shouldn’t the usual price as it isn’t a bank holiday weekend this year. I find out what I can- the club has a committee meeting this Friday to discuss things so I will see if anyone knows of any problems.

[SteamboatPhil]

Many thanks Nick 

[Dean's Marine]

I hope so!

 I' had a bit of a gammy leg for 3 months now, but still hoping to get there both days to facilitate hot drinks for old ... and new friends!   

Hi Martin not seen a footie yacht built  quite like that,
are you going to plank it or glass fibre ? and I dread to think where the mast is going ?

 Get well soon look forward to seeing you again,  Ron


 

[SteamboatPhil]

Ron, I bet it will good for "toeing" 

[Klunk]

Not long guys. Nearly time to book camping. Rumour has it that Mr Mayhem will be pushed around the lake in a wheelchair.....or was it pushed in the lake?

[derekwarner]

Can Mr Mayhem swim Klunk?    ..........we will be watching and observing the festivities  ....Derek

[Klunk]

Never asked,,,,,,we can push him in and video it!!

[raflaunches]

Managed to speak to the receptionist to see how booking camping happens now. It is all booked via the website and you can add extra cars if needed. I can’t get a discount for this year but I may have a chance next year once I know how the camping booking system works- fingers crossed I can be briefed by the new receptionist when she has time.
It didn’t help that my point of contact has just changed at the last minute so I’m re-briefing them with all the details but it’s all booked in.
As always tables will be at a premium so four will be reserved for the Scottish contingent and a couple for Steamboat Phil. If you can bring your own tables it would be most appreciated.
Model Boats magazine will have an events mention in the next issue.
Any trader always welcome to display and set up shop, let me know if you have any particular needs, I already know of  Ron Dean’s requirements if he is willing to display but others please message me if you want to know more.
Last thing… picture of the lake so far

[SteamboatPhil]

Many thanks for the update Nick, much appreciated, we will still be able to have a Mayhem camping area as normal (marked off as usual).
I shall be booking tomorrow and we will be there from the Thursday so I can rebuild the pond for our glorious one legged leader (sorry Martin) to get around 
And this year I have some members of my club coming along.....yeah.....
Keep smiling........no toffees or chew sweets though ...

[Martin (Admin)]

   Top marks for  job well done  Nick!   
 
 

[Klunk]

Please DO NOT BOOK YET.
WEBSITE STATES
Under 6m
£15 off peak per night
£25 peak.
If you put the start and finish date in, it counts the days,  not the nights.
Ie i will stay thurs (26th) night till sunday (29th), 3 nights. 2 x £15, 1 × £25. Total £55. Booking via the website adds an EXTRA £25!
NICK is aware and will contact the park.

[Klunk]

Ok booking has been sorted now. Before booking, check out the correct prices for your caravan/tent.

[raflaunches]

So essentially if you are staying until Sunday book your campsite for Saturday as you have until 10am the next day to vacate the pitch. It’s a weird way of doing things and I will be messaging the park’s management to mention this potential confusion.
So basically:
If like Klunk you are staying at the park from Thursday to Sunday you need to book Thursday to Saturday as you are covered for Saturday night until 10am Sunday morning. I don’t know why they have set up the booking like this as most campsites (and I’m sure the old Wicksteed system) are booking for the amounts of nights you stay. The receptionist did say that if there was a problem you can still correct it when you collect your camping ticket/etc from reception. They are still recovering and got completely new staff to man the park post Covid which also hasn’t helped. Any problems please message me.

[big_bri]

Thanks for the update lads, the Scottish contingent are now booked in from Fri 27th-Mon 30th looking forward to meeting up with you all again for a great weekend.

[SteamboatPhil]

We will be there from the Thursday until the Monday, looking forward to catching up, now to attack the website and try booking......

[raflaunches]

We will be there from the Thursday until the Monday, looking forward to catching up, now to attack the website and try booking......

We’ve got your gas bottle waiting for you… it’s been sitting in our shed since 2019

[gingyer]

Looking forward to seeing everyone 

[raflaunches]

It’ll be great to see you all again- it’s been too long

[SteamboatPhil]

Camping all booked, of course I shall be bringing the tea urn to be reunited with the gas bottle 

[David - Dry Dock 3D]

Looking forward to joining you all.

[SteamboatPhil]

Don't forget to say hello.....tea no sugar.....

[David - Dry Dock 3D]

ha ha Bacon Buttys aswell?

[SteamboatPhil]

With brown sauce 

[David - Dry Dock 3D]

Absolutely.. there is no other sauce worthy :)

[David - Dry Dock 3D]

Thanks to my local club Wicksteed Park and Martin (admin for permission :))  I will have a traders stall setup. With a raffle being drawn Sunday afternoon to win a £50 voucher.  We’ll have a great selection of figures and items for sale also.