WAB Clumber Fungi Foray 2008

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Originally Posted by FungiJohn

Hi David

Did you complete and send an Enquiry form:

Basecamp enquiry form

or

have you tried to contact Roy Turner direct on 01909476592

John

Completed the enquiry form and phoned the number connected with enquiries but Lynne has not responded to either, I'll try Roy on the direct line thanks John.

David

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Originally Posted by cybershot

Completed the enquiry form and phoned the number connected with enquiries but Lynne has not responded to either, I'll try Roy on the direct line thanks John.

David

That number got me through to the same person (Liz) who passed my message on to Lynne yesterday. Roy is out of the office so I am now waiting again for Lynne to phone me back.

David

[BamBam]

Hi Guys

Regarding the proposed Foray at Clumber , I've recently noticed things are moving nearer and I think I can help with a few points:


The telephone number you have for Roy from the trust web site ie.01909 476592 is not actually a direct line to him but it is the nearest you can get.Liz is on reception and Lynne is the Estate secretary.It is therefore likely to be Lynne who speaks to him, either by radio on the park or if he pops in.If he's busy with a voluntary group it will not be immediate.

You might also wish to note that if the Base Camp is available it consists of four bedrooms in the form of two pairs.You can only access the second one by walking through the first, if that makes sense!
This might not suit everyone..there is a Travel Lodge at Worksop which is only about 5 miles away.

Incidentally I would not recommend the Pubs at Worksop.There is the aptly named Clumber Hotel just outside the Park ( nothing to do with the Trust)
rather smart though if you whiff of Stinkhorns!
At the other side of the Park about 5 miles away is the Greendale Oak Public house at which also does B+B.

The Conservation Center is being used by another group on the Saturday but will be available to leave fungi etc in after about 4.30pm . It will be available on the Sunday.

Hope this clears up a few things.

Looking foward to the 4th and hopefully putting faces to names.

Best Wishes.

Vicky.
National Trust.
Clumber Park.

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Originally Posted by BamBam

Hi Guys

Regarding the proposed Foray at Clumber , I've recently noticed things are moving nearer and I think I can help with a few points:


The telephone number you have for Roy from the trust web site ie.01909 476592 is not actually a direct line to him but it is the nearest you can get.Liz is on reception and Lynne is the Estate secretary.It is therefore likely to be Lynne who speaks to him, either by radio on the park or if he pops in.If he's busy with a voluntary group it will not be immediate.

You might also wish to note that if the Base Camp is available it consists of four bedrooms in the form of two pairs.You can only access the second one by walking through the first, if that makes sense!
This might not suit everyone..there is a Travel Lodge at Worksop which is only about 5 miles away.

Incidentally I would not recommend the Pubs at Worksop.There is the aptly named Clumber Hotel just outside the Park ( nothing to do with the Trust)
rather smart though if you whiff of Stinkhorns!
At the other side of the Park about 5 miles away is the Greendale Oak Public house at which also does B+B.

The Conservation Center is being used by another group on the Saturday but will be available to leave fungi etc in after about 4.30pm . It will be available on the Sunday.

Hope this clears up a few things.

Looking foward to the 4th and hopefully putting faces to names.

Best Wishes.

Vicky.
National Trust.
Clumber Park.

Many thanks for that information Vicky - It's a shame I can't get a yay or nay from the Estates Office after an email and 2 phone calls

David

[FungiJohn]

I've just heard from Nigel (NT) at Clumber:

Stop press - I have just spoken to Lynne and that weekend is already
booked I'm afraid ! Sorry.

[BamBam]

Hi David

I can understand your frustration.If wardens are out working with a group, then reaching them is sometimes difficult..radio coverage can be spasmodic.

Hopefully Lynne will chase him up so he can check availability quickly.It would be a shame to fall at this hurdle.

Best Wishes

Vicky.

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Thanks John and Vicky time to put Plan B in operation. I am surprised the Estates Office were unable to inform me when I phoned yesterday and this morning
David

I wonder if Pauline's camper van is big enough for four

[BamBam]

Ouch !!

There is as I said earlier a Travel Lodge at worksop about 5 miles away for those coming from the North or one at Markham Moor ( under the name of Retford) about 8 miles south.

There is also a B+B at the Greendale Oak Public House at Cuckney.01623 844441.

Vicky.

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Originally Posted by BamBam

Ouch !!

There is as I said earlier a Travel Lodge at worksop about 5 miles away for those coming from the North or one at Markham Moor ( under the name of Retford) about 8 miles south.

There is also a B+B at the Greendale Oak Public House at Cuckney.01623 844441.

Vicky.

Good place to start looking, thanks Vicky

David

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Originally Posted by FungiJohn

I've just heard from Nigel (NT) at Clumber:

Stop press - I have just spoken to Lynne and that weekend is already
booked I'm afraid ! Sorry.

Pity I wasn't afforded the courtesy of a reply to my direct enquiries via email and phone.........never mind the WAB networking is still efficient!

David