After two successful dinners in North Wales I thought it would be good to return to the Lake District and so I have booked the Castle Inn Hotel, Bassenthwaite. I have block booked rooms for our use. They will be allocated on a first come, first served, basis. Please book directly with the hotel. I have negotiated a rate of £90 PN B&B for a standard double room. When booking direct with the hotel mention the Rucksack Club rate. There are plenty of nearby camper van sites, but camper vans are not allowed on the hotel grounds.
Friday evening I have booked Alex Nail as our principal guest. Alex is an award winning international landscape photographer and I am delighted he has agreed to present his photography to us on Friday evening. Bar meals will be available in the evening and there is no need to book these in advance.
Saturday I will lead a walk up and over Skiddaw which is very close to the hotel. I am sure there will be lots of other activities available which we can detail nearer the time such as climbing, cycling, outdoor swimming or under water bog snorkeling. We will meet for drinks at 6.30pm for dinner at 7.00pm. Hopefully there will be three short, but amusing speeches. A few words from me, then Alex Nail will propose the health of the club, followed by that well known comedian from Davenport, Mr. Andrew Llewellyn, who will propose the health of the President. The rest of the evening will be catching up with old mates over a few refreshments.
Sunday I will lead a walk over the hills at the back of Skiddaw, but I feel sure there will be other activities on offer or just do your own thing. I hope it will be a really good “do” and that this is enough to entice a good turn out – hope to see lots of you there in November. There is a booking form on the back of this edition of Meetstaff for the Annual Dinner.
Coordinator: The President - Dave Woolley