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Where is the nearest area to Robin Hood Tree, I know Nottingham but can't find it on autoroute

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Hi all,
if you are looking for the hood tree, it's called the Major Oak and it's about half an hour from Notts. I put a search in on google and came up with loads of info. It does mention that it is free,

The Major Oak is free and easy to reach, 15 minutes along a footpath, just North of Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, England. Also has free parking?

Please let me know what you are thinking and suggestions to other places.

Like steve has said, let me know what you think about getting there?

Thanks again,
Carl:thumbup:

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Hi all,

Just got back from a few days in Cornwall, last trip down there I think :( as were hoping to land in the next month or so as soon as the PPR arrives. Now, with regards a meet up, we'd come along, anywhere around the midlands is fine with or without a caravan. Only prob is were deff heading to Revy in mid Apr to catch up with the builder and sort my new business venture out. So, might not be around anyway and were leaving booking the tickets to the last minute as we'll land if the PPR comes in time. We've been to Canada over 10 times in the last 12yrs or so.

Cheers,
Andy & Jackie

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Right found it looks good, for all of us in south it is about 3-3 1/2hrs from dartford tunnel

I am fine with it, we would either come up friday evening or saturday morning. i will start looking at B&B's

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Hi Nottingham would be Ok with us,but looks like date might not be:(

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Well we can do 7-8th April although this is easter weekend, plus side of this is the bank holiday on the 9th

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Hi Andy and Jackie,
Good idea that, try and see as much as UK before your off.

You are going to be busy then, next few weeks, where you going to settle in Canada?


I have put a few dates up on this post, so could you all let me know when is good for you, just give me some idea about dates, need dates:eek: . Could PM me or post on this thread. I am putting a list together of how's interested, where they are coming from and dates they can make it.

I have a feeling, this will be the first of many meet-ups. When we have the first date, I will post it on the Calandar in the meet up section of forum?
Cheers again,
Carl:thumbsup:

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That wkend would be great, if it falls in with majority:D

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Ah Easter weekend no good for me, we are going to friends for hol's.
soz:unsure:

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Not to worry then, cos the only other wkend for us would be the 31st march and realise thats to soon for others :)

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Hi all

Think the date thing is going to be a bit of a headache! Would probably prefer to keep away from the Easter weekend & bank holidays for travelling! We can make any date with some notice.

As we are coming from North Shields we would probably make a weekend of it anyway, whether we meet for a few hours or an overnight do (drinky poohs & big eats), probably stop in a Travelodge or something. Nottingham seems to be ok, pretty central.

Got a brother in Ontario, been to visit about 4 or 5 times 4/6 weeks at a time. Been over to Nova Scotia twice & fell in love with the place. Can't wait to get back!!

Just myself & wife, no kids.

Hope we can sort something out to everyone's liking.

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[QUOTE=burton bunch;4559361]I'm easy peasy too - OH wont be there as he is in Canada - just lets make a date and a place.

Am I the only Northern would be Canuck ?

Looks like the beginnings of a cult..............you guys are so right on that this is dangerous,especially to the run up to Easter.....:rofl:

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Hi all,

One of the main dates that has come forward is the 28th April and Nottingham has been suggested.

stevd61 is looking into B&B's if anybody is interested in stopping over night?

We will most likly take the caravan down, so I will have a look for some sites in the area? If anybody's interested?

Let me know of anymore suggestions please,

Thanks,
Carl
We will be taking our 2 kids, well behaved on long lead;) :lol:

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28th April & Nottingham works for me, I'll be coming on my own as there's no OH emigrating with me :( I'd probably like to stay overnight if it works out a good day/evening so if anyone else is planning on staying overnight maybe you could post the B&B/hotel you're staying at so singletons like me will know where to stay :unsure:

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Sorry we can't be with you all on this occasion but hope to meet you all at another time. A name for the 'get together' is urgently required. Any suggestions?:confused:

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Yep, we can make the weekend of 28th April. We are used to camping too so please let us know of any sites you find Carl, (gibbos1). Camping can mean no driving and plenty of space for kids to roam & play.
this sonds brill and I'm aaaallll excited!:eek:

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Hi Carl

Sorry - we chat about arranging a meet and as I have been otherwise engaged all day haven't done anything to help you guys :o

April 28th is ok - just have to work out the logistics of it - maybe going to Lincoln for a farewell doo for one of the Oz forum I have befriended. But if it is an afternoon going into evening I could come to Nottingham and then onto to Lincoln.

My only question now is - how far is it between the two ?????

Gay
x

PS - have to come if Flossie is coming and mkmurrays (although they fly out on APril 29th)

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Hi all,

just been asked of a few other members about another date as back or possible change? Dates put forward are !4th and the 21st April, is this any better, please post or Pm me, the date you prefer please?

I have got to go to work now, post more later to night folks.


As for name of meets, Canadian Explorers??? Any suggestions please post?

regards to all,
Carl:eek: :thumbsup:

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I can't do either of those dates i am afraid 14th is my best friends daughters birthday and 21st/22nd is my sons birthday

sorry

Good name for the meet:-)

steve

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easy peasy - as I said will arrange to go Nottingham to lincoln so that I attend both meets

Gay
x

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Hi Carl,

If you PM one of the mods they will "hang" the thread at the top of the forum so that people can see it. I think they add it in the calender for you too. Although I am not sure about the last bit :) .Try Biiink.

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Hi Guys

Carl and i have agreed the date will be 28th April and we are making the venue Nottingham. Provisionally we are making the major oak a 2pm meet, then depending on how many people are coming either a sit down meal at a local beefeater/pub or just drinks in the evening if all interested parties could please let us know who you are and how many people would be in your party. That way we can decide on meal or drink obviously if there are large amounts of people coming a sit down meal may not be practical. Could you also let us know wether you will be caravaning/camping or wether you are looking at B&B or going home straight after. Please could you PM Carl with your answers then we can liase between ourselves. I look forward to seeing you all


Regards

Steve:thumbsup:

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This would have been nice - but no-can-do on the date - then we're off for good at end of May anyway ...

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO POST PHOTOS after your meet-up - the worse, the better .. :p Have a good one !

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Hi folks,

as Steve has said, all go for the 28th April. Meet about 2ish in the car park at the Major Oak site. It's at Edwinstowe on the A6075. If coming from Nott, you will need the A614. If I can remember it's about half hour drive from Nottingham, so it might be better to arrange the B&B near to the village of Edwinstowe, or Mansfield, Lincoln, because these towns are closer to the venue.

The Gibbo family (us) will be caravaning at a site about 10 mins up the road from the Major Oak, campsite address;http://www.sherwoodforestholidaypark.co.uk/

There a quite a few pubs in the area, but will find out some more details of the one we used the last time we went to the Major Oak, because it was good grub, and pint and large enough for us to meet. I was wondering if it would be best to arrange our own meals there, then have a few drinks after? Any idea's welcome?

At the venue, large free car park, in door section (£2 entry), walks, picnic area's, the oak tree, cafe.
we were thinking of making a sign, and putting it up by our car, so we know how and where to meet? Or did you all fancy wearing a flower, or something to recognize each other:eek: :o :thumbsup:


There are quite a few families that can't make the 28th.

I am thinking of arranging another meet for those people on the 14th of April, in the Midland/Birmingham area.We would like to go to the two meetings. Maybe for a afternoon/evening meet, because there are a few people flying and this might be the last chance to meet up with them?

Anybody interested please let me know, many thanks.:thumbup:

Thanks for now,
regards to all,
Carl
ps, we are taking our kids, emily9 and james7.:eek: :cool:

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Carl,
Definately up for doing both, will be near Birmingham on 14th and 15th April, just tell me when and where. My parents are in Balsall Common, which is a bit south of Birmingham.
Charlie

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Hiya
Not yet sure if we will be able to make this :cry_smile: - will it be ok to come along at last minute if we can?. It's just that the Friday is MILs birthday and Sunday is Jim's birthday so we may well be at the A1 Grand Prix at Brands Hatch and might be a little difficult to get to Nottingham in between! We'll be following with interest though.
Cheers
F&J

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No, me and you are from the same neck of the woods. would love to meet up keep me posted

jo

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I will be wearing purple!!!
Charlie

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Hi Ann m,

sorry about the meet up, will be taking phono's and will post.

If you send me your email address closer to the time, could email them to you?

Thanks, all the best and good luck,
regards,
Carl:thumbup:

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Don't know if we can manage two meet ups as we will probably be staying for a couple of nights!

But for us the 28th April is looking good.

Would be interested in any B&B info in the area.

Cheers everyone.

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Hi novaboy, we are struggling to find rooms at the moment there are 2 hotels in the village where we are meeting up The forest lodge hotel, which looks full at the moment and the black swan hotel which has 1 twin room left.

I am looking at hotels in Mansfield which is the next town along at the moment.

So far
gadget family is in the black swan
and provisionally purple80 and myself are in the Forest lodge although i am trying to tie down a double for myself and my wife because like you we will stay on the friday and saturday.

If i find any other hotels i will post there details

Please email me at [email protected] if you have any other queries

regards

Steve

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Hi all

Just tried to look up the Black Swan in Edwinstowe and came across this review.

user reviews of Black Swan, Edwinstowe

please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
The pub itself appears ok from the outside and was very busy inside,so the beer must be good.Do not stay there in the rooms.They do B&B.It cost £40 for a double room.I have not seen anything that bad before,it was horrible.Everything was old outdated and filthy.There was mould all over the ceiling in the shower and stains all over the carpet.Nasty.The other room that my brother and sister in law had was also filthy and the bed was unbelievable,old and what you could see of the bedbase was really stained and horrible.We lost our money and left to find somewhere else,would rather sleep in the car

This was on the "beerintheevening" web site

Thought I'd let the gadget family (Robin) have a read.

Think we'll try somewhere else.

Cheers.

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Thanks for the info nova boy we have now booked into redbrick hotel in mansfield (inc gadget family).

I am waiting for info on this hotel.

steve

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Thanks for that warning Novaboy, thank goodness we are all going to the Mansfield hotel now!

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We are booked into Mansfield Travelodge for the 27th & 28th April at a cost of £39 per night.

Don't know if this info helps anyone!

See you all there. :eek: :beer: :thumbsup:

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Thank to you all for your help for the meet up weekend, sounds like it's going to be a good one:rofl: :thumbsup:

If there are any others fancy meeting up, please contact me or steved61.

I will post more detailed directions if anybody needs them?

Anybody has anymore suggestions on the name of our meet up? Or will "Canadian Explorers" be ok?

Thanks a lot to all,
cheers,
Carl:thumbsup:

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When we meet initially, we could each have something obviously Canadian either on our car or visibly displayed. We have a small Canadian flag to bring to wave around!

Then again, if you check out http://mytrialsoflifetoo.blogspot.com/ and look in the flicka box in my side bar then you will recognise us anyway!

Canadian explorers will do fine! is this for the calender on the forum?

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Good idea about flags or anything else to do with Canada:thumbsup:

Ya the name is for the diary, I will sort that out tonight and get the dates down.

Cheers all,
Carl

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Hi guys

Not sure if this will be any use but we've stayed at this B&B a few times, not too far from Edwinstone - also have a couple of static caravans.

http://www.stayatbridleways.co.uk/

Good luck and hope you all have a great get together!
C

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I have now got info on the redbrick hotel if anyone wishes to see it let me know regards

Steve