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Post by jamesmcc on Jun 3, 2015 15:16:20 GMT
Our next club run is going to include a visit to 'Grey Point Fort' within Crawfordsburn County Park. We're thinking of meeting up at 'The Pit Stop', Balloo Road, Bangor (near Eddie Irvine Sports) for a late breakfast/early lunch. Then taking a drive along the coast to end up at Crawfordburn Park.
Grey Point Fort is a unique, restored costal artillery site orginally built in 1904. We're planning to book a tour of the fort, including its Engine Room, Gun Store, Quarters etc.
Then finishing off with a further drive, probably back towards Belfast direction - possibly stopping off for coffee/refreshments along the way. Anyone know anything about 'The Coffee Yard', Holywood?
Just need to decide on a date and get a rough idea of numbers interested (for booking the tour.)
Suggested dates SUNDAY 14th JUNE 2015 or SUNDAY 28th JUNE 2015.
If you could please reply to this post (yes, no or maybe!) stating your preferred date if you're a yes, I'll be able to start making further plans.
Cheers,
James
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Post by SimonM on Jun 3, 2015 22:13:47 GMT
Maybe me on 28th June.
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Post by Chris B on Jun 3, 2015 22:28:21 GMT
Sunday 14th June suits me.
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Post by casadalloro on Jun 4, 2015 6:50:20 GMT
Sorry.. Both no good for me...
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Post by bigian on Jun 4, 2015 12:06:21 GMT
28th would probably suit me.
Probably worth bearing in mind that the 14th is the day after Ballymena car fest so some wont want to be out 2 days in a row..
Also the coffee yard is very good but not the cheapest, their french toast is awesome. (They are closed on sundays) there is also the Bay tree coffee house just down the street but its only open untill 3 on Sundays
Other places for coffee around the area are , Clements or Bells on the upper newtownards road or even David Lloyds beside Dundonald ice bowl. there is a Jazz group playing at Bells on the 14th so it might be busy. Bells and Lloyds have car parks. Clements is on road parking.
Olivers on the Belmont road does some great coffee and Buns etc. Again really only on street parking (plenty of it though)
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kano
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Post by kano on Jun 4, 2015 16:12:15 GMT
Count me in,should be able to make any of the dates.
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Post by jamesmcc on Jun 4, 2015 17:11:35 GMT
Thanks for the replies so far. Some very good points/advice, Ian. Might be asking a bit too much to have two outings on the same weekend!
Keep the replies coming,
James
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Post by RichH on Jun 5, 2015 10:28:30 GMT
Hi James,
I'm in if we can go for 27th/28th June. I have to agree with Ian that being away for two days in a row (13th & 14th June) might be a bit difficult to get away with!
Richard
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Post by dave on Jun 6, 2015 9:33:01 GMT
28th suits me better,although could make 14th also,but as has been pointed our carfest is the day before and spending the whole weekend away might not be appreciated at home
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Post by micraMark on Jun 6, 2015 18:02:49 GMT
I'm working on the 14th but I'm free on the 28th.
Cheers
Mark
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timbo
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Post by timbo on Jun 8, 2015 22:04:24 GMT
I agree with the comments regarding two days in a row on 13th and 14th June. On that basis 28th June would potentially suit me better. It's a few days before I go on holiday so will need to work up a few brownie points with the Ministry of Home Affairs!!
Tim
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Post by jamesmcc on Jun 12, 2015 13:38:25 GMT
28th it is.
James
Simon
Ian
Kano
Richard
Mark
Dave
Chris?
Tim
Ricky
Johnny
Cyril
I'll book the tour for around 12.30pm/1pm ?
Meet at the Pit Stop around 11am/11.30am?
Do those times suit?
Anyone else interested in going, please add your name to the list.
Thanks,
James
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Post by micraMark on Jun 14, 2015 11:27:58 GMT
Hi James
Her indoors has pointed out that we are on the ferry on the 28th. So sorry I can't make it.
Cheers
Mark
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Post by Chris B on Jun 14, 2015 12:07:03 GMT
Hi James,
I can't make it on 28th as I'm away for a hike.
Hope you all enjoy your day.
Chris
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RichH
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Post by RichH on Jun 14, 2015 19:35:49 GMT
Hi James,
11-11.30am at the Pitsop cafe suits me fine. See you then.
Rich
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