2009 entrants & updates
IF YOU STILL WANT TO ENTER - ITS TOO LATE FOR POST SO EMAIL YOUR DETAILS TO MIKE@MINIMADMERSEYSIDE.CO.UK & PAY ON ARRIVAL
NEWS:
The quiz part 1 is below please complete & had in when you check in, also please see the notes after the entry list. Please keep checking this page for updates
The best presented trophies have been hand made by Tim. Only cars that go on the runs will be considered
We have a new pass that we havn't used before on Saturdays treasure hunt, we will also be visiting a historical site. So the Saturday is completely new, Sunday will be the usual suspects, passes & splashes.
QUIZ PART 1. - please hand in your answers & entry number when you book in on arrival.
1. Shap Summit on the M6 is how high above sea level ?
2. One of the wettest inhabited places in the UK with over 3300mm of rain per year is ?
3. Which area of Cumbria is known for its Mint Cake which is still made there today ?
4.The victorian steam powered Gondola operates on which Cumbrian Lake ?
5.Many of the mountains and valleys in Cumbria have largely been shaped by
6. Which area made the first graphite pencils and today is home to the Pencil Museum ?
7. Which area of Cumbria is a UN World Heritage Site ?
8. One of the largest county breweries in Cockermouth founded in 1828 is
9. Today the Lancaster Canal is navigable as far as where in Cumbria ?
10. Carlisle lies at what junction of the M6 ?
11. Name the heads at the ends of the road that passes Park Foot?
12. What century does Shap Abbey date from?
13. What 2 lakes formed Thirlmere?
14. Which came first Pooley or Bridge?
15. Why did the Lakes Tour get cancelled one year?
ENTRY LIST 2009
- Mike, Becky, Daniel & George
- Tim, Suzan
- Colin, Lynn
- Adam Khan, Susan Jackson
- Mark Norris
- Anne Marland, Mark Marland
- Neil Gavin, Lee
- Stuart Wright, Jenny Nicol
- Victora Hill, Katie Hill
- Lee Peers, Julie Nixon
- Nicola Cheeseman, Emily Morfitt
- Andrew Peers
- Robin Wyer, Hannah Wyer
- Paul Waterhouse, Lawrence Waterhouse
- Rob Brown, Nat Brown
- Richard Partridge
- David Smith, Chris Scrivener
- Gemma Smith, Clare Davis
- Sharon Bailey, Tony Stubbs
- Hannah Widdaker, Tom Robinson
- Stuart Welch, Susan Peacock
- Carl Skerratt, Laura Hall
- Gary Beech, Kirstene Beech
- Graham Humphreys
- Bruce Johnson, Tom Foster
- Dean Jones, Kaye Jones
- Geoff Disley, Angie Byrne
- Cliff Lilley
- Jordan Lennon
- Heather Cooper, Phil Pullen
- Dave Williams, Marie Williams
- Jason McGonigle
- Dave Winn, Leo Winn
- Roger Mayman, Jenny OXton
- Andrew Porritt, Nathan Porritt
- David Hardingham
- Jamie Wash, Becky Wash
- James Read, Cathy Read
- Steve McLellan, Pete Howarth
- Reuben Bebb, Bev Kelk
- Carl Belinger, Rachel Cope
- James Turner, Sally Barradell-Turner
- Aaron Schofield, Sat Nav
- Peter Fitzpatrick, Sharon Sat Nav
- Tim Stafford, Wendy Sykes
- Tony Smith, Mary Hunter
- Bob Isaacs, Sara Isaacs
- David Wood, Audrey Wood
- Rob Jones, Rachel Jones
- Gary Blower, Karen Blower
- Simon Humphreys, Vicky Thornton
- Graham Mawby, James Mann
- Neil Hibberd, Tracy Hibberd
- Adrian Allan, Tom O'Brien
- Pat Link, Lisa Link
- Steve Porritt, Jo Porritt
- Russ Grundon
- James Thomas, Jane Paterson
- Ian Lammas, Ben Lammas
- Carl Artus, Mo Brasier
- Wayne Gardner, Rich Gardner
- Emma Cullen, Chris Cullen
- Phil Boulton, Tania Boulton
- Gareth Pope, Tracy Grandin
- Graham I'anson, Karen I'anson
- Neil Husband, Emma Husband
- Michael Horsler, Holly Brown-Horsler
- Robert Campbell, Paula Isherwood
- Steve Donnelly, Rhiannon Donnelly
- Chris Edwards, Becky Edwards
- Dave Isherwood, Maggie Isherwood
- David Goodwill, Julie Goodwill
- John Isherwood, Abigial Pockett
- Jonathon Miller, Lisa Miller
- Andrew Moss, Joanne Moss
- Lee Collier
- Ian Lonsdale, Abbie Hogarth
- Ian Clark
- Mark Halliburton, Helen Halliburton
- David Broadhead
- Gary Walker, Martin Husband
- Paul Douglas, Jeanette Rowe
- Max Swan, Jack & Charlie
- Lisa Swan, Olivia
- Andrew Pike, Sue Pike
- Norman Wright
- Phil Haslam, Tasha Stockley
- Bob Norbury, Karen Norbury
- Paul M Smith, Terry A Smith
- Matt Benn, Sarah Benn
- Phil Scanlon, Kylie Abram
- Alex Welsby, Zoe
- Kayley Holden, Daniel Barnes
- Kieran Baybutt, Kate Skellon
- Phil, Emma & Molly
- Jordan Khan, Adam Stirk
- Shane Kavanagh, Carly Donovan
- Graham, Debbie, Lucy & Nicholas Still
- Damian Hardman, Vicky Wilding
- Neil Hay, Lindsay Bacon
- David Lumb, Gill Lumb
- Matt Lloyd
- Steve Clague, Claire Clague
- Darryl Hall, Vicky Cartwright
- Simon Taylor-Watson, Sarah Harris
- Kelly Leyland
- Richard Kell, Beth Kell
- Gavin Brown, Gillie Rhodes
- Mark Cairnes, Chris Dent
- Leo Ford, Scott Baker
- Dave Flynn, Laura Flynn
- Philip Cooper, Barbara Cooper
- Jason Jenkins, Jason Jenkins
- Paul Gaskell, Steve Turner
- Kelly Erdbeer
- Mark Vickers
- Paul Dickson, Andrew Dickson
- Ian Fayle
- James Jolly, Adam Hudson
- Stephen Parnell, Natalie Benson
Thanks for entering this years event. If possible please keep checking the website (www.minimadmerseyside.co.uk) as we will be issueing updates daily.
The Lakes field is open from 12 noon on Friday. When you arrive please reverse your car up to one of the fences & pitch your tent behind it (Note where the family/quiet area is). THERE WILL BE A SITE MAP IN THE MARQUEE. Go to the main camp office (see map) and book & pay for your camping (there is a link to the form on our website)Tell them you are with the mini rally & show them this letter. (the rates are on the website) The camping ticket must be attached to your tent. The campsite has a bar/disco which is members only, You can get a free pass when you sign in for camping, this saves queueing up during the evening. Check in the marquee when the next registration time is for the event & come and register at this time, bring your quiz answers. You will receive your pass which must be brought to each briefing & a car sticker. The stickers are internal. If you have tinted windows and want an external sticker we will swap it for you as we have a limited quantity of these. You will be given another quiz, this must be handed in by 7pm on Saturday. Please keep checking the notices in the marquee as times are subject to change.
Preliminary timetable:
FRIDAY 4-5pm registration
7.30-8pm registration
9pm pub crawl
SATURDAY 8am registration
9.45am Navigators briefing
10am ferry raid
1pm Treasure hunt
4-6pm hand in answers & registration
9pm Party
SUNDAY 8.30 am registration
9am navigators briefing
9.30 am Lakes Tour
4pm ish Prizegiving
9pm drink in town
If you need any help during the event look for Mini Mad official badges or ask for Mike, Tim, Colin, Phil or Paul. You can contact Mike on 07770454545 by phone or text. Please remember mobile coverage can be patchy in the Lakes.
If you see a blue Cooper S (FCE 207) with its lights on in a short convoy of other cars coming up behind you, please et them past as they will be out on the road doing photos at various points on the route.
RULES:
It is NOT a race. The idea is to take your time and enjoy the scenery, there are no prizes for finishing 1st. When parking do so legally, when driving though towns slow right down, many of the roads are narrow and there will be farm vehicles, cyclists, walkers and animals using them. The police are aware of the
Email mike@minimadmerseyside.co.uk on any of the above
INFO: Our field has male & female toilets. The next field has toilets & showers. The main site has huge male & female shower blocks with hairdryers & shaver points (showers are 20p), Mini Market supplying a wide range of groceries and a small selection of camping equipment & outdoor clothing, A takeaway, Café which serves a great breakfast, Bar, Disco (children permitted with adults), Cash machine, Lakeside Beach with Boat Launching and Car Parking. (Free While Staying at Park Foot), Laundry Room, Washing Machines, Dryers, Irons & Ironing Boards
Two Children's Adventure Playgrounds, Tennis Court, Table Tennis, Pony Trekking, Mountain Bike Hire, Various sizes may be rented for half a day or a full day. Car Wash, Dog Walking Area, Dogs must be kept under control. Boat hire
www.lakelandboathire.co.uk
We are planning on having a generator running at various times – if you would like to charge your phone/camera please feel free. Also we will have a laptop with memory car reader, please plug your cards in so we can make a slide show of your pics.
The nearest fuel is back on the A66 junction. (it is best to fill up with fuel on the way back to site at the end of each day so you are ready for the following days events. The nearest supermarket is in Penrith.
If you wish to go in to Pooley Bridge there is a lakeside path at the bottom of the next field (through gate) this is the safest route as the road has no pavements. (if going at night take a torch)
GETTING THERE: Turn off the M6 at J40 and take the A66 west. Turn LEFT at the first roundabout (Petrol – top up NOW) onto the A592. Stay on this until you come to a T junction. Turn LEFT for Pooley Bridge, continue over the bridge & through town turning RIGHT at the Mini roundabout. Turn RIGHT at the crossroads & watch for our field on your right. The camping field is one way do not exit the way you come in.
Things to bring: 20p pieces for the showers, map book (normal road atlas will do) a smile, a pen, a torch.
P.s. Please note be ready to leave straight after the briefing on Sunday as it is a long route & the photographers at the splashes cannot wait around for people who go and have breakfast after the briefing.
P.P.S The quiz is on our website – please hand in on arrival/registration
Mini Mad Merseyside can accept no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by you taking part in this event. It is not a competition but a scenic tour.