important note regarding John's field

Moderator Location : In a layby

This message has just been posted on Touchdown and I thought it would be worth sharing.

Due to prolonged wet weather we have had and recently and the snow we
have taken the unusual step to close the site temporarily. The reason
is that the ground around the viewing area is water logged and is
damaged due to the ground been cut up by vehicle traffic. The grassed
area as you come off is a mud bath and anyone taking a vehicle up
there would at the present get stuck. The track is poor condition as
well and damaged in certain areas.
We propose to repair the track as soon as reasonable possible we have
hard core on site to do that. Given the chance of some dry weather the
field should dry out, the land round here drains fairly well, but the
frost is not helping matters at the moment.
We thank you for your cooperation, and God willing we will be re-open
soon.

Regards
John
Tom / Jane Tuffs

thanks to Dinger for finding this

Location : Lincolnshire

Just a quick update from Touchdown.

If anyone wishes to use the site please walk on and walk up to the
veiwing area I will leave one Toilet open, please also if you use the
site I would appreciate you dropping a pound in the box, this helps to
cover our costs.
We will be laying hard core on the track this week weather
pemiting.The feild is still wet around the viewing area, and its a
case of see how we go on as the week goes by. If by the weekend its
still not fit, we propose to open the gates so people can park around
the shower block on the hard standing and walk up to the viewing area.
Thanks for your cooperation.

John T

Hope this is of use.

Dinger

Subject: Re: important note regarding John's field 2009-02-08, 14:50

Hope they get it fixed soon - its a great place to go. Im off down this weekend again hopefully.

Location : Lincolnshire

Another update regarding John's Field.

Repairs have been made to the track today, but the field is still
unusable at this time, i'am not going to tempt fate but we will look
at the situation Thursday. We will have a partial opening at least for
the weekend, if nothing changes.
I have been advised by the Farm of the rates for 2009 which come into
effect from March 01 2009. Camping rates remain unchanged but day
visitors please take note of the following:

Regards John T

PRICE LIST FOR 2009

Camping rates remain unchanged for this year and the list is as follows:

₤4:00 PER PITCH PLUS
₤1:00 PER PERSON

₤2:50 FOR ELECTRIC HOOK UP
Hook ups rated at 10 amps and their availability is limited

DAY VISITORS

Rates have changed for day visitors they have remained stagnant for
more than 10 years.

1 occupant per car ₤1:00
2 occupants per car ₤1:50
3 occupants per car ₤2:00
4 occupants per car ₤2:50
Walk on pedestrian / bicycle ₤1:00
Mini bus ₤1:00 per person

Hope this helps.

Dinger.

Moderator Location : In a layby

Thanks for the update Dinger, if you can let me know when its fully open again I will delete this post and add the pricelist to the sticky at the top of the section.

regards,

Graham

Location : Dorset/Wiltshire Spotter Watch Member : No

dinger wrote:: ... I will leave one Toilet open, please also if you use the
site I would appreciate you dropping a pound in the box ...

Blimey! That's quite a challenge!!! Laughing

Location : East Suffolk Spotter Watch Member : yes

Thanks monkeybus, I have just wet myself laughing! Hey Dinger, you the scottish guy who is a regular at Johns Field but at Folly Road last Saturday? Im the guy with the green Rover who sometimes brings his nephew, if its you then thanks for all the info over the last few months!

Location : Lincolnshire

urkles wrote:: Thanks monkeybus, I have just wet myself laughing! Hey Dinger, you the scottish guy who is a regular at Johns Field but at Folly Road last Saturday? Im the guy with the green Rover who sometimes brings his nephew, if its you then thanks for all the info over the last few months!

It is indeed me. Glad to have been of help.

Dinger.

Location : Nottingham/Mildenhall

monkeybus wrote:

dinger wrote:: ... I will leave one Toilet open, please also if you use the
site I would appreciate you dropping a pound in the box ...

Blimey! That's quite a challenge!!! Laughing

No fighting over the "traps" boys lol!

And no dropping anything else in the box too. lol!

Location : Lincolnshire

A further update from John, posted on Touchdown.

The site will be open on a LIMIT basis from 0800 Hrs Thur Feb 12 2009.
You will not be able to take your car up to the viewing area at this
stage. The field is to wet for cars to use. Park your car in a ordely
manner round the green barn and shower block on the hard standing, do
not block the entrance to the site or any person in. Please do not
drive on the grass infront of the toilet / shower block.

The situation will be reviewed daily and hopefully we can get back to
full ops.

Regards

John

Tom / Jane Tuffs

I will post further updates as and when.

Dinger.

Location : Lincolnshire

This has just been posted on Touchdown,

Hello to everyone,
Please note from tomorrow you will be able to access the viewing area
by car, please remember the site SPEED LIMIT IS 5 MPH. I would also
kindly ask that you don't use your car to travel from the viewing area
to the toilet block and back to the viewing area unless absolutely
necessary. The area as you go of the track is still delicate.
Thanks for your cooperation and happy viewing.

Regards
John@runway11
www.thenookcampsite.co.uk

Hope this is of use.

Dinger.