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Post by looby1 on Jun 15, 2014 11:57:42 GMT
Sunday 3rd August 2014 at 11 am
Stockwell Park Stables, Kirby Wharfe, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire LS24 9DE
Starting at 11 am a non strenuous donkey/mule walk across a private estate (no roadwork.) Please bring a picnic lunch to be eaten on the walk at The Keep where there are stunning views to admire, if the weather is kind.
Following the walk there will be fun and games in the outdoor arena where an obstacle course will be set up for our long ears to test out.
Horsebox/trailer parking is on flat concrete. Toilet facilities are available and lots of under cover seating if it's raining.
Please phone Pat on 07850584785 or email pat_mather@msn.com
Please come along with your donks and mules and support this event. If you can't bring your animals why not come along anyway and meet other donkey people. It sounds like it's going to be a jolly gathering.
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Post by yvonne on Jun 15, 2014 15:12:16 GMT
I really wish this was closer to me as I would love to go! I bet the donks will really enjoy it too  Are you taking Sally,loobs? |
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Post by landroverroy on Jun 15, 2014 15:42:11 GMT
I'm planning on going with Maybelline and Ebony (again!)  Ebony walks at a decent pace, so can pull Maybelline along. Or if you're coming but not bringing Sally then you can lead one of mine Looby. It's a real pity you can't make it Yvonne.  |
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Post by looby1 on Jun 15, 2014 15:50:39 GMT
No not taking Sally - haven't got any transport for her (well that's my excuse) - may take you up on the offer LLR - just checking dates as for some reason that date rings a bell.
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Post by Ruth on Jun 19, 2014 17:07:57 GMT
If only... |
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Post by looby1 on Jun 19, 2014 17:41:44 GMT
Yep I'm coming with a work mate ( she is the one who came to 'help' on Palm Sunday) and also Claire- so any offer to loan nice quiet donkeys mules would be appreciated.
Are you coming along Freddie?
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Post by landroverroy on Jul 4, 2014 9:21:36 GMT
Attachment Deleted I have just bought off ebay for £10 a brand new set of Shires saddle bags for the donkey/mule day. I don't know if the colour had anything to do with the price, but anyway I love pink.  So - anyone who wants their packed lunch, water bottle, spare socks (kitchen sink) transported on the walk - we've got plenty of room. Actually, having unpacked them, there seemed to be all sorts of straps and attachments and I wasn't sure how they fixed to the saddle. So I googled "how to attach Shires saddle bags" and it would seem that loads of other people had asked the same question. Once explained it's pretty obvious. But you'd think they could enclose instructions. 
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Post by lavenderpye on Jul 4, 2014 22:30:54 GMT
I love tadcaster. I identified it recently as my favourite place in the north of England I would move to.
I will try to get the day off.
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Post by landroverroy on Jul 5, 2014 8:48:43 GMT
That would be great if you can make it as well LP, and bring a couple of your little treasures. Or even Borris.  |
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Post by looby1 on Jul 26, 2014 16:38:57 GMT
So who is coming next Sunday? Looked at the weather forecast and it's not looking too good at the moment. So looking forward to it.
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Post by landroverroy on Jul 27, 2014 9:30:39 GMT
Well I'm still coming. Are you still bringing your friend Looby? Don't worry, I've ordered fine weather, but if you want to bring foul weather gear, you can pack it all in my supernew panniers and Ebony can carry them. (I haven't told her yet ) In fact they are that spacious that I reckon we can fit in enough gear for a whole weekend, never mind a couple of hours. I noticed the event is advertised on the DBS website, and mentions all sorts of things to do after the walk, so should be a good day. Will you be able to make it Lavenderpye? |
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Post by looby1 on Jul 27, 2014 14:59:36 GMT
I'll be there with my work mate and Claire is coming too - will bring everything but the kitchen sink then!
Does anyone know if the place is easy to find? I will email you my mates mobile as I don't have one at the moment.
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Post by landroverroy on Jul 27, 2014 22:24:01 GMT
Yes it's easy to get to - just off a road off the A162 from Tadcaster. There aren't lots of windy roads and funny junctions, if that's what you mean. |
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Post by looby1 on Jul 28, 2014 6:00:50 GMT
Yes it's easy to get to - just off a road off the A162 from Tadcaster. There aren't lots of windy roads and funny junctions, if that's what you mean. Good as I'm navigating and I have no sense of direction!!! |
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Post by looby1 on Aug 2, 2014 15:46:44 GMT
So we all set for tomorrow?
Hope the weather is kind to us as we are in the middle of a thunder storm at the moment.
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Post by landroverroy on Aug 3, 2014 7:31:45 GMT
It's lovely here this morning, about 15 miles from Kirby Wharfe. So hope it stays like this.
I'm just making my sarnies (obviously not as I post on here!), and shall be taking wet weather gear just in case.
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Post by looby1 on Aug 3, 2014 7:44:59 GMT
Good the weather forecast looks ok - bit cooler and windy but hopefully no rain.
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Post by looby1 on Aug 3, 2014 16:55:12 GMT
Brilliant day had by all - weather was perfect, not too hot and windy, companions were fantastic and nice to meet up with friends old and new. Even my non donkey friend enjoyed herself, who knows next year I might take Sally.
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Post by landroverroy on Aug 4, 2014 20:30:41 GMT
It certainly was a very enjoyable, well organised day. Looking forward to seeing you with Sally next year Looby. |
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Post by freddie on Aug 9, 2014 8:02:39 GMT
I am really sorry Looby I have only just read this this post. Glad the day went well and would love to come next year.
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