Northern Run 2025 - 5th/6th September, Shap Wells Hotel

[Normb666]

Thought I'd better get my finger out and get somewhere booked for this year's effort. Good job I did as availability seems to be tight! - and that's why the Northern Run clashes with Gordon's garage day Many apols to Gordon for that, but that weekend was the only one available....I'm hoping that there won't be too much of one event "stealing" attendees from the other! Anyhow, here's the details for those who fancy getting away for a coupla nights.

Rates are ?75 per person per night for peeps sharing a double/twin, on a dinner, bed and brekky basis, so ?300 for a couple for both nights. If it's sole occupancy of a twin/double it's ?115 per night. Single rooms are ?103.50 per night.

To book, call 01931 716628 quoting "Stratos Enthusiasts Club" or you can email groups@shapwellshotel.com. They'll want a ?50 deposit at time of booking. Full payment will be taken upon arrival. If phoning, call Mon-Fri between 9-5 as that's when the reservations team are in.

Now, I know a couple of people were less than keen on Shap Wells last time we were there - not because of any failings of the place itself, but because they felt we should've been going "further upmarket". Well that's all well and good, but not everyone can afford "further upmarket" prices, and I reckon that ?300 for two nights all-in is excellent value. Anyhow, it's what it is, and it's been great fun when we've stayed there previously. So if it appeals, get booked in and update this thread so I know who's coming! In fact, I'll even be there meself

Cheers!

Norm

[moakley]

I am interested in joining this - as a newbie I am hoping my car will be ready by then! What's the running order of the couple of days?

[Normb666]

Yo Matt, it's dead simple. Rock up on Friday, eat/drink/talk rubbish, then bed. Go on the run Sat (or don't, it's all up to you) and then back at Shap, it's a repeat of Friday eve Sunday, bugger off home.

Forgot to say in my introductory post that you can come in whatever car you fancy, doesn't have to be a Strat. I won't be in one! As for the run, although there's a route with directions, you don't have to go on it, or if you do, you can divert if you like, and you do it all at your own pace - it's not a procession, although you could well bump into fellow attendees here and there. Still sound alright, or all a bit scary?

[David J]

Bring it back to the top. Pat and David booked today that makes four of us so far.

David

[Normb666]

Well I've just remembered to book meself in as well.....seemed like a good idea! Also got a few mates coming so that's 4 cars and therefore 8 people in total so far. Hope we get a few more participants but early days yet - 5 months off!