On Monday 2nd May 2022 you are all invited to join Nigel, (Rusty) & I at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, DE13 7AR. Entry is free, currently pre-booking is essential although this may change by May.
We are staying at the Premier Inn, Lichfield North East on the A38, WS13 8RD. Prices for overnight accommodation are currently ranging from £37, pay now, no cancellation option to £59 pay on arrival, with cancellation options.
The plan is simple, meet at the National Memorial Arboretum https://www.thenma.org.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAoNWOBhCwARIsAAiHnEj7NaMqOcg8j6_-KWyTO6vFAmW73UGzfbNexxMvBwt-s3XCEz7fJG4aAshGEALw_wcB on the 2nd at a time yet to be confirmed, have a look around for as long as you desire and then meet up at the Premier Inn for a meal, drinks & a long overdue catch up with everyone.
On Tuesday 3rd May we are then going to visit the nearby Staffordshire Regiment Museum, WS14 9PY
https://staffordshireregimentmuseum.com before each going our separate ways. There is of course no obligation to either stay over at the Premier Inn, nor visit the Staffordshire Regiment Museum. It just makes sense whilst in this area to visit both locations.
I'm not currently sure about any entrance fees or pre-booking requirements at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum but I shall make enquiries and update this thread accordingly.
If you fancy attending leave a comment down below and I'll keep you updated as we get closer to the date.
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Thanks Steve, I'm interested, I'll check our plans as we are on holiday the following week
A nice May ride out and catch up :yes:
ooops, got my dates wrong (it happens when you are confused, like me ) :mfr_lol:
We are away in a lovely Dumfries & Galloway cottage from the 13th May, so I am now able to join this meeting
Great idea - and like Nigel says a great opportunity to catch up again, .....the last time some of us met was in Scotland last year.
I'm really looking forward to this meeting now....roll on May
Roger, excellent news, bike or car?
Quote from: Lonewolf on January 06, 2022, 09:32:49 AMRoger, excellent news, bike or car?
Bike Steve ... maybe meet en-route and travel together :biker3:
Quote from: O.C. on January 06, 2022, 12:21:09 PM Bike Steve ... maybe meet en-route and travel together :biker3:
I'm sure that can be accommodated. :clap:
Sounds ideal I'm always interested in our history and the people who served for our futures 👍👍.
I will need to try and book or swop I'm unable to put wheels in motion ( no pun intended ) till March
Nice one Tony ... would be good if you could get there and swop your days .. keep us posted :yes:
Tony, nice one, I'm sure if you can attend, you will. :clap:
Good news Tony, it'd be great to catch up again :clap:
It would be great to meet up again with all of you, unfortunately from where I live it is a sh1t ride, there is no pleasant way of getting between Stourbridge and Alrewas :undecided:
I'll keep an eye on the situation nearer the date, as I say it would be nice to meet up but I'm not sure if it is worth getting wet on a motorway hop or crawl through Birmingham if the weather is set against us.
Quote from: Rynglieder on January 08, 2022, 11:35:27 AMIt would be great to meet up again with all of you, unfortunately from where I live it is a sh1t ride, there is no pleasant way of getting between Stourbridge and Alrewas :undecided:
I'll keep an eye on the situation nearer the date, as I say it would be nice to meet up but I'm not sure if it is worth getting wet on a motorway hop or crawl through Birmingham if the weather is set against us.
I've pre-booked the Sun and requested somewhere between 20 & 23 degrees.
Quote from: Lonewolf on January 08, 2022, 04:33:48 PMI've pre-booked the Sun and requested somewhere between 20 & 23 degrees.
Thanks for taking the trouble with the weather, now is there anything you can do with the scenery?
A nice mountain range near West Bromwich (I'd settle for a hillock), a meandering river alonside the A38 in Aston and a bit of forest just south of Tamworth would be nice :biker3:
Hi folks,
done the staffordshire military aboretum many a time, being ex military, it's a must go to place. Unfortunately/maybe not, I'll be enjoying (covid willing) the delights of Spain and Potugul again in May - June, and I can't bloody wait!! Enjoy your trip and I hope the rain gods are kind to you, but I'm not giving up the sun for a rainy day in Staffordshire :no: :grin:
Is this still happening chaps?
As you know I was not over-excited, but it's getting closer now and so far I have not had a better offer.
It's looking less likely that I'll be able to join you all ...many months of health issues mean that riding my bike is still not likely for me at the moment....additionally I have to attend hospital at some stage (I don't know exactly when) for back surgery.
I hope...no REALLY hope, that I will be able to enjoy better health following the surgery..
I'll keep you updated.
Quote from: Rynglieder on April 18, 2022, 05:27:46 PMIs this still happening chaps?
As you know I was not over-excited, but it's getting closer now and so far I have not had a better offer.
Pete, yes it's definitely happening. I'm sorry to hear that you've not had a better offer, there's still time of course for a fair maiden from Sweden or elsewhere to seduce you but please feel free to join us if that doesn't happen. :mfr_lol:
(I think Tony was contemplating attending too, I've dropped him a text).
Quote from: O.C. on April 18, 2022, 07:17:48 PMIt's looking less likely that I'll be able to join you all ...many months of health issues mean that riding my bike is still not likely for me at the moment....additionally I have to attend hospital at some stage (I don't know exactly when) for back surgery.
I hope...no REALLY hope, that I will be able to enjoy better health following the surgery..
I'll keep you updated.
Roger, no problems, I know you're itching to get out on the bike asap and would attend if you could.
Quote from: Lonewolf on April 20, 2022, 12:52:11 AMRoger, no problems, I know you're itching to get out on the bike asap and would attend if you could.
At the time of writing this it appears I may not be able to attend as of the 24th of April we have a major rota and duty change which may result in industrial action work to rule or strike 🤬🤬 so unless I'm on strike it now looks unlikely which I am gutted about enjoy the meet up and stay safe 👌
Quote from: Lonewolf on April 20, 2022, 12:52:11 AMRoger, no problems, I know you're itching to get out on the bike asap and would attend if you could.
You're absolutely right Steve, for the benefit of other's Steve and I are in regular contact so he knows just how desperate I am to get back on my bike, but not until I'm able to, I've been waiting for 8 months now and am now getting really p*ssed off......
Patience is a virtue they say :whistling:
I have booked a slot at the NA for midday on the 2nd, there is no charge for visitors attending on m/cycles, it seems only car drivers get penalised, (such a shame). Once arrived you can stay as long as you wish although they do close at 5pm.
The Premier Inn is only 10 minutes away.
I have rung the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, no pre-booking required there although there is a £6 admission fee.
If you are considering attending, please let us know and then we'll look out for you. :clap:
Very much looking forward to this. It will be an enjoyable couple of days. Nice easy pace to the day with lots of catch up and chat :smiley:
At the moment I'm still minded to attend subject to being in control of some current health issues, I'll see how I progress over this weekend with view to what will probably be a last minute decision.
My intent would be to catch up with you at the NMA at 12:00 and then take a steady walk round and grab a coffee and have a catch-up if that works for you.
I'll make my way home mid-afternoon, an overnight stay is not really viable so close to home.
Quote from: O.C. on April 20, 2022, 08:43:35 PMYou're absolutely right Steve, for the benefit of other's Steve and I are in regular contact so he knows just how desperate I am to get back on my bike, but not until I'm able to, I've been waiting for 8 months now and am now getting really p*ssed off......
Patience is a virtue they say :whistling:
I'm disappointed for you that it is not coming together as quickly as you hoped.
Take it steady and all will come good...
Hopefully we will be able to pitch up another mini-meet or two during the year and perhaps you will be in a better position.
Quote from: Rynglieder on April 29, 2022, 01:49:48 PMI'm disappointed for you that it is not coming together as quickly as you hoped.
Take it steady and all will come good...
Hopefully we will be able to pitch up another mini-meet or two during the year and perhaps you will be in a better position.
Thank you, I'll do my best and I do remain optimistic.
A diagnosis in around 2006/7 told me that I have Spinal Stenosis, this condition has flared up quite badly since my hip replacement, this condition isn't causal from the hip replacement but totally coincidental to it/
My neurosurgical consultant is confident that he can offer me substantial help from Spinal surgery......all a bit scary but necessary
Quote from: Rynglieder on April 29, 2022, 01:46:29 PMAt the moment I'm still minded to attend subject to being in control of some current health issues, I'll see how I progress over this weekend with view to what will probably be a last minute decision.
My intent would be to catch up with you at the NMA at 12:00 and then take a steady walk round and grab a coffee and have a catch-up if that works for you.
I'll make my way home mid-afternoon, an overnight stay is not really viable so close to home.
Pete, Nigel and I are planning on ditching the bike gear at our Premier Inn less than 2 miles away and then heading to the NMA on the bikes but in more practical walking clothes. Hopefully we will be at the NMA between 12:30 to 1300hrs. Feel free to give me a call or text if you make it to the event and then we can find each other hopefully.
Quote from: Lonewolf on May 01, 2022, 11:44:26 AMPete, Nigel and I are planning on ditching the bike gear at our Premier Inn less than 2 miles away and then heading to the NMA on the bikes but in more practical walking clothes. Hopefully we will be at the NMA between 12:30 to 1300hrs. Feel free to give me a call or text if you make it to the event and then we can find each other hopefully.
Thanks for the update - I'm halfway through a course of steroids at the moment and life is feeling beetter, I managed a short run out on the Z1000 yesterday so It's highly probable that I'll be there.
I'll contact you when I arrive.
Quote from: Rynglieder on May 01, 2022, 01:38:01 PMThanks for the update - I'm halfway through a course of steroids at the moment and life is feeling beetter, I managed a short run out on the Z1000 yesterday so It's highly probable that I'll be there.
I'll contact you when I arrive.
Excellent.
Have a good meet up guys...so sorry that I can't be there :cry:
Don't forget to post some pictures later
Well we're all back, ''twas a bloody nightmare getting there and both Nigel and I arrived slightly later than hoped. Nigel hit delays heading North and I had delays heading South. Pete was waiting for us, sorry about the wait, but at least we met up, had a catch up, a coffee or two and of course a walk around the Arboretum which as always was amazing.
After parting company with Pete, Nigel and I returned to our nearby Premier Inn, looking forward to our evening meal. We'd already been forewarned that they couldn't provide breakfast due to staff shortages, so we were grateful that we had a confirmed booking for the evening meal so it wasn't all bad.
Enter the restaurant, empty bar, no smell of food and multiple signs announcing no food, I can't remember what the reason was. What do we do, the barmaid suggested we order a takeaway and eat it in the bar so that's exactly what we did. Two Dominoes Pizza's for delivery please and half an hour later we're tucking into a 2000 + calorie meal. Long time since I'd had a pizza so it was rather nice.
Following morning, we visited the Staffordshire Regiment Museum for a couple of hours, well worth a visit if you've never been and you have an interest in the sacrifices our Armed Forces Personnel have made in various conflicts over the last 100 years or so in order to provide the lifestyle we all take for granted today.
Then our respective journeys home, North and South. A most enjoyable couple of days so thanks to those who attended. I didn't take many photos but I'll post some in the next day or two if anyone would like to see some.
oooh yesssss please....photos for me :clap:
Glad you enjoyed the meeting and eventually got some grub. Really sorry I couldn't be there
It was nice to get out and visit a couple of places that have been recommended, and of course meet up with Steve and Peter again.
If you live around that area both those places are worth a visit .. if only to support veterans and those in service.
A shame about the evening meal ! :sad: Lack of Chef usually does the trick although the staff were pleased to tell us they had a new one starting in the morning .. no good to us though !!!
A spitting of rain was all there was and nearly 400 miles for me. It had to be main roads just to achieve the time limits but I do enjoy a norty motorway services coffee and sticky bun ! :kiss: :kiss:
Glad you enjoyed it. Shame about the food though.
I'm gutted I missed it will put it on my todo list . Still waiting for the pictures :whistling:
It was good to meet up again, thanks for putting it out there.
Although I only attended the NMA part it was an interesting walk around with a couple of opportunites to talk bike and life over a coffee or two.
A bit of an overcast day, but perfectly acceptable for riding and I took the opportunity to go the long way round home to show the GTR a few bends, something that was a bit lacking on the ride out there.
Hopefully there will be a couple more opportunities to get together further into the summer.
I've never been and it looks like a spectacular place
Thanks for the pictures :clap:
A belated update with photos for anyone who is interested in our travels.
Nigel and I stayed at a Premiere Inn which could not have been better situated, only 1.9 miles down the road. Externally it appears a tad run down but the staff were great, the rooms were clean and spacious so in that respect I cannot fault it.
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No issues parking the bikes.
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We could even see them from our rooms so that was a bonus.
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The rooms were ideal.
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Almost forgot, due to staff shortages the Premiere Inn couldn't offer us any food so after a great deal of difficulty we managed to order a Dominoes Pizza for delivery which we were allowed to eat within the pub. This is what 2000 calories looks like, it was very nice though. :whistling:
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Some photos from the National Memorial Arboretum. No admission charge and no parkings costs for bikes. A Northerners dream day out. :mfr_lol:
What I consider the main focal point of the grounds. On the walls are inscribed all the names of Military & Civilian Personnel, killed in the line of duty from various conflicts. A very emotional place and food for thought that they have left a number of walls blank to accommodate those who will lose their lives in future conflicts.
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There are many individual memorials within the grounds representing specific elements of the Armed Forces.
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B (https://www.ruffmuttpawtraits.com/Motorcycle-Photography/National-Memorial-Arboretum/n-Prm8mM/i-zmdp7CD/A)eautifully landscaped gardens.
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Anyone fancy a Waffle?
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His body is a temple!
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The first ever memorial from when the facility opened.
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There are numerous civilian memorials also, representing Police, Fire and Ambulance personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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And finally the following day Nigel & I paid a visit to the Staffordshire Regiment Museum which was about 5 miles from our accommodation.
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It doesn't bear thinking of, spending hours in one of these shelters whilst bombs are falling all around you.
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I didn't quite understand the significance of this unless it is simply as stated...
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Steve, thanks for the great pictures, war memorials are always places of very special significance for me, I've visitedmany WW1 memorials on the Somme, Thiepval, Vimmy , Menin Gate, and several others, I don't mind admitting that I have shed tears at these sites, they are important.
Good old Premier Inn....always reliable ...well usually
Thanks for the pictures Steve it's on my todo list .
Was peters picture photoshopped he doesn't have a Costa in his hand 🤣🤣👍
Quote from: pross on May 11, 2022, 02:32:26 PMThanks for the pictures Steve it's on my todo list .
Was peters picture photoshopped he doesn't have a Costa in his hand 🤣🤣👍
Why do you think his hands are out of shot, he has one in each hand! :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Lonewolf on May 11, 2022, 02:53:09 PMWhy do you think his hands are out of shot, he has one in each hand! :mfr_lol:
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Damn it Steve ... you beat me to putting some piccies up ! :grin: :grin:
Hope the photos portray what a vast place it is and how interesting to look around. I know we did't but you could easily spend a leisurely day there. Beautifully kept with the obligatory gift shop .. no tat there.
Thoroughly recommend it and the premier inn down the road was perfectly placed.