BBQ, Coniston

     Despite the unseasonal June weather we went ahead with our plans for an evening BBQ. Brian and Sue found a sheltered bay on the shores of Coniston Water to light the BBQ whilst Martin and Brenda took us on a short drive over the Furness Fells to finish on the east side of Coniston Water where the BBQ was well underway. Everything went to plan and was a huge success. we must do it  again!

 

  

BBQ info

 Please see the below from Brian:-

"I think I may be winging this one, but lets say the Wednesday (17th) BBQ is go. The Forecast is bad but getting better as the day goes on. I suspect it may be like last Tuesdays MG meeting evening run.

We will meet at 6.45pm for a 7pm start with Martin leading at the layby opposite the Rusland Pool on the A590. Could people bring their own food and drink, and a small deck chair if they have one. We will sort the BBQ, buns etc. Sue and I will be going ahead and getting the BBQ lit so it is hot when everybody arrives. The run beforehand will be approx. 1 hour long.

 If the weather allows it hopefully will be a memorable evening. we have located a lovely bay that is secluded, sheltered and hopefully Midge free!

 If the weather deteriorates plan B is to go to the Royal Oak at Spark Bridge."

High Pennines run

June turned out to be a busy month for the club. We combined our monthly meeting with a short drive around the lanes and villages south of Kendal before returning to the Strickland Arms for the usual drink and chat only to find there was a power cut and we were met by a strong smell of candles and a warm cosy glow throughout the pub. 

     On the 7th June we all met again for a much longer drive. Eight cars set off following the A6 north stopping again at Lowther Castle for coffee and scones. We continued on to Penrith then took the scenic and popular A686 to Alston trying to avoid numerous cyclists and motor cyclists on the way. It was then across the North Pennines to Stanhope, Middleton in Teesdale and finally our lunch stop at the Strathmore Arms Holwick. We returned home via Brough and Tebay where we went our seperate ways.

A few pictures from last Sundays North Pennines run.

The Strickland Arms, ready for the off.

Approaching Melmerby

Alston

Lunch at the Strathmore Arms, Holwick