GWS January Stroll for SAAB 2012 - 15th January

[David]

As this get together is on the same day as the SAAB meeting in Trollhattan
http://www.saabsunited.com/wp-content/uploads/We-are-many-we-are-saab-banner.png
and though we cannot be there in person I thought we should do 'our bit' here in the West Country.
So it has been renamed as the 'GWS January Stroll for SAAB 2012'

Ashton Court mansion it is, with  sunday lunch at The Dovecote, which is situated on the edge of Ashton Court estate, so we can walk there, weather permitting.

Route plan for the day is here
January stroll

Links
Ashton Court Mansion & Grounds:
http://www.ashtoncourtestate.co.uk/visitors.htm

The Dovecote
http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/thedovecotebristol/restaurantsfood/

Provisional itinerary.
Meet at NOON in the car park at Ashton Court lower car park
Coffee in the stables. Farmers market on the same day.
Walk around the grounds - I will put together a map and info sheet. Ideal park for children as there is no traffic. Dogs allowed but must be kept on leads,
Lunch for 3pm at the Dovecote

I will need to let the pub know the number of meals, so who's coming. Closing date is 7th January:

1) David & Anne (Walk & Lunch)
2) Chris & Doreen (Walk & Lunch)
3) Alan & Rose (Lunch)
4) Matthew Walk (probably) & Lunch (definitely!)
5) Alex, Isabel, Alex (Walk and Lunch)
6) Gavin (Walk and Lunch)
7) Martin, Toby & Brenna (Walk and Lunch)
8 ) Mark & Karen (Walk & Lunch)
9) Frank & Phyllis (Walk & lunch)
10) Mike & Marion (Walk & lunch)
11) Martin (Walk & lunch)
12) Chris & Mrs Transit (Walk & Lunch)
13) Chris Redders (walk and lunch)
14) Martyn E. (walk and poss lunch)
15) Tony (who cannot type ) and Julie (walk and lunch)

[David]

25% discount voucher on food and drink.

If you are having a meal at the Dovecote download this voucher to get a 25% discount on your food and drink(s).

http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/thedovecotebristol/offer/januaryoffer/

[David]

Many thanks to everyone for taking time out to attend our little gathering. The weather was kind, the walk not too difficult and the company great (as always). 



And those who made it to the top of the hills...

[sgould]

Well done!   It was a bit flatter up our way and I only did the Bletchley Park Museum after the Saab meet at Cranfield.

I'm trying to get back to walking in the Chilterns, but I have "done something" to my knee.  

[David]

Cheers Will. It was cold but as you can see everyone was well wrapped. A most enjoyable day spent chatting meeting new SAAB friends
I know what you mean about knees