Hi All,

The following is an outline plan of activities/arrangements for the

coming weekend away in Dorset.

Head West on M27. At Cadnam this turns into the A31; carry straight on

heading for Ringwood and Wimborne Minster. The following is quoted

verbatim from the Hoseasons Details:-

"Heading West A31, approx 7 miles after Wimborne Minster trurn left

just before "Worlds End" pub (a large thatched building) onto B3075

signed Morden & Wareham. Continue for 3 miles, then turn left at

cross-roads & immediately right signed Wareham & Sandford. After

another 3 miles turn left at roundabout. Continue over next roundabout

& up to traffic Lights, then turn right signed Organford. Sandford Park

is 1st entrance on left."

In case you need them, the Caretaker's Details are as follows:-

Peter Angelides

Sandford Holiday Park

Holten Heath

Poole, Dorset BH16 6JZ

Tel: 01202 622513

O'Connors, Darvs, Castles, Lippetts and Whymarks (and Rich?) are

planning to leave Portsmouth at about 10:30 to arrive in Holton Heath

just after midday, having picked up breakfast on the way. We should be

able to get the key and dump our gear at the house.

The afternoon will be spent generally dossing around and possibly

reasearching one or two of the local hostelries.

I have booked a table for 14 people at the La Trottolina restaurant in

Wareham for 7pm. The idea is to get a bite to eat, then return to the house

for games and general partying by about 9pm. Hopefully the Swansons

and Steve A (and Rich, if he's not already there) will arrive in time for the

Italian. If anyone does not fancy the Italian, or would rather just hang-out in

the pub (or whatever), then please feel free to do so. Also, if you do fancy

the Italian, but don't think you will make it by 7pm, just get in touch by

mobile phone (see below) and we'll wait for you.

Bob, Lorraine and Steve A (and Rich?): I will phone you tomorrow

(Wednesday) to discuss arrangements for your arrival (e.g. what time do

you expect to arrive? Will you go to the house first and if so, how will you

get a key, etc.). I will be speaking to the Caretaker again tomorrow and

I don't expect there to be any insurmountable problems.

Up at 6am for 7 mile run... maybe not!

Get up and enjoy a hearty breakfast cooked under the direction of the

renowned "breakfast chef" Mr Steven Lippett.

I have booked 10-pin bowling lanes at the Tower Park Leisure Complex

for 3pm. Tower Park is at the North end of Poole, which is itself a 9 minute

train ride away from Holten Heath (there is also Bingo, if we can get

memberships in time!).

The trains leave Holten Heath at 5 minutes past the hour. We can play this

by ear, but a provisional plan might be to get the 12:05 into Poole, have a

quick wander around the quay (maybe a pie and a pint), then get ourselves

up to Tower Park for Bowling at 3pm. Of course, this would have to be revised

if anyone wanted to take-in Bingo as well!

Return to the house at around 6pm to prepare for the evening's entertainment,

which will be a "holiday-themed" (optional) party. Exact details of the "Welcome

Meeting" time, etc. will be made on the day.

A provisional plan for food this evening will be a giant take-away from either the

local Indian or Chinese (or both) restaurantes.

Recover. Go home.

The agreed procedure for allocating rooms is as follows:-

1. Kathy and Steve have first choice, then...

2. On arrival, Steve and Kathy will conduct a quick survey of the rooms and

number them in "preference order" (obviously this is subject to individual

preferences, but we should get it about right).

3. Lots will be drawn by all other couples for the choice of rooms.

The numbers between 1 and 6 will be written on pieces of paper then placed

in a hat. Each couple present will then draw a number from the hat. The number

drawn determines the room that you are allocated. After the present couples

have drawn a number, I will draw on behalf of Bob and Lorraine, the number remaining

in the hat will be assigned to the Aldens. Note that, assuming no cheating (and

I will guarantee this), the order in which you draw a number does not affect your

chances of getting a good room.

4. Rich - this probably seems harsh/unfair (and it is) but I'm afraid that you are

goining to have to sleep on the settee - please bring a sleeping bag. I'm sure that

in lieu of this sacrifice, that your fellow revellers will take every opportunity to buy

you drinks to compensate for your inconvenience! - all note!

The cost of the house for 3 nights is £493. Given that nobody is expected to stay

for 3 nights I have calculated the amount payable on a "per person/per night" basis

over the two nights. If anyone wants to stay for the extra night (Sunday), you

can do this free of charge!.

The total cost per couple is as follows:

Steve and Clare: £51

Rich: £34

Rest: £68

Drink: beers/wine, etc. whatever you expect to drink.

Linen is provided, as are towels (although it might be an idea to bring your own

towels, just in case).

CD's - unless you really don't care what you listen to!

Optional: Cool-bags and ice-packs (in case it is mild and we need to cool drinks!)

Breakfast food

Frying Pan

Twister

Toiletries (I think this specifically refers to air freshener).

Coffee and Tea

Pint glasses

Cocktail drinks

Ice (hmmm...)

Electronic "who want's to be a millionaire game" (really good!)

Deck of Cards (not the Max Bygraves song!)

Frying Pan

Kareoke Video (and machine?)

Kareoke machine (although I'm sure that Al is the one who owns one!)

Al and Kim: maybe you could resolve this between you!

Shaver (or possibly Shower) - not sure why I wrote this!? If anyone knows,

and it is important, please give me a ring.

CD Player

Cigarettes!

Steve O'C: 07909-527298

Kathy O'C: 07880-557903

B&L: 07714-364314

Rich: 07899-841417