proposed charity event/green lane

[ChaosinDevon]

Some of you maybe aware that I have mentioned organising a charity greenlane run in 2006.
The proposal is this,
1. A sponsored green lane run in and around the devon and cornwall border area.
2. The funds raised will go to The North Devon Hospice for Terminally ill Children.
3. An evening BBQ and entertainment will be laid on (possibly small charge, but no more than a tenner) at The Coach House, Lewdown
4. This site is owned and operated by the comedian 'Jethro', who is a personal friend of mine, and owns a Hilux and a Landcruiser.
5. Local TV will be asked to cover this event, so we can paint 4x4 owners in a better light.
6. The day will be organised as a 'Hilux Owners' event, but we should encourage as many 4x4 owners to take part as possible.

What I need to know from you guys is numbers, who is actually interested in doing this, how many ? Obviously this is at a planning stage only, though Jethro is 'on board' already.
For anyone's interest, my credentials are as follows.
Senior events manager for a national motorcycle organisation, the last event managed by myself, which ran over 3 days, pulled in 235,000 people at Mallory Park in Leicester.

If anyone wishes to help with any aspect of this propossed event please phone me on 07854 316389, I'm Chris for those who did not know.
PS: with held numbers will not be answered.

[stormforce]

Some of you maybe aware that I have mentioned organising a charity greenlane run in 2006.
The proposal is this,
1. A sponsored green lane run in and around the devon and cornwall border area.
2. The funds raised will go to The North Devon Hospice for Terminally ill Children.
3. An evening BBQ and entertainment will be laid on (possibly small charge, but no more than a tenner) at The Coach House, Lewdown
4. This site is owned and operated by the comedian 'Jethro', who is a personal friend of mine, and owns a Hilux and a Landcruiser.
5. Local TV will be asked to cover this event, so we can paint 4x4 owners in a better light.
6. The day will be organised as a 'Hilux Owners' event, but we should encourage as many 4x4 owners to take part as possible.

What I need to know from you guys is numbers, who is actually interested in doing this, how many ? Obviously this is at a planning stage only, though Jethro is 'on board' already.
For anyone's interest, my credentials are as follows.
Senior events manager for a national motorcycle organisation, the last event managed by myself, which ran over 3 days, pulled in 235,000 people at Mallory Park in Leicester.

If anyone wishes to help with any aspect of this propossed event please phone me on 07854 316389, I'm Chris for those who did not know.

thats me for definately
any help you need just ask

[da SLUG man]

cool, i met jethro's brother... he was my mates mums chimney sweep in St Just... only saw Jethro once... at a village fete at the cricket club!


think he knows them... colin and maria that had bosavern house b&b

[TonyN]

We're in if the dates are right. Can you arrange a camp site or field overnight, either before or after, that way you'll get more people from further afield. Or if the local does B&B.

[ChaosinDevon]

thats me for definately
any help you need just ask

Thanx Richard..... glad that half hour on the phone wasnt wasted then lmao......... and dont forget .... give me a shout if/when you need a hand with the lift job.

[ChaosinDevon]

We're in if the dates are right. Can you arrange a camp site or field overnight, either before or after, that way you'll get more people from further afield. Or if the local does B&B.

The Coach House has holiday let chalets..... plus fields.

[stormforce]

Thanx Richard..... glad that half hour on the phone wasnt wasted then lmao......... and dont forget .... give me a shout if/when you need a hand with the lift job.

fingers crossed will be between xmas and n/year

[Jezware]

Some of you maybe aware that I have mentioned organising a charity greenlane run in 2006.
The proposal is this,
1. A sponsored green lane run in and around the devon and cornwall border area.
2. The funds raised will go to The North Devon Hospice for Terminally ill Children.
3. An evening BBQ and entertainment will be laid on (possibly small charge, but no more than a tenner) at The Coach House, Lewdown
4. This site is owned and operated by the comedian 'Jethro', who is a personal friend of mine, and owns a Hilux and a Landcruiser.
5. Local TV will be asked to cover this event, so we can paint 4x4 owners in a better light.
6. The day will be organised as a 'Hilux Owners' event, but we should encourage as many 4x4 owners to take part as possible.

What I need to know from you guys is numbers, who is actually interested in doing this, how many ? Obviously this is at a planning stage only, though Jethro is 'on board' already.
For anyone's interest, my credentials are as follows.
Senior events manager for a national motorcycle organisation, the last event managed by myself, which ran over 3 days, pulled in 235,000 people at Mallory Park in Leicester.

If anyone wishes to help with any aspect of this propossed event please phone me on 07854 316389, I'm Chris for those who did not know.
PS: with held numbers will not be answered.

Count me in if there is somewhere to stay, and the dates are OK.

[Woodzie]

Realy would like to assist or attend Dates are the deciding factor .

[ChaosinDevon]

Realy would like to assist or attend Dates are the deciding factor .

Ok... I am making a paper note of those who express an interest, my number is on the original thread. I will give my land line number if anyone calls the cell phone.... so as to keep their bill down.

[jotto]

You can put me & mrs jotto down for this, dates depending. If I can be of any help at all just shout.

[Phil her up]

"Well what happened was ......................."

I will mention this to the wife in the morning "- see -" and I am very interested.
We have holidayed in Devon regularly for years and love that part of the country. And I love Jethro too (but the wife hates him ).
When are you thinking of (roughly) holding it?


Regards
Phil

[ChaosinDevon]

"Well what happened was ......................."

I will mention this to the wife in the morning "- see -" and I am very interested.
We have holidayed in Devon regularly for years and love that part of the country. When are you thinking of (roughly) holding it?

Regards
Phil

Early spring seems a good time, depends on how the weather goes, i dont like messing up greenlanes and getting myself a bad name.

[Phil her up]

Early spring seems a good time, depends on how the weather goes, i dont like messing up greenlanes and getting myself a bad name.

Yep I agree, if you attract good numbers the ground is going to take a pounding even if dry.
Good luck and although I am a good distance from you if you think I can help in any way then just shout. If the other half is up for it I will ring you anyway.

Cheers for now

[Medieval Dave]

Yep I agree, if you attract good numbers the ground is going to take a pounding even if dry.
Good luck and although I am a good distance from you if you think I can help in any way then just shout. If the other half is up for it I will ring you anyway.

Cheers for now

Yup, that's a tricky one. Most user groups supporting rights of way, as I understand it, are signed up to a code of 4 4x4's accessing a lane at any time (or 8 bikes) and only then if the ground can take it.

A party of 20 fourbyfours, or five groups of 4 at 10 minute intervals is just what the militant wing of the ramblers would love. they'de be out there is seconds photographing bent blades of grass and writting to the papers.

For info here is the Green Lanes Association code of conduct.

DRIVERSCODE OF CONDUCT
Ø Use only rights of way with known, proven or provable vehicular rights. If challenged, discuss; if not resolved, then leave as requested until status is rechecked.

Ø Keep to the defined track. Detour only to pass immovable obstructions. Report any obstructions (including low branches) to the highway authority and the local GLASS Area Representative. Be critical of your own abilities and equipment when assessing an obstruction; it is your right to abate a non-lawful obstruction, but do not commit yourself to a bigger task than you are equipped for.

Ø If the route is not obvious on the ground, ask locally, or check on the maps held at the highway authority offices or consult the local GLASS Area Representative.

Ø Travel at a quiet and unobtrusive pace and as slowly as practicable; we recommend a maximum of 12 mph when in a 4x4 and on an Unsurfaced Right of Way (URoW). Ensure your vehicle is fully road-legal, URoW are subject to the same laws as surfaced roads.

Ø When travelling in groups, keep to a small number - four or less. Split larger parties up and either use a different route or allow a good interval to elapse before following.

Ø Do not travel on URoW when they risk being affected beyond a point of natural recovery once the weather improves. If need be, walk some or all of the route first to determine its suitability. Do not use URoW that maybe damaged by the wheel pressure applied by your vehicle.

Ø Avoid damage to trees, hedgerows and boundaries. Some roads carry vehicular rights but are physically too narrow for 4x4s.

Ø Do not practice recovery techniques on any URoW. Use a winch only with extreme caution, and use only the correct equipment and techniques.

Ø Be courteous to other road users - pull over and stop your vehicle for walkers, but pull over, stop your vehicle and switch off the engine for passing horses. Thank those who move over for you.

Ø After consultations with Country Landowners Association and National Farmers Union HQ’s, "best practice" dictates that gates if they were found to be secured in an open position should be left open, and those which are found shut or swinging should be shut behind you; the landowner might appreciate being told about a gate insecurely propped open if you see them.

Ø Keep dogs and children under supervision. Watch out for injured or trapped animals, and report all suspicious events to the landholder.

Ø Guard against all risks of fire.

Ø Take your litter home and that left by others if you see it, wherever practicable. Plastic bags can suffocate stock if swallowed.

Ø Help to keep all water clean.

Ø Remember that wildlife faces many threats and URoW are valuable habitats, take special care in spring and early summer.

Ø Follow the Country Code, but be aware that it is for your guidance only.

© Green Lane Association September 2004

Here is thier web addy

http://www.glass-uk.org/

and here is the TRF

http://www.trf.org.uk/introduction.php

The local groups of GLASS, THE TRF, and the byways org etc might well be interested.