Hi everyone, here is your long awaited and in these strange 'lockdown' times, very difficult to arrange, itinery and timetable for the 2020 Kettle Clinic Lincolnshire rally.
Unfortunately, the only pub in the village, the Whistle and Flute has been very difficult to get through to, and when I finally did get through today, they were only interested in booking us in for either rooms, or the restaurant and wouldn't/couldn't give any details for drinking in the bar. so when we get a bit nearer to the rally date, I'll visit the pub to see if we are able to visit and get a drink there.
So for those that have booked rooms, please note.
On Thursday 23rd July, arrive at the Holcombe guest house, in Barnetby le Wold, for booking in from 12 noon onwards. When everyone has arrived and settled into their rooms, there's a ride out through the countryside to Cleethorpes for a takeaway fish and chip supper at 'Papas', the largest (so they say) fish and chip restaurant in the world. After that back to the guest house for a wind down and a drink in the large guest house lounge.
Friday 24th July, 8.00am, a full English or continental breakfast in the guest house dining room, for those that require it. Then at 10.30am-ish, a ride out through the stunning Lincolnshire wolds to an unusual motor museum. I'm going to keep the details of this one under wraps for now, so let's say it's a "mystery tour" which should be fun and an interesting surprise for you all. There is a café onsite if needed. On our return to the guest house an evening meal is available, with prior booking required.
Saturday 25th July, breakfast at 8.00am, then at 10.30am-ish, a ride out to the East Kirkby aviation museum where our visit has been reserved. There is a café onsite if needed. Evening meals are not available at the guest house at the weekend, but we do have a choice of a gas barbeque which the guest house will make available for us, or there are self catering facilities also in the house where I'm staying, or possibly the Whistle and Flute? or we can travel to Brigg (10 minutes away) and possibly find a restaurant. There is a chippie next to the guest house and a well stocked village store, where we can buy all the food and drink needed. There's also a Chinese takeaway in the village that can deliver to us.
Sunday 26th July, breakfast at 8.00am, then a forced change of plan. Unfortunately, the pub we were going to visit for a Sunday roast has just called to cancel, due to lockdown restrictions. So it's been back to the drawing board for me, but don't worry, at 10.30am-ish there will be a ride out to the seaside (Mablethorpe) for ice creams and an interesting stop (with food available) on the way back, and for those still with us on the Sunday night, food and drink as above.
Monday 27th July, breakfast at 8.00am then time for home, when you're ready.
For the local riders not booked into the guest house, who are planning on joining us each day for the ride outs, please arrive by 4pm on the Thursday and 10am on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
On the Saturday evening there will be a 'friendly' best bike at the rally competition, this will be open to any Clinic members 'Classic 70's Suzuki bike' that has been 'ridden' to the rally, with a trophy for the winner, so get polishing. Everyone present including wifes and partners will have a vote, but you can't vote for your own bike.
There will also be a 'furthest travelled' trophy for the bike that has been ridden to the rally, so don't forget to set your trip meter to zero before you set off. There will also be a trophy for the winner of the 'slowest bike' challenge, if you dare enter it. This will take place when we have the most bikes present and the rules will be explained on the day.
The address of the Holcombe guest house is, 34 Victoria Road. Barnetby le Wold. Lincolnshire. DN38 6HZ.
For those travelling from the west, follow the M180 to the Humber bridge turn off and at the end of the slip road take the fourth exit from the roundabout. After approximately 300 yards take the second exit off the next roundabout, this will take you down into the village where you'll find the guest house on the right.
For those travelling over the Humber bridge, stay on the A15 until you reach the roundabout at the M180, then take the second exit and after 300 yards take the second exit off the next roundabout, as above this will take you down into the village.
If you're coming from Brigg through Wrawby on the A18, at the roundabout take the third exit and this will take you into the village as above.
If you're coming from Horncastle through Caistor on the A1084, look out for the right turn that takes you through Bigby and then into the village, the guest house is on the left.
I think I've covered everything but probably haven't, so if I think of anything else I'll post it and if there's anything you need to know, ask on here or call me on 07767854997.
Cheers Steve Wharton.
2020 Kettle Clinic Lincolnshire rally organiser. (For my sins
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