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This is a copy of the information sent out by e-mail.
Bookings for meals has now closed
All the rally routes are now available on the Routes Page. You will need to download and print off your own copies.
There are several options when completing the booking form.
Wednesday - Trip to Beamish Open Air Museum
Beamish options:
- Adults = 16+
- Concessions = Seniors 60+ and Students any age with SU card
- Child = age 5 - 16
- Infant = under 5 years
Friday evening Hogroast
The Site - OS Landranger Map 88 Ref: 152773
Kirkley Hall Campus is part of Northumberland College situated some eight miles north west of Newcastle City Centre. The Kirkley Hall Campus specialises in Agriculture and Horticulture. Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens are located within the grounds.
The hall is a 17th. century grade II listed building set in parkland. We have the use of a field and the campus facilities for showers, toilets, restaurant and bar. The area abounds with cycling routes taking in both flat and undulating countryside. Many historic sites and views are within easy cycling distance.
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Camping
We have a large field with plenty of space for tents, caravans and campervans. We are sorry that we are unable to supply electric hook ups.
The Area
For the first time in over 25 years the North East part of the Tandem club are proud to announce the Kirkley hall National rally 2016. Kirkley Hall is just a short distance south of Northumberland National Park which is the northernmost national park in England. It covers an area of more than 1,030 square kilometres (400 Sq. miles) between the Scottish border in the north to just south of Hadrian's Wall. It is one of the least populated and least visited of the National Parks. The park lies entirely within Northumberland, covering about a quarter of the county. This makes the area an ideal location for cycling
Of the 11 National Parks in England and Wales, Northumberland is the most northerly, most remote from large urban areas, least visited and least populated. Northumberland has more castles than any other county in England. A legacy of its turbulent past, including the infamous Border wars which raged from the 14th to 16th centuries, Northumberland boasts over 70 castle sites. Many have long since disappeared, some, like Dunstanburgh Castle and Berwick Castle, are romantic ruins. See others in their fully restored glory - like Bamburgh Castle, as seen on Robson Green's Tales from Northumberland.
Feel the sand beneath your feet and the refreshing sea breeze in your hair with a visit to Northumberland’s magnificent coastline. With more than 30 miles of beaches the Northumberland Coast is simply spectacular
The Event
A full range of activities is planned for the rally including:
Welcome party - Saturday
Evening Bar - every evening
Cycle Jumble - Sunday
Quiz Night - Monday
Tandem Games - Tuesday
Coach trip to Beamish Open Air Museum Wednesday.
Quirky Games - Wednesdy evening
Local food and drink. - Thursday We make no promises but Kippers, Seafood, Cragside Cracker Sausages, Honey, Ice Cream and Lindisfarne Mead are all available.
Outward bound type activities; Climbing wall etc. - Thursday
Last night hogroast/picnic and Ceilidh - Friday
Velocio trophy (a treasure hunt style ride)
Routes
A varied selection of rides is planned. Details will appear here when completed.
Meals
Breakfasts, Packed lunches and evening meals will be available each day if pre-ordered.
Menu.
Booking
There are a large number of options for camping, accommodation, meals and trips so please use the on-line booking if at all possible.
Pre-booked meals will be available in the Student Restaurant. Please tick the box marked 'Interested in hall provided food' if you are likely to use this service. We will circulate menus and order forms nearer the rally.
Should you make a mistake please do not try to correct it but contact the event administration who will make any corrections and send you a revised copy of your booking. Do not press the back button - you will just create another booking.
Information
More information from the Tandem 2016 Rally Team
Map showing location of Kirkley Hall
Booking confirmation:
Your booking is not confirmed until payment has been received in full and cleared which should be before the closing date for bookings. Dishonoured cheques will result in the cancellation of your booking.
Members Only:
U.K. Residents must be members of The Tandem Club (UK). Annual membership is £10.00 or €18 per year with membership for the first Joint Member or 'Family' member free. If you'd like to become a member of The Tandem Club, link to the Subscription Details page by clicking here. Non U.K. residents may be either members of the Tandem Club or their own regional club.
If you participate in any ride or event organised by the Tandem Club you do so entirely at your own risk. The Club, its officers and ride organisers accept no responsibility for loss, damage to property, accident, injury or death, that may occur, however caused, whether by negligence, deliberate act or otherwise.
The rally fee will not be refunded after the closing date. Refund of other components will depend on what the Club can recover from the campsite and/or other suppliers. Members may wish to consider taking out Holiday Insurance to cover losses the Club cannot refund.