LakeZ 2013 will go ahead this year on June 28/29/30

 

Comments from the previous 2 years have been taken on board, and as such we have decided on 2 major changes.

 

1 - The organisor will charge nothing for the event - So that means free camping, free entertainment

 

2 - Change of venue. Comments about the previous venue have been acted on, and as such the full event has ben moved to Cark in Cartmel.

 

Below is the plan as outline by the main organisor. I will keep this updated as and when things change.

 

You can PM me with any queries or questions.

 

Cheers

 

Al

 

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LakeZ will be going ahead under a slightly different format for 2013. I am constantly trying to keep costs down for this event and this year I think I have made a significant advance.

 

LakeZ 2013 will have no entry fee for the event, no entry fee for the band on the Saturday evening and no fee for camping, sorry that the best I could do. :lol:

 

The rough format will reflect that of previous years and is again a social weekend in the Lake District, a chance to chill, meet other owners and enjoy the area. If you dont have a car or its not on the road feel free to come along anyway.

 

The big change is the venue, it will be held in Cark in Cartmel in the South LakeZ which has all the facilities we need and has plenty to offer nearby. Everything is within a 100m radius and there are lots of options for those who dont like camping.

 

Friday, for those who can get the day off arrive and get settled in. Meet and greet at the local pub which is being totally refurbished to a very high quality. Great food available and if the weather is playing the game sit outside and take in the rays. Rose and Crown.

 

Saturday, several options.

A drive out up the west coast with great roads.

3 mile drive to pick up the local steam railway, this connects to the Windermere steamers. Stop at Bowness and Windermere for refreshments and some retail therapy.

 

Saturday evening. A meal in the pub followed by Bands playing on the local stage with a full bar service.

 

Sunday, Show and shine and then chill out until its time to go.

 

Breakfasts will be available at the pub and there will be refreshments all day.

 

Alternatively there is a well stocked local Londis so for those who wish to bring your own beer to the Band night, no drinks brought into the pub though please.

 

Most of the local pubs have accomodation and I am happy to give reviews, there are also several local B&Bs and a few rental houses withing a mile. One even has six bedrooms taking 11 people which works out at about £44 per person, Friday to Monday. A great option if you can get a group together.

 

Book early though, its the Lake District.

 

The parking area we will be using is tarmac and pretty big. It does have two small speed bumps but even I can get over them. Once parked up the cars will not need to be moved as its private.

 

Any questions just ask. :)

 

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This sounds brilliant.

 

I can't attend unfortunately as it's Japshow that weekend and I'll be hooning up the strip at Pod.

300zx.co.uk will be booked in at japshow that weekend matey

Any idea when we will have a list of meet dates up so we can decide which ones we can get to? or have i missed the list Vods...

This sounds better than Japshow to me

It does sound similar to the SXOC Weekender, just without the hillclimbing!

This sounds quite good and the lakes in the summer mmmm might fancy that

Sounds really good, but hell of a long way for just a weekend, me and silver surfer chatting last weekend and maybe make a full week of it and carry on to Scotland after :)

Let me know then you two welsh boys

Let me know then you two welsh boys

 

Will do mate, just idea at the mo as jodey not even got a car at the mo, but watch this space :)

This does sound a good weekend retreat, and maybe tempted if I can get the zed done in time :)

Ill be there as per normal :-)

Sounds really good, but hell of a long way for just a weekend, me and silver surfer chatting last weekend and maybe make a full week of it and carry on to Scotland after :)

 

If you do head up to Scotland let us know and we could organise a meet with us Scottish zedders

If you do head up to Scotland let us know and we could organise a meet with us Scottish zedders

 

That would be cool, watch this space ! Lol

Yeah I got a car now so could defo do it, would be good to head home lol

More info;

 

The pub has been completely stripped and re-fitted, its very good now. Extra seating and heat lamps are in place outside with a remote canopy. The food and drink are now excellent, even the prices have been reduced.

 

I have power at the show area for those people with posh vans. *;)

 

Raffle prizes are sorted. The village have been supplied with earplugs. Good weather has been ordered. *All boxes ticked I think. *:D

 

 

For those wishing to eat at the pub on Friday night please pm me with numbers, it may be pretty busy so I will book tables.

 

 

 

The pub is 50m walk from the village club we are using as car park and camping area.*

 

There'll be options for activities during Saturday - A drive out, or karting (if numbers are good enough we'll run both).*

Also you can do usual events yoursel - trip on steam boat at Windermere, and all that jazz.

This sounds awesome.

 

I know it's already booked and everything, but this could really take off similar to the awesome SXOC Weekender if it wasn't for the Japshow clash.

 

Next year, no clashes please :laugh:

The clash couldn't be avoided this year.

 

Myself and the organiser work on a boat in Scotland so we have to line the event up with our leave. Also the annual 350z-uk run is at end of May, so we need to give enough of a gap after that to still have appeal to the members there (we're both team members there and the event started as a 350z-uk event).

 

I'll see what can be done for next year though :)

Thats ok, let all the chavs go to Japshow so we can avoid them ;)

Hmmmm 4 days after my birthday, good excuse for a few more drinks will me zd be ready hhhmmmmm

Thats ok, let all the chavs go to Japshow so we can avoid them ;)

 

I'm no "chav". I do however have various high-powered cars to maintain which will be at Santa Pod :)

Doth Noz protest too much??? lol..

 

Ill pop along Lexx even if just for the day again...

Doth Noz protest too much??? lol..

 

Ill pop along Lexx even if just for the day again...

 

Hahaha, I'm popping up on the 16th all being well, so you can say it to my face.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whilst we eat ice cream and I try to decipher what the hell it was you just said to me. In fairness, for a northerner you're not too bad, I could understand almost 75% of what you were saying on the phone. :laugh:

LOL... Im lining them Noel...

Girlie MR2 etc.....

 

There were some nice people there last year.. Met MartinMac for the first time and Lexx and Kaza Steve of course.. good Guys...

 

Be good to see even more people at this one..

Sounds like a great event guys wish I was going wish I lived a bit closer.

Update from the main organisor:

 

"Having been sadly reminded a couple of times of how fragile our mortality is recently my new motto is " Go for it". Those that know me will also be aware that I dont need a lot of excuses to throw a party. :D

 

So,.... to keep the FREE theme going for lakeZ this year, not only is the camping FREE, and the band on the Saturday FREE, I am also thowing in the Hog Roast on the Saturday night for FREE. Having just checked the calendar and made a quick calculation I have realised I have a significant anniversary that week so thats a good enough excuse for me.

 

So this is the schedule for the weekend, there are a few options so it would be good to have a rough idea of numbers and interest for each. If anyone who is attending can take a minute to add themselves to the list it will make planning a lot easier.

 

Thanks guys.

 

Friday;

Arrive and check in/ pitch tents. Meet and greet at the Rose and Crown and dine there. Other food options are available from the local chippy or BBQing at the hall, not on the grass please. We dont have access to the main village hall on the Friday night but the facilities will be open.

 

Saturday;

Breakfast will be available at the pub which will stay open all day for snacks and refreshments. There is then a choice of organised activities. Subject the numbers we can have a session on the go-karts at Barrow, about 20 minutes away.

!0 minutes away is the Haverthwaite steam railway. This run up to Lakeside and connects with the Lakes steamers which will take you to Bowness and Ambleside. Local mini buses are available but please book them yourself, I will provide the contact details.

There is also a drive out on Saturday.

Please remember you will only be able to do one of the options.

 

Saturday evening is at the village hall, about 50m from the pub, this is also where we will park for the weekend. The Hog Roast will start about 7pm with the band(s) starting about 8-30. If anyone wants to eat in the pub first then let me know and I will book you a table. I will post the menus up when I am home over the weekend.

 

Sunday;

Breakfast at the pub and then its show and shine time. The pub will be doing food all day so its a chill out day. :) "

 

 

Need some idea of numbers, so if people can do the names list below that would be helpful :)