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[Cornish Gems]

There is an Autumn Fest in Cornwall in October and everyone is invited to attend.

We need to decide on a date and so would be grateful if you could find time to take part in the poll if you would like to come.

[ShaunP]

Will I am planning on coming whenever it is!!!

Shaun

[roger]

Hi CG prefer 27/28 four people + dog(he can stay in car if necessary) really looking forward to meeting you all

Roger

[Cornish Gems]

There is room for caravans, etc plus hopefully toilet facilities if Shaun manages to help us to install the Tricel unit.

The best news though is that the access lane is being dug up in order that a new mains water pipe can be laid to the neighbouring property and they say that they are going to then resurface the lane which has hithertobefore been more than a little bit bumpy.

Romany - you mentioned in another topic that you had a smallish tent - well let us reassure you about the weather - we can easily arrange for you to erect your tent in the polytunnel if we cannot find you a bunk anywhere else such as in a spare caravan.

We find that we cannot amend the poll to include a question about folk wishing./needing to stay the night or even two because of the distance away - after all we are over the border!! LOL Alternatively, perhaps we could take up Darkstar's offer and make a weekend of the Fest.

[ShaunP]

That Tricel unit is going in!!!

[micky1]

whats the date then? can i bring my tin tent?

[Cornish Gems]

We are hoping for another couple of responses to the poll before a final decision is made, but it has been suggested that one of the half-term weekends would be best for those with children to consider.

All being well, there is room for caravans, etc, but if you wish to bring a tin tent instead, please feel free to do so. We are just over the Devon/Cornwall border and if anyone would like to make a holiday of it, please let us know in advance.

Incidentally, if you have any produce that you would like to bring and offer for sale please do not hesitate to let us all know. For instance, is anyone going to bring any honey? Willow slips? Eggs even fertile ones? Equipment etc, etc, etc?

[micky1]

half terms seems a good idea. caravan if its cold! family and dog, BBQ so we'll need sauaages bacon and burgers

[Cornish Gems]

Thank you to those who had time to take part in the poll. As a result of this, we think it would be best to have it at the w/e of 27/28 October because it gives us more time to ensure that the loo works!!

If you send us a pm, we will give you details of how to find us. We can tell you now, that if you put in the postcode, Sat Nav will take you whizzing past us! LOL

[micky1]

ok count me in. i'll pm you closer the date just in case!

[Cornish Gems]

Hooray!! Thanks to Shaun and Lance we now have a Tricel unit in the ground in the right place and not sitting up on a slab of concrete! And if the Lodge does not arrive in time because of something stupid like transport strikes, we have a loo we can attach to the pipe and then erect a tent over it. Could be fun if it is a bit windy!

[Cornish Gems]

Just an update - as it turns out that some can make it on the Sat and some on the Sun, we think it might be best to make it both days, so that as many members as possible can join in. Also therefore, if you so wish, arrive on the Friday pm and make a w/e of it. It also means that if you have a great distance to travel, you will have time to recuperate before the return journey. BTW - has anyone come across a firm which will provide a 'caretaker' for a small farm whilst the farmers are away?

[ShaunP]

Phil

Regarding the 'caretaker' there are some people on Accidental Smallholder that do offer farm sitting services so it might be worhwhile doing a search or posting a message on there.

Shaun

[Romany]

Hi CGs, apologies that I didn't take part in the poll.
The weekend chosen currently fits for me, however it turns out that the first three weekends in October are busy for me away from the holding, so it will depend on whether the peeps looking after the livestock on those weekends prepared to fit in yet another one!
Thank you for the kind offer of polytunnel in which to pitch a tent, this would be most welcome if the weather is inclement!
I'll let you know asap whether I can definitely make it.
Romany x

[Cornish Gems]

We will keep our fingers crossed for you!

[ShaunP]

I am hoping to come down Saturday and be around on the Sunday morning to meet some of these people that have requested and more importantly given advice and help to those doing F2F.

Shaun

[ShaunP]

I will also post details tomorrow of the local farm B & B that gave me and Lance a friendly welcome when we stayed down to install the Tricel unit.

[Cornish Gems]

How many will be in your party Shaun?

[ShaunP]

At least me, will try to persuade the wife if we can get pig feeding cover and Lance is a ??? Depends on how many pups he still has!!

[roger]

hi CG to reconfirm 4 of us + dog do we need to bring food or anything? will decide on accommodation closer to date.
Land purchase slowly going through and still cant wait to meet you all.


roger