Ireland: - Convoy to Southern BKV 2010

NI_Volvo_Nut · Nov 25th, 2009, 06:36

We'd sort of stumbled on this topic and off it again last weekend, so sitting bored here at 6am I decide to look briefly into it.
I've roughly worked out prices for ferry and hotel, obviously if there is enough interest I will make some phone calls and get some firm prices. I've based these on a car with 2 sharing.
Its the 16th of May and its in Dorset. The ferry, Belfast - Stranraer return is £200 approx, going out on Saturday (15th) morning and returning Sunday (17th) night. Its almost an 1000 mile return trip, which is alot to cover in one day, so maybe the possibilty of staying over night in or around Birmingham or maybe further North on the Saturday night?
There is Dublin to Holyhead service, but the dates don't go that far into the future although for me this would be a prefered route. Though distance wise it is similar, but were taking 100 miles off the journey through the mainland, which leaves around 400 miles instead of 500.
Hotel prices for 2 nights based to 2 sharing is around £250 for B&B, again, this is just the first hotel I found on Google and they are only a guide price.

Thought and comments folks???

Link for BKV thread...
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=77779

If there was a Northern BKV it would be better for us, but we'll try this and see how we go.

Andy

kev240 · Nov 25th, 2009, 09:46

The 'Northern BKV' is held in Yorkshire, normally at Wetherby Racecourse, during July or August. I do not have dates for the 2010 event, but they should be in the 'Driver' soon.
This is a very good event, and attracts members from all over, including some of us from Scotland.
Cheers,
Kevin.

NI_Volvo_Nut · Nov 25th, 2009, 10:18

Thanks for that Kevin, if you can remember, when you find out the dates, could you let me know?
Andy

cumbrianmale · Nov 27th, 2009, 00:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by NI_Volvo_Nut

Thanks for that Kevin, if you can remember, when you find out the dates, could you let me know?
Andy

It will be published in your copy of Driver, more than likely be a thread on it also.

NI_Volvo_Nut · Nov 27th, 2009, 05:12

CM, is that the OC mag? I've never seen driver magazine

VanhireBoys · Nov 27th, 2009, 06:12

Jaysus you are up and at it early Andy......! I thought I was the only one up at this hour ...!

kev240 · Nov 27th, 2009, 08:18

Yes, 'Driver' is the VOC Magazine, will let you know when the dates are announced.
Cheers,
kevin.

akita · Nov 27th, 2009, 08:35

Hi Guys
Southern BKV is at Sherborne Castle, Dorset, Sunday 16th May 2010

1stRaven · Nov 27th, 2009, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by NI_Volvo_Nut

If there was a Northern BKV it would be better for us, but we'll try this and see how we go.

Andy

You do know that there are three BKV events over the year? A national one, then a southern and northern event to allow those who can not travel the distance to the national, the ability to get to a more 'local' one.

I have also renamed the thread slightly to make it a little clearer on what the thread is about.

cumbrianmale · Nov 27th, 2009, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by NI_Volvo_Nut

CM, is that the OC mag? I've never seen driver magazine

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev240

Yes, 'Driver' is the VOC Magazine, will let you know when the dates are announced.
Cheers,
kevin.

Kevin beat me to it.

Nov 25th, 2009, 06:36	#1
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Convoy to Southern BKV 2010 We'd sort of stumbled on this topic and off it again last weekend, so sitting bored here at 6am I decide to look briefly into it. I've roughly worked out prices for ferry and hotel, obviously if there is enough interest I will make some phone calls and get some firm prices. I've based these on a car with 2 sharing. Its the 16th of May and its in Dorset. The ferry, Belfast - Stranraer return is £200 approx, going out on Saturday (15th) morning and returning Sunday (17th) night. Its almost an 1000 mile return trip, which is alot to cover in one day, so maybe the possibilty of staying over night in or around Birmingham or maybe further North on the Saturday night? There is Dublin to Holyhead service, but the dates don't go that far into the future although for me this would be a prefered route. Though distance wise it is similar, but were taking 100 miles off the journey through the mainland, which leaves around 400 miles instead of 500. Hotel prices for 2 nights based to 2 sharing is around £250 for B&B, again, this is just the first hotel I found on Google and they are only a guide price. Thought and comments folks??? Link for BKV thread... http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=77779 If there was a Northern BKV it would be better for us, but we'll try this and see how we go. Andy __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Nov 25th, 2009, 10:18	#3
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Thanks for that Kevin, if you can remember, when you find out the dates, could you let me know? Andy __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Nov 27th, 2009, 05:12	#5
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	CM, is that the OC mag? I've never seen driver magazine __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Nov 27th, 2009, 06:12	#6
VanhireBoys Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2015 11:39 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Galway	Jaysus you are up and at it early Andy......! I thought I was the only one up at this hour ...! __________________ '03 Volvo V40 1.9 D Sport in Virtual Blue - Sleep well my Sweet ! Gone but will never be Forgotton

Nov 25th, 2009, 09:46	#2
kev240 Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 22:09 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: OBAN	The 'Northern BKV' is held in Yorkshire, normally at Wetherby Racecourse, during July or August. I do not have dates for the 2010 event, but they should be in the 'Driver' soon. This is a very good event, and attracts members from all over, including some of us from Scotland. Cheers, Kevin.

Nov 27th, 2009, 08:18	#7
kev240 Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 22:09 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: OBAN	Yes, 'Driver' is the VOC Magazine, will let you know when the dates are announced. Cheers, kevin.

Nov 27th, 2009, 08:35	#8
akita I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2016 21:40 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Sussex View Photos By: akita	Hi Guys Southern BKV is at Sherborne Castle, Dorset, Sunday 16th May 2010

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