* GRAND DAY OUT IN SCOTLAND for ONLY £50 - Same Day Return *

Post by **kerryminigringo** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:04 pm

Day trip to Scotland for only £50 (same day return)

Stena ran this promotion earlier in the year and although there was interest in going, the dates did not suit so I contacted Stena with a view to running it again.
As it took a little longer to organise than expected, we decided to go with dates in April of next year and see which one suits.
I think a Saturday would be best as it would allow members a rest day after a long day out in Scotland.

I would be grateful from some feedback so that we can get a definite date and go ahead with this.
These are the proposed dates:

Sat 13th, Sun 14th, Sat 20th, Sun 21st or Sun 28th April 2013.

The plan would be to sail out from Belfast in the morning and upon arrival in Scotland meet up with The Scottish Mini Clan for a meet and a run and maybe a bit of sightseeing before heading back on the ferry again that evening.
It would be a great way to meet other clubs and I have also been in contact with the Donegal Mini Owners Club and the Causeway Coast Club and they are interested in going too. This would be a great way to start off the show season for not a lot of money so all feedback on dates would be great.

Post by **spud1979** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:44 pm

good idea. they can do it from rosslare also.

Post by **DOUGAL** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 9:23 pm

Great idea . we would want to factor in dates for MTM and IMM .
Try to spread things out .?????

Post by **kerryminigringo** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 8:00 am

Yes Joe,I had thought about that already.I would be leaning more towards the 20th of April for the date with MTM in early May and the IMM on 16th to 20th of May.

Post by **kerryminigringo** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:43 pm

I have been in contact with Fraser Love from the Scottish Mini Clan and there has been a good reaction to this proposed event,so much so that depending on the success of this they may come over later in the year for a return trip.Any suggestions on the date from members?

Post by **joebe1** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 7:21 pm

Well done Aidan, your persistence paid off, the 20th of April sounds like a good date to me, A nice shakedown for MTM after the winter, it ll give you plenty of time to tighten your alternator

Post by **spud1979** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 8:00 pm

The weekend of the 12th-14th. A month and a bit then to save for mtm. I'll go any weekend really, once I have notice.

Post by **lewis** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 10:54 am

Nice.... ill be up for going

be sum wee drive

Post by **Tony Cooney** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 10:55 am

Yes, I'm provisionally available for any of those dates too

Post by **DOUGAL** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 7:44 pm

I would say sat 13th give a good gap to MTM .

Post by **minilady** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:22 pm

im up for this any date suits me

Post by **Darran** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 10:49 am

Im fine for any of the dates in April, fair play Aidan for making the contact with the Scottish Mini Clan, this has the makings of a great trip and making new mini contacts across the water!

Darran.

Post by **lewis** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 1:26 am

Any more word on this event

Post by **kerryminigringo** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:08 pm

Just have to get back on to Stena and go ahead on this.It looks like the 13th of April would be the date to avoid clashing or being to near other dates.

Post by **spud1979** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:30 pm

What date does billy have track day?? Is that around then??

Post by **Billy** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:50 am

spud1979 wrote:What date does billy have track day?? Is that around then??

Nothing planned on the track day yet JP so it shouldn't influence the date of the Scottish run.

Post by **spud1979** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:56 am

Ah it will on a personal level, thats all. Comes down to the shillings.

Post by **minimafia** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:23 pm

i would be up for this trip

Post by **kerryminigringo** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:32 pm

It has taken a while but Stena have finally set up this trip on their website so thanks to Neil Palmer from Stena for his help.
It costs £50 for a Mini/MINI and two passengers. Additional passengers are £10 each and it is happening on Saturday the 13th of April.

We will be meeting the Scottish Mini Clan when we get over and after a run we will be having lunch and another short run afterwards.
As this is a Stena promotion we are hoping that members of the Causeway Coast Mini Club, Donegal Mini Owners Club and other Northern Ireland Mini Clubs will come along to try and get as many Minis/MINIS as we can.

If this proves to be a success it may become an annual event as it would be a great way of meeting other Mini owners from Ireland and Scotland so get booking and let's fill the boat.

http://www.stenaline.co.uk/mini

Post by **kerryminigringo** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 5:05 pm

Booking page does not seem to be working but I will get on Stena and get it sorted.

Post by **D.M.G.T** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:20 pm

I'm really hoping my mini be ready for this!!

Post by **Laurna77** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:31 pm

This would be a great day out. It would be great if we could the Scottish Mini Clan over for the camping weekend

Post by **st3e** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:59 pm

This looks to be a great event! Im def up for it! But will there only be a certain amount of spaces available or is it as many as the boat can take!?

Post by **BlackSe7en** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:36 pm

Billy, can we use the auld TESCO vouchers for this?

Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:06 am

I think Tesco Vouchers are only redeemable on Full Fare prices.

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