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Jane Jan 12, 2006 14:31:04

Replying to Littlestone

So when then? I suggested 24 June. Lots of others have said 'nooo!' but without offering alternatives. I still suggest 24 June. At the Uffington White Horse. Big free car park. Hardly any solstice revellers. Good ice cream van. Nice pubs nearby.

But if everybody insists on Avebury then please suggests dates.
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Littlestone Jan 12, 2006 15:00:42

Replying to Jane

How's about the first or second Saturday in August? The solstice folks will have gone by then.

I kinda prefer Avebury because there is just so much to see there (and in the surrounding area) and that could be a big plus for people who haven't been to Avebury very much (or not at all).

For those who might be interested, we could do some mini trips to see the sarsens under the Alton Priors and Pewsey churches, as well as look at the Winterbourne Bassett circle and the Winterbourne Monkton 'goddess' again.

And then there's the Valley of Dreams - the perfect place for a picnic but impossible for parking.

goffik Jan 12, 2006 17:24:25

Replying to Jane

You're quite right, m'dear - I hate it when people do that - sorry!

I think August is a wee bit too far away for my liking, so will look at when I'm free between then and now... Hark at me! See when I'm free - what am I like? There's about 30 weekends between now and then! OK - Any weekend apart from June 10th-11th and July 8th-9th are good with me (from memory!)

There. :o)

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