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Trentham Twilight Toddle
Once again we have been fortunate to secure a venue at Trentham Gardens, Trentham, Stone Road, Staffordshire. Please keep it tidy. Please clean up after yourselves and your dogs, use the bins provided
Date: 26 Oct. 2002
No more than 3 miles, of good quality surface, mainly flat, very picturesque, running along a lake and then turning up hill onto a grassy woodland trail.
Rally Entry Form
| Details |
| Mushers' Meeting |
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4.00 at the Rally Start Line - All must attend |
| Rig Inspection |
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From 1.30pm onwards at the Rally Start Line |
| Classes Scheduled |
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E, C, D and D2 |
| Start Time |
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Saturday 26 October 2002 - 5.00 - 6.00pm (depending on time it gets dark
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| Starting Positions |
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By Postal Receipt |
| Award Ceremony |
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After the end of the Rally in the "shop" situated near the finish line. |
| Race Organisers |
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Alan Chambers,
Wendy Chambers,
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| Closing Date |
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Saturday 19 October 2002 |
| Further Info |
| Directions |
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From the North and South:
Leave at Junction 15 of the M6. Turn onto the A500 sign posted for Stoke-on-Trent, Stone and Uttoxeter. Leave at first junction following signs for A34. At large roundabout follow signpost for A34 turning towards Stone and Trentham. On the A34 go straight on at first set of traffic lights, after approximately 1 mile get into right hand lane until you get to a large set of traffic lights at Trentham, turn right at lights onto Whitmore Road and follow the signs for Caravan/Camping. Follow road round following signs for Trentham Caravan/Camping, hopefully we will be able to display some SHCGB signs along this road. Turn into Trentham Caravan/Camping site and follow road until you reach the rally site. |
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| Amenities |
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Toilets, showers and children's play area. The 'Towbar' and cafe will unfortunately be closed this year, so bring your own beer. We will hopefully have a burger van on site. |
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| Veterinary Contact |
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Donnachie & Townley, Rugely, Staffs - Tel: 01889 582023 |
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| Local Doctor Contact |
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Ambulance Crew on Site |
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| Notes |
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Marshals: This event will require volunteer Marshals. Failing this, the last entrants in each class WILL be required to Marshal, time keep, etc.
A reflective number will be fitted to the rig at the inspection. Yellow for 4-dog, White for 2-dog. If your rig is to be used for different classes, please inform the Scrutineer
1. All dogs must be kept on leads al all times and should wear identification tags. No teams are allowed on the trail except at their allocated time
2. RIGS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A LAMP sufficiently powerful to illuminate an area in front of the dogs far enough ahead for safe progress to be made. A car spotlight is
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WET CELL CAR BATTERIES ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED, AN ALTERNATIVE SUPPLY OF POWER MUST BE USED - EG A POWER PACK. Connections to batteries must be at least crimped or soldered terminals, secure enough not to become detached should the rig need to be turned over. Tape must be applied to any glass lamps, but plastic lens are preferable. A back-up torch must be carried, preferably of the 'petzle' headlamp type.
Your local burglar alarm company may be able to assist with cheap dry cell batteries alternatively all branches of City Electrical Factors stock Challenger AA53 (6.5 amp) batteries at the cost of £14. 67 plus VAT
3. TRAIL MARKERS will be reflective. Yellow markers will be positioned just before the turns. Yellow Marker on the left, turn left, Yellow Marker on the right, turn right. Just after the turn, two White Markers will be positioned either side of the track. Go between the two White Markers.
4. SCRUTlNEERlNG. For reasons of safety, this will be strict. Special equipment - as stated - must be carried and in working order Faulty rigs, brakes, lights etc, will mean that you will not be able to start. It is in your interest to ensure that all your equipment is in good working order.
5. This rally is to be held on Saturday 26th October 2002, the "Teach In" will be held on Sunday 27th October 2002. Anyone wishing to run their dogs on the course on Sunday must do so before 12 noon for a donation towards Welfare. The beginners will be running a course starting at approximately 12 noon. It will be greatly appreciated if you can stay on to help with the beginners. Please note that a fire works display is likely to be taking place on the Sunday evening, therefore everyone will need to leave the rally site before Sunday evening.
IF YOU HAVE NOT RACED AT A RALLY BEFORE THEN YOU CANNOT TREAT THE NIGHT RALLY AS YOUR FIRST RACE - SO AS TO AVOID ANY UNNECESSARY ACCIDENTS.
Please note, hopefully, it will be dark again - particularly in the trees! If you want to go faster, please ensure that you have adequate lighting fitted. |
| Accomodation |
| Tourist Information |
| Stoke-onTrent Tourist Information | |
Tel: 01782 236000 |
| Hotels |
| Stoke on Trent Most House - 5 Crowns (Highly Commended) - Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 609988 |
| The George Hotel - 4 Crowns (Highly Commended) - Burslem, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 577544 |
| Hayden House Hotel - 4 Crowns (Highly Commended) - Basford, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 711377 |
| Jams Clayton Lodge - 4 Crowns (Commended) - Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire | |
Tel: 01782 613093 |
| Forte Posthouse - Stoke on Trent - 3 Crowns - Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire | |
Tel: 01782 717171 |
| Plough Motel, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 414685 |
| The Upper House - Barlaston, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 373790 |
| Toligate Hotel & Leisure, Blurton, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 313029 |
| North Stafford Hotel - Stoke, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 744477 |
| Comfort Friendly Inn - Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire | |
Tel: 01782 717000 |
| The Weathewane Lodge - Meir Park, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 388799 |
| Trentham Toby | |
Tel: 01782 644448 |
| Guest Houses |
| The Corrie Guest House - AAQQQ - Basford, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 614838 |
| Duriston Guest House - Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire | |
Tel: 01782 611708 |
| The Flower Pot Hotel, Listed (Approved) - Shelton, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 207204 |
| Graythwaite Guest House, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire | |
Tel: 01782 612875 |
| The Hand & Trumpet Inn - Wrinehill Nr Crewe, Cheshire | |
Tel: 01270 820048 |
| Harriots Guest House, Woore, Cheshire | |
Tel: 01630 647556 |
| Hillcrest - Cheddleton Nr Leek, Staffordshire | |
Tel: 01782 550483 |
| Hollinhurst Farm, Endon, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 502633 |
| Holly Trees, Alsager, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01270 876847 |
| Lee Farm, Nantwhich, Cheshire | |
Tel: 01270 841429 |
| The Limes, Blythe Bridge, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 393278 |
| Little Brookhouse Farm Leek Staffordshire | |
Tel: 01538 360250 |
| Lime Heath Farm, Audlem, Nr Crewe, Cheshire | |
Tel: 01270 811324 |
| New Hayes Farm, Butterton, Newrastle under Lyme | |
Tel: 01782 6808899 |
| Northwood Hotel, Northwood Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 279729 |
| The Old Dairy House, Trentham, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 641209 |
| The Old Vicarage, Endon, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 503686 |
| Old Vicarage Guest House, Newchapel, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 585270 |
| The Old House on the Green, Fulford, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 394555 |
| Reynolds Hey, Endon, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 502717 |
| Rhodes Hotel, Stoke, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 416320 |
| Sappho Cottage, Alsager, North Staffs/South Cheshire | |
Tel: 01270 882033 |
| Sneyd Arms Hotel, Tunstail, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 826772 |
| Star Hotel, Hanley Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 207507 |
| Trentside Hotel, Hanford, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 642443 |
| Verdon Guest Hotel, Hanley, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 264244 |
| Victoria Hotel, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 835964 |
| Wedgewood Memorial College, Barlaston, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 372105 |
| Whispering Pines, Wolstanton, Newcastle under Lyme | |
Tel: 01782 639376 |
| White House Hotel, Trent Vale, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 642460 |
| Bed & Breakfast |
| Adderley Green Farm, Betley Nr Crewe | |
Tel: 01270 820203 |
| Balterley Green Farm - Balterley, Nr Crewe | |
Tel: 01270 820214 |
| Balterley Hall, Balterley, Nr Crewe | |
Tel: 01270 820206 |
| The Beeches Dilhorne Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 397104 |
| Betley court Farm - Beiley, Nr Crewe | |
Tel: 01270 820229 |
| Brook House Farm - Cheddleton, Nr Leek, Staffordshire | |
Tel: 01538 360296 |
| Butterton House Butterton Newcastle under Lyme | |
Tel: 01782 619085 |
| Chestnut Grange - Rough Close, Stoke on Trent | |
Tel: 01782 396084 |
| Clayhanger Guest House Hotel - MQQQ - Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire | |
Tel: 01782 714428 |
| Camping |
| Trentham Gardens Camp Site | |
Tel: 01782 657519 |
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