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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2013 20:45:44 GMT
Sunday 24th March 2013 As most of us know, David McLennan (MGFmad) passed away in December 2012 and a decision was made to hold a memorial run in early 2013. David was suffering from Motor Neuron disease and was supported by MND Scotland. www.mndscotland.org.uk/The following is information sent by MND Scotland. Your support helps us to make a real difference. There are currently 387 people living in Scotland with motor neurone disease, and more than 130 people will be diagnosed this year. MND Scotland is the only charity providing care and support for people affected by the condition and their carers, whilst also funding research into the disease. Everyone with motor neurone disease in Scotland receives direct care from our team of Care Specialists who also ensure that our information and support services can be accessed after diagnosis and throughout the progression of the disease. We provide direct support to people with MND and their families, through the loan of specialist equipment such as electronic communication aids for people who can no longer speak. Our services will cost more than £1,000,000 this year, which means we have to raise almost £20,000 every week. If you are attending the memorial run, MG Freedom will ask for a donation and all the money will go to MND (Scotland) As David was known and respected on .org, we thought the members from .org should also have the opportunity of attending the Memorial Run so we have decided to head south into the Borders and Northumberland areas in the hope some will attend. See here for the .org thread . . . forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=497518Saturday 23rd March 2013
Departing from;The Premier Inn car park at Edinburgh Road, Newhouse, Motherwell, Lanarkshire ML1 5SY goo.gl/maps/gDRmATime; Departing at 10.30am. Please do not be late.[/color] Lunch Details;Lunch has been booked for 1pm in St Boswells at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel. www.buccleucharmshotel.co.uk/Thanks to Terry and Lynn Garnick for suggesting here for lunch. Route to Longhirst Hall Hotel; goo.gl/maps/ahT2v Accommodation Details;Longhirst Hall Hotel Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 3LL T. 01670 795 000 www.longhirst.co.uk/ Cost; A special rate has been agreed for us. £100 per double room (standard room), evening meal and full breakfast included. There would be a £10 supplement to upgrade to superior rooms, please advise at the time of booking. Full payment is required at the time of booking. These rooms are being held until 23rd February, so please book before this date to receive this price. When booking ask for Lucy Haresnape (Sales & Marketing Executive) Direct Tel: 01670 795145 and quote the reference number 90111 along with “MG CLUB”A group meal will arranged so that we all dine together. I have suggested 7.30pm, to the hotel.
Sunday 24th March 2013[/size] The actual run and route has still to be decided. I have made contact with a member of .org who may be able to help with a route as he lives in the area. I'm waiting on a reply and will update this part when there is further information. If .org members cant make it etc, then we will still go ahead and organise the run in the Borders and Northumberland areas. Here we are at Longhirst Hall in 2008 . . .  Longhirst Hall MGFreedom members going to the MGFmad Memorial Run . . . 1. Glenn and Susan 2. James 3. Christine McLennan (David's wife) (meeting us in Northumberland) 4. John and May (meeting us in Northumberland) 5. Neil and Katie 6. Iain and Jayne (meeting us in Northumberland) 7. Alan and Andy 8. Steve and June 9. Iain & Anne 10. Terry and Lynn Garnick .org members members . . . CJJ & MrsCJJ (Clive & Anne) Phil Hex & Birks (Phil & Maggy) Aiketgate +1 (David + Sheila) Pendlelass +1 (Tracy & Daz) Ltbond66 +1 (Lucy & David) Fastpete - Pete + Tracy Nutjob - Kev ConsettPhil - Phil Mindy Iain160Trophy - Iain Mogatrons - Jeff Mark & Elaine Denton Steve Miller Pacton17 +1 - Paul & Linda Paul 160 +1 - Paul & Daniel MG02kat - Steve Midlife Martyr - Gary Bradtek - Colin Hoppy + 1 - Bill & Lorna Wrongway + 1 - Rob and Helen Lister Maybes . . . Cherokee + Mrs Cherokee Peter + 1 |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2013 7:10:47 GMT
I have contacted CJJ (Clive) on .org and he and the Border patrol are more than happy to help with a route etc.
Clive thinks this run/event could be very busy. I/we may have underestimated the possible turnout for this run/event so if anyone is thinking of going, it may be a good idea to get the hotel booked asap to ensure you have accommodation.
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Post by buster11e on Jan 19, 2013 20:34:28 GMT
Am going, have booked today.
For your info, I asked to pay on the day and Lucy said this was not a problem.
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Post by HUMPHREY on Jan 19, 2013 20:51:12 GMT
I have changed a preaching date so I can bring May, Christine (David's wife) and myself probably be in the Saab 900 classic (sori!).
If you know the route you are taking we can meet you on the way.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2013 9:57:13 GMT
I have changed a preaching date so I can bring May, Christine (David's wife) and myself probably be in the Saab 900 classic (sori!). If you know the route you are taking we can meet you on the way. cu John John, Ill bring a couple of MG badges for the front and back of the Saab. ;D Link to the planned route to Longhirst Hall Hotel . . . goo.gl/maps/ahT2vW can stop in Selkirk for a pee and lunch about 1200 noon - 12-30pm ish. Would that suite? Straight down the A7 from Edinburgh for you. I've never been in Selkirk before so I'm not sure of where to stop for lunch but surely there are pubs, cafes etc. If anyone can recommend somewhere, please do. |
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Post by jimgarstang on Jan 20, 2013 11:05:07 GMT
Glenn.
Libby and I will not be able to attend the run so I will send a cheque for MND to you prior to the day of the run, A good friend of mine also passed away with this evil illness
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Post by HUMPHREY on Jan 20, 2013 22:49:12 GMT
I have changed a preaching date so I can bring May, Christine (David's wife) and myself probably be in the Saab 900 classic (sori!). If you know the route you are taking we can meet you on the way. cu John John, Ill bring a couple of MG badges for the front and back of the Saab. ;D Link to the planned route to Longhirst Hall Hotel . . . goo.gl/maps/ahT2vW can stop in Selkirk for a pee and lunch about 1200 noon - 12-30pm ish. Would that suite? Straight down the A7 from Edinburgh for you. I've never been in Selkirk before so I'm not sure of where to stop for lunch but surely there are pubs, cafes etc. If anyone can recommend somewhere, please do. Seems fine to me - will investigate map nearer date. Like the idea of the badges - makes it a MGAAB however this stands for 'Master Gardeners Association of Alberta' (googled it!!). John |
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Post by WR Blue on Jan 21, 2013 16:48:34 GMT
We've just booked, all we need to do is sort Highlander out now....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2013 10:23:51 GMT
Just booked the hotel. Lucy took the card details and payment can be made when checking out 
Lucy said the hotel is filling up so please book now!Today, CJJ is announcing the run on .org and the T-Bar, so again, rooms will be getting booked! 673NN |
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Post by Iain on Jan 22, 2013 14:42:43 GMT
Booked. You can now stop nagging me at least Glenn!  |
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Post by cjj on Jan 22, 2013 18:32:49 GMT
Hi everyone, just joined to let you all know any relevant info from our side of things. Very honoured to be asked to help. I just hope we can live up to expectations. This is the proposed route for the run. The route will cross the country towards Penrith and take in some of Northumberlands most famous driving roads. The Main attraction being the roads upto and down from the Hartside Cafe where we will stop for a bite to eat. There is plenty of parking available as long as not too many car/bike clubs are there.  Members of The Border Patrol are very familiar with this route and enjoy the views and road itself. This is the route we will follow, with the cafe being at point "B" goo.gl/maps/NxjC2The Cafe is a meeting point for bikers and car clubs etc and serves pie, cake, coffee etc. The Hartside Pass is one of Northumberlands favourite car driving roads. Have a look at these videos taken by us to give an idea of the route. and this |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2013 8:30:32 GMT
A big thanks to CJJ and the Border Patrol for getting the .org involved.  CJJ posted the run on .org just yesterday and its already looking like a fab turnout for David. Thanks again CJJ. |
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Post by mightydux on Jan 24, 2013 22:48:08 GMT
Thats the two little dux booked in |
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Post by MitchMG on Jan 27, 2013 18:28:48 GMT
Anne and Iain booked this afternoon |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2013 12:25:28 GMT
Anne and Iain booked this afternoon Nice one |
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Post by southoftheborder on Feb 7, 2013 22:59:33 GMT
Just read the news, so sorry to hear this. As a fellow mad MG owner, my mates call me the Mad Geordie and my City shirt has this on the back, We will be along for the run. Drop us a mail if anyone needs a room, we live about 15 mins away from Longhirst.
P323XJR,Terry and Lynn
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2013 9:27:19 GMT
Thanks to Terry and Lynn for suggesting a suitable place for lunch en route to Northumberland on Saturday 23rd March.
Lunch will be at the Buccleugh Arms Hotel in St Boswells.
I have added this to the details in the first post with a link to the Buccleugh Arms.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2013 10:03:55 GMT
I have contacted Longhirst Hall Hotel regarding the reservations. They confirmed all the names on our list in the first post, except mitchmg  This has now been sorted. They have 6 rooms remaining/reserved for us and these will be open to the public in approx two weeks time so if anyone is considering coming along, please contact the hotel and book your room now! I have booked the lunch at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel for 1pm. This gives us plenty of time to get there. Remember we are departing at 10.30am, please don't be late. 673NN |
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Post by MitchMG on Feb 18, 2013 20:31:34 GMT
I have contacted Longhirst Hall Hotel regarding the reservations. They confirmed all the names on our list in the first post, except mitchmg This has now been sorted. They have 6 rooms remaining/reserved for us and these will be open to the public in approx two weeks time so if anyone is considering coming along, please contact the hotel and book your room now! I have booked the lunch at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel for 1pm. This gives us plenty of time to get there. Remember we are departing at 10.30am, please don't be late. 673NN Thanks for looking after the old folk Glenn and sorting things out for us . It was definitely booked so mix up must have been at the Hotel end . Thanks again |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2013 21:12:23 GMT
I have contacted Longhirst Hall Hotel regarding the reservations. They confirmed all the names on our list in the first post, except mitchmg This has now been sorted. They have 6 rooms remaining/reserved for us and these will be open to the public in approx two weeks time so if anyone is considering coming along, please contact the hotel and book your room now! I have booked the lunch at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel for 1pm. This gives us plenty of time to get there. Remember we are departing at 10.30am, please don't be late. 673NN Thanks for looking after the old folk Glenn and sorting things out for us . It was definitely booked so mix up must have been at the Hotel end . Thanks again No probs. I told them a couple of old codgers will be coming along and they often get mixed up but don't get mixed up and leave without paying. It's been booked on my card! I booked a standard room, if you want a superior, you have just to give Lucy a call. 673NN |
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Post by buster11e on Feb 19, 2013 12:36:20 GMT
I have contacted Longhirst Hall Hotel regarding the reservations. They confirmed all the names on our list in the first post, except mitchmg This has now been sorted. They have 6 rooms remaining/reserved for us and these will be open to the public in approx two weeks time so if anyone is considering coming along, please contact the hotel and book your room now! I have booked the lunch at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel for 1pm. This gives us plenty of time to get there. Remember we are departing at 10.30am, please don't be late. 673NN Thanks for this glenn. Was starting to panic, having had no reply. My mind is now at ease................ |
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Post by jimgarstang on Mar 2, 2013 21:56:10 GMT
Glenn.
I have sent a donation to you today for mnd scotland for the MGFmad memorial run and fund raising event which Libby and I are unable to attend,Please pass on our regards to his wife Christine.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2013 18:49:28 GMT
Glenn. I have sent a donation to you today for mnd scotland for the MGFmad memorial run and fund raising event which Libby and I are unable to attend,Please pass on our regards to his wife Christine. Thank you Jim, very kind of you and Libby. I will let Christine know you have sent the donation. I will let you know when it arrives. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2013 18:54:46 GMT
A few wee things.
1. I have organised MGFmad Memorial Run boot magnets which will be on sale on the day. Again, all the money raised from these will be going to Motor Neuron Disease Scotland (MND Scotland)
2. I have contacted the NMD Scotland fund raiser to tell him about the event. Here is the reply . . .
Thanks for your email, and I’m really grateful to you for letting me know about this event. I’m sure it will be a very poignant occasion, but a very fitting one to remember David by. Any donations raised will help us to keep making a difference to the lives of people with MND in Scotland, so please pass on my thanks to everyone taking part.
If you could forward some pictures of the day I could use these on our online channels to let our supporters see what has been done to help the charity.
Many thanks, and please let me know if I can be of any assistance.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 8:44:14 GMT
Glenn. I have sent a donation to you today for mnd scotland for the MGFmad memorial run and fund raising event which Libby and I are unable to attend,Please pass on our regards to his wife Christine. Jim, your donation arrived yesterday . I will keep it safe and add it to the donations received at the run, then I will get the total to MND Scotland. |
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This has now been sorted.