oOple.com Forums - RHR Regional 24th and 25th July

Link to venue website:

http://www.robinhoodraceway.com/

York Off-Road Car Club
BRCA North East 1/10 Off-Road Regional
at
Robin Hood Raceway (Blyth)
2wd on Saturday 24th July
and
4wd on Sunday 25th July

LOCATION:-
Post Code S81 8EU – Sat Nav:- N53.36861 W1.03162 – 1 mile from Blyth on A634, just off A1. If arriving via the A1 turn off at junction 34 towards Blyth – in Blyth at first junction turn left - go under A1 and bear right at next junction (follow road) about half a mile on turn left into Robin Hood Raceway. When leaving the site take great care when turning onto highway.

THE VENUE:-
A 4 acre site just off the public road (B634). The site is flat , level, free draining and regularly mown. Gents and Ladies toilets are available as is a chemical toilet disposal point. This is just the beginning of the development of the much loved original Worksop Club venue. Much work (and financial investment) has gone into the venue over the last 12 months (only about 10 metres of the original track remain), and it is intended to continue this track and facility development.

CAMPING/CARAVANNING (Friday/Saturday night):-
Is available at a small charge.

PARKING:- Please park where directed. No caravans, motorhomes or large vans to be parked in the area facing the rostrum. Parking arrangements will be more defined on the weekend.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATION:-
2 miles from track . . . . . . . . BLYTH TRAVELODGE: 08719 846123 and services, fuel and Burger King available
7.5 miles from track . . . . . . WORKSOP TRAVELODGE: 08719 846184
7 miles from track . . . . . . . . RETFORD TRAVELODGE: 08719 846098
1 mile from track . . . . . . . . . ANGEL INN, High Street, Blyth S81 8EN: 01909 591213
FOURWAYS INN, High Street, Blyth S81 8EW: 01909 591235
2 miles from track . . . . . . . . CHARNWOOD HOTEL: Sheffield Rd, Worksop S81 8HF 0109 591610
1.5 miles from track . . . . . . GEORGE & DRAGON (B & B), 01302 711840

LOCAL INFORMATION
When staying in the area of
ROBIN HOOD RACEWAY
www.robinhoodraceway.com / www.helliwells.com

Local Amenities
The nearest small grocery shop is the Co-op in Blyth, turn right (A634) out of the site entrance, follow the main road under the A1 for approx. 1 mile into the village of Blyth to the T-junction, turn left and the shop is 400yds on your right. This also accommodates the Post Office and has a Post Box outside.

There are several pubs and eating places in Blyth, the White Swan across the village green diagonally opposite the shop is popular. Right turn from the T-junction are the Fourways Inn (which also has accommodation - 01909591213), the Red Hart and the Angel Inns (has accommodation - 01909591235). Further up this road is the A1 junction 34 (Blyth) roundabout, with Moto services, petrol, Travelodge, café etc.

Torworth (directions in emergency section) is so small, if you blink, you’ll have missed it, there is a good pub in the village though – The Huntsman. One mile north along the A638 mentioned above is Ranskill - there is an excellent fish and chip shop here, right at the traffic lights and village shop with Post Office and cash point machine.

Incidently, if you or your guests like country walks, turn left from the single track lane as before onto the A638, then immediate right down to Daneshill Lakes, one mile from this junction just over the railway crossing and to the right where there is free parking and a 100 acre lake that you can walk around. Fishing tickets with licence are available when the warden is in residence. The 9 mile circular Millennium footpath also passes RHR camping ground.

Back on the A638, beyond Ranskill, driving for 1 mile is Scrooby, birthplace of William Brewster, one of the Pilgrim Fathers, there is a pub/eating place on the main road of the same name which is also very popular and a B&B - The Old George & Dragon (01302 711840).

Another 2 miles and you are in the 12th century port of Bawtry, a lively, bustling tiny town which has diverse shops, all sorts of cafes, banks, pubs, petrol station, chemist, a Co-op, Phoenix theatre, library, Cooplands bakery (excellent bread, cakes, hot steak pies etc), a butcher, a greengrocery stall at its centre, hairdressers, fish and chip shop, and all in one mile of main street around a rectangular square. It is so easy to park, although parking charges apply.

10 miles further north on the A638 is Doncaster with famous Dome sports centre – swimming, ice skating, gymnasium etc., a VUE 10 screen cinema, just off the main road and signposted, 10 pin bowling alley, McDonalds, Lakeside Shopping Centre and of course, Doncaster Racecourse, home of the St. Leger. You will also have passed the newly opened Robin Hood Doncaster/ Sheffield airport turning on the way, and Yorkshire Caravans of Bawtry too. (for spares, etc.)

1 mile South of Torworth on the A638 is Barnby Moor, the Old Bell Hotel is here, a very pleasant watering hole, lovely log fires in the winter in elegant surroundings. And Olivers restaurant at the White Horse pub 150m round the corner.

4 miles further south on the A638 is Retford, a local market town, (open markets with local produce in the town centre on Thursdays and Saturdays). Take the 2nd exit at the roundabout and park in Morrisons car park £1 for 3 hours, easy stroll over the River Idle bridge into the town centre.

Also in the area:-
Clumber park 5 miles south on the A1, then left onto new slip road following A614 sign round two roundabouts; 1/2mile to 4,000acres of National Trust parkland, café and shop.
Rufford country park and lakes, with mill, ford, craft and outdoorwear shops and café, 14 miles south, also on the A614.
Lincoln cathedral and castle, approx 24 miles east.
Chatsworth House and gardens 32 miles west.
The Lincolnshire seaside coast is 42 miles distant.
Fishing – Scrooby Top 2 miles + breakfast café from 7am, & Hallcroft 4 miles.
Styrrup – Golf Driving range 3 miles.
Retford Sports Centre – swimming, squash, badminton,.etc.
Clay pigeon shooting lessons – Henry Helliwell British/European Champion and Coach.

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and yes I have just pinched the majority of the info off last years post :thumbsup::thumbsup:

As I can't make it again for this weekend, your stand in will be Either Derek Bradby or Kash Khan as they've both kindly volunteered.

Remember if you have got your end of season final forms Kash is collecting them along with a cheque.

Any questions ask away I'm sure someone will be able to answer them for you.

Peter