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Nudestock 2010
07 Jan 2012 12:54 PM |
Andrew Welch
in Big Days Out
Regions get together for a week of fun in the great outdoors
After two months of preparations, the first Northern camping week, dubbed “Nude-Stock” got underway at the second May Bank Holiday, writes Ian Walker. This event was jointly organised by the Midlands and Yorkshire regions and held at Candy Farm on the Yorkshire/Derbyshire border. The aim was to provide a simple, low-cost event that was open to all, with people free to stay for as many days as they wished and come and go as they pleased. Food and entertainment was included inside the large grain store barn.
The event got underway with a hearty meal, followed by drinks and rehearsals for the “talent” show to follow. The less extrovert members took part in the darts competition.
Saturday was very windy (great news for the kite flying SIG!), with people busy getting ready for the “Masked Ball” organised by the two Angies. Food was provided as part of the £6 price, which was great value especially as a fridge was provided to chill your own wine! The barnwas lit up with laser lights and Jim’s disco was great fun as usual, with favourites such as YMCA and Timewarp keeping the troops entertained. Over 75 people danced the night away, before crashing out in tents and camper vans.
Sunday saw the start of the boules tournament, followed by a meeting of the Yorkshire region. Then it was time for the “Real Ale SIG” to crack open the beers. The highlight of the night was a cabaret evening, where myself, Clive and a few other “willing” men got dressed up and made fools of ourselves! Carol entertained us with her singing, before it was the turn of the ladies to give us their performance of Bohemian Rhapsody.
Bank Holiday Monday was a lot warmer, so Colin led a nature ramble around Hatfield Moors. Apparently, this area had three World War II airfields and includes a war grave where a bomber crashed into the peat bog.
Whilst some people went home on Tuesday, the rest enjoyed a trip to a garden centre at Epworth, for a pie and a pansy! The cooks wanted a rest after a weekend of catering, so a Chinese takeaway was ordered. On Wednesday, a few of us made a trip to York to visit the National Rail Museum, followed by a meal. This allowed people who live elsewhere a chance to explore the local attractions.
Thursday was spent lazing about sunbathing and in the inflatable swimming pool while Friday was another hot day. In the evening, Angie organised a ‘murder mystery night’ (Guess who was the dead body??). Saturday saw an influx of people returning, together with a few new faces. We hosted a classic car & vehicle show, which was won by a Morris 1000 Traveller van. Someone had the bright idea of putting me in the stocks and pelting me with waterfilled balloons. (All in the aid of charity, of course).
In the evening there was a choice between South Forest swim, Water World at Stoke, or Karaoke at Candy Farm. Sunday rounded up proceedings with body painting and a belly dancing display. Then after nine days of activities and fun, it was time to go home. Many thanks to Colin, Carol and Angie Wood who put a massive amount of effort into organising and running this event. Look out for “Nude- Stock II” at the same time next year.
After two months of preparations, the first Northern camping week, dubbed “Nude-Stock” got underway at the second May Bank Holiday, writes Ian Walker. This event was jointly organised by the Midlands and Yorkshire regions and held at Candy Farm on the Yorkshire/Derbyshire border. The aim was to provide a simple, low-cost event that was open to all, with people free to stay for as many days as they wished and come and go as they pleased. Food and entertainment was included inside the large grain store barn.
The event got underway with a hearty meal, followed by drinks and rehearsals for the “talent” show to follow. The less extrovert members took part in the darts competition.
Saturday was very windy (great news for the kite flying SIG!), with people busy getting ready for the “Masked Ball” organised by the two Angies. Food was provided as part of the £6 price, which was great value especially as a fridge was provided to chill your own wine! The barnwas lit up with laser lights and Jim’s disco was great fun as usual, with favourites such as YMCA and Timewarp keeping the troops entertained. Over 75 people danced the night away, before crashing out in tents and camper vans.
Sunday saw the start of the boules tournament, followed by a meeting of the Yorkshire region. Then it was time for the “Real Ale SIG” to crack open the beers. The highlight of the night was a cabaret evening, where myself, Clive and a few other “willing” men got dressed up and made fools of ourselves! Carol entertained us with her singing, before it was the turn of the ladies to give us their performance of Bohemian Rhapsody.
Bank Holiday Monday was a lot warmer, so Colin led a nature ramble around Hatfield Moors. Apparently, this area had three World War II airfields and includes a war grave where a bomber crashed into the peat bog.
Whilst some people went home on Tuesday, the rest enjoyed a trip to a garden centre at Epworth, for a pie and a pansy! The cooks wanted a rest after a weekend of catering, so a Chinese takeaway was ordered. On Wednesday, a few of us made a trip to York to visit the National Rail Museum, followed by a meal. This allowed people who live elsewhere a chance to explore the local attractions.
Thursday was spent lazing about sunbathing and in the inflatable swimming pool while Friday was another hot day. In the evening, Angie organised a ‘murder mystery night’ (Guess who was the dead body??). Saturday saw an influx of people returning, together with a few new faces. We hosted a classic car & vehicle show, which was won by a Morris 1000 Traveller van. Someone had the bright idea of putting me in the stocks and pelting me with waterfilled balloons. (All in the aid of charity, of course).
In the evening there was a choice between South Forest swim, Water World at Stoke, or Karaoke at Candy Farm. Sunday rounded up proceedings with body painting and a belly dancing display. Then after nine days of activities and fun, it was time to go home. Many thanks to Colin, Carol and Angie Wood who put a massive amount of effort into organising and running this event. Look out for “Nude- Stock II” at the same time next year.
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