2012 Corfe Update.

[PeterStoneuk]

Tony, great news about the hog roast...did not realise you had to book your pitch.. just done it made it in the donkey field.. Really looking forward to this one.. Also great photo's of Corfe castle Lads.. see you soon Pete

[davidhamblin]

Hi Tony not sure if I can make it or not now due to work commitments but can let you know for sure at Bedford sorry to be a pain !

[Pat Watson]

Only about 2 1/2 weeks now....I'm flying over the morning of the 27th to take care of some other stuff before the rally. Can't wait! Looking forward to seeing everyone again this year!

Tony, good point about it being a bit later in the year this time around....definitely gonna pack my rain gear and wellies, and clothing more suitable for autumn than summer. May be wishful thinking, but I'm so VERY ready for cooler weather after the hellishly hot summer we've had here in the South!

[Slipper]

Thanks tony

[Captainpugwash]

Anyone any idea how many are attending Corfe this year.

[Iron Mask]

A great picture taken by GaryS.

Corfe Gary S.jpg

[Steve_T]

Anyone any idea how many are attending Corfe this year.

Not looked at the poll that was started some time back but would think around 70 sure Tony can confirm.

[Tony Hunt]

Latest Corfe update. It very much looks like we are going to be allowed to go on the new land where George our farmer lives, will get the final go ahead next week. His landlord has said yes to him but he just needs to call me and confirm.
He is shortly going to be putting in some planning applications for other uses on parts of the farm and is very interested in what there might be history wise laying in his fields so I think he is going to ask that he gets a look at items we find. I think if we get the permission we will arrange it for the saturday and maybe I will invite him to the campsite saturday evening so that he can chat and view any finds made.
I will have maps printed hopefully of where we can go on this farm, I know of at least two fields by a church that could throw up some medieval finds but the whole farm is unknown territory, I have never detected on it so who knows what we will find, it may be totally useless but at least we will have tried.

The land going up sandy lane is in various stages of cultivation, the first two fields on the right are disced rape stubble and it was sprayed to kill the top weeds yesterday so should be perfect for the end of the week.
The block of fields on the left going up the lane are stubble that might be ploughed and cultivated during this week depending on the weather. The rest of the fields going up the lane on the right are stubble waiting to be ploughed, some of them are Oat stubble which is a lot softer than wheat so shouldn't be a problem. The top two fields are freshly sown rape so will need to be repaired more carefully after digging.

See you all there, Happy hunting once again.

[minelab matt]

sounds good tony, i cant wait i just hope this weather improves...

[stewart73]

A great picture taken by GaryS.

Corfe Gary S.jpg

Great shot!

[shep]

New fields at Corfe thanks Tony the extra effort is greatly appreciated

[20rav]

Thanks for the update, I hope it stops raining for the weekend!

[Davidhod]

Thanks again Tony. Weather forecast so far is for showers up to and including Thursday, my BBC crystal ball goes no further than that.

I've just spoken to Offa and the quiz is looking unlikely, he's been really busy and I only got 2 responses to the "would I lie to you" thread. Beer and hospitality might make us change our minds

See you all later in the week.

[Captainpugwash]

Just packing the van.

[Pat Watson]

Thanks for the update Tony....that's gonna be fantastic.

Praying for good weather, but packing my rain gear.....

[Davidhod]

We can cope with showers.... The shorter among us may drown though


Just waiting for Offa to get a new tyre (sigh) then we'll be on our way.

[jammydodger]

The forecast shows the weather clearing up on thursday / friday and being fine over the weekend.

[shep]

Nothings gonna stop me il be out every day until either it gets dark or I'm wet thru twice (spare clothes)
look forward to this all year and I will enjoy it whether I like it or not!!!

[jcmaloney]

Skin is waterproof...... as long as I get the tent up in the dry I`ll be happy.
Great news about the fields Tony..... still too many mind!!

[audiolab]

Just packing the van.

Have a really good time and hopefully you will find some goodies to show us at the next meeting mate!!

[jammydodger]

If anybody wants a lift from Bognor Regis I can pick them up from the train station and take them down on Friday, going to stay friday and saturday night and drive back on the sunday.
PM me if you want a lift
Pat

[jay69hay]

hope the weather is great for you all and hope you find some nice things guys especially the bedford guys (ste t,sean,scotty,mark,jon,jph) and all the others not offa and his gold only jokin make sure you put them on when you find them