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Post by malcolmf on Feb 6, 2019 20:26:18 GMT
Usual set up for Teston Country Park, nr Maidstone. Social weekend of flying kites with other kite flyers. Camping will be from Friday 9th late morning through to Monday 12th noon. Donation for camping £10 per pitch up to 4 persons. Toilets and water on site. Bill may volunteer to undertake to bring his skills to the Saturday for a b.b.q. to which members and guests will be invited cost at £5per person, as in previous years please bring your own chairs, plates and cutlery for the b.b.q. Soft drinks will be supplied. Update as we get closer.
Non camping members will be able to park on the field by the bridge, but must be in place by 10am, and cannot leave until after 5pm on both days except in an emergency. ( as usual any-one needing to move during the flying hours 10.30am-5pm, MUST have a member with high viz jacket walking in front of them. At all times of movement of all vehicles must have 4 ways and headlights on. Remember the public have access to the field and we hope to engage them in the flying of kites.
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Post by malcolmf on May 13, 2019 17:15:41 GMT
An update from Kent County Council.
KCC have imposed a blanket ban on barbeques throughout all Country Parks which come under their managment. This is a permanent ban both for gas fire and charcoal and any other fuel. This covers Teston, I have questioned the ban for responsible campers, but have been informed there is no exception(s). I have booked a caterer for each day. KKF b.b.q. will be replaced as last year, by a fish and chip supper. This will be discussed at the next committee meeting this coming week, to decide contribution to cost to those who will attend social on the Saturday.
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Post by malcolmf on Jul 30, 2019 9:26:30 GMT
Teston is nearly upon us, under two weeks away. Nothing has really changed. Those who wish to camp may arrive from Friday 9th, lunchtime onwards, The top barrier to the entrance to the park will be closed and we shall let vehicles in as they arrive. This barrier has to remain locked at all times to prevent the illegal incursion of others to the parking area. The entrance to the field will be via the wooden gate on the left as you enter after the barrier. I hope to be on site form about 10.30am Camping is to the far end of the field as usual. Donation of £10 per pitch of up to 4 persons, this goes towards the cost of the weekend. Day vehicles will be parked up by the bridge as usual by the KKF gazebo. There is no vehicle movement on or off the field during the hours of 10.30am to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday,except in an emergency where you will need to contact a member of KKF to arrange escort either on or off the field. All vehicles to proceed no faster than 10 mph with 4 ways and headlights on at all times. Toilets in block behind car park where there will be access to water. No Barbecues. A caterer has been booked to attend on the Saturday and Sunday. KKF will be organising a fish and chip supper at a cost of £5 per person, please let Janet or Malcolm know if you wish to join in, birng your own chair, cutlery and cups and any alcoholic beverage; soft drinks, rolls etc will be supplied by KKF, who will subsidise all costs above the contribution from those taking part. This is not just for members but any other attendees who wish to join in. Please find a poster attached, if you are able to publicise the event, please print off and display. teston-19v1-1Poster.pdf (824.36 KB) teston-19v1-1Poster.pdf (824.36 KB) |
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Post by malcolmf on Jul 30, 2019 15:05:39 GMT
Kite flyers do not have to prebook for camping as per poster.
The posters are going on general display and is attempting to prevent the public from trying to camp on site over the weekend as kiteflyers.
Please do not cook in the open bewteen the hours of 8am and 8.30 pm on all three days, which is when the park is open to the pub;ic
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Post by tonyandchris on Jul 31, 2019 16:07:08 GMT
We will be participating in the Saturday evening supper. Haddock & chips for Chris & 2 Sausages & Chips for Tony.
Thanks Malcolm.
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Post by malcolmf on Aug 8, 2019 8:34:41 GMT
At this moment the event is not cancelled, but any-one camping does so at their own risk. Fish and Chip supper is still on at the moment
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Post by marting on Aug 10, 2019 22:32:49 GMT
Just a note to say thank you to all the Kent and Brighton kite flyers for a great evening, despite the fact that for most of the day almost everything was grounded with too much wind!!also having it proved to me that even a dragon can fly!!
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Post by evets on Aug 15, 2019 16:50:45 GMT
Just a note to say thank you to all the Kent and Brighton kite flyers for a great evening, despite the fact that for most of the day almost everything was grounded with too much wind!!also having it proved to me that even a dragon can fly!! I told you it would just needed a little TLC |
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Post by malcolmf on Aug 22, 2019 10:19:00 GMT
It would seem that there has been a lack of communication at Euro Car Parks as they have been issuing warning letters about vehicles not parking in accordance with the code of practice at the Park. As far as I know no-one has received a penalty notice, but I have passed the situation to Jonathan at Teston Country Park.
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Post by marting on Aug 24, 2019 21:15:56 GMT
I also got a warning letter from euro parks today, informing me that if it happens again there is going to be a 70 pound fine!!!
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Post by evets on Aug 25, 2019 7:35:15 GMT
I have also received a Polite Customer Information Letter!
I have written to the asking them to remove all incorrect data regarding my vehicle from their records.
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Post by bazjan on Aug 26, 2019 23:23:10 GMT
We also had one - and shredded it.
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Post by malcolmf on Aug 27, 2019 9:23:21 GMT
This is a reply on behalf of Kent County Council:-
"Have found the reason why you were sent the letters. There was a trial going on which made it difficult to exclude the kite festival. I was not aware of the situation
Apologies
Jonathan
Because we have set these to run for a period of time prior to going live so we cannot just cancel it. This was agreed by Helen for all 8 of the Kent country parks we enforce.
These are not parking charge notices, they are just advising that going forward they would need to pay for parking on site.
If you explain this and let them know that this was why they could not be made exempt. But going forward once live we will be able to."
I am not sure what the above explains: as far as I am aware the system has been live for at least three years, or of it applies to the ogtehr parks more than to Teston. It may be that in future veh reg. may be needed to be collated and passed to KCC.
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Post by rokbottom on Aug 27, 2019 17:10:50 GMT
It means if you are passing and want to use the Loos, you will need to Park on the road!
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Post by evets on Sept 7, 2019 11:05:52 GMT
I haven't even received an acknowledgement for the Parking Company to the letter I sent I will be chasing it up as they are holding incorrect data regarding me and my vehicle in contravention of the GDPR
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