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And of course there's always the pub...I often see stars after a few hours in there.

I have had a word with the big guy, he'll do his best for us. 🙏

Looking forward to meeting up again.

Great to meet up again Justyn.

Good man Clive, see you there.

Pencelli Caravan Park is now taking bookings for SWAG Spring Star Party 2024. The dates are 8th - 10th March. If you wish to attend, please contact the park direct (by phone is best) and book your preferred pitch. Remember to mention you are with the astronomy group, and you will be put on a suitable pitch near other members. When you book please post here your pitch number and days attending. Thanks. Any other queries please post here and I will try and to help. I'm booked in on Pitch G, 7th - 10th March. I have also booked a table at The Royal Oak again for the Friday at 6.30pm. If you want to book a meal, best do it ASAP, and say you are with the Astronomy Group. They have told me they will pull tables together if there is enough of us. Book in your own name. Please let me know if you booked.

March 8th - 10th it is then. Extra days before and after these date are available to book. f you wish to attend, please contact the park direct (by phone is best) and book your preferred pitch. Remember to mention you are with the astronomy group, and you will be put on a suitable pitch near other members. When you book please post your pitch number and days attending. Thanks Latest information here. South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Star Party Spring 2024

I'm waiting a little longer to get a consensus from others on these dates being suitable. It will probable be these dates. HTH

Cheers Clive, I'll wrap it for Xmas.👍

Go back a few posts, there is info regarding a spring event.

Many thanks to everyone who attended the SWAG Autumn star party. A successful event with good skies, great company and a good evening at the pub. For the SWAG event next spring, I have pencilled in March 8th - 10th with the New Moon on the 10th. I have also got the Autumn SWAG star party ear marked for October 4th - 6th with the New Moon on 2nd. Again many thanks to all. @ Clive, you left before I had chance to return your red light. Please PM me where I can return it to you. Thanks.

Will have the kettle on ready. 👍

Nice one Mark, look forward to meeting up again.

My wife (Cath) and I have book a meal at the Royal Oak for Saturday 6.30pm. Tables are very limited in the Bar, the Lounge, where we were the last time will be used for the Rugby match. If you want to book a meal, best do it ASAP, and say you are with the Astronomy Group. They have told me they will pull tables together if there is enough of us. Book in your own name. Please let me know if you booked.

Double up on the tent pegs Justyn, forecast is for a blustery night. ⛈️See you early afternoon.

Look forwarded to meeting up LEW.👍

Great skies here at Lucksall. One of the best nights for many years. Unfortunately I'm here doing a bit of fishing, so no astro gear. Reminiscent of the good old days at SGL SP.

We look forward to meeting up again.

I agree stuy, though some good news in Newport at least they are now turning off the street lights after midnight. 👏

I'm in the posh field... The Orchard again, Pitch G. With the age of my bladder I need to be near the WC. 😟

Always best to phone and say you are with SWAG, forces them to look at the computer.

It would be great to see yo both again Mike, even for a short time. The kettles always on as you know, and Cath would love a chin wag with Do.

There will be a impromtu Star Party at Pencelli Caravan & Camping Park the weekend of Fri 13th - Sun 15th October 2023. If you wish to attend, please contact the park direct (by phone is best) and book your preferred pitch. Remember to mention you are with the astronomy group, and you will be put on a suitable pitch near other members. When you book please post here your pitch number and days attending. Thanks. Any other queries please post here and I will try and to help. See you there.🔭🔭🔭

Sorry to hear it has come to this. Good luck for the future,.

I'm glad everyone was able to enjoy themselves despite the weather. I'm off to the Dr's hopefully this afternoon if I can get an appointment for some antibiotic. I got a better chance booking five clear nights in Brecon than getting an appointment when needed. Thanks for the kind words, hope to see you all in the Autumn. Take care.