South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Star Party Autumn 2024

[Freff]

Pencelli Caravan Park is now taking bookings for SWAG Autumn Star Party 2024. The official dates are 1st - 3rd November. (New Moon on the 1st and end of half term) Dates available before or after these date if you prefer a longer stay.

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.

[MickD]

Thanks Tony, Jill & I will be going, I'll post dates when we have booked. I've forwarded the info to Phil to see if he is interested in coming along again.

BR. Mick & Jill

[Freff]

Thanks both.

I'll use this to bump up the post and hopefully get a few more replies.

[cajen2]

I'll be there, folks, but I haven't booked yet.

[Freff]

Nice one Clive, will look forward to meeting up again. 👍

[reddoss]

Sorry guys, will not be able to make this one. 

Hope to come to the next one in the spring. 

Have a great time.

Justyn 

[Freff]

Cheers Justyn, thanks for letting us know. Sorry you couldn't make it. Take care. 

[Richard N]

On 16/09/2024 at 17:58, cajen2 said:

I'll be there, folks, but I haven't booked yet.

I’m considering coming but I might leave booking until nearer the date. It’s a long drive if it’s going to be wet and windy. 

[Freff]

Fingers crossed for good weather. 👍

[cajen2]

On 30/09/2024 at 11:03, Richard N said:

I’m considering coming but I might leave booking until nearer the date. It’s a long drive if it’s going to be wet and windy. 

Wet & windy is traditional, Richard. We'll just be forced to chat, eat and drink in the pub....😅👍

[Freff]

I second that Clive. Truth be known, I probably go now for the social event rather than the stargazing.

I'm always sure the pub will be there, but never if there's clear skies. 🍺

[MickD]

And the more we use the pub the more chance there is of it remaining there....... 🍻

Edited Tuesday at 15:46 by MickD

[captainconcorde]

I haven't been to this event before, is it three nights, i.e arrive 1st leave on 4th.... or arrive on 1st leave on 3rd?

 

Just need to know how many nights to book.

[Freff]

Hi captainconcorde, the proposed dates are for the 1st -3rd Nov. These date are when we ask the site owners to expect us and help arrange pitches closer together if needs be.

You can of course stay as long as you wish. Most visitors, if the weather is favourable, arrive a few day earlier and leave later.

Since Covid, the bookings for dates now go directly through Pencelli and not by myself.  Just ask them for a pitch for your requirements ie for tent, motorhome etc, and remember to tell them you are with the astronomy group.  

Hope to see you there.