Sherwood Pines, Nottinghamshire
Clipstone Forest (South Side)
14th – 15th January 2017
Entries Close: 31st December 2016
Mushers’ Meeting: 08.30 am near the Start
Rig Inspection: From 08.30 am near the Start
Start Times: Saturday 9.30 am / Sunday 9.00 am
Classes: B, C, C.2*, E, E.2*, D, D.2 and Juniors
(*C2 or E2 depending upon numbers, please support your entry with a
quick phone call to aid our decision. We could do both again!)
Distance: All Classes – 3 to 3.5 miles approx. (to be finalised nearer the date)
Draw: Sat – by receipt of entry / Sun – seeded
Award Ceremony: Near to the Finish as soon as possible following the final heat
Race Organisers: Keith Givens and Sue Thompson
Junior Entries to: Kirsty Price
Veterinary Contact: See notice board on site
Nearest Hospital A&E at Kings Mill Hospital, Mansfield Rd (A38),
Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4JL. Tel: 01623 672214
Amenities: Catering facilities & the usual toilet block
Trails: Standard Forestry Commission surfaces. We will be using the south side of the forest (training site, for those that know it) again this year.
Accommodation: The Dukeries Lodge, Edwinstowe – 01623 822553
Friars Lodge Guest House, Edwinstowe – 01623 823405
The Black Swan, Edwinstowe – 016223 822598
Overnight Camping: No camping in the forest, ring Organiser nearer the event for details
Directions: The event site lies 1 mile from the A614. From the A1 South, exit at Newark-on-Trent take A46 then A617 for Mansfield, turn right at roundabout A614 Doncaster, after 3 miles just after steel rail bridge turn left (opposite turn for Eakring). Site will be sign posted from here. Form A1 North, exit at roundabout with A57 & A614, take A614 for 10 miles approx, turn right (opposite turn for Eakring). Site will be sign posted from here. From M1 North, exit at junction 29 take A617 for Mansfield, continue A617 through Mansfield towards Newark, turn left at roundabout A614 Doncaster, after 3 miles just after steel rail bridge turn left (opposite turn for Eakring). Site will be sign posted from here. From M1 South, exit at junction 28, take A38 for Mansfield, then A617 for Newark, follow underlined directions above.
Volunteers are welcome for all activities – don’t be shy !!