As many Copsers will be in Ireland (albeit returning on the Saturday) suggestions were sought at an earlier planning meeting for something to keep those of us not going to Ireland occupied the weekend 6th-8th June.

The idea is to have a simple weekend away, close to Croydon which can be easily reached by train. The following campsite fits the bill :

The campsite is1 mile from Hassocks train station.

It does have a policy regarding large groups but I have been assured that up to 10 people will be OK providing we leave any boom-boxes at home and generally behave ourselves. I assume that at most only half that number will be available due to the Ireland trip.

The prices are for non-electric grass pitches and are £10 per person per night for backpackers. This is a special rate for backpackers who must arrive on foot. No limit on tent size but the camper must be able to carry the tent. No cars allowed to receive this special rate.

If you wish to drive the price will be £38 per person for the two nights.

Bookings can be made up to the day before arrival. I suggest we collate numbers, keep an eye on the weather forecast, and then I can then make the booking a couple of days before the 6th.

I need to be at the campsite by mid-afternoon Friday 6th to confirm the booking in person. Latest booking-in time is 6pm but I can book in anyone who needs to travel down later in the evening.

It would be nice to bring camping stoves and eat at the camp site and sit around and chat in the evenings but we can find a nearby pub for food if we want to.

A very informal trip. I am happy to go even if if there are only a few of us. We can discuss what to do during the daytime Saturday / Sunday and what time we want to leave on Sunday to return to Croydon.

At the moment I have 4 expressions of interest. I can provide a foldable cargo trolly if it would assist with carrying some of the camping gear from the train station.

The route from the railway station is along pavements except the final 250 yards of Lodge Lane – postcode BN68LX (40 mph limit).

Let me know if you are interested.

Peter: 07403 808 007