Tribewanted: LIVE in the LAKES, 27-29 June 2008
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Tribewanted: LIVE in the LAKES 27-29 June 2008
The second Tribewanted: Live event will take place in the Lake District, UK between Friday 27th and Sunday 29th June, 2008
Welcome to Coniston Water, the ‘Great Lake in the North’ – inspiration for Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons and adventurers world-wide.
Solar powered boats, canadian canoes, island picnics, lake-side BBQ, fell-hikes and the legendry Bluebird Bitter; join Ben, Simon and the tribe for an outdoor summer adventure and chill-out on and off the water in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.
“One of my favourite parts of the UK – and a great weekend to breath in some lakeland air, visit a new island and wash it all down with a pint or two of Bluebird. See you by the lake. Ben”
Ben and the tribe will be joined at Lake Coniston by Simon Jermy, a leading UK adventurer. Simon is passionate about adventure in all its forms. After a stint living in New Zealand in 2004 and an award from the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) in 2006, Simon founded The Conch, a community-powered guide for adventurous people.
Right now, he’s most looking forward to… ‘a summer bursting with activities, from canyoning and ultimate frisbee to paintball and power kiting, and of course…Tribewanted Live. See you in the Lakes!’
Live in the Lakes Itinerary
FRIDAY
Tribe arrive Friday afternoon and evening by car or train with pick-ups from Ulverston . Dinner and evening spent lake-side at Coniston Hall Camping Site
SATURDAY
After lazy breakfast get your bandanas on as we climb into Canadian Canoes and paddle the half day round trip to Peel Island for picnic lunch Swallows & Amazon style
Sedate paddle back followed by afternoon tea at Bluebird Cafe before a sunset cruise on-board a solar powered boat! (probably just before sunset then…)
Cruise followed by lakeside BBQ. Coniston village is a fifteen minute walk from camp for those who fancy a pint.
SUNDAY
Early rises hike up (or part of) Old Man Coniston rewarded by a trip to the Black Bull for Sunday lunch and a pint of the famous Bluebird Bitter
There are a limited number of places available for Tribewanted: Live in the Lakes.
Sign-up to Tribewanted: Live in the Lakes
£90 adults, children under 16 half price
- 2 nights accommodation
- Friday and Saturday at Lake Coniston Hall camp site
- Half-day Canadian Canoe trip to Peel Island
- Solar powered sunset boat cruise
- Meals from Friday night to Sunday morning
- Friday night: dinner at Camp
- Saturday: Camp breakfast, picnic on Peel Island, and dinner BBQ at lakeside
- Sunday: Camp breakfast
- Local transport (for those traveling by train between accommodation)
Price doesn’t include:
- Transport to and from Ulverston, Lake District
- discounts on tickets booked early
- Tent and Sleeping gear
- Snacks, Sunday Lunch & Alcohol
Payments are handled by Paypal, but you don’t have to sign up to pay! Credit card payments are also accepted.
Big thanks to Sally Broom from Your Safe Planet , a global network of local contacts, for her local knowledge in the lakes.
Tribewanted: LIVE Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tribewanted: LIVE?
Tribewanted: LIVE are mini mobile Tribewanted events closer to you. The aim is have a fun weekend away from work, to learn something new about sustainable living that you can apply at home, and get outdoors.
How many places are their at Tribewanted: LIVE events?
It depends on the location and activities involved, but we expect it to be typically up to 30 people.
Who is Tribewanted: LIVE for?
Anyone. You don’t have to be Tribewanted: Vorovoro member to come along. Places sold on first come first served.
Will Tribewanted: LIVE events just be in the UK?
No. We will start with a couple of events here and see how they go.
What happens when I book my Tribewanted: LIVE place?
You will receive a receipt for payment and an email confirming your place on the event.
Do I have to bring a tent?
Yes, you do or your be sleeping under the stars. The alternative is to team up with other tribe members on the Tribewanted: LIVE forum to discuss travel and sleeping arrangements.
I’ve got more questions!
Send your questions to live@tribewanted.com, or join us in the Tribewanted Forums and on facebook
Tribewanted: LIVE Terms & Conditions
The purchaser of the places for Tribewanted: LIVE events can nominate who the places are for. Unlike Vorovoro places can be transferred to other people but not to other Tribewanted: LIVE events.
Places for Tribewanted: LIVE are non-refundable.
Tribewanted reserves the right to change the itinerary of Tribewanted: LIVE events.
Comments
Michael and I are SERIOUSLY considering this event. We have that weekend free and were thinking of going to Mallorca, but this sounds like SO much fun. Our canoe event during MeinTWOT was such a blast and the chance to see this beautiful part of England with Tribe friends is a chance not to be missed. I would book it immediately, but he needs a little more convincing about the camping part of it. Bombard him with emails to Websurfingtime@aol.com with reasons why he should submit to my will!!!
Would anyone be heading up to this from the Manchester area (?) as that is where we’d most likely fly into.
Come on Lollipops… you missed last weeks camping trip!!! Imagine us on another little canoeing adventure! (If you come along, I’ll bring you a tent!
I’m going. Gilligan, if you fly into Manchester I’d be happy to pick you & Michael up BUT my car is only tiny…
I’m in! The lakes are beautiful, will see you guys there…x
Not sure about this event yet (work reasons) but should know by mid next week.
Manchester is indeed the most appropriate airport for Lake district.
In terms of transport [Giligan] I am sure something can be worked out. More later – if / when I am confirmed.
Thanks JW but Kate beat you to the punch. I promise not to bring much Kate… it is a camping trip after all. I do have an extra tent though if you need one.
I’ve got a tent thanks :) So is it a definate Gill – are you coming to the Lakes?
Ben: Do we need to bring our camping bits (chairs, cutlery, plates) or is that provided?
Hi guys have just got back from The Lakes so not sure whether I want to go again so soon. However, if anyone is going from London or the South I may be swayed. Climbed The Old man of Coniston and believe you me its steep and takes a good 4 hours round trip though we actually came back a different route to the one we went up. Ulverston is a charming town and Coniston Water couldn’t be a better choice of venue. However if you want a really good pub you can’t get better than The Brittania in Elterwater or The Wainwight in Great Langsdale even though it’s a good half hour from Coniston not far from Ambleside actually.
If I behave like a child can I pay half price?
Seems that I won… we’re coming.
Ben…. I just sent you two PayPay payments for our places. I hope you are ready for this.
SHORTY is in!
I have a 4man tent if anyone needs a bed
Booked & paid.
Shorty – Can Lisa & I bunk in your tent? I might be bringing one but it just depends on space in Luigi once I’ve got Gilligan & Michael and all of their junk in ;)
I shall be coming & have just booked my place.
This means that, as also for the Cornwall event, the anti rain equipment will be putting in an appearance those who were at Derby will know.
Due to above I shall only have one passenger space available but plenty of room for luggage. Kate: Should you wish to come to an arrangement re this so as to better accommodate Gilligan & co please E-Mail.
I’m coming! Yeh…
Will prob be driving from London on Fri lunchtime and will prob have a space in the car if anyone needs a lift!
xxx
I’m up in the LAKES – looking bootiful. See you guys here soon
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