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Message posted by Mucker1884 on 14/10/2013 at 6:32pm
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..... And underfloor heating, Heath.... don't forget the underfloor heating!! 
Welcome Stan.
No definite plans here, as such, but we'll be very disappointed if we dont get away at least twice between now and Crimbo! And January is a must, as we failed to camp last January.
The main problem with winter camping is the wind. Went to Beechcroft last Feb, (Don't think I've mentioned this before, so thanks for reminding me!) and dropped my talc on the way back across the site from the aforementioned underfloor heated shower block...... It blew everywhere......
Seriously, keep warm, keep dry. Decent sleeping gear is a must, whichever way you do it. Even a fan heater, if needs must.... Oh, and Baileys..... the cheap versions from Lidl/Aldi is fine. The empties always end up in the site bin/recycling, not your own at home, so the neighbours will never know! 
Rain, rain, go away...... anything else is all we pray!!!
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Message posted by heath63 on 14/10/2013 at 7:35pm
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Ooooodaaa muckers, underfloor heating, I did'nt know that.
What luxury, It's worth going just for that.
Take heed, what muckers said. Decent winter clothing, thermals, keep, . , hands, head, feet warm.
Don't scrimp on bedding, don't want to wake up freezing.
Hot water bottle, a must.
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Message posted by dk168 on 25/10/2013 at 10:06pm
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Welcome to UKCS!
I still have one more trip planned over Christmas before the year is out, just hoping for some dry weather, as it is no fun to be cold, wet and damp.
Don't mind snow though, we had a great time in Feb 2012:
The tent is canvas with a zipped in groundsheet, and is very cosy.
I shall have EHU with plenty of layers and water-proofs, plus a Coleman Dual Fuel 2-burner stove that works at low temperatures.
Can't wait!
DK 
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I'm keen to hear from people who are taking to the campsite for this October half term. I'd love to know where you are going, what facilities are available this time of year and even more importantly - what tent you will be taking!
