Another urgent request - Blackpool to West Sussex - Cancelled

[Sootyca]

I *think* it could almost be covered if everyone could do the 14th to get the run from Rugby - Weymouth.


Blackpool - Preston - Sootyca
Preston - Knutsford - Tiggerman
Knutsford - Stoke - Moira

Stoke - Rugby - NEEDED

Rugby - Winchester - JackSpratt's volunteer going to Weymouth but if they go down on the M40/A34/M3  that would take in Winchester services
Winchester - Destination - Bryony84


Moira, would you have any flexibility in your leg of the journey?  Say, for example, if I did the whole run from Blackpool to Stoke (or even further down M6 so you don't have to go up to Knutsford) would you be able to pick up and take to Rugby if there is no other cover? 

Karen
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[moira]

Up until 16th August I can take time off work as my boss is away (but would prefer weekend). After that it would have to be weekend for me.

[Bryony84]

Having seen the route, I can do from Winchester Services on the M3 to the final destination, I live just off the M27 and know the remainder of the route pretty well. Do you have an idea on date yet and I'd only be available certain datesw/times.

[JackSpratt]

Someone has said they're travelling from Rugby to Weymouth on the 14th and if this covers any of the distance needed they'll happily do it.....does it?

Also an offer of Stoke to Coventry......any use?

[JackSpratt]

Hmmm, not sure if we could organise things that quickly....

The first bit is covered then, but the M6 - M40 definitely needs covering and the "last leg."

[LilyandGary]

When are you looking to do this?

A bit of a long shot I know, but I`m driving down south from the Midlands, leaving about 9 am  this Sat, 8th. I could do say Corley services to Oxford sevices, but HAVE to be in Wokingham by 11am, if its any use.

If needed could have a cat here in my spare room overnight Friday if its easier as I do have to be on time this time!!!!! Usually the last one to arrive.

[JackSpratt]

No response from Nicky yet - but I do know she's having PC problems. Will keep you all updated.

[JackSpratt]

Thanks Sootyca....I got a bit lost again! Will send this to Nicky, and see who she can rope in.

[Sootyca]

I'll cover Blackpool to Tiggerman again then.

If going by the map......

Blackpool - Preston - Sootyca
Preston - Knutsford - Tiggerman
Knutsford - Stoke - Moira - although looking at the map you do seem to be going a long way out of your way from Leicester.

Then there is the remainder of the M6/M6 Toll/M40 to cover

The options are then either:

M40 Oxford (ish) - M23 - Christine (Blip) which I presume takes in the M25
Then M23/A23/A27 seems to be the easiest

OR

A34 from M40 junction, down to Southampton then onto the M27 and A27

So we definitely need cover from M6 - M40 and then volunteers for either of the options for the last stages!

Phew.

Karen
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[Tiggerman]

Thats a good question!

Last time I did this I covered from J19 M6 down to Knutsford services.

Can either do exactly the same again or possibly extend this a bit at either end.

[JackSpratt]

http://www.multimap.com/directions/?mode=driving&qs_2=Barnham,%20West%20Sussex&lon_1=-3.05352&displayName_2=Barnham,%20West%20Sussex&lon_2=-0.63570&lat_1=53.81416&lat_2=50.82780&countryCode_2=GB&countryCode_1=GB&optimizeFor=time&qs_1=Blackpool,Lancashire&displayName_1=Blackpool,Lancashire

So which bits of the route are covered?

[Christine (Blip)]

I could collect puss at the bottom of the M40 (just south of Oxford, maybe?) and hand him or her over at the top of the M23 or similar.

[JackSpratt]

Thanks guys - it is a long journey but the lady that phoned Nicky sounds ideal for this cat so she's trying to make it happen. Apparently it's Barnham, West Sussex.

[moira]

I'm in Leicester. Could do part run, Say Knutsford Services to Leicester or Stoke.

[Sootyca]

As above, subject to date and times.  That's a heck of a long journey though. 

Can either do pickup in Blackpool to somewhere on M6 corridor or if she can get cat (I hope!) to Preston that would be easier for me.

Karen
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[Tiggerman]

Should be able to provide some help - subject to dates and times.

[JackSpratt]

Bless her, she didn't specifiy! Will send her an email and find out.

[Dawn F]

where in west sussex

[JackSpratt]

Nicky just sent me a text saying she needed transport urgently from Blackpool to West Sussex. (I'm assuming for a cat!) Can anyone help?