I should be seeing Phil and Michael Ward at Brooklands this Sunday so I'll mention it Joe.

Thank Pete

Irish Ferries have sent us this message in case some of you can make use of it...


Irish Ferries offer group discounts for car groups of 5+ vehicles travelling on the Irish Sea or the English Channel

This needs sharing on the Irish FB group, maybe Brian can do that one.

Joe, we need to remember to have a conversation about getting my car out of storage again next year, so it's here to go to Italy. Even starting here, it's probably best as a two-day journey...

Certainly worth sharing Joe. In fact might even be worth asking others DFDS etc. Ive received an email to book now with 20% early discount with DFDS Newcastle to Ijmuiden sailing which we will quickly be taking.

Presumably no confirmation from our Italian colleagues after the update on the 30/09

Afraid not Alan, was only in touch with them today; they will let us know as soon as

Could you add me to the list please. Is there a link where we can see further details and register?

1. Rosso +1 (part of 14 day Italy road trip) (Newcastle-IJmuiden)
2. Barnacle +1
3. DaveG
4. CC +1 (Holiday Inn)
5. Edinburgh +1 (Newcastle-IJmuiden)
6. french_coupe +1
7. Rob40
8. ballypete +1
9. jarofjam
10. Danb052k +b1 (minimum)
11. slime500 +1
12. Trappy +1 (maximum :D)
13. Ali_and_Marvin +1
14. Brilly1uk +1
15. PaulW
16. G_man +1 (unlikely to travel in convoy)
17. Gilbo + the boss
18. Jaaps2 + missus (from NL)
19. Andrew20V (TBC)
20. Jamiepm
21. Just_Matthew +1
22. Henk +1
23. Barmybob + 1 (TBC)
24. Wink +1
25. Cooperman +1
26. SiBurt +1
27. Gripped +1
28. PeteP +1 (TBC)
29. Tonyred20VT
30. 1st_things_1st +1 TBC
31. RichG +1
32. StupotShazB
33. nlanks
34. Submariner (TBC)
35. IGGY
36. Sedicivalvole
37. MCMike
38. Stephen

Registry and info will go out next year.

Hi Stephen, glad you found the area I directed you to - but as I explained this is the only place you will be able to find out further details such as dates/number of permits/travel etc.

All that we know is contained in this thread and be sure you will be updated as soon as there are confirmed dates - like yourself everyone on this list is very keen to firm up their travel arrangements.

Hello everyone,
this is my first post as I have only recently got in touch with Kayjey again after more than 20 years. My Coupé is currently being redone from scratch for the next 25 years .
I've had her since July 8, 1994 and would like to join you on your way to Turin in 2024 depending on the date. Hopefully the date will be after mid-July as I will be working until then and I couldn't possibly join.
In the meantime stay safe all of you.

Joé

Great news of your restoration Joé, we are still waiting for the dates to be announced. This will be when the Municipality of Turin decides which weekend will be the most appropriate as they have to consider the timings of other local events.

Watch this space....

Hi, sounds really interesting. Can you add me to the list, Would love to know more details

1. Rosso +1 (part of 14 day Italy road trip) (Newcastle-IJmuiden)
2. Barnacle +1
3. DaveG
4. CC +1 (Holiday Inn)
5. Edinburgh +1 (Newcastle-IJmuiden)
6. french_coupe +1
7. Rob40
8. ballypete +1
9. jarofjam
10. Danb052k +b1 (minimum)
11. slime500 +1
12. Trappy +1 (maximum :D)
13. Ali_and_Marvin +1
14. Brilly1uk +1
15. PaulW
16. G_man +1 (unlikely to travel in convoy)
17. Gilbo + the boss
18. Jaaps2 + missus (from NL)
19. Andrew20V (TBC)
20. Jamiepm
21. Just_Matthew +1
22. Henk +1
23. Barmybob + 1 (TBC)
24. Wink +1
25. Cooperman +1
26. SiBurt +1
27. Gripped +1
28. PeteP +1 (TBC)
29. Tonyred20VT
30. 1st_things_1st +1 TBC
31. RichG +1
32. StupotShazB
33. nlanks
34. Submariner (TBC)
35. IGGY
36. Sedicivalvole
37. MCMike
38. Stephen
39. Kev
40. Jonathan (TBC)

Wow! Someone who's had their coupe longer than me (24/10/95; they were released a year earlier on the continent than in the UK).

Look forward to meeting you on the trip, Joé

Neil

Staying on the Italian theme I hope we're going to get white smoke on the dates soon as some time has elapsed since the last comms about this. For those of us getting over night ferries, the early booking deals may not be around for much longer

I know it's frustrating we can't book anything yet.........

Hello can you add me as a tbc to the Turin trips x1
Thanks

I have checked today and there is still no fixed date unfortunately.

Thanks for checking Simon

Alan according an email from Dfds the early bird discount offer is valid until 29 February and as usual it's saves us 20%

Crossing via the Shuttle is presently £230.00 return, DFDS to Dieppe £118.00.

Add a little more for NCL-IJM on DFDS....

Joe, That sound like a bargain if only we were 493 miles nearer to Newhaven.

When i checked ferry prices in October our ferry from Newcastle to Ijmuiden approx dates 4th - 18th June inc dinner and breakfast, 2 adults cheapest cabin £569 inc 20% early discount.

And now this evening its £750 inc 20% early discount.

Absolutely disgusting prices............. I'd drive down and add that mileage on the trip.

We're now looking at Hull-Rotterdam which while a tad further this side is decently cheaper

We havent ever paid that amount even on all the trips where the dogs are with us Id rather drive the 900 miles in Europe... seen enough of our roads. Ive now looked at costs for all our options Newcastle, Hull, Dover, Tunnel from here and we have a clear winner with Hull-Rotterdam P&O ferries at £451.60 + £125 for fuel and a 4hr drive.