[OrlandoMad]

You're probably aware that the Solstice Beach BBQ has been moved to Saturday July 11th to enable us to try and find a beach with camping facilities close by (presumably in case we all get pissed on left-over cans of Boddingtons from the Rally).

Well - at the moment I'm struggling to find a campsite that's even remotely close to a beach that will accept groups.

I've spoken with the manager of Blackpool Sands and they definitely don't allow any camping or overnight stays, and they have very strict rules about BBQ's too.

I've found three possibles :-

1. Karrageen Camping Park which has a 1 mile walk to Hope Cove beach in South Devon, near Bolberry

2. Braddicks Holiday Centre which is near the beach at Westward Ho, near Bideford . . but they only have a small area for tents.

3. Coombe View Farm Campsite which is 1.5 miles from the beach at Branscombe near Beer.

Can I remind everyone that we still have permission to use the grass area directly behind the beach at Broadsands in Paignton. I was also informed that we can have a BBQ on the small beach called Fairy Cove which is next to Paignton Harbour. It's only small and there are no toilet facilities there.
(Waterside Park at Broadsands does not have camping facilities unfortunately, only caravan hire).

The other problem we will have is the logistics of getting the BBQ equipment there. Easy at Broadsands, but we'd probably have to use disposable BBQ trays if we go camping.

Anyway - these are just thoughts for discussion . . so comments would be appreciated, especially if we're going to get something organised in time.