DRIVING SEASON 2024
The committee will endeavour to keep all members informed of any changes
to our scheduled events.
Our driving Calendar is scheduled to commence at the end of April 2024. Therefore,
we hope you have your fitness preparations started as we have a good varied Driving Schedule for 2024.
The face book site will be updated on a regular basis when drives are due.
Members Newsletters will be dispatched with locations and costs applicable for the forthcoming drives.
Our Web page (will hopefully behave its-self and let us update it this year - so far so good !!!)
If you are a long standing member of the club, our scheduled drives will be familiar to you. If you are a more recent member, and have not taken part in a club drive
you may wish to speak to an existing member to find out about what goes on. Please feel free to phone Debbie or John (phone numbers are on the Membership page).
Some members choose to set up camp for a full weekend away, others prefer to travel for a single day out either on the Saturday or the Sunday or both.
All members do what suits them the best. We usually aim to set off on the drives around 1.00 p.m on Saturdays and 12.00 p.m on Sundays.
However this can and is subject to the odd change. Therefore, we ask people check with the club Secretary and advise if your going to be attending.
Good luck with your preparations and we hope to see both 'old' and new faces on as many drives as possible.
You can also see us on Facebook view Yorkshire Driving Club
Web page: www.yorkshiredrivingclub.co.uk
Please note - Remember:
- Out of common courtesy please advise the secretary that you will be attending scheduled drives in order that numbers can be confirmed.
- It is also helpful should any changes take place and so everyone can be advised and kept up to date.
- ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEADS AT ALL TIMES AT THIS YEARS Y.D.C EVENTS
- COMMITTEE MEMBERS HAVE HAD TO COMMIT TO ENSURING THIS HAPPENS.
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Drive Start Times : General Rule is to always advise the Secretary and Drive Host of your attendance.
Saturday start time approx.1.00 pm - Subject to change - please check with Club Secretary or Drive Host
Sunday start time 12.00 Noon - Subject to change - please check with Club Secretary or Drive Host
If your not camping for the weekend and are planning to attend any of our scheduled drives
it is important you advise of your attendance.
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The following is a guide to our drives, approx location,
terrain and start times (which may vary)
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ESCRICK PARK, Nr. Selby, North Yorkshire
Lovely driving HOWEVER we have a set of rules and regulations to strictly adhere to. The estate is hosting weddings
and therefore the upkeep of the park is important.
Costs for the weekend will be advised on your newsletters and the stipulated rules which must be adhered to please.
If you intend to go to this drive please contact the YDC Club Secretary.
You can arrive on Friday AFTER lunch not before please. Departure is Sunday teatime.
General Rules:-
- Please bring a copy of your insurance to show to the Secretary or Treasurer.
- Please remember to bring your electric fencing for your horses or tether.
- Clean up your horses droppings daily please and before leaving to go home
- please make sure all your hay and horse droppings are cleaned up and taken away with you.
- Please don't abuse the hospitality here or expect our committee members to clean up after you.
- You will need to take all rubbish home as there are no facilities here for disposal.
- Please keep all dogs under control and the gates closed.
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ALLERTON PARK, Nr. Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire
Another one of our favourite drives
Costs for the weekend will be advised on your newsletters and the stipulated rules which must be adhered to please.
If you intend to go to this drive please contact the YDC Club Secretary or Treasurer
You can arrive on Friday AFTER lunch not before please. Departure is Sunday teatime.
General Rules:-
- Please remember to bring your electric fencing for your horses.
- Clean up your horses droppings daily please and before leaving to go home please make sure
- all your hay and horse droppings are cleaned up and taken away with you.
- Please don't abuse the hospitality here or expect our committee members to clean up after you.
- You will need to take all rubbish home as there are no facilities here for disposal.
- Please keep all dogs under control and the gates closed.
- There are sheep grazing in the park, plus we have swans on the lake.
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NORMANBY, North Yorkshire
Long term members know that this is a lovely place to drive.
The driving environment. consists of some steep inclines, quiet country lanes.
If you are camping for the weekend please don’t arrive before Mid day on the Friday
Contact numbers for directions and general enquiries via the club Secretary.
General Rules :-
Whilst we wish everyone has a lovely relaxing weekend, but we have a few club rules to adhere to please:-
- Reminder to bring your electric fence or tether for your horses/ponies.
- Before leaving please ensure that ALL horse droppings and hay is cleared up.
- Please check your camping area completely before leaving and take all rubbish home with you.
- Remember to close gates behind you.
- Please keep all dogs under control and the gates closed.
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Hunton, North Yorkshire
Long term members know that this is a lovely place to drive.
The driving environment. consists of some steep inclines, quiet country lanes.
If you are camping for the weekend please don’t arrive before Mid day on the Friday
Contact numbers for directions and general enquiries via the club Secretary.
General Rules :-
Whilst we wish everyone has a lovely relaxing weekend, but we have a few club rules to adhere to please:-
- Reminder to bring your electric fence or tether for your horses/ponies.
- Before leaving please ensure that ALL horse droppings and hay is cleared up.
- Please check your camping area completely before leaving and take all rubbish home with you.
- Remember to close gates behind you.
- Keep dogs under control and on leads please
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SWINTON (Nr. Harrogate, North Yorkshire )
A lovely part of the country, again terrain is varied with stops are local inns.
General Rules:-
- Please remember to bring your electric fencing for your horses.
- Clean up your horses droppings daily please and before leaving to go home please make sure all your hay and horse droppings are cleaned up and taken away with you.
- Please don't abuse the hospitality here we are privileged to have such a generous host and fabulous venue.
- You will need to take all rubbish home as there are no facilities here for disposal.
- Remember to close any gates behind you.
- Keep dogs under control and on leads please
Contact numbers for directions and general enquiries via the club Secretary
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Mo HALLWORTHS DRIVE, PEAK FOREST , DERBYSHIRE
The driving is through some lovely villages and rolling countryside with the obligatory stop at a local inn
to rest the horses of course and to may be have a swift one or two drinks ourselves.
General Rules:-
- Please remember to bring your electric fencing for your horses.
- Clean up your horses droppings daily please and before leaving to go home
- please make sure all your hay and horse droppings are cleaned up and taken away with you.
- Please don't abuse the hospitality here we are privileged to have such a generous host and fabulous venue.
- Remember to close any gates behind you.
- Keep dogs under control and on leads please
Contact numbers for directions and general enquiries via the club Secretary
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MASHAM (Vickie Dennis Eventing - Home Farm, Clifton Castle, Nr. Ripon, North Yorkshire )
A lovely part of the country, again terrain is varied with stops at local inns and pubs.
General Rules:-
- There will be YDC signs to follow - Yo Must NOT go through the main gates.
- There will be toilet on site and fresh water.
- Please remember to bring your electric fencing for your horses.
- Please Clean up your horses droppings daily and you will be advised where to put muck.
- You will need to take all rubbish home as there are no facilities here for disposal.
- Please don't abuse the hospitality here we are privileged to have such a generous host and fabulous venue.
- Remember to close any gates behind you.
- Keep dogs under control and on leads please.
- Payment is Cash only please and Pay Debbie Wheelwright or Steven put money into envelopes please.
- Payment details will be sent via EMail to club members.
Contact numbers for directions and general enquiries via the club Secretary
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APPLEBY, Cumbria )
The driving is through some lovely villages and rolling countryside with the obligatory stop at a local inn
to rest the horses of course and to may be have a swift one or two drinks ourselves.
General Rules:-
- Please remember to bring your electric fencing for your horses.
- Clean up your horses droppings daily please and before leaving to go home
- please make sure all your hay and horse droppings are cleaned up and taken away with you.
- Please don't abuse the hospitality here we are privileged to have such a generous host and fabulous venue.
- Remember to close any gates behind you.
- Keep dogs under control and on leads please
Contact numbers for directions and general enquiries via the club Secretary
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OK folks its now the last drive of the season, nights are drawing in and we get that autumnal feeling
Pear Tree Farm, HARTON, NR. YORK
Pear Tree Farm which is a working Farm and Caravan and Camping site we have a few rules here and the site
owner will direct you to where they want you to pitch your camp.
Costs for the weekend will be advised on your newsletters.
General Rules:-
- Please remember to bring your electric fencing for your horses.
- Clean up your horses droppings daily please and before leaving to go home
- Please make sure all your hay and horse droppings are cleaned up.
- If you make use of the stables please ask and then leave them in a clean condition.
- If you want to use the hose pipe please ask and once you have used it make sure the area is kept reasonably clean and tidy.
- Please be aware this is a working farm and machinery may be moving around the farm.
- Please keep all dogs under control and the gates closed.
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THANK YOU ALL - Lets have some memorable lovely Carriage Driving Weekends.
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The AGM Meeting - Time and Venue to be advised.
If you hold an Adult Driver or Family Membership and would like to put yourself forward for any of the positions within the club, either as a committee member
or if you just want to add any ideas, propose anything or if have anything you would like to discuss please come along for the evening.
If you hold a Social Membership, you are very welcome to attend and propose ideas but you do not have a casting vote.
Updated March 2024