Cheltz Fest 2021 Behind Closed Doors ?

[Saxon Warrior]

Gutted............

Spoke to the owner of the B&B that I stay at in Cheltenham yesterday evening, to update here on the possibility of Annual Member being able to attend Racing next month.

For more than 15 years, I’ve stayed at the same B&B for
* the 3-Day November meeting
* the 2-Day December Meeting
* 2 days on the January Trials Day weekend
* the 4-Days of the Festival in March.

She advised me that Covid had wrecked the business and they have had put the property on the market, & have immediately got a buyer this week who would be buying it to convert back to a family home.

So they will be leaving their home and business in the near future, which I am gutted for them.

Overall I’ve lived in that B&B for around six-months of my life, watching Racing every day.........I am absolutely numb at the news, and I am so sorry for their family that they are having to move out, and find a new home and jobs.

:mad-new::blue::dejection:

 

[Outlaw]

Gutted............

Spoke to the owner of the B&B that I stay at in Cheltenham yesterday evening, to update here on the possibility of Annual Member being able to attend Racing next month.

For more than 15 years, I’ve stayed at the same B&B for
* the 3-Day November meeting
* the 2-Day December Meeting
* 2 days on the January Trials Day weekend
* the 4-Days of the Festival in March.

She advised me that Covid had wrecked the business and they have had put the property on the market, & have immediately got a buyer this week who would be buying it to convert back to a family home.

So they will be leaving their home and business in the near future, which I am gutted for them.

Overall I’ve lived in that B&B for around six-months of my life, watching Racing every day.........I am absolutely numb at the news, and I am so sorry for their family that they are having to move out, and find a new home and jobs.

:mad-new::blue::dejection:

Ahh very sad news for the family and all there regulars like yourself Saxon:sorrow:, i suspect quite a few are in a similar position :blue:. I know it will not be the same but Air bnb have plenty of useful places to stay the next village up in Bishops Cleeve should you be able to attend.

 

[Spectre]

I think the point is being missed with regards what Cheltenham are doing here. After 5pm today, approximately an hour and twenty minutes from now, hospitality is on sale to the general public. The ballot to members, whose money they've already got, will only be for any tickets left after that.

As a member I expect to go in a ballot before they sell anything to the general public. It's a disgrace.

 

[Jorvik]

I think the point is being missed with regards what Cheltenham are doing here. After 5pm today, approximately an hour and twenty minutes from now, hospitality is on sale to the general public. The ballot to members, whose money they've already got, will only be for any tickets left after that.

As a member I expect to go in a ballot before they sell anything to the general public. It's a disgrace.

Yep, I could see a number of points as I understood it before (I presumed members got first crack at hospitality if they wanted it, effectively jumping the ballot queue), but if that's how its been done then it's dreadful.

 

[Spectre]

Does anyone know a Solicitor who happens to be a member at Cheltenham? I'm spoiling for a fight with them.

 

[Saxon Warrior]

They really should not have taken Members money and sat on it since August/September, then preferred Hospitality ahead of them - that is really poor practice.

 

[Quevega]

I think the point is being missed with regards what Cheltenham are doing here. After 5pm today, approximately an hour and twenty minutes from now, hospitality is on sale to the general public. The ballot to members, whose money they've already got, will only be for any tickets left after that.

As a member I expect to go in a ballot before they sell anything to the general public. It's a disgrace.

If that's correct. Then I'm not as comfortable with that.
It doesn't seem right.
If they did this with football season ticket holders, especially at smaller clubs, they'd burn the stadiums down.

Although, as a non-member, I will be booking hospitality for trials day in January :highly_amused:

 

[Saxon Warrior]

I've had half a day to decide what to do.

At the moment there's not a lot of point looking for alternative places to stay, as:

* I dont know if I will be permitted to attend (ballots, restrictions etc)
* Most folk (like me) roll-over their bookings from one year to the next, so their is normally scant choice.

As the Festival draws near, if (for example) all Annual Members can go, but not other ticket holders, then - maybe - a lot of accommodation will come back available so I can jump into a place to stay then.

Thats my current way of thinking.

If its on and I can attend - then the worse case scenario is driving there and back each day, which as a one off isn't a terrible idea, particularly if there's less than 10,000 people on course, and significantly less traffic.

 

[Quevega]

Yes, had half a day to decide what to do.

At the moment there's not a lot of point looking for alternative places to stay, as:

* I dont know if I will be permitted to attend (ballots, restrictions etc)
* Most folk (like me) roll-over their bookings from one year to the next, so their is normally scant choice.

As the Festival draws near, if (for example) all Annual Members can go, but not other ticket holders, then - maybe - a lot of accommodation will come back available so I can jump into a place to stay then.

Thats my current way of thinking.

If its on and I can attend - then the worse case scenario is driving there and back each day, which as a one off isn't a terrible idea, particularly if there's less than 10,000 people on course, and significantly less traffic.

The budget hotels like Premier Inn & Travelodge aren't all fully booked, and are cheaper than normal, and you can cancel or move the dates on those, if you want. THink festival week is still expensive though.

 

[Diamond Geezer]

Does anyone know a Solicitor who happens to be a member at Cheltenham? I'm spoiling for a fight with them.

I'll put feelers out if you're serious ?

 

[Saxon Warrior]

The budget hotels like Premier Inn & Travelodge aren't all fully booked, and are cheaper than normal, and you can cancel or move the dates on those, if you want. THink festival week is still expensive though.

The Holiday Inn Express was ?2,600 for the Four Days :congratulatory:

 

[Quevega]

The Holiday Inn Express was ?2,600 for the Four Days :congratulatory:

I've got 2 nights booked in travelodge for trials day. Bout ?80 all in.

I think for the festival, you may be right, and it would be best to secure your tickets first then book accomodation, as they'll be fighting for it nearer the day.

 

[Saxon Warrior]

I've got 2 nights booked in travelodge for trials day. Bout ?80 all in.

I think for the festival, you may be right, and it would be best to secure your tickets first then book accomodation, as they'll be fighting for it nearer the day.

Will have a look at Trials Day now. :encouragement:

 

[Outlaw]

Will have a look at Trials Day now. :encouragement:

If you are struggling i can vouch for a lovely place 2miles from the course, dates available for trials day and all the festival. Pub within 2 mins walk 35 pn trials day-52 pn fez week, i am not a member this season held off with all that is happening so DM if interested and I'll link you up.

 

[Spectre]

I'll put feelers out if you're serious ?

Totally serious Roger. I have a call into the management team that they don't seem to want to respond to.

 

[ryanh97]

I think the point is being missed with regards what Cheltenham are doing here. After 5pm today, approximately an hour and twenty minutes from now, hospitality is on sale to the general public. The ballot to members, whose money they've already got, will only be for any tickets left after that.

As a member I expect to go in a ballot before they sell anything to the general public. It's a disgrace.

Where did you see that hospitality will be on sale to the general public Spectre? I can't see anything regarding that?

 

[Spectre]

No they omitted to mention that bit! A friend called the office and they confirmed that it was the case. I have a call into the racecourse management, but as yet nobody has responded. Given the nature of the message I left, I would have expected someone senior on the phone calling back within a few minutes.

 

[Middle_Of_March]

The Holiday Inn Express was ?2,600 for the Four Days :congratulatory:

Crazy isn’t it.

I stay for the festival every year in what is a holiday inn by name but it’s basically a posher version of that. Has a very nice restaurant, a sports bar, a spa, a swimming pool and a fishing lake for example.

Only downside is it’s in Bristol so requires a half hour train from the racecourse after each days racing. Main positive though, asides from it being very nice, is that you can book after the previous years festival for a cheap price, and then pay when you arrive with free cancellation any time. Also has quite a few people in there like me who go to the racing each day so they’re used to the racing crowd in the hotel.

 

[Saxon Warrior]

Crazy isn’t it.

I stay for the festival every year in what is a holiday inn by name but it’s basically a posher version of that. Has a very nice restaurant, a sports bar, a spa, a swimming pool and a fishing lake for example.

Only downside is it’s in Bristol so requires a half hour train from the racecourse after each days racing. Main positive though, asides from it being very nice, is that you can book after the previous years festival for a cheap price, and then pay when you arrive with free cancellation any time. Also has quite a few people in there like me who go to the racing each day so they’re used to the racing crowd in the hotel.

That's a great idea.

I did gave family in Birmingham, but they've moved :mad-new: so the plan to train on from their place is off too.

 

[Saxon Warrior]

If you are struggling i can vouch for a lovely place 2miles from the course, dates available for trials day and all the festival. Pub within 2 mins walk 35 pn trials day-52 pn fez week, i am not a member this season held off with all that is happening so DM if interested and I'll link you up.

Thanks Outlaw will DM you for details.:applause: