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Pete Hines


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http://www.islesofscillyhelicopter.com/

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richard howells 2


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Any further info,Pete? Booked out on 6th Oct. Just got back from Whixall Moss too late to phone and enquire.

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Yesterday Birdguides announced that 'British International Helicopters will not be operating services between Penzance and St. Mary's on 2nd to 15th October 2012 inclusive. Anyone with a booking will be offered alternative arrangements.'

This comes on the back of a press release earlier this month

http://www.islesofscillyhelicopter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/BIH-FINAL-media-release-announcement.pdf

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Mike Crawley


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oh yes, people do occasionally put messages on the pager systems offering/requesting lifts - maybe someone from GM would like a petrol share

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Mike Crawley


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simplyscilly.co.uk has some B&B etc.

You can fly with Flybe to Newquay from Manchester (about £70), I suspect this is cheaper than the train.
Skybus to Scilly from Newquay is about £150
British International (who are moving to Newquay, allegedly) is about £190

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Just as a matter of interest, how easy is it to find accomodation on the Scillies.
I've never been but its somewhere i've always said 'one day'......

The getting there seems to be fairly straight forward, but where to stay is another matter.

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Pete Hines


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I don't know if the facility is still there but when I used to hitch down to Penzance and had time to kill to go birding eg Marazion nearby, or go for a pint, the railway station had large lockers where you can secure all your gear for a few pence.

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kevin kelly


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Thanks Pete that's great!

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Mark Evans


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Looks spot-on that Paul, cheers mate

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Paul Heaton


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Isles of Scilly Parking co.ltd.

01736 332727.


Enjoy

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Mark Evans


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Does anyone have any tips on where to leave the car if driving down to Penzance to take the ferry over for a few days stay?
Cheers, Mark

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Pete Hines


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Try the Skybus from Lands End here
a bus from Penzance will drop you there. It does a circular route Penzance - Lands End - St. Ives - Penzance and so is convienient for dropping in on other hotspots such as Porthgwarra, Cot Valley, Kenidjack, Hayle etc.

The train and bus stations are adjacent to each other and are within walking distance of the Scillonian and the Heliport, take your pick.

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I've sent you a PM Kevin.

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Hello, I've been considering a trip to the scilly isles for a while and would be looking at autumn time. I was just wandering if anyone has any tips or experience on how to get there from Manchester! I don't drive so public transport would be the obvious choice! I can see online its either boat of helicopter from Penzance or Newquay? But it would be helpful if someone has done the trip before and can offer tips on getting down there to coincide with connections etc! I've been to fair isle twice and planned those trips with ease! I love fair isle but just wanted to know how easy it was to reach the other hotspot! Thanks in advance Kevin

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