One final fellowship run before Oliver slips on the One Ring for life.
Date10-12 April 2026
RealmManchester
GroomOliver Westoby
Best ManOwen (organiser)
groups
The Fellowship
For attendees only, but clean enough to survive public daylight. This weekend tracks Olly's final unmarried
campaign before the wedding chapter with Ffion begins.
campaign
Council of Questionable Heroes
The Reluctant Ringbearer
Olly
Groom and chaos magnet
Powered by burgers, suspicious air pressure, and heroic confidence on flat ground.
Steward of Logistics
Owen
Best man and route commander
Carries the run sheet, the emergency plan, and at least one spare crisis solution.
Gimli of LlanfairPG
Cai
Dwarven specialist and banter artillery
Short king energy with elite one-liners and unshakable stubbornness.
Rider of the Second Car
Tom
Driver and convoy stabiliser
Keeps wheels turning while everyone else debates snack ethics.
The Swift Guest Blade
Jack
Part-time fellowship striker
Appears for karting and Fazenda like a side-quest legend.
Keeper of Morale
Jona
Atmosphere maintainer
Can revive a fading room with one story and questionable confidence.
Watcher at First Light
Seb
Recon and recovery operations
First to spot danger, nearest kebab source, or both.
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House Rules of the Road
No one left behind. If formation breaks, regroup at the nearest Five Guys.
Designated drivers: Owen and Tom.
Every stop gets a count before departure.
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Quest Itinerary
Tap any event to open a full chapter card with map, details, requirements, and tactical notes.
verified Sealed
Booked and confirmed.
paid Tribute Paid
Already paid.
receipt_long Coin on Arrival
Pay on the day.
alt_route Open Path
Flexible / may pivot.
Friday · The Fellowship Departs
Road miles, first feasts, neon arcades, and the first council of chaos.
Saturday · Muster of the Rohirrim
Second breakfasts, live-fire focus, then chaos resumes.
Sunday · There and Back Again
Recovery, checkout, one final feast, then the return route.
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Accommodation
bed Penthouse, Flat 1
14 Turner Street, Manchester M4 1DZ
Check-in: From 15:00
Check-out: By 11:00
Access details are held by Owen and shared privately.
House mood: keep it respectful, keep it quiet, keep it plausible.
Nearest parking options are city-centre/NCP style and short-walk friendly.
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Stealth Notes
Entry details are private and will be shared directly by Owen.
Noise discipline after late returns keeps the quest alive.
Bring your own flat supplies and enough morale fluids.
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Transportation
travel
Convoy Setup
Departure: LlanfairPG Park and Ride at 10:15 Friday.
Car One: Owen, Olly, Cai
Car Two (Tom driving): Tom, Jona, Seb
Jack joins separately for karting and Fazenda chapters.
Service stop can be declared if burger demand becomes critical.
route
Manchester Movement
Day activities are mostly reached by driving.
Evening chapters use walking / tram / bus flexibility.
If plans fracture: regroup at nearest Five Guys and reassemble.
backpack
Packing and Proof
Saturday shooting is strict: bring mandatory physical documents and send details to
owenwest8@hotmail.co.uk
ASAP.
checklist
Essential Kit
Physical photo ID.
Physical proof of address.
Overnight bag and standard survival kit.
Booze for the flat stash.
Chargers and power bank.
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Optional but Elite
Golf glove, in case Trafford driving range reopens.
OTC meds and tactical snack rations.
Hydration salts for those who overestimate their power level.
Your LOTR leaf pin (issued by command).
Smart attire for Fazenda. Everywhere else: presentable chaos.
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Hidden Contacts
For mild privacy on a public-shareable page, numbers stay sealed unless you answer the clue.
Answer is case-insensitive.
Owen (organiser)07761753787
Olly07912688032
Emergency - Dulcie07842955127
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Challenges and Side Quests
Unique missions built for this fellowship: a mix of team play, lore nonsense, tactical banter, and entirely
avoidable bad decisions.
radio_button_checked The One Ring Protocol Individual
The groom wears the One Ring token all weekend. Caught without it: immediate penalty decided by the nearest witness.
mood_bad Gollum Decree Individual
Lowest score in any challenge gets the Gollum title for one hour and must refer to any burger as 'my precious'.
forum Council of Elrond Group
Each lad delivers a one-sentence quest memory with Olly. Best line wins glory; dead line means a forfeit.
visibility Palantir Prophecy Team
Teams predict the next chaos event (late arrival, wrong turn, burger demand, etc.). Closest prophecy earns immunity.
height Height of Men Individual
Any time Olly uses his vertical advantage for tactical gain, he must issue a dramatic speech in full ranger mode.
hardware Gimli Clause Individual
Cai may invoke the Gimli Clause once per night: one dramatic challenge reroll with dwarven confidence.
terrain Climbers Bane Individual
If Olly fails any trivial climb, step, or obstacle, he must accept the title 'Lord of the Ground Floor' for the next chapter.
timer Mount Doom Time Trial Team
At Big Depot, each team picks one climber to attempt a route in under the agreed timer. Fastest clean finish takes glory; slowest team leads the next chant for thirty seconds.
back_hand No Grip, No Glory Individual
Any climber who says 'this one looks easy' and then slips must complete the next route while delivering a dramatic Fellowship speech between moves.
swap_horiz The Chicane of Isengard Individual
At karting, best lap wins the title Rider of Rohan. Anyone who finishes last must announce every overtake attempt in race-commander voice for the rest of the stop.
flag Pit Wall Prophecy Team
Before the race starts, each team predicts podium order. Exact prediction earns immunity from one forfeit; worst prediction carries helmets and kit like loyal squires.
target Gondor Marksmanship Trials Individual
At shooting, each lad calls their confidence level before first shots (low, medium, high). If performance misses their call by miles, they must accept a temporary title chosen by the group.
gavel Trigger Discipline Tribunal Group
If anyone forgets a range safety instruction, the group triggers an instant tribunal: one dramatic accusation, one defence, one absurd sentence.
lunch_dining Burger Beacon Group
Whenever burger cravings trigger a route debate, the convoy votes by raised hand. Minority side owes next round of snacks.
restaurant Fazenda Fellowship Tax Group
Anyone who says 'I’m full' before the room agrees they are full must give a toast to the groom and explain which LOTR character they’re most like and why.
sports_esports Khazad Combo Chain Team
At NQ64, teams choose three arcade games and post a combined score. Lowest total team performs a synchronized victory dance for the winning team.
key Speak in Codeword Group
At Speak in Code, each lad gets a secret word. If caught saying it naturally in conversation, they gain a point; forced usage loses a point and invites immediate mockery.
quiz The Sacred Quiz Team
Rapid-fire quiz across LOTR lore, Olly/Ffion history, and fellowship nonsense. Losing team takes a creative forfeit.
egg_alt Second Breakfast Draft Team
Saturday morning, teams draft the perfect recovery breakfast from available options. Worst pitch by public vote must do clean-up duty at the flat before departure.
photo_camera Photo Hunt of Middle-earth Team
Complete a scavenger list: dramatic skyline, cursed expression, improbable pose, and one accidental masterpiece.
air IBS Omen Tracker Group
If suspicious atmospheric activity is detected around Olly, nearest witness records an Omen Point. Most Omen Points by Sunday earns the title 'Windlord'.
balance Quest for Fair Shares Group
No tabs, no freeloading, no vanishing wallets. Anyone who falls behind on fairness owes a public apology in medieval style.
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Practical Notes
payments
Money and Fairness
Most places are pay-on-day unless marked as already paid.
No tabs. Keep pace, settle fairly, and avoid wallet amnesia.
Fazenda has a £600 room minimum with Owen covering £30 per head.
mood
Banter Protocol
Olly burger obsession is legally recognised as a route-planning factor.
Any suspicious atmospheric event may trigger an IBS Omen point.
Cai's Gimli energy remains a strategic advantage in all arguments.