Chicken on a mission Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Tamsin I can't wait unti the 5th of August I've put it on my Outlook so I don't forget it Shall I pm you nearer the time? Bring a picnic? What time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 But, I don't know how Lesley & I will manage to be in all the photos now! So, Tamsin's is definite for August 5th, & we'll keep a thread going for that one. The venue nearer Bournemouth, still another possibility, COAM? Any dates you'd favour, Mel? Anyone else from further west? If at least 2 people are interested, we can start a new topic for this. COAM, I think you'll be taking a Grand Tour at this rate! Looking forward to meeting you at one or another, although I'm not definite on dates yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 The trouble is that the regulars can't make it to one so if I try and get to as many as possible then I should be able to meet most people Tamsin's confirmed as 5th Aug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Did everybody get that? 5th of AUGUST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Blue Sky Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I'll be there! Wellies on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Unfortunately I won't be able to attend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 when I have settled in with my chickens perhaps I can suggest a gathering for those in/near the southwest. A good place to meet up being the Wildlife and Wetlands Centre in Slimbridge near Gloucester with walks along the Cotswold Way - trips into Bath, Cheltenham or pretty cotswold villages?? your thoughts people??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Can't do Tamsins, as we will be in Sunny?? Wales. I'm up for a south/south west meet. How about Wilton House? Got a great garden there. Or on the point at Portland (I'll be the one at the bottom of the lighthouse). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo please don't do Portland I will be soooooooooo jealous I used to live there anmd miss it so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Portland is way south for many, isn't it? But if Helen, COAM & others in that direction can agree on somewhere, that's great too. OK, after Tamsin's, it's Luton Airport. What date, Louise? I liked Andrew's suggestion too for the future. At this rate, there'll be one somewhere every week. All in the south! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I would love you all to come North but I suppose its not very practical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Would we all fit in your house Louise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Maybe not all of you I do have a fair sized garden though Trouble with my part of the world when the weather is nice it is glorious but if it is not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 What about wiltshire somewhere? Does that help? Or, for the cornwallians, devonians and somersetians (and Dorset too if you like Mel) we can find somewhere SW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Wiltshire is good for alot of people me included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Blue Sky Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Westonbirt Arboretum is wonderful - haven't been there for years though since I lived in Bristol so can't remember if there's facilities/tuck shops or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 We went there last year and I remember cafes etc, it is lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I'm easy so whatever anyone else decides is OK with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Westonbirt Arboretum is wonderful - haven't been there for years though since I lived in Bristol so can't remember if there's facilities/tuck shops or not. Westonbirt has a new cafe and we were there earier this year and it is lovely, it also allows dogs in some areas which is always a plus here is a link to their website http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-5y4jbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I'd love to take this on but just can't at the moment so someone else needs to pick it up and run with it. Have a great time at Tamsins, though! I'll be thinking of you (but not too much as I go to the little fishing shack and buy my sea bass, caught that morning, and stick it in the oven..., or the lovely Spider crabs, or the mackeral....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I hope the weather is like this when its the get together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 For those who are further West with not much time for longer trip maybe we could have a separate meet at the Devon Traditional Breeds Centre at Crediton - they have just opened a cafe and we could spend time checking out all their wonderful birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Or the Donkey sanctuary in Sidmouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Well after chatting to Joe I am allowed to do some sort of organising for a South West get together. The Westonbirt idea is a good un. Perhaps as a forum we could set up regional groups too to arrange meets and get togethers and cross into other regions so that we all mingle in person?? Ooh it's what I imagine the WI to be like - where's me knitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I'm up for Westonbirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
