Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Hi, I was wondering if there was any chance of us arranging an un-oficcial get together in late autumn/early winter? I thought I'd bring the subject up before it is too later. At least with a prompt start we could get on with the planning! ---Martin--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I like your thinking Martin. Any ideas for a venue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 No. I think it should be quite central like last at Burghley. I think another manor type place would be really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Late autumn/early winter would probably need an indoor venue in case it's cold/raining/freezing. I'm not sure Burghley would be suitable for lots of people inside as it's a bit precious! We can all put our heads together and see if we can think of a vaguely central location which is either pretty or interesting with facilities indoors in case the weather's bad. Maybe a large garden centre or something along those lines as many of us are keen gardeners. Most of them have restaurants where we could take over and eat all the cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Good point. Will have a google and see what I can find. Will be interesting to see if Clare can contribute any ideas for a location as she also lives centrally and perhaps Lesley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I would suggest somewhere in Dorset, but that's not really central is it I think the best thing is to agree a date first so that as many people can put it in their diaries. Then go for the most popular venue (dorset dorset dorset ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 It would also be a good idea to find somewhere with either no entrance fee or a minimal one as that's going to be more attractive to people wanting to come . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 oooh, we are dead cheap in dorset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 (edited) Well if it was in October. Half term week is : 21/10/06-27/6/06 I would be ruled out of 27th because there is a Villa game. 22nd is a Sunday and would be smashing for me! Edited July 16, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 If you organise it Martin you get to pick the date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 If you organise it Martin you get to pick the date That would be cool! Is a Sunday ok for everybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 ok for me = as long as it doesnt go late into the evening - I have to get back before I turn into a pumkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 It could start roughly about 11 o'clock and then fade away as we go on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 I've know the domestic fowl trust is meant to be good, and that is in Honeybourne! Here is the website if you want to have a look. All feed back appreciated! http://www.domesticfowltrust.co.uk/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Sunday would be fine for me too Martin so long as it wasn't the first Sunday in the month as LSH plays in a golf competition and I can only drive in a 20 mile radius of home ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 I think possible dates could be: Sunday 22nd October, (Half Term) Sunday 29th Ocotber (Half Term) Saturday 11th November Feedback please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 It would also be a good idea to find somewhere with either no entrance fee or a minimal one as that's going to be more attractive to people wanting to come . central location - food - no entrance fee... err.. how about M&S foodhall in the Bullring, Birmingham?? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 If you organise it Martin you get to pick the date That would be cool! Is a Sunday ok for everybody? not really! but then most saturdays aren't either... (Mondays are good - that's my day off! - but if it's half term I go away with the family... so - to cut a long story short - err.. go for it when you're free Martin.) Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 It would also be a good idea to find somewhere with either no entrance fee or a minimal one as that's going to be more attractive to people wanting to come . central location - food - no entrance fee... err.. how about M&S foodhall in the Bullring, Birmingham?? Phil That would be strange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 If you organise it Martin you get to pick the date That would be cool! Is a Sunday ok for everybody? not really! but then most saturdays aren't either... (Mondays are good - that's my day off! - but if it's half term I go away with the family... so - to cut a long story short - err.. go for it when you're free Martin.) Phil I suppose the days you can do, "Ooops, word censored!"ody else can. It's always going to be hard to please everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 The dates are fine with us Martin The eating area at the Domestic Fowl Trust is fairly small - it would depend on how many were coming? Wyevale garden centres often have large dining areas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 wimborne wimborne wimborne ................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 wimborne wimborne wimborne ................. sounds like the start of a song... (errr... The Nylons?) In the jungle the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight In the jungle the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight Near the village the peaceful village the lion sleeps tonight Near the village the peaceful village the lion sleeps tonight Hush my darling dont cry my darling the lion sleeps tonight Hush my darling dont fear my darling the lion sleeps tonight Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Remember too the northern get-together 9th September Chatsworth (Derbyshire) that I started to organise, but probably can't make. It's so not being able to make the official do in August.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 we could take over and eat all the cake! Did someone mention cake If so - I'll try my best to be there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
