ubereglu Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 (edited) Hello, Just wondering, can we have a Somerset gathering sometime soon? It would be good as Helen G, Mel (& Paul), Paola and me could come then! PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE???????? Maybe we could have one at Barrington Court-it's now open a few weekends in December and for the rest of October. Edited October 8, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 If you organise it people will turn up, and it sutis your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 That's true. I was thinking Barrington Court. It's open all of the weekends in December until the 17th. It has a cafe and shelter if it's raining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I'd attend a West Midlands one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 I've e-mailed Barrington Court and asked them for their spring opening hours for next year. I'll keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Whilst we are on the subject of venues how about a West Mids / South Staffs / Shrops get together? That would be good for me! Could us Cheshire-ites come to that one too? karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Whilst we are on the subject of venues how about a West Mids / South Staffs / Shrops get together? That would be good for me! If you can hang on til March time i will be having a house warming so you are more than welcome to all come along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Dan you live local you can pop in anytime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 OOH I'm superbly placed for a gathering at Somerset AND the Midlands Who said Gloucester was S***e!! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I'm a long way from both.... but if I can make either I will I've missed out on too many gatherings this year, so if I can wangle an interesting trip anywhere I will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Whilst we are on the subject of venues how about a West Mids / South Staffs / Shrops get together? That would be good for me! If you can hang on til March time i will be having a house warming so you are more than welcome to all come along! ACCEPTED! Put us four down! And me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 Barrington Court open from March 1st to October 31st. They're open everyday except Wednesday 11am-5pm, except in October they shut at 4pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 If there was to be a Somerset Gathering it would be too far for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Isn't it great how trains can be a feature of any event!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 We'll be there (at both that is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 We'll be there (at both that is) YAY! I'll finally get to meet you. Though I feel like we've already met, the amount of questions I used to ask you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 If there was to be a Somerset Gathering it would be too far for me Shall I tell you my plan! Perhaps this may appeal / be of use to others... You stop for the weekend at the Haven holiday park in Doniford, then you can walk down to the West Somerset Railway line, past the little farms that sell honey and homemade cider. Then you arrive at the station platform (Doniford Halt) which is in the middle of fields. The whole experience transports you to the fictional world of E.Nesbit - it's ace (we've done it a couple of times). Then a steam train arrives and takes you to the seaside and it is quite gorgeous. They have stacks of old GWR steam locos and a really good diesel collection that inlcudes two Hymeks and a Western! I haven't quite worked out how this fits in to the Omlet Somerset gathering yet, but you can be sure that it will feature in our plans! PS In the evening you have live shows and music for the whole family! Can't be bad! Edited to include a link to Doniford Halt on the WSR Official Site http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/Doniford_halt.html Its a lovely thought. and I could be driving by then, but if Im not is anyone passing m25 j11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 We might well make a weekend of the Somerset one, depends on the date really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Well, it'll be March sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Well, it'll be March sometime. Perhaps we could work together on a date? And work out a plan that people can dip in and out of depending on what they fancy? That sounds good to do. Barrington Court has lots of things, such as cafe, outdoor seating, toilets, lots of garden and a very big car park. March is good as they open from March onwards to October. The sooner the better. October is busy and they only open three weekends in December, bit too close too christmas then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Anyone know what date Easter is next year? Best avoid around the holidays as people will be away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 March 3- Fulham March 17 - Liverpool March - 31 Everton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Tamsin, if I'm going.... and I like to think that I might, I'll certainly be using the M25, and passing Jct 11. We might be able to arrange something I'll wait for more details before we confirm anything though. Actually I must PM you.... do you know any good restaurants near Thorpe Park? Son & his mates are doing fright night, the rest of us are hoping to find somewhere nice for a quiet family meal. Any recommendations in the area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I'm on for Somerset - let me have the dates for the diary! Midlands one - hey, whats a few hours drive between friends?!?!!? Dorset one - yes, I know, I need to sort something out, but I thought next year so the weather is better and we are already so close to Christmas (well we are according to the supermarket shelves...........) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Easter dates next year: Good Friday is on 6 April 2007, so the two weeks after that might not be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
